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The People Behind the Vision

At Saints & Masters, leadership is not defined by titles, but by responsibility, ownership, and the ability to execute with clarity. Our leadership team brings together deep industry experience, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise guiding organizations through complexity while building systems that scale and endure.

Our Leadership

Experienced leaders shaping strategy and driving execution

Jaikrishnan G

Jaikrishnan G

Chief Executive Officer

Over two decades of experience in strategy and transformation, including leadership roles at PwC. Brings deep expertise in driving large-scale enterprise change, business model innovation, and operational excellence.

Pavin Abraham

Pavin Abraham

Chief Strategy Officer

Over 11 years of consulting and program management experience across PwC, KPMG, and Grant Thornton. Brings strong expertise in governance, stakeholder management, and execution excellence.

Rufar Rub

Rufar Rub

Chief Operating Officer

Senior Leader with 18+ yrs of experience in growth, transformation and operational excellence, Rufar brings a wealth of strategic and operational leadership experience. His background includes strategy and operations consulting roles with some of the world’s leading professional services firms like KPMG and PwC.

Chitra Maniraji

Chitra Maniraji

Chief Human Resources Officer

Over 11 years of experience in human resources, personnel management, employee engagement strategy and policy review, with key HR positions held in educational, BFSI and technology sectors.

Kiran Kumar

Kiran Kumar

Director - Microsoft Practice

Visionary technology and business leader with extensive experience in building and scaling high-performing Microsoft practices. Instrumental in establishing and growing the Microsoft practice into a respected force within the ecosystem, with a strong focus on strategic growth, leadership, and organizational excellence.

Sowmya Christropher

Sowmya Christropher

Head of Practice - Microsoft

Over a decade of experience in cloud technologies, digital transformation, and strategic technology leadership. Brings a strong track record of driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and delivering sustainable business growth.

Sankar Krishnan

Sankar Krishnan

Executive Vice President – Commercial Operations

Strategic business leader with over 27 years of IT industry experience, driving commercial excellence, financial governance, and operational transformation. Proven expertise in scaling technology businesses, strengthening organizational capabilities, and enabling sustainable, profitable growth.

Kesavan Lakshmanan

Kesavan Lakshmanan

Executive Vice President - Customer Success

Senior technology and customer success leader with extensive experience in program management, strategic delivery, and enterprise transformation across Microsoft ecosystems. Proven expertise in driving large-scale customer programs, security services delivery, operational excellence, and business value realization through high-performing global teams.

Nagarajan P V

Nagarajan P V

Executive Vice President - Key Accounts & Supply Chain

Technology leader with over 27 years of experience driving cloud transformation, application modernization, and enterprise-scale technology initiatives. Brings deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, automation, SaaS enablement, and scalable solution design across Azure and AWS ecosystems.

Pravin Sivalingam

Pravin Sivalingam

Executive Director - Clients & Markets

Strategic business and sales leader with over two decades of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on customer success and business growth. Proven track record in driving digital transformation, building strategic partnerships, and helping organizations maximize value from Microsoft cloud and AI investments.

Dias Baby

Dias Baby

Director

Director and Head of Cloud Practice with 20+ years of experience in cloud platforms, DevOps, and IT infrastructure. A seasoned technical leader driving enterprise cloud transformation.

Deepak Benny

Deepak Benny

Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President with over 10 years of experience in platform architecture and DevOps. Leads technology-driven transformation initiatives, focusing on scalable platform engineering and automation.

Dijeesh Padinharethil

Dijeesh Padinharethil

Executive Vice President – Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud and infrastructure leader with over 18 years of experience driving cloud-native transformation, multi-cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and AI infrastructure at enterprise scale. As the leader behind Onam Cloud, Saints & Masters' sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure platform, he is instrumental in enabling secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions while advancing innovation across cloud and AI ecosystems.

Joseph Thomas

Joseph Thomas

Executive Vice President

Technology leader with over 15 years of experience specializing in DevOps, automation, and AI-driven transformation. Proven track record in building scalable, resilient platforms and optimizing engineering efficiency.

Tharun Mohan

Tharun Mohan

Senior Vice President

ITIL-certified Vice President with over 20 years of experience in service delivery and support management. Expertise in IT operations, incident management, and process optimization.

Alok Lall

Alok Lall

Senior Advisor

Over 25 years of cross-functional expertise to the technology landscape, who served as the COO of Microsoft for India and South Asia. Played a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and scaling digital transformation initiatives across one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Niko Mijatovic

Niko Mijatovic

Regional Director

Over 20 years of experience in telco and IT, including senior roles at NFON as Channel Manager CEE. Brings deep expertise in cloud business development, sales management, and leading teams across Central and Eastern Europe.

Dejan Zlatkovski

Dejan Zlatkovski

Operations Director

Over 15 years of experience in ICT operations and education policy, including leadership roles at UNDP. Brings deep expertise in project management, educational technology, digitalization, and curriculum development.

Join Our Team

We are always looking for people who think differently, take ownership, and execute with intent. If you're ready to build meaningful systems and solve real challenges, we'd love to hear from you.