Management
Prasanna Rajagopalan - Managing Partner
Opportunities knock on people who understand how to solve problems.
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Prasanna is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience in global shipping, EXIM, and supply chain ecosystems. As the founder and operator of a successful logistics enterprise with international exposure, Prasanna has demonstrated strong leadership and innovative thinking. Known for optimism and resilience, he always sees challenges as opportunities and persists until the job is done.
Prasanna's career is built on strategic partnerships, institutional relationship-building. With a strong foundation in people leadership and long-cycle business decision-making, he has consistently proven the ability to navigate intricate business landscapes domestically and International markets.
Prasanna's extensive experience includes senior management roles at major commodity trading houses and shipping companies in Singapore and the USA. The professional journey has taken Prasanna across various international markets, including the USA, Southeast Asia, India, and the UK.
Currently, Prasanna serves as a Senior Advisor, focusing on the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and digital transformation within the supply chain, EXIM, and specializes in cross border outreach and market establishment primarily in the Middle East, Africa and Australia sectors.
He is very passionate about Sports and mentoring a start up in the Sports sector.
Expertise
Strategy, Global Trade and Supply Chain, Marketing, Business Ideas Accelerator, Networking and Growth Enabler.
Qualification:
- Bachelors in Commerce (BCom) Loyola Autonomous College Chennai India
- MSc Intl. Shipping Trade & Finance -City University Business School, London United Kingdom
Public Leadership Positions Held:
- Honorary Secretary - Rotary Club of Madras - 2025-26
- Executive Committee Member of TAMIL NADU GOLF FEDERATION (TNGF)
- Vice-Chairman, International Linkages & MYSTIC SOUTH CONFERENCE -Southern Region - Confederations of Indian Industries (CII) 2024-25
- Represented India through Cii -Young Indian in Global Platforms such as the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Forum, Led the delegation at the Commonwealth Asian Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE)
- Held Multiple leadership position in Cii Young Indians- Zonal Chairman to Southern Region Chairman between 2008-2014
- A committed member of the governing board of the Rotary Club of Madras - District 3232
Hobbies and Passion
- Avid Golfer / Tennis /Widely Travelled / Actor & Model / Loves Swimming
Deepti Prasanna- Partner
Deepti Prasanna
Director & Chief Executive Officer – Athreya Retail Private Limited
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Deepti Prasanna is a second-generation entrepreneur who blends financial expertise, retail innovation, and cultural depth to drive sustainable business growth. With a strong foundation in finance and strategic management, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding her family-led retail enterprise.
Education
- BBA Jyoti Nivas Bangalore
- MBA in Finance- XIME Bangaloire
- Selected for the prestigious 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Program, ISB Hyderabad (Sponsored by Goldman Sachs), 2016
Key Achievements & Leadership Highlights
- Recipient of the “Best Business Plan” Award – ISB Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program (2016)
- Director & CEO, Athreya Retail Private Limited, leading strategic retail expansion
- Conceptualized and launched an Exclusive Bridal Lounge offering personalized designer services in the ethnic bridal segment
- Successfully transitioned from corporate finance into entrepreneurial leadership, contributing to structured growth and brand positioning
- Certified Trainer & Teacher with The Art of Living Foundation, teaching SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) techniques
- Completed the Mt. Everest Base Camp high-altitude expedition and summited multiple high-altitude peaks
- Recognized for exceptional endurance capacity and disciplined physical fitness
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