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Our Leadership

We draw on our global network to assemble a team of experts.

We also bring a strong interest in coaching and capability building, with an emphasis on emotional intelligence and effective stakeholder relationships.
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Raj Rayaprolu

Co-founder & Director
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Suresh Kumar Gupta

Co-founder & Director
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Padmanabhan Bala

Co-founder & Director
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Ronald K. St. Clair

Leader,
USA and Business Development
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Lisa Garside

Chief Business Officer,
Oremus UK
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Lalit Ananth Chawla

CEO,
Oremus India
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Mark Leighton

Chief Operating Officer
Oremus UK

Mark Leighton

Position: Chief Operating Officer,
Oremus UK
Categories: The Top Management

Mark is an economics graduate from Northumbria University and is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since 2007. He also possesses a degree in applied accounting from Oxford Brookes and is a member of the association of accounting technicians. He has worked within the licensed trade sector throughout his career and possesses a wealth of knowledge working with different levels within the sector, from single tenanted outlets to consultation with board members of national pub companies.
His experience is widely sought after, particularly with reference to marketing and promotional strategies and concepts for improving underperforming sights and portfolios while striving to deliver growth for licensed outlets. As a founding member, Mark was instrumental in establishing elta as one of the main providers of accounting advice and expertise to the licensed trade since 2007. He was later appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of e-lta, escribe Europe and Oremus UK.
Outside work, his consuming passion is his love for Newcastle United Football Club, having been a seasoned ticket holder since 1985, with added interest in the game of golf.

Mark Leighton

Chief Operating Officer,
Oremus UK

Lisa Garside

Position: Chief Business Officer,
Oremus UK
Categories: The Top Management

Lisa is now in her fourth decade working in the accounting services industry. Lisa began her training and career in Chartered Accountancy practices in the UK and then moved to various private businesses, including manufacturing companies and industries working as Financial Controller to currently working as CBO for the Oremus Corporation, heading up all UK operations. She has extensive expertise in financial and tax requirements for small and medium-sized operations, as well as running accountancy practices, making her well placed to consult across geographies, industries, and accounting service functions.
Based in the UK, Lisa likes to spend her downtime with her husband and three sons but finds more of her leisure time happily taken up by her dog an Italian Spinone called Geoffrey and her cat, Fearghal a Maine Coon

Lisa Garside

Chief Business Officer,
Oremus UK

Subrata Nag

Position: Managing Director & CEO Fornax Group
Categories: The Top Management

Subrata Nag

Subrata Nag

Managing Director & CEO Fornax Group

Pinaki Kar

Position: President – Technology Services Fornax Group
Categories: The Top Management

Pinaki Kar

Pinaki Kar

President – Technology Services Fornax Group

Lalit Ananth Chawla

Position: CEO,
Oremus India
Categories: The Top Management

Lalit is a Chartered accountant with over 20+ years of experience. He spent a decade with a big four audit firm and has extensive experience in Assurance and Advisory where the clientele included large public entities and multinational corporations across sectors, both in India and abroad. His corporate experience includes working with a large corporate house in financial reporting, assurance and strategy. Further, his experience also includes working with startups and providing strategic business and financial advice and inputs. Lalit is a process-focused and result-oriented individual at work. He likes to spend his free time with his family travelling.

Lalit Ananth Chawla

CEO,
Oremus India

Srikrishna Bhogaraju

Position: Senior Manager,
Oremus UK
Categories: The Top Management

Srikrishna leads the License Trade Accounting operations. With nearly 25 years of dynamic experience in various Controllership, Treasury and Finance roles, Srikrishna brings in deep expertise & knowledge to the table. Known for his strong coordination skills, Srikrishna consistently ensures satisfaction of both external and internal clients. Srikrishna believes in maintaining a balanced work-life approach, outside of work, he is an avid reader and enjoys watching films and soccer, playing cards, and cooking.

Srikrishna Bhogaraju

Senior Manager,
Oremus UK
Our Domain Experts

A. Srinivasan

Position: AVP,
Advisory
Categories: Our Team Behind The Scenes

Adhithya: A food and fun loving multi lingual Chartered accountant with Oremus for the past 4 years.
Works in the advisory team and is currently supporting the onsite team in US does something that only a few know (sometimes he says he does not know what he is doing).
Nocturnal and loves reading and following the news, debates and football

 

A. Srinivasan

AVP,
Advisory

Swapnil Mishra

Position: Lead,
Business Development
Categories: Our Team Behind The Scenes

Swapnil Mishra is a Business Development manager with five years of experience in sales and marketing. He comes with extensive experience in client interactions and understanding key market trends. He is a problem solver who believes in simple ways to achieve company’s goals and building business and relationship with clients.

