Accelerated Business Solutions

Ashima Kakar

Marketing Head, NLB Services

Ashima Kakar is a global marketing leader currently heading the marketing function at NLB Services. Responsible for aligning marketing strategy with business objectives, Ashima plays a pivotal role in the organization’s strategic growth. Before taking up her current role at NLB Services, she held various marketing leadership roles at leading organizations, including Tech Mahindra, Publicis Sapient, India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), and Trident Limited. Ashima holds a Postgraduate Degree in Management from IMT Ghaziabad. A marketer who maintains rigor on metrics, Ashima loves reading in her spare time.

Shruti Sayana

AVP- HR at NLB Services

Shruti is a result-oriented person chasing perfection! She firmly believes in the quote, “Life is a ticket for the greatest show on earth. Enjoy it”! Over the years, she has grown from being an HR executive to an AVP today, growing immensely into the HR world and a leadership position of empathy.

Shruti holds an MBA in Human Resource Development from Delhi School of Economics (DSE). She feels strongly about maintaining a work-life balance and thus indulges in her love for music and reading in her free time. She loves to travel for fun and learn new skills that keep her mind and body active, all of which she pursues with equal enthusiasm.

Harshal Goyal

President & Founder, Actu-Real, Inc

Harshal Goyal is a fervent sales leader and an innovative force in the HR industry, with a strong commitment to aiding clients in achieving their HR and talent acquisition goals. His proficiency in market intelligence and data-driven insights allows him to craft bespoke solutions to meet individual client needs. Harshal’s professional journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of fostering client success, overcoming challenges in talent attraction, engagement, and retention, and fortifying employer brands across diverse talent pools.

Recognized as an industry expert, Harshal has refined his strategic acumen and amassed invaluable knowledge in the HR field, equipping him to navigate the unique hurdles posed by today’s fiercely competitive environment.

Harshal’s educational odyssey is as illustrious as it is diverse. Having studied at esteemed institutions such as IIM Bangalore, London Business School, and Alliance University, his worldview is both expansive and informed, making him an indispensable ally to organizations striving to thrive in HR and talent management.

Driven by a passion to untangle complex HR conundrums, Harshal’s ultimate objective is to keep organizations at the forefront of evolving HR industry trends. His in-depth understanding of the field and innovative strategies ensure that his clients always have a competitive edge.

Dr. Chitra Lele

President & Founder, Actu-Real, Inc

Dr. Chitra Lele holds expertise in Statistics, Cancer Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical Product Development, and Actuarial Science. With a decade of experience as an Executive Director at Pfizer Global R&D, she was also a member of the founding team and Chief Scientific Officer at Sciformix Corp, which was acquired by LabCorp. Her prior roles include faculty positions in the US & India and Biostatistician positions in Cancer Epidemiology in the US.

She has played a pivotal role in setting up the first offshore pharma captive group to support global clinical development. Her experience in setting up professional bodies and clinical research training academies has earned her special recognition in the industry.

As President and Founder of Actu-Real, she is building a specialized healthcare solutions company focused on data analytics-driven solutions across the continuum of clinical development and commercial stages, with a special focus on Value-based Healthcare.

Ashish Sampath

Vice President

Ashish Sampath is a Vice President at NLB Services with significant years of experience. With a passion for helping businesses thrive, Ashish specializes in identifying strategic opportunities that empower organizations to enhance their efficiency and profitability through the innovative services offered by NLB Services. Ashish brings a wealth of experience to the table.

With a commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to the success of his clients, Ashish Sampath is a driving force behind NLB’s mission to elevate businesses to the next level of success.

Ashish is known for his strong work ethic, integrity, and collaborative approach. He fosters a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, empowering his colleagues to reach their full potential and exceed client expectations. Ashish’s passion for excellence makes him an invaluable asset to NLB Services and a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to achieve their goals.

Ambarish Jana

Vice President

Ambarish is currently the Vice-President at NLB Services, overseeing the IT-Contingent Staffing vertical with a focus on client services, sales & business development, and business profitability, emphasizing organizational development. With extensive experience spanning over a decade and a half in technology recruitment, business operations, managing divisions, and business units, P&L management, and Offshore Delivery Centre, Ambarish brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Before joining NLB Services, he held a leadership position at Experis, ManpowerGroup, leading the largest business unit for a significant period. He played an instrumental role in building winning teams and implementing robust technology systems related to both recruitment and back-office management. He has received several Awards and Accolades over the years, including the prestigious 2017 Global Power Award.

