Graduate Student Board

A BITS Pilani graduate majoring in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and a national-level tennis player, Dewang has always been driven by a competitive spirit and a relentless curiosity from tennis courts to trading screens. In BITS, he found his balance organizing stand-up comedy nights and exploring diverse internships in consulting, crypto, and social impact.

His professional journey led him to Axis Bank's Internal Audit division, where he led automation initiatives and developed analytics-driven frameworks to audit emerging technologies. This fascination with emerging trends fuels his deep interest in crypto markets, where he enjoys everything from market cycles to behavioral trends.

Now, as the first elected Vice President of ISB's founding PGPYL cohort, Dewang is channeling his energy into building a strong, unified student community. He is dedicated to creating a legacy that will empower future cohorts to thrive.

Manan is a chemical engineer from the Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT). In his most recent role, he worked as an Associate in the Founder’s Office of a fast-growing healthcare startup, where he worked across stakeholder management, project execution, and general management. Prior to that, he gained hands-on experience working on-site in the production department of an API manufacturing company. He also ventured into entrepreneurship during his engineering by co-founding an Aluminium foil printing business. As a founding partner, he was responsible for setting up operations and acquiring clients.

Manan has served as the Head of Finance and Fundraising for his school’s alumni association and remains actively committed to social impact initiatives. In his free time, he enjoys travelling, working out, and playing chess. He is dedicated to serving the GSB and its members to the best of his capacity.

From optimizing high-tech greenhouses in Sweden to crafting market strategies for agri-tech startups in Switzerland, Nehul Desai has built a career at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and agriculture. Nehul Desai is an accomplished professional with a Master’s in Biosystems Engineering from Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands and a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India.

He brings a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic project leadership, and international experience in the field of quality management and sustainable operations. Nehul has successfully executed projects across Kazakhstan, Netherlands, and India. In addition to his professional work, Nehul has co-founded an e-commerce venture, participated in start-up incubation programs, and contributed to social impact projects such as microfinance and skill development for rural communities. His career reflects a strong commitment to driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in agriculture. 

Arya Malik is an SRCC graduate with a degree in Economics, and a firm believer in combining structured thinking with student-centric leadership. At Bain Capability Network, he worked as an analyst across global consulting projects in sales, marketing, and pricing diagnostics, while also standing out as one of the few analysts entrusted with organizing a 500+ person company offsite.

Arya’s interests are as diverse as his background: from competing in e-sports tournaments to speed-cubing to passionately following football, he brings curiosity, energy, and discipline to everything he takes on.

He has also cleared CFA Level I and briefly interned in wealth management, experiences that sharpened his financial acumen and analytical rigor.

Now as the Deputy Director of the Finance and Governance Council, he aims to drive financial transparency, institutionalize best practices, and ensure that every decision reflects the voice and interests of the ISB student community. 

Aanya, a Ramjas College (DU) graduate, blends creative storytelling with strategic thinking to lead as the Director of MCC for ISB’s founding PGPYL cohort. With prior experience in market research, branding, and digital communications at Jindal Steel, Unstop, and Begin, she brings a sharp understanding of what drives meaningful engagement.

At MCC, she spearheads the content, design, and outreach strategy — crafting the voice of the cohort across internal campaigns, social media, and institutional collaborations. Previously, she led media relations at Enactus Ramjas, managed marketing campaigns, and coordinated placement initiatives, demonstrating her ability to execute with both structure and creativity.

Aanya is passionate about building legacy-driven communication frameworks that not only reflect the identity of the cohort but also inspire those to follow. 

Anshul is an IIT Kanpur alumnus, who has always been eager to dive headfirst into campus life, conducting events, workshops and sessions especially focusing on awareness of emotional wellbeing of campus community. He holds a passion for Dance, having won multiple medals representing IITK Dance club.

Anshul has worked at Tata Projects Ltd. one of India’s premier EPC companies, gaining on ground experience in planning and project management.

At ISB’s Student Life Council, he is committed to creating an atmosphere where every student feels comfortable, included, and empowered to shape our campus culture and traditions.