Graduate Student Board

Director, Academic Affairs Council

Prasun Choudhary is a B.Tech Gold Medalist  with a background in mechanical engineering. He graduated from NIT Jamshedpur in 2017 and has since been working as  an officer in Indian Oil Corporation, one of India’s top ranked Fortune 500 firms. He has worked in domains spanning supply chain management, projects and operations in projects of national importance such as the 2G Ethanol Project and the BS-VI Fuel Upgradation Project.

He has been interested in academia right since college and values collaborative learning. He is also spiritually inclined due to his schooling in Ramakrishna Mission, an organisation set up by Swami Vivekananda. Outside of work & studies, Prasun is a foodie and a politics and cricket enthusiast.

Director, Alumni Affairs Council

Anusheela is a mid-career professional with 3+ years of work experience at the cusp of impact and startups.

She pursued her B.A. in Psychology (Hons) from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. Being passionate about creating a career full of social impact, she spent one year preparing for the UPSC. Eventually, she explored other equally good opportunities to creating impact and joined Samagra, a governance consulting firm. In 2.5 years, she designed & implemented large-scale government programs impacting lakhs of citizens, specifically with the Government of Himachal Pradesh & Government of India; while also supporting the Founder & CEO on various org development initiatives.

She later went on to work with an early stage startup in the higher education space, called Mesa School of Business. As part of the Founder’s Office and the founding team, she was pivotal in building the student experience, learning & career preparation verticals from 0 to 1.

She loves to talk about psychology, movies and music!

Director, Career Advancement Council

Anishkumar SS is an engineer with a background in computer science. He graduated from BITS Pilani in 2021 and has since been working as a Big Data Engineer at a well-known tech firm. Over his three-year tenure, he has contributed to innovative projects that led to the filing of three patents.

He values being a generalist and has taken the opportunity to explore various roles beyond his core engineering responsibilities. He has gained experience in business development, product management, and digital marketing.

Outside of work, Anish is a travel junkie. He has embarked on solo trips across 18 Indian states and a few international destinations. He is also an avid reader and especially enjoys non-fiction on economics, history, and physics. Additionally, he is a big fan of Formula 1 and Lewis Hamilton, and never misses a race.

Director, Finance and Governance Council

Sathwik is a Chartered Accountant with over 6 years of diverse experience in the domains of finance, technology, and sustainability. After qualifying his CA in his first attempt, he started as a finance analyst in the global controllership team of a fintech company. After spending over 3 years handling various capacities within finance, he joined an ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) tech startup as their first employee. He went on to head their product vertical scaling up the organization from 1 to over 150 employees and 0 to over 100 B2B SaaS customers.

Beyond academics, Sathwik is a fitness enthusiast who has finished two half marathons and played 3 sports at different competitive levels. He is actively involved in social causes, especially in education for underprivileged children. A passionate guitarist, he loves writing Hindi poetry. At ISB, you are more likely to find him on the ground or at the gym.

Director, Marketing & Communications Council

Sritam is a dynamic marketing professional with a passion for cultivating connections and driving growth. With a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media from Mumbai, he has worked across diverse roles—from leading influencer marketing projects with P&G to co-founding a multimedia production house. Sritam went on to work on brand campaigns of Gillette, Whisper Choice, Lodha, Aashirwaad Atta, and more.

With three years of experience in sales and marketing at Digit Insurance and Khatabook, Sritam has successfully implemented strategies that resulted in significant user and revenue growth. He also launched an innovative ad campaign, “Virat Mera Brand Ambassador,” using Generative AI to let 50,000+ insurance agents get their own Virat Kohli ads.

A seeker of experiences, Sritam has trekked 4 Himalayan peaks of over 12500+ with the highest being Pangarchula (15,500ft). He is a cat person with a family of 7 cats and can be found roaming around the campus looking for the cats.

Director, Operations & Sustainability Council

Ashwin Gopalakrishnan, holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Bangalore. Post that, he worked for 5 years at General Electric (Healthcare) working in various roles in manufacturing and operations such as production planning, programme management and lean six sigma. In his most recent stint, he managed a unionised workforce of 70 people reporting directly to him. His proudest moment at General Electric was re-designing the assembly line to meet the increased demand of X Ray machines during the pandemic. Post that, Ashwin worked as Head of Supply chain for an early stage start up manufacturing custom furniture.

Ashwin was cultural secretary during his undergraduate degree, and a theatre enthusiast. He has directed and acted in over 30 professional productions in Bangalore. He is a trained Carnatic flautist and has performed at concerts in Bangalore and Kerala. As director of the Operations and Sustainability Counicl, Ashwin aims to provide a comfortable and safe stay to the students on campus through collaboration with the operations team at ISB.

Director, Student Life Council

Abhilash Bandari, a multifaceted talent hailing from Hyderabad. With a robust background in finance at Dell Technologies coupled with a passion for acting, Abhilash seamlessly transitioned into the Telugu Film Industry in 2021 with a portfolio of 9 films and web series streaming across various OTT platforms. (Amazon prime, Aha, ETV Win, MX Player).

His journey isn't just about professional accolades but also organising vibrant events and parties across Hyderabad since 2017, ranging from Holi celebrations, Dandiya nights, Fest’s in college and Various events at Dell.

Beyond acting, Abhilash is a skilled drummer, swimmer, and lawn tennis player. His Notable achievements include awards at Dell Technologies (MR. FSS, CX Hero & Gold) and recognition as the Best Actor for his debut lead role.

Abhilash is eager to infuse the campus with his unique blend of corporate professionalism and creative flair. He envisions bringing the best cultural events and parties to campus, providing students with much-needed relief from academic pressures. With a commitment to making the ISB experience memorable and enriching, Abhilash aims to be a pivotal member of the campus community, fostering a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for all.