Besides work, he loves traveling, reading, and coaching, and is also a guest lecturer at multiple MBA and engineering colleges in and around Kolkata.

Akhil Verma

Founder, Anaptyss

Akhil is an experienced pan-industry leader who brings a unique set of global experiences at the intersection of Technology, Finance (particularly Financial Services), and Human Capital. Throughout his business career, Akhil has led finance (e.g., KPMG’s Head of Internal M&A, and later as KPMG Consulting’s Asia Pacific CFO); Technology Services and Operations (e.g., L&T Infotech’s Americas Region Head of Insurance Services, and later as WNS’ Americas Region Corporate SVP).

Akhil brings practical perspectives to truly global and transformational business operations based on his experiences as an expatriate executive living and working across five continents and leading teams in his various roles at a significant scale. Currently, Akhil is the Founder and Chief Mentor of Anaptyss; and the Senior Advisor for M&A and integrations for one of the largest Life Sciences, Technology, and Compliance Solutions Advisory companies in the US.

Akhil Verma

Founder, Anaptyss

Akhil is an experienced pan-industry leader who brings a unique set of global experiences at the intersection of Technology, Finance (particularly Financial Services), and Human Capital. Throughout his business career, Akhil has led finance (e.g., KPMG’s Head of Internal M&A, and later as KPMG Consulting’s Asia Pacific CFO); Technology Services and Operations (e.g., L&T Infotech’s Americas Region Head of Insurance Services, and later as WNS’ Americas Region Corporate SVP).

Akhil brings practical perspectives to truly global and transformational business operations based on his experiences in being an expatriate executive living and working across five continents and leading teams in his various roles at a significant scale. Currently, Akhil is the Founder and Chief Mentor of Anaptyss; and the Senior Advisor for M&A and integrations for one of the largest Life Sciences, Technology, and Compliance Solutions Advisory companies in the US.

Anuj Khurana

Co-Founder and CEO, Anaptyss

Anuj spearheaded strategic engagements at a global scale for over 20 years, partnering with the C-suite to transform regional/super-regional banks, mortgage lending institutions, investment & asset management firms, and the like, working in acclaimed organizations such as WNS, EXL, NTT DATA, and others. He firmly believes in tapping niche domain knowledge, practical expertise, and tailored data-informed approaches for impactful customer outcomes in a market replete with complexity and generic offerings.

An avid entrepreneur and people leader, Anuj is building Anaptyss as an employee-centric workplace focused on customer success through empowerment, innovation, and forward-thinking leadership.

R Sampath

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. R. Sampath comes with 30+ years of working experience with Maharatna PSU, in various capacities, and in his last role was their General Manager. His work experience includes procurement, arranging various services, inventory control, contract management, creating a data center, managing IT Infrastructure and ERP Implementation, etc.

He leads functions like HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and Administration currently. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring India financial / vendor l audits, organizational certifications/professional memberships, ERP Implementation, Creating / Maintaining Infrastructures, meeting various Legal and compliance requirements in Pan India, entering into various Agreements / Contract Management, Meeting Logistics requirements, SEZ operations, Customs and excise clearances, etc.

Jagriti Kumar

Chief Financial Officer

Jagriti has over two decades of experience in managing finance and accounting. In her role as the Chief Financial Officer at NLB, Jagriti oversees a sizable portfolio comprising financial reporting, integration of internal processes, and risk assessment and management.

Jagriti believes that only by being curious and resilient can we continuously learn, improve, and succeed. Before joining NLB Services, Jagriti worked with market leaders in the US and Canada, where she used to manage accounts and mentor and support her peers.

Jagriti holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from the University Of Calgary, Canada. She is a Member of CPM Canada and the International Society of Female Professionals (ISFP). Jagriti is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys traveling and reading. Her work in the area of animal rescue in collaboration with several NGOs is notable.

Varun Sachdeva

APAC Recruitment & Business Leader, NLB Services

Varun Sachdeva is a Talent Acquisition Leader and Human Capital Expert with extensive global experience building strong employer brands and attracting top talent. As the founder and leader of high-performing recruitment delivery teams across North America, Europe, APAC, and India, Varun has led workforce management and RPO initiatives by annually hiring over 10K professionals and managing operations worth up to $50 million.

