The Collaborative
Leadership and Advisory.
A cross-border team of strategists, operators and advisors guiding growth across four markets.
The Collaborative
Leadership.
Krishnendu D'costa
Business Strategist & Mentor
Krishnendu D'costa is a commerce graduate and business strategist with over 30 years of cross-industry experience spanning business development, marketing, entrepreneurship and strategic consulting. Having worked with clients and partners across India, Suriname, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East, he specializes in business growth engineering, investment strategy, equity structuring and market expansion.
Raymond Francis
Business Development
Raymond Francis brings a dynamic blend of experience in training, sales, customer engagement and technology to Shaanark Ventures. A graduate of St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, Raymond is recognized for his creative thinking, analytical approach and research capabilities. He excels in building bridges between government and private sector and managing stakeholder expectations.
Bitan Biswas
Education & Capacity Building
Bitan Biswas is a highly accomplished education leader with over 34 years of experience in academic leadership, school administration and institutional development. Having served as Principal of several leading schools in India, he brings deep expertise in curriculum development, faculty mentoring and educational transformation.
Vishal Sharma
Director & Legal Advisory
Mr. Vishal Sharma is a Chartered Company Secretary and lawyer in India with extensive experience in corporate secretarial practice, startup consultancy, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and company law matters.
Chief Executive Officers
Chief Executive Officers.
Charlotte Beelen
Business Governance and Client Relations
Americas, Europe
Charlotte Beelen plays a pivotal role in the operations and capacity-building initiatives of Shaanark Ventures. As the company's CRM adjudicator, she works closely with clients and international markets. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Leisure Management, Charlotte brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, client liaison, digital consulting and event design.
Rahul Kirtoniya
Business Governance and Client Relations
Asia, Middle East, Africa
Rahul Kirtoniya is a business & technology enthusiast and full-stack developer who leads Shaanark Ventures' business operations, digital and technical initiatives. With international experience building large-scale systems and working directly with clients, he understands business pain points and delivers the right solutions. Skilled in modern web development, AI integration and automation, he turns ideas into practical technology and bridges the gap between business goals and technical execution.
Managing Partners
Managing Partners.
Anushka Ramdjielal
Managing Partner
Anushka Ramdjielal is a seasoned finance and business development professional with over 20 years of experience in banking, finance, government and higher education. She has collaborated with organizations including the IDB, FAO, UNIDO, the European Investment Bank and the Dutch Embassy. Based in Suriname, she is recognized for her expertise in leadership and sustainable economic growth.
Gladys Carmen Relyveld
Managing Partner
Gladys Carmen Relyveld is a seasoned senior manager and policy advisor with over 30 years of experience in national and international programmes. Her expertise spans strategic planning, policy development, project management, human resource management, organizational development, change management and leadership. She has held senior government positions and developed sustainable partnerships across diverse institutional and professional environments.
Honorary Advisory
Global advisors.
Jitendra Prasad
Emeritus Honorary Advisor
Jitendra Prasad is a distinguished offshore engineering executive with over 40 years of experience in offshore drilling, naval architecture, marine engineering and energy infrastructure. He has led major international projects involving semi-submersibles, drillships, jack-ups and offshore facilities. A registered Professional Engineer and Chartered Engineer, he holds five patents and is recognized for innovative deepwater engineering.
Indranil Chakraborty
Honorary Advisor
Indranil Chakraborty is a top-notch banking and finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, business partnerships and decision making. As a Chartered Accountant he operates from UAE and India, with over 26 years of experience in banking, accounting, budgeting, portfolio and investment management.
