Senior management team

RN Mohanty

Chief Executive Officer

Mr RN Mohanty has spent more than three decades in the social sector with assignments involving programmes, finance, and enabling fundraising for various social and economic causes. RN, as he is fondly addressed by his peers, has held leadership positions at various development sector organisations. A key strategist, RN is a realist in spearheading new initiatives. Prior to helming operations at Sightsavers India, RN worked with Care India as its Chief Operating Officer.

A Master’s degree holder in Economics, he has also done his Post Graduation in Human Resource Management. Regarded as a visionary for tomorrow, RN during his higher studies days was inspired to join the international development field after looking at the impact of poverty on people. Health and education are key areas wherein he would like to bring about a change. For Sightsavers India, his immediate vision is of transforming 100 districts in the country in the arena of eye health and disability. He brings to the table a rich experience of strengthening and managing teams and raising their capabilities.

Prasannakumar P.N.

Director – Programme Operations

Prasanna joined Sightsavers India in 2004 and at present is the Director – Programme Operations. Based out of the Delhi office, he is primarily responsible for the overall programme strategy in India.

Prior to joining Sightsavers India he worked with Christian Children’s Fund where he had independent charge of Orissa and Chhattisgarh programmes. He has also worked with Save the Children (UK).

Avijit Dey

Director Programme Outreach & Resource Mobilisation

Avijit Dey, an integral member of Sightsavers India since 2011, holds the role of Director of Funding and Marketing. Avijit brings a wealth of experience from his engagements in international markets, contributing to his multifaceted professional background. With over 20 years of service in the development sector, Avijit has developed a profound passion for marketing, significantly influencing his professional journey. Before joining Sightsavers India, he held pivotal positions at esteemed organisations such as Plan India, Intervida, and Deepalaya.

Avijit’s academic pursuits include graduation from Delhi University and postgraduate studies in PR and Advertising at the Centre for Mass Media, New Delhi. Avijit also oversees the Sightsavers India Fellowship Programme—a dedicated initiative to nurture future ophthalmologists. Beyond the responsibilities mentioned above, Avijit assumed leadership of the Administration and Procurement portfolio. In this capacity, he ensured the seamless functioning of administration and procurement functions at Sightsavers India by implementing policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with the organisation’s vision.

Archana Bhambal

Area Director – North India

Archana joined Sightsavers India in 2008 as Area Director for North India, a position she currently holds. Her role involves overseeing the programmes in North India including their strategy and development process. Archana is a Member of National Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Plan Appraisal Team of MHRD, Government of India.

Prior to joining Sightsavers India, Archana has worked for District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. She has contributed to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the government’s Universalization of Elementary Education programme. Archana has a Master’s Degree in science and education and has been in the social sector for over 20 years.

Sudipta Mohanty

Area Director – India East

Sudipta is a Post Graduate from XISS, Ranchi and has been in the social development sector for more than two decades. Further to his Post Graduation, he has done his MS in Regional Development Planning and Management from University of Dortmund, Germany and Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management from IIM, Ranchi.

Sudipta joined Sightsavers India in 2008 as Programme Manager and is currently the Area Director for India (East) since 2015. His role involves strategic planning, partnership development, overseeing the programmes, administration and financial control. Prior to joining Sightsavers India, he has worked with Catholic Relief Services as Deputy State Representative for the states of MP and CG. An avid reader and enthusiast in organization development and leadership issues, he enjoys exploring avenues of social enterprises for health care innovations.

Jatin Tiwari

Director- Corporate Partnership and Southwest Programme

Jatin Tiwari holds the pivotal role of Director of Corporate Partnership and Southwest Programme at Sightsavers India. He embarked on a journey with Sightsavers India over a decade ago, demonstrating commitment and a passion for the causes of eye health and disability. With youthful enthusiasm and a drive to make a difference, he joined the organisation while still in his twenties.

Over the years, Jatin’s journey has been characterised by growth and transformation, evolving from a dedicated corporate fundraiser into a valued member of a team comprised of passionate strategic partnership experts and seasoned development professionals. Whether adapting to new responsibilities or seizing opportunities to manage programs in dynamic South and West regions, he has consistently thrived in the face of challenges. As a dual-role professional, Jatin brings a fresh, innovative, and out-of-the-box approach to his fundraising and program management responsibilities.

Ashish Aggarwal

Senior Manager – Finance

Ashish is currently heading the Finance department of Sightsavers India. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Delhi University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He has 12 years of experience managing finance functions, including statutory compliances, audits, financial reporting, training, due diligence etc., at various INGOs like CARE India, PACS, and ActionAid.

Ashish has led multiple digital transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation and business solutions across the organisation. He has developed business systems and policies for managing multiple donors and reporting requirements.

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