Adept at directing teams of up to 500 professionals across multiple geographies, he has also facilitated the establishment of Global Shared Service Centers for several companies and has been featured as a figure of influence at HR conferences, university lectures, and HR tech platforms. His expertise and successful implementation of recruitment life cycle and technology tools like ATS, CRM & HRMS have earned him special recognition in the fields of HR, IT, EdTech, FinTech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Telecom, and Life Sciences.

Veer Taneja

Vice President & Business Leader, NLL Academy

Veer Taneja leads NLL Academy, the client-facing training and upskilling entity of NLB Services. He focuses on helping organizations develop internal capabilities for long-term transformation. Veer collaborates with executives in sectors like Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Healthcare to create impactful learning programs and future-ready workforces.

Veer’s professional journey encompasses a remarkable track record in establishing large-scale business operations, strategizing talent development, and providing exceptional customer experiences at scale.

Gaurav Seth

Vice President – Client Relations

Gaurav Seth is a Vice President of Client Relations at NLB Services with over two decades of IT Services and outsourcing experience. He leads the delivery of staffing services to key accounts and ensures client satisfaction, retention, and growth. Over the years, he has delivered innovative solutions to NLB’s most strategic clients by solving their challenges and exceeding their expectations.

Gaurav is a hands-on leader who is passionate about operational excellence and client success. He has a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Delhi University.

Ashiish Raghav

Vice President (Client Relations)

Ashiish boasts over two decades of experience in Talent solutions/Staffing. He has built his career by consistently delivering exceptional results by leading large cross-functional teams for various organizations across different industries.

He has held several senior positions in staffing/talent solutions for small and large organizations. He has developed a deep understanding of the entire recruitment lifecycle. His expertise, apart from talent solutions, is recognizing key industry trends in both digital and functional HR space for implementing innovative and go-to-market strategies for a competitive edge. Over the years, he has developed effective recruitment strategies for each unique organization’s needs.

Outside his professional career, he is passionate about soccer and biking.

Ken Taormina

Advisory Board Member

Ken has over 40 years of experience as an operating executive and board member. In his advisory role, Ken provides his expertise in the life-cycle process of client engagements to include client initiation, strategy, branding, development, and execution. He has developed and led offshore design and development centers in the US, Europe, and India for both Accenture, Tech-Mahindra Satyam and several private equity owned companies.

In his 40 year career, Ken has lead the creation, development, and growth of companies in the professional services areas of global software services, corporate strategy, enterprise information systems, and digital industrial internet organizations. He has led global businesses in digital engineering, m2m, connected vehicle, mobility, cloud, and data analytics through successful transformation, growth and change. He has been an executive at GE Aerospace, a Global VP at Oracle’s Telecommunications Vertical, a Senior Partner at KPMG leading it’s Consumer Industrial Markets Business to $250m in yearly revenue, an SVP at Tech Mahindra Satyam leading it’s Manufacturing Services business to $500m in yearly revenue and then Accenture’s Automotive and Industrial Mobility business to dramatic growth surpassing $225m by 2013. Ken now runs Nablis LLC, a consulting firm focusing on helping companies excel in their Leadership in Human Capital Management and provides strategic guidance to NLB Services.

Ken holds a B.A. in Public Administration from Georgetown University and a Masters in Information Systems at the American University. He attended both the Executive training program at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business and GE’s Executive Management Training at Crotonville, New York. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturing twice and is an elected board member of several public and private technology companies. He resides in Winter Park, Florida with his wife.

Tim Norton

Advisory Board Member

Tim has 40 years of IT leadership experience with GE and UPS providing strategic management of external resourcing programs, global outsourcing initiatives and major cost efficiency programs.

During Tim’s 36 year career with GE, Tim managed the GDC (Global Delivery Center) external resourcing program for the Energy division consisting of more than 5,500 resources across 10 vendors executing from global locations including India, Mexico and China. Tim’s second career started in UPS in 2013 as Director of Vendor Management responsible for evaluating and optimizing UPS’s ITO Global Vendor program and establishing a strategic roadmap utilizing best-in-class models, techniques and vendor relationships aligned with ever changing business objectives. Tim now runs VMO Benchmark, an advisory firm and provides strategic guidance to NLB Services. Tim is a thought leader in the field of IT strategies and global outsourcing programs. He frequently speaks and writes on his experience and ideas on vendor management, cost optimization and innovation.

Tim, a certified six-sigma black belt, holds a degree from the State University of New York, Cobleskill in Computer Science. He also holds a degree from Huntington College, Huntington Indiana in Organizational Management.