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Dr. Partha S. Ghosh

Chairman
Dr. Partha S. Ghosh is a global strategist, former McKinsey partner, and founder of The Boston Pledge. A professor at Tufts University and alumnus of MIT and IIT Kharagpur, he integrates Eastern and Western thought in leadership and innovation. He helped establish the Academy of Leadership at IIT Kharagpur and advises global leaders across business, government, and academia.

Dr. Jahangir Sultan

Founding Member & Officer
Dr. Jahangir Sultan is Chair of the Finance Department at Bentley University, Edward F. Gibbons Professor, and Founding Director of the pioneering Trading Room inaugurated by Peter Lynch. A widely published finance scholar and Bentley’s 1999 Scholar of the Year, he serves on the Journal of Sustainable Finance & Accounting editorial board and co-edits works on Islamic finance and cybersecurity.

Vijay Narang

Director Strategic Initiatives
Vijay Narang is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus with over 40 years of leadership at GEC, IBM, ITC, and Toast Inc. He later transitioned into business intelligence and global operations. Since 2007, he has served as Co-Treasurer and Director of The Boston Pledge, contributing to nonprofit leadership and Vision Aid, blending corporate experience with a strong commitment to social impact.

John Gonsalves

Advisor Branding & Goodwill
John Gonsalves, an IIT Madras alumnus, has over 20 years of experience in strategy and operations management consulting. He later transitioned into global sales and solutions leadership roles with major IT consulting firms. With a strong foundation in engineering and business, he brings deep expertise in aligning technology solutions with enterprise strategy across diverse global markets.

Dr. Shalini Datta

Leader Rural Development
Shalini Datta is a cancer biologist and Assistant Professor at the John C. Martin Centre in Kolkata. Trained at INSERM and Johns Hopkins, she researches non-invasive cancer diagnostics. With The Boston Pledge’s support, she founded Mind Hunt to promote science in Bengal and leads rural outreach in health and sanitation, including the Suchita initiative for tribal communities.

Madhusudan Chakraborty

Senior Adivsor
Founding Director of IIT Bhubaneswar and former Professor at IIT Kharagpur, Prof. Chakraborty is a renowned academic leader in metallurgy. He has held key roles including Vice Chancellor of ADAMAS University and Acting Director at IIT Kharagpur. With 200+ publications and global teaching experience, he was honored as Best Metallurgist by the Government of India and continues to serve various academic and scientific bodies.

Puran Dang

Senior Advisor
Puran Dang, a senior member of The Boston Pledge, is a respected leader in cultural, entrepreneurial, and humanitarian initiatives. He holds degrees from IIT, Delhi University, and an MBA, and has been a guiding force in promoting global ethics, leadership, and community service. His lifelong contributions span across education, business, and social impact in India and the U.S.

Dr. Lawrence Kaufman

Senior Advisor
Dr. Kaufman is a seasoned business executive with a proven track record as CEO, COO, and board director across a wide range of technology-based companies, both public and private. With deep expertise in strategy, innovation, and organizational leadership, he has played a key role in scaling businesses, driving growth, and guiding transformative initiatives in dynamic, tech-driven environments.
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