Background:

• Born in India (Aligarh, UP) in 1950
• Schooling in Shillong (Meghalaya, India) – St Edmund’s College
• BSc from St Stephens College, Delhi. Post Graduate (MSc) from Cranfield University, Bedford, UK
• Interested in International Politics & Current affairs, most sports (particularly Cricket, Football, Golf)
• Been in the UK since 1973

Career:

• Retired in 2010 after working for Tesco, as a senior manager in their Head Office, for nearly 33 years. Now a Committee member of the Tesco Alumni (of retired senior Tesco executives)
• Started career in Marketing, then developed & implemented management information systems (MIS) for the business
• Thereafter focused on diverse Process, Programme & Change Management roles within Human Resources, International Finance, Back-office off shoring, Telecoms, Property Maintenance, Information Technology and Commercial functions
• Now volunteering the skills and knowledge gained within a commercial environment as a Trustee and mentor for various small charities and community groups

Why I wanted to be a Trustee of EAWA:

When my elderly mother was in the UK, she felt lonely and isolated from people from her cultural background and age group, while we were at work. Being Asian in an area where there are few facilities for people of her age and background, I am committed to develop the services and build on the wonderful work that EAWA has been engaged in.

Opportunity to use the skills & experience, that I have gained over the years, towards helping EAWA to continually improve its services to its clients in the short & medium term.