Shantanu works through a portfolio model of engagement, advising and mentoring commercial and development-sector organisations on strategy, growth, and technology-led transformation.

With over 30 years of experience across Hindustan Unilever, GE, and Genpact, he brings a strong blend of operational leadership and strategic depth, with a focus on building sustainable organisations that deliver both impact and performance. Prior to this, he was CFO of GE India and held senior finance leadership roles at Hindustan Unilever after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with PwC.

In 2020, Shantanu transitioned to the social sector as CEO of Social Finance India. Since then, he has been actively advising and mentoring organisations across both the commercial and social sectors, with particular interest in blended finance, financial inclusion, and livelihoods. He is closely associated with SVP, advises several social sector institutions including ILSS, and is an active angel investor supporting early-stage startups.

Based in Gurgaon, Shantanu enjoys sports, reading, and travel, and finds mentoring organisations such as ILSS, Udayan Care and The Buddha Institute especially rewarding. He is an alum of our Leadership Program.