GSB President

Lakshit brings 8 years of diverse experience in consulting, governance, and startups. A passionate problem solver, he has successfully led large teams, driving impactful changes across organizations. Notably, Lakshit headed the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team at Ayushman Bharat, led the product vertical at ProcDNA, and built a stellar team at his own startup, Vikalp. His exceptional work ethic is shaped by his early experiences at prestigious firms like ZS Associates and McKinsey & Company.

An avid reader with a keen interest in economics, politics, society, and culture, Lakshit immerses himself in non-fiction literature. You can often find Lakshit playing squash or talking spirituality at the campus.

Director, Academic Affairs Council

Uday, a BFIA graduate from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, brings a wealth of experience to ISB. As a Senior Associate in Bain & Company's Private Equity Group, he conducted due diligence on multiple target companies in the APAC region. Prior to that, at DE Shaw India, he collaborated with portfolio managers globally and spearheaded a productivity initiative.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Uday is deeply committed to creating social impact. As Co-Secretary at Ekal Yuva, he dedicated himself to educating and uplifting tribal and rural children in his hometown of Gwalior. He has also contributed to initiatives like SRISTI Summer School on Inclusive Innovation and Bridging the Gaps. A passionate traveler and sports enthusiast, Uday can often be found exploring new destinations or engaging in various sports activities.

Director, Alumni Affairs Council

Jaskirat has worked for 3 years in Consulting roles particularly in Operations Transformation and Change Management across multiple industries. He’s a people’s person and loves interacting with anyone and everyone. Calling him a foodie is an understatement, he is a food romantic. Always up for discussing the best food spots around.

He is very passionate about F1, Music, Tennis, reading and shayaris. He loves helping people, and you probably won’t spot him without a smile ever.

Director, Careers Advancement Council

Abhay is a graduate from DTU with experience in consulting and performance improvement projects. Pre-ISB, he worked at KPMG's Consulting arm, focusing on industries such as infrastructure, manufacturing, and automobile. Prior to KPMG, he gained valuable experience at EY-P.

Through his positions as the coordinator of key events at DTU, including Engi-Fest and social entrepreneurship events such as Soch, Abhay improved his leadership abilities. His initiatives, including Our Voix, have addressed issues such as child sexual abuse and mental health while supervising large teams. Passionate about strategic problem-solving, Abhay enjoys diving deep into complex issues and developing impactful solutions. Outside of his professional interests, he is an accomplished shooter and boxer, holding national-level accolades in 50M Rifle shooting.

Director, Finance and Governance Council

Akhilesh is a commerce graduate from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, who has successfully completed all levels of the CFA exam. Before joining ISB, he gained valuable experience at DE Shaw and CRISIL, where he contributed to buyside investment research for a global asset manager with an AUM exceeding $700 billion. He has also worked on sustainable projects as a part of Enactus during his under graduation.

Akhilesh is passionate about value investing and enjoys engaging in discussions on evaluating business fundamentals. Known for his calm demeanour and level-headedness, he is always up for new challenges and experiences.

Director, Marketing and Communications Council

Ayushi is passionate about leveraging technology to empower everyday lives. As an Associate Product Manager at Soroco for nearly three years, she worked on products enabling Fortune 500 business managers to make informed digital transformation decisions. During her undergraduate studies at IIIT-Delhi, Ayushi’s projects were published at prestigious conferences like CHI, CSCW, and VRCAI, focusing on human-computer interaction. Her internship at Microsoft Research honed her skills in product management.

Her experience spans social impact, education, and gaming domains, collaborating with diverse user personas from low-literate individuals to Fortune 500 CXOs. Outside of technology, Ayushi is inspired by books about women leaders and the cute culture of Japan. She also enjoys photography and videography, capturing cuisines and places.

Director, Student Life Council

Munish Thakral is a Software Engineer with a total of 3.5 years of work experience in American Express and Reliance Jio. He is an engineering graduate from IIIT Delhi, and also holds a Minor in Economics. He has a profound interest in the area of Product Management, and is exploring the areas of Entrepreneurship and VCs.

On the personal front, he likes to travel, and is enthusiastic about cycling and cricket. With his cheerful and fun-loving attitude, Munish loves nothing more than sipping a cup of tea while diving into deep conversations about life.

Director, Operations & Sustainability Council

Prakhar is a seasoned hospitality professional with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. He began his hospitality career with the prestigious Taj Hotels' "Golden Threshold Program," which comprehensively covered all aspects of contemporary hotel management. Over the years, Prakhar has honed his operational and analytical skills through esteemed Taj group training programs, including the "Hotel Operations Trainee" program and the flagship "Hotelier Development Program (HDP)."

Prakhar holds certifications in Front Office, Food and Beverage Services and Production, and Housekeeping from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Specializing in Revenue Management during his HDP tenure at Taj Hotels, he earned recognition for his analytical skills and strategic mindset. Notably, he played a pivotal role in integrating chain wide Ginger Hotels' property management system  with distribution channels . During his tenure at Taj Hotels, he received multiple commendations from senior management for his exceptional guest management skills. He also contributed to achieving the highest monthly room revenue of over INR 6 Crores at Taj Coromandel, Chennai, marking a historic milestone in the hotel's five-decade history.

Currently, Prakhar is pursuing his Post Graduate Program (PGP) at the Indian School of Business. He is also a national-level air pistol shooter and an avid photographer, dedicating himself to these passions with the same vigour he applies to his professional endeavours.

Prakhar firmly believes that sustainable operations management is crucial for building future-proof businesses and organizations. He advocates for integrating sustainability into business strategies to achieve success because of sustainability, rather than in spite of it. As a Director, Operations & Sustainability Council, he aims to drive this transformation on his campus and beyond.