Our Leadership Team

Mr K. Beji George, IRTS (1990 batch) has taken charge as the Chairman of HLFPPT on 1st April 2019.

Work Experience:

He was working as Chief Traffic Planning Manager (CTPM), South Central Railways, Secunderabad prior to joining the current assignment.

After joining IRTS in 1990, he has held various important assignments in Operations, Commercial and Safety Departments on Southern Railways. He has also worked as Director (Planning) Railway Board, Senior General Manager, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and General Manager and CVO, Centre for Railway information Systems(CRIS) at New Delhi.

Awards:

Received the prestigious “Railway Minister’s award” for exemplary service in 2011 while working as Director Planning in Railway Board and has also received General Manager’s award for performance excellence in 2002 and 2004 while working in Palakkad Division as Sr. Division Commercial and Operations Manager . He is also a recipient of the prestigious British Govt.’s Chevening Scholarship for pursuing MS in Transport, at Imperial College, London, UK.

Education:

B. Tech Agricultural Engineering, Allahabad University

Masters in Soil and water Conservation Engg. from country’s permier The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. Received IARI’s JRF for Masters.

MS in Transport, Imperial College, London, UK. Received British Govt’s Chevening Scholarship.

MBA – FMS, Delhi University.

Mr. Sharad Agarwal, is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (India), with a keen focus on Reproductive health, Maternal and child health, Social Marketing, Social Franchising, Public Private Partnerships, Financial and Marketing management. A cost accountant from the prestigious ICAI and a law graduate; his skills and experience have been honed through a career spanning over two decades in responsible roles in esteemed corporate and social sectors organizations. His dynamic leadership has proved pivotal to the success of vital family health and welfare programs focused on bettering public health for the underprivileged populations.

He has led the formulation and implementation of various crucial projects providing MCH services in addition to STI/RTI services. Notable innovations for social marketing initiated under his direction include, the concept of Rural Health Kiosks, Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode of collaboration with the Public Distribution system, and the concept of Village Cooperatives, amongst others which exemplify his unique leadership and vision for HLFPPT. His focus on not just innovating but in fact sustaining organizational endeavors is aimed at HLFPPT touching lives with quality care and compassion in the effort to emerge as a globally credible organisation.

With over 26 years of versatile experience in marketing both with the corporate and social sectors Mahesh Kalra is currently heading the Social Marketing and Franchising Division at HLFPPT, being responsible for conceptualisation, planning and execution of its various social marketing and franchising programmes. Prior to this, he worked with Abt Associates on USAID-funded Private Sector Partnerships and Market-based Partnerships for Health Projects, where he contributed to the success of programmes such as WHO ORS Saathi Bachpan Ke, Dimpa Injectable Contraceptive, Condom Bindaas Bol, Health at the Base of the Pyramid and e-Chaupal. One of his major achievements has been creation of 3,550 franchising clinics in Uttarkhand, Jharkhand, & Uttar Pradesh. His areas of interest include health systems strengthening, innovative provider networks and last mile distribution strategies.

Mahesh Kalra holds PG Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) and Graduation Degree in Economics from University of Delhi.

Satish Chandra Uniyal is a qualified HR Professional, heading Human Resource & Organisational Development function at HLFPPT. He possesses over 26 years of work experience in the field of Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations. His forte lies in Human Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Labour Management, Safety, Health & Welfare and Legal & Administration. He is an innovative thinker with broad-based expertise in handling large teams and believes in team building & value-based culture. Prior to this, he has worked in various capacities with renowned organisations in the corporate sector including the Tata Group of Companies – Taj Services Ltd, CH2M Hill India Pvt Ltd, SPML, Varroc Polymers Pvt Ltd, etc.

An Master of Social Work and Journalism professionally (Gold Medallist from BHU )   & M.Sc. as academic, completed PHD in Geriatric mental Health from Lucknow University, Lucknow. She started her career as a program coordinator in Reproductive & Child Health / Family Planning project  as a grass root worker. She is having around 20 years of progressive work experience in managing and implementing the Public Health Programmes (especially HIV/AIDS prevention and control Programs, sexual and reproductive Health, young and adolescent Health).

