AD - Mentorships
St. Louis, MO & Nachiapuram

Soundhi works at Citibank in strategic planning and forecasting. An engineer and CPA by training, she enjoys solving problems but finds connecting with people the most fulfilling. Having had several great mentors in her career, she pays it forward by finding the time to mentor and build connections for others. She lives in St. Louis and enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, dancing and playing board games. Soundhi is a native of Nachiapuram and belongs to Illupakudi kovil.

AD - Women in Business - Lean
Boston, MA & Karaikudi, Pillayarpatti Kovil

Anu works at Philips Ultrasound as Senior Director for Systems Engineering and AI strategy. An EE and CS wth algorithms/signal path focussed Masters of Engineering by training, she has worked in various functions; Image processing , Robotics, accelerated computing for Medtech, R&D software, hardware , systems , Supply Chain, Service and Data Analytics in the Medtech industry. She is very active in Medtech summits as key speaker to bring transformational changes in the Medtech digital landscape. Anu also coaches science clubs with her teams, in schools that need support around her county. She has had some great mentors and truly believes in giving back by any means through the community . During her free time she enjoys painting , reading and travelling with family. Anu is a native of Karaikudi and belongs to Pillayarpatti kovil. She lives in Boston with her husband Shanmugam, 2 daughters( Senior in College and Junior at Highschool).

AD - Women in Business
New Jersey, NJ & Kandanur, Pillayarpatti Kovil

Devi Nachiappan is an accomplished senior executive with over 12 years of corporate experience in the pharmaceutical and consulting sectors. She is currently the Director of Commercial Operations at Exelan, a Cipla subsidiary in the USA, where she leads key initiatives to drive growth and optimize commercial strategies. She has earlier served as the Director of Strategy and Growth Initiatives at Cipla USA (New Jersey) and as the Head of Marketing for Cipla Europe & UK (London).

Prior to entering the pharmaceutical industry, she worked with McKinsey & Company for 5 years. Devi holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business (Hyderabad) and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Stella Maris College (Chennai). Over the years, she has also volunteered to teach English to children in Tamil-medium corporation schools, demonstrating her commitment to education and social impact.

Devi is a native of Kandanur and belongs to Pillaiyarpatti Kovil.

AD - Markets and Investments - Co-Lead
New Jersey, NJ & Karaikudi, Pillayarpatti Kovil

Palaniappan Sathappan ( karaikudi and Pillayarpatti kovil) is a seasoned technology and finance professional with extensive experience in trading and risk technology on Wall Street. With a master’s degree in computer science, he has built a career at the intersection of technology and investments, specializing in high-performance trading environments.

Based in New Jersey, Palaniappan is deeply engaged in the financial and investment sectors, continually seeking innovative solutions to enhance trading and risk management strategies. From 2019 to 2020, he served as the Regional Director for NANBEN in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, fostering collaboration among professionals.

Beyond his professional pursuits, he is committed to personal growth through yoga. He is married to Meenakshi, originally from Rayavaram, and together they have two children, Lakshmi and Shakthi, who are in high school.

AD - Finance and Treasury, IL
Toronto, Canada & Arimalam, Nemam Kovil

Hema is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of consulting and corporate experience in financial and HR software technologies. She is also an entrepreneur in Toronto’s real estate market. A Chartered Accountant from Singapore, Hema began her career as an auditor and later worked at KKH in Singapore before relocating to Toronto.

Hema is passionate about connecting with people and offering assistance where needed. She has served as a director for two nonprofit organizations, MACA and Dancing Damsels, contributing her expertise to community development. Originally from Arimalam, with roots in Nemam Kovil, Hema enjoys learning, traveling, music, social activities, and exploring new opportunities.

AD - Member Engagement and Events Communication
Charlotte, NC & Kandavarayanpatti, Vairavan Kovil

Pragkash Sethu is an experienced Data Analytics professional based in Charlotte, NC. Originally from Kandavarayanpatti, India, he has over a decade of expertise in data analytics and AI-driven insights, with experience in global markets including Australia, the US, and India. He holds a Master’s in Network Systems from Swinburne University and a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication from Sathyabama University.

Pragkash began his career in Melbourne, Australia, where he worked with major automotive brands like Toyota, GM, and Ford to enhance market presence and improve market share. Now in the US, he leverages his deep analytics skills using AI to drive data-backed business decisions, particularly in the automotive sector.

Outside of work, Pragkash enjoys playing cricket and is passionate about cars, staying updated on the latest automotive trends. He is committed to continuous learning and exploring new opportunities in data analytics and AI modelling.

AD - Webminar and Website
San Jose, CA

AD - Website Enhancements, Retreat
Fremont, CA & Shanmuganathapuram (Aravayal), Ilayathangudi Kovil - Kalanivasal Kudiyar

Vinai Arun is a highly experienced software developer with over 20 years in the industry, presently working at PayPal. Residing in the Bay Area, he also enjoys teaching Tamil at ITA, contributing to the community. His native place is Shanmuganathapuram, India.