Our Team

Founders & Directors

Rupali Ramesh Patil

Founder & Chief Impact Officer

Rupali is an accomplished professional with over 14 years of diverse experience in NGOs, multinational corporations, and entrepreneurial ventures. With a passion for social change, Rupali excels in implementing sustainable projects and bridging social organizations with investors.

Founder of Global Synergizers, a social impact advisory firm, Rupali empowers stakeholders to drive enduring change. She has received recognition for her work in women’s empowerment from prestigious institutions. As a mentor at India Accelerator Impact Labs, Rupali contributes her expertise in developing innovative solutions and impactful products.

With a skill set including program management, research, impact assessment, and mentoring, Rupali is a motivated leader dedicated to driving significant social change.

Contact Rupali today to explore how her innovative approaches can help you make a profound impact on society

Ramesh Nathuram Patil

Chief Human Resources Officer

Ramesh N. Patil brings an unparalleled wealth of experience to his role as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Global Synergizers. With a distinguished career spanning over 36 years, he is a recognized expert in indirect taxation and compliance management. Before joining Global Synergizers.

He served as the CEO of Atharv Consultants for 6 years, where he represented multinational corporations (MNCs) and clients in tribunals nationwide. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the taxation landscape have made him a trusted advisor in the industry. His professional journey includes a 30-year tenure with Asian Paints, one of India’s leading companies, where he adeptly managed excise and taxation. His expertise was instrumental in navigating complex tax regulations and ensuring compliance.

In 2018, he faced a significant challenge when he was struck by paralysis, impacting the functionality on the right side of his body. Demonstrating sheer will and determination, he made a remarkable comeback and has been actively engaged in share trading for the past 3 years

At Global Synergizers, Ramesh leverages his vast experience to enhance the company’s human resources practices, focusing on transformative and responsible leadership. His strategic vision and commitment to continuous learning and adaptation are key drivers in achieving the company’s mission of creating sustainable impact and fostering innovative partnerships. His extensive experience in handling legalities, compliances, and working with people across the spectrum will be invaluable to the organization, ensuring robust and effective HR practices.

Swarada Chitale

Chief Marketing Officer

Swarada is a dedicated professional committed to the conservation and management of the natural and built environment. With degrees in Environmental Sciences, an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the University of Glasgow, UK, and an MBA in Marketing from Cranfield University.

She possesses a diverse skill set that spans over 13+ years of experience. Inspired by Al Gore’s global warming and climate change campaign, Swarada embarked on her journey in climate change mitigation consulting. She has developed in-depth knowledge of environmental management through her work in environmental consulting and the manufacturing sector.

Swarada strongly believes that companies can achieve triple bottom line benefits through stakeholder-focused projects. She has successfully developed and registered wind energy projects under the Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS) mechanism. Additionally, she has designed and managed a premium Social Biogas Gold Standard CDM project known for its robust sustainable development benefits.

Swarada’s most challenging role was project managing the Solar City Master Plans of Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Hubli-Dharwar Twin Cities, commissioned by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Development. During her time at Thermax Ltd, she registered CPA (CDM Programme of Activities) PDDs for the world’s first Industrial Programmatic CDM Project – “Promotion of Biomass Based Heat Generation Systems in India.”In addition to her environmental expertise, Swarada helps small businesses, startups, and non-profits with marketing strategies and social brand building. As a partner at Global Synergizers, Swarada leverages her sustainability and marketing knowledge to create impactful communication strategies that drive positive change. 

Contact Swarada today to explore how her expertise can contribute to your sustainability goals and help you design impactful communication strategies for your business

Vinod Raut

Chief Operations Officer

Vinod brings extensive experience working with renowned national and international organizations such as GIZ, UNDP, AIC, ASCI, AFC, L&T, and MAVIM. His domain expertise lies in the agriculture sector, where he specializes in supporting backward and forward linkages, and integrating smallholding farmers into sustainable agriculture value chains.

With nearly 12 years of experience in agriculture, women empowerment, and skill development sectors, Vinod has successfully monitored agricultural projects in rural settings, specifically with smallholder producers in agri/horticulture value chains. 

He possesses strong skills in data collection, database management, and data analysis, having extensively worked on scoping and evaluation studies within the agri value chain setup. Vinod has directly interacted with over 3000 farmers and other stakeholders involved in agri-related projects, gaining invaluable insights into their challenges and needs.

Leading teams of surveyors in research projects across various states such as Maharashtra, M.P., Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Odisha, Vinod excels in training and monitoring teams to collect relevant and authentic data.

As a Partner at Global Synergizers, Vinod is committed to creating a lasting impact for rural India. He believes in enabling the better engagement of a large part of the community in driving the nation’s economic growth. Vinod’s field expertise allows him to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data to derive actionable recommendations.

Contact Vinod today to explore how his expertise can contribute to sustainable agriculture, rural development, and the economic empowerment of communities

Sunanda Shivhare

Director – Finance & Strategic Partnerships

Sunanda is the Director of the Financial Inclusion vertical at Global Synergizers’ Social Impact Advisory. With over 11 years of experience in the banking industry, she has achieved remarkable results in diverse business and cultural environments. 

Sunanda specializes in operations, transformation, risk management, project, and program management. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to promote financial inclusion for marginalized individuals.

Sunanda transitioned to the social impact sector. Her current focus lies in leading CSR projects that educate people in tier 3 and tier 2 cities about Mutual Funds- NISM VA. She also spearheads Financial Inclusion Projects in remote areas, targeting self-help groups (SHG) of women, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), and transgender individuals.

Sunanda actively contributes to digital literacy, empowering approximately 40,000 girls and women through her involvement in digital literacy modules. Additionally, she leads skill development programs for college and university students, enhancing their employability.

Sunanda’s analytical competence and problem-solving skills ensure the smooth functioning of the organization. She excels in networking and has a proven track record of successful collaborations with various organizations.

Contact Sunanda today to explore how her expertise in financial inclusion and project management can empower your organization and drive positive change in marginalized communities.

Soumya Kaushal

Partnership Manager

Soumya Kaushal is a results-driven Urban Manager and Tourism Expert with a proven track record in project management, sustainable tourism, and urban governance.

She specializes in building strategic partnerships and engaging stakeholders to drive initiatives that balance economic growth with cultural and environmental sustainability.

As Assistant Project Officer at the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, Soumya led Tribal and Responsible Tourism projects, developing tourism circuits, designing monitoring systems, and collaborating with government and community partners to create immersive visitor experiences and ensure effective implementation.

With a Master’s in Urban Management from CEPT University, Soumya has contributed to urban development through smart city projects and infrastructure planning. Her expertise spans strategic planning, capacity building, and rural tourism promotion, enriched by global training in Singapore, London, and Sri Lanka.

Her achievements include developing comprehensive tourism policies and receiving recognition for policy work.

Connect with Soumya to explore sustainable solutions in innovation and global practices.

Govind Jha

Digital Marketing Specialist

Govind Jha is a dynamic and results-driven Digital Marketing Specialist with over a year of proven experience in SEO, content marketing, and digital strategy.

His expertise lies in enhancing online visibility and engagement, having successfully amplified brand awareness and driven measurable growth for clients through strategic SEO and targeted digital campaigns at our company.

As a project manager for brands like Woollyes, Govind has honed his skills in content optimization, website performance, and analytics, consistently delivering impactful results. Renowned for his strategic acumen and meticulous attention to detail, he is dedicated to crafting marketing solutions tailored to align seamlessly with business objectives.

Connect with Govind today to discover how his expertise can elevate your digital presence with our company.