She has also done Post Graduation in Botany (Bio group) prior to above degree, so that she is efficiently using scientific temper in handling the situation. She is having long experience of working with Government as well as voluntary organizations. Before joining HLFPPT,  She had worked in the capacity of Joint Director of IEC in Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society. Further, she was handling an additional charge of Joint Director- Targeted Interventions (TI) and Link Worker Scheme (LWS) in Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society, Lucknow, U.P.  She is having expertise in managing all aspects of projects communication including, conceptualization, development, writing, editing, design, production and dissemination.

As a Team Leader of HIV/AIDs division, at present she is managing 09 states through 06 TSUs providing technical assistance in specific areas to the State AIDS Control Society (SACS) to achieve the NACP goals and objectives.  She is also managing Vihaan in 03 states Punjab, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and PPTCT in Bihar and Chhattisgarh.

Ms. Preeti Dwivedi with 20+ years having ac of extensive experience in Social Development Sectors have started her career with HLL Lifecare Limited in 1998 with its first Social Marketing Programme in Uttar Pradesh and continued her journey with HLFPPT under various innovative programmes of HLFPPT funded by Government of India, International, and National Donors, etc. She has completed her Post graduate in Social Science.

She holds expertise in conceptualization & implementation of Brand Promotion and Communication Campaigns under various Social Marketing & Franchising Projects of HLFPPT funded by NACO & USAID.

With her keen interest to serve the underserved community she is currently handling the flagship programme of HLFPPT. i.e. National Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) Project of Assam- A historic initiative of Government of Assam &  CSR Projects in various states of India.

Ms. Deepthi Nair J holds the Master Degree in Finance and currently leading the National Team of the Skill development with the strength of 350 plus team members speeded over pan India.

She has an experience of over 15 years in multi-phases of the business environment. She has high levels of critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities that which enabled her to handle the administrative & liasoning activities with professional institutes, national bodies, and multinational donors.

Deepthi Nair J is responsible for decision making on future growth and development of skill vertical. She is a change maker with strong Vision, Strategic planning & Support Skills which makes her a Successful Leader. She is also the part of the core business development team of HLFPPT at numerous working arena of organization growth. Prior to her joining in HLFPPT, she has held various positions with reputed organizations.

At Present, She is leading the Skill Training & Development vertical of HLFPPT. She is responsible for providing strategic vision to the division ensuring that the team moves cohesively towards the continuous achievement.

Dr. Pankhuri Rai currently holds the position of Senior Program Manager at HLFPPT and her background spans the fields of public health, hospital management, oral medicine & surgery.  Her academic training and work experience have included both domestic and international perspectives on research and implementation of public health programs and its implementation. She has completed her public health includes a PG Diploma degree in Public Health Management from (IIPH), Bachelors in dental surgery,  M.B.A in Healthcare and Hospital Management, with Green Belt in Lean Management Certification Course.

As a key member of social franchise division, she provides HLFPPT with technical assistance to Strategic planning for states social franchise network, sustainability, and expansion, state-level program in implementations which includes, Quality assurance initiatives like NABH, Manyata certifications for healthcare facilities to improve service delivery.

Mr. Naveen Sharma, a professional with over two decades of experience in Admin, Commercial & Liaising (For Retails, Infra, Power, Real Estate & Health Sector); Exhibited excellence in managing the entire gamut of Administration, Procurement (Vendor Development, Vendor Management, Tendering & Contracts Management), Liaising with State & Central Government Ministries/Departments with demonstrated leadership qualities; pivotal in conceptualising and effectuating measures / modifications in the operating procedures to optimise resource and manpower utilisation.

He is well Skilled in managing employees, defining continuous improvement processes, recognizing and accelerating employees strengths & building powerful teams that can conquer any obstacles.

He is also well versed with the tendering process, Rules of GFR, Contract Management. An ardent analyst, with a flair for adapting quickly to dynamic business environments and adopting a pragmatic approach in improvising on solutions and resolving complex business issues; possess excellent analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities.

At Present, he is the Team Leader of  Business Development & Strategic Partnership.