Paresh Shreesh Parasnis, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, led the Piramal Foundation for 9 years, focusing on high-impact solutions and partnerships to address social issues. He oversaw the philanthropic activities and collaborated with the board on the Foundation’s strategic direction. Prior to joining the Piramal Foundation, Paresh spent nearly 30 years in the corporate sector, including roles as Executive Director & COO at HDFC Life and as a consultant to the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. Paresh is currently an independent director on several corporate boards and stays involved in the development sector by mentoring social entrepreneurs and contributing to nonprofit governing boards. His extensive experience in both the corporate and social sectors provides him with a valuable perspective for BCPT.