Swapnil Mishra

Lead,
Business Development

K. Prashanth

Position: Lead,
Quality & Advisory
Categories: Our Team Behind The Scenes

Prashanth has been a pillar of our organization for over 15 years and brings a wealth of knowledge with over 20 years of experience in Accounting, Process Implementation, and Operational Efficiency. He is known for his meticulous approach and commitment to excellence, which has been instrumental in streamlining our workflows and ensuring seamless client delivery. Prashanth’s humble demeanour, resilience, and unrelenting focus have earned him the respect and admiration of both his peers and leadership. Outside of his professional life, Prashanth is an avid supporter of Indian sports and enjoys listening to podcasts on a variety of topics, including sports, politics, and geopolitics, showcasing his curiosity and well-rounded perspective.

K. Prashanth

Lead,
Quality & Advisory

B. Srinivasa Rao

Position: Lead,
Compliance
Categories: Our Team Behind The Scenes

Srinivasa leads the Taxation Operation Segment at Oremus, overseeing both Direct and Indirect Tax Compliance. A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in Indian Taxation, he brings deep domain expertise and strategic foresight to the ever-evolving landscape of tax laws. In a regulatory environment that’s constantly shifting, Srinivasa ensures that both the team and clients stay well-informed and fully compliant. His proactive approach, combined with a commitment to clarity and precision, makes him a trusted advisor within the organization. A natural mentor, Srinivasa is known for guiding and motivating his team, ensuring that every query is addressed with speed, accuracy, and professionalism. Beyond his professional pursuits, Srinivasa is an avid cricket enthusiast who enjoys spending his weekends either playing or watching the game, reflecting his passion for teamwork and strategy both on and off the field.

B. Srinivasa Rao

Lead,
Compliance

A. Nikhilesh

Position: Lead,
Secretarial Compliance
Categories: Our Team Behind The Scenes

Nikhilesh leads the Compliance Team at Oremus, bringing over 10 years of extensive experience in a wide range of corporate compliance matters. A Company Secretary with a bachelor’s degree in commerce, he specializes in formation of entities for overseas companies in India, capital restructuring, foreign and overseas investment, legal due diligence, and corporate governance advisory. Ambitious and self-driven, he thrives on the complexities of a challenge. Discontent with settling for the minimum, he is always looking for the extra opportunity that will let him achieve greater heights. Outside of work, Nikhilesh is passionate about the stock market and finds inspiration and reflection in reading the Bhagavad Gita. A sports enthusiast at heart, he also enjoys playing cricket, combining strategy and spirit in both his professional and personal pursuits.

A. Nikhilesh

Lead,
Secretarial Compliance

B. Tapadipta (TD)

Position: Lead,
Accounting
Categories: Our Team Behind The Scenes

Tapadipta (TD) leads the Operations & Client Relationship at Oremus. TD brings deep expertise in business process transitions, quality assurance, and strategic problem-solving. What sets TD apart is a firm belief in the balance between process and people. For him strong financial operations are not solely built on precision and efficiency, but also on collaboration, leadership, and trust. Passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring future leaders, and fostering enduring client relationships, TD sees these human elements as key drivers of value creation and sustainable growth. Beyond the professional sphere, TD is a committed lifelong learner and indulges in music and travel in his leisure time.

B. Tapadipta (TD)

Lead,
Accounting

N. Suresh Babu

Position: Lead,
Payroll & Payroll Compliance
Categories: Our Team Behind The Scenes

Suresh heads the Payroll Vertical at Oremus, bringing with him over 20+ years of specialized experience in Payroll Management and Administration. Under his leadership, a strong team of dedicated executives efficiently manages more than 30,000 payroll records, delivering seamless payroll services to clients across 38 countries. Renowned for successfully leading end-to-end payroll projects, Suresh is passionate about driving operational efficiency through innovative techniques and process improvements. His hands-on approach and commitment to precision have made him a trusted leader in payroll support operations.
Outside the office, Suresh is a fitness enthusiast who thrives on the badminton court or in the gym. When not engaged in sports, he enjoys exploring the latest in gadgets and gaming, reflecting his curiosity and love for technology.

N. Suresh Babu

Lead,
Payroll & Payroll Compliance
Prashanth

Kadri Prashanth

Associate Vice-president,
Accounting & Financial Operations
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Jaswanth John

Associate Vice-president
Accounting – Managed Services
Suresh

N. Suresh Babu

Associate Vice-president
Payroll
B. Srinivas

B. Srinivas

Associate Vice-president
Tax Compliance
Nikhilesh

A. Nikhilesh

Function Head
Secretarial Compliance
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Sunitha Nair

Senior Manager
License Trade Accounting
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C.V. Lakshmi Devi

Senior Manager
Internal Audit
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Kiran Reddy

Senior Manager
Accounts
Noor

MD Noor

Manager
IT Support
Priya

M Bhargavi Priya

Senior Manager
Human Resources