Our Team
People Working Under the Vertical
Mr. Prashant Girbane
Convenor of Social Innovation Hub; General Secretary & Trustee, Pune International Centre
Mr. Prashant Girbane is General Secretary and Trustee of Pune International Centre. He has 15+ years of experience. He has worked with multilateral agencies like United Nations Organisations, advised Commonwealth Secretariat. He has also worked with TATA Consultancy Services based out of London, UK with global responsibility. He is an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. He is also the Member Secretary of this advisory panel.
Mr, Neeraj Thakur
Head, SI Hub
Neeraj Thakur is an innovation strategist with extensive experience in designing and leading high-impact programs at the intersection of social innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. As Head of the Social Innovation HUB at Pune International Centre, he builds strategic partnerships, drives collaborative action, and champions initiatives that create measurable and sustainable societal outcomes.
Ms. Swarali Gore
Programme Coordinator
Swarali has a postgraduate degree in Economics and a strong academic foundation in areas such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, international trade, financial risk management, and data analysis. She has previously worked on research related to public finance, monetary policy, and international economics, along with topics such as fiscal policy, securities analysis, and portfolio management. She is particularly interested in the intersections of economic policy, financial markets, and sustainable development.
Mr. Prasad Walave
Programme Coordinator
Prasad Walave holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from MIT-World Peace University, with a strong academic foundation in marketing, branding, operations, and data analysis. He has prior experience in conducting competitor market research for a reputed business solutions company, which honed his analytical and strategic thinking skills. His core interests lie in operations, program coordination, and planning, where he thrives on bringing structure, clarity, and efficiency to complex projects.
Ms. Riddhi Wadhwani
Intern – SI Hub
Riddhi Wadhwani is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication at Fergusson College, with a strong foundation in journalism, marketing, advertising, and digital communication. She has gained experience through internships at The Indian Express and in digital marketing, building skills in storytelling, campaign strategy, and content creation. She actively applies her skills in research, writing, content development, program coordination, and stakeholder communication. Her core interests lie in marketing, brand management, and public policy, with a focus on sustainability and women’s empowerment.