About Synergie

From the Founder’s Office

Ms. Indrani Maitra holds a Master’s degree from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University and is an accredited member of the Partnership Brokers Accreditation Scheme [PBAS], led by the Overseas Development Institute [ODI] and the International Business Leaders Forum[IBLF], UK. She is trained in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Hong Kong and in PRA Methods and Application from Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi.Indrani is a social entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in conceptualising corporate and brand campaigns pivoted on social values, implementing sustainable CSR initiatives and forging multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Saurabh Verma, Co-Founder Director

Saurabh is a former corporate executive with extensive experience at Microsoft and TCS, now a social entrepreneur dedicated to leveraging technology for societal good. He excels in strategic consulting, organisational development, and fostering collaborative partnerships. With an MBA in marketing and a background in Economics(H), Saurabh co-founded Synergie, a social enterprise specialising in Sustainability, Circular business models, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) consulting and implementation.

Abhinav Kumar, Senior Program Manager

Abhinav Kumar is a development and CSR professional with 8+ years of experience designing, managing, and scaling social impact programmes across health, education, financial inclusion, and workforce wellbeing. He brings expertise in programme strategy, partnership development, grant management, and monitoring and evaluation.

Prior to Synergie, Abhinav worked with organisations including AVPN, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), UN Women, USAID, UNHCR, and SA-DHAN, contributing to programme design, policy engagement, and large-scale development initiatives across government, corporate, and community sectors.

As Senior Project Manager at Synergie, he leads strategic CSR programmes and client relationships for organisations including Hero MotoCorp, Mercedes-Benz, Bridgestone, Mahindra Finance, HCL Foundation, and Jio-bp—driving end-to-end programme management, partnerships, and impact reporting that translate CSR commitments into measurable social outcomes.

Outside work, Abhinav enjoys travelling and staying updated on public policy, sustainability, and artificial intelligence.

Ravi Ranjan, Head-IT

Astha Bohra, Head-HR

Astha Bohra is a people and culture professional focused on building workplaces where people, performance, and purpose come together. She brings experience across talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, HR policies, employee relations, and organisational culture.

At Synergie, Astha leads the Human Resources function, driving people strategy, employee experience, performance frameworks, engagement, talent management, and organisational culture. She works closely with leadership and teams across locations to strengthen HR practices, build accountability, and support Synergie’s growth. She believes HR is more than policies and processes-it is about creating clarity, building trust, enabling performance, and fostering a culture where people can do their best work.

Jatin Kumar, Finance Manager

Jatin Kumar is currently working as a Finance Manager at Synergie, with 17+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise in audits, statutory and tax compliances, GST/TDS, financial returns, and regulatory reporting.

He has significant experience in managing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating effectively with auditors and regulatory authorities. His expertise enables him to oversee financial processes efficiently while maintaining accuracy, transparency, and compliance.

Kiran Mahankale, Senior Program Manager

Ishanki Goel, Manager – Marcomms

Ishanki Goel is a communications and brand professional working at the intersection of purpose, people, and storytelling. With experience across the social impact ecosystem, she has worked on communications spanning education, environment, skills, financial inclusion, and community development, building narratives that bring programmes and their impact closer to diverse audiences.

At Synergie, Ishanki leads the Communications & Brand function, driving both internal and external communications. Her role brings together client and stakeholder engagement, communication strategy, brand positioning, digital and social media, campaigns, leadership communication, events, employee engagement, and impact storytelling. She currently works closely with clients, programme teams, and partners across Synergie’s road safety portfolio, translating on-ground action into communication that is clear, credible, and compelling.

Ishanki believes that communications should do more than document impact – it should give meaningful work a stronger voice, help people connect with the purpose behind it, and build lasting credibility for the organisation. She enjoys finding the story within the work, asking the right questions, and turning ideas and conversations into communication that people remember.

Priyanka Govil, Senior Manager

Priyanka Govil is a versatile social-impact and CSR professional with 13+ years of experience in driving impactful programmes, strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Her diverse experience spans education, healthcare, road safety, WASH, skill development, financial literacy and women’s empowerment. Known for her strategic approach, collaborative spirit and strong execution capabilities, she brings together people, partnerships and purpose to create meaningful, measurable and sustainable social impact at scale.

Swarali Bhalerao, Program Manager

Swarali Bhalerao is the Program Manager for the Mumbai Region at Synergie, with over 9 years of experience in program management, operations, community engagement, and the social impact sector. She leads and oversees Synergie’s programs across the Mumbai region, focusing on effective implementation, stakeholder coordination, team leadership, and sustainable community impact.

Her expertise includes CSR program management, financial and digital literacy, STEM education, road safety, scholarships, community mobilization, and strategic partnerships. She currently manages initiatives such as Dhan Samvaad, Bridgestone Road Safety, FIS STEM Labs, Muskaan Scholarship, DataMatics, and Jio-BP Drivers’ Safety programs.

Swarali actively mentors and guides field teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and strong program performance. She works closely with corporate partners, institutions, communities, and internal teams to deliver measurable outcomes.

Passionate about creating meaningful social impact, Swarali combines hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder management to empower teams and contribute to sustainable community development.