Professor Ramesh Ramachandran is a nationally recognized expert in coastal ecosystem science, climate governance, and sustainable development policy. Currently serving as Special Advisor to the Government of Tamil Nadu and a Governing Council Member of the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the state’s green and climate-resilient development agenda.
He was the Founding Director of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) under India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, where he led groundbreaking research and policy initiatives on integrated coastal zone management, ecosystem resilience, and blue economy strategies. A distinguished academic with dual PhDs and several international publications to his name, Professor Ramesh has contributed to multiple national and international expert committees on coastal and environmental governance.
At PrithviPoshan, he serves as a Special Advisor – Climate Policy & Environmental Governance, offering critical insight on climate compliance, carbon finance, and institutional engagement. His deep understanding of environmental policy frameworks in India and long-standing relationships across government and academia help ensure PrithviPoshan’s work remains credible, scalable, and impactful at both grassroots and systemic levels.
Dr. P. V. Sundareshwar is a recognized global expert in climate resilience, carbon markets, and sustainability strategy, with over 30 years of experience working across international development, environmental science, and ESG consulting. As the Co-Founder and CEO/CTO of PrithviPoshan Private Limited, he leads the company’s mission to accelerate scalable circular economy solutions through the production and application of biochar.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sundareshwar has supported public and private sector clients on climate mitigation, carbon credit development, and net-zero transitions. He helped develop over 110,000 high-quality, third-party verified carbon credits in the agriculture sector, and served as a corporate ESG strategist guiding companies on carbon accounting and climate risk disclosure.
Previously, Dr. Sundareshwar oversaw environmental compliance and climate risk for a $500M global project portfolio and spearheaded a $50 million environmental observation network across India to inform science-based policy and investment. His work has also empowered small businesses and entrepreneurs — leading to a 350% increase in turnover for select ventures, an IPO launch, and direct benefit to over 100,000 people.Dr. Sundareshwar has been recognized for leadership and innovation throughout his career, receiving the Congressional Medal from the Republic of Chile, being