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

B. Tapadipta (TD)

N. Suresh Babu

A. Srinivasan

B. Srinivasa Rao

K. Prashanth

A. Nikhilesh

Swapnil Mishra

Wanda Medina

Lead, Accounting
B. Tapadipta (TD)
Tapadipta Bhattacharya [a.k.a] TD leads the Accounting Operations vertical and has been associated with Oremus for 3.5 years now.
He believes that his USP lies in his ability to solve problems and is passionate about creating great teams and emerging leaders.
TD is striving to leverage his critical understanding of operational landscape in making a difference to our growth story.
His passion for Travel and Music keep him going

Lead, Payroll
N. Suresh Babu
Suresh leads the Payroll Team, with his 20+ years of expertise in Payroll Management and Administration, Suresh takes care of more than 30,000 payroll records with the help of his 15 member strong team of clients across 38 countries.
With repeated successes in guiding Payroll projects from Start to Finish, Suresh enjoys introducing new techniques to promote operational efficiency and managing payroll support operations.
Suresh is a fitness buff and can be seen on the shuttle badminton court or the Gym if not tinkering around with PUBG on his latest One plus hand held.

AVP, Advisory
A. Srinivasan
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

Lead, Compliance
B. Srinivasa Rao
Srinivas is qualified chartered Accountant with 9 years experience. He has been associated with Oremus with his next level passion for things i.e. Tax, Srinivas keeps us abreast of any changes in the ever dynamic Indian taxation landscape.
Fond of watching and playing cricket – he spends most of his leisure time with family and self-study

Lead, Quality
K. Prashanth
K Prashanth holds an MBA with specialization in Finance and has extensive work experience spanning almost twenty years in Accounting & Finance.
Prashanth has been with Oremus for the last 11+years. As an operations professional, he enjoys ensuring things run smoothly with a keen eye on process optimization – setting up operational strategies which ensure seamless delivery.
Prashant is a big fan of Indian Cricket team and sports in general and follows Indian politics very closely

Lead, Secretarial Compliance
A. Nikhilesh
Nikhilesh handles Corporate Secretarial matters, Secretarial Audits, Company Law matters and FEMA dealing with various regulatory authorities.
He works with the team and the clients with equal empathy to sustain and encourage cooperative relationships.
He is an Associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and a Bachelor of commerce and no longer a bachelor in real life.
Nikhilesh is fond of traditional sweets and savories and those close to him are often blessed with occasional treats from time to time.

Leader
Swapnil Mishra
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.

Customer Relationship Manager, US
Wanda Medina
Wanda Medina was instrumental in helping secure new clients from US and manage relations .
Wanda She provides the India team with the US specific accounting experience to help them fulfil their US engagements.
Wanda is a bridge providing a link between US and India time zones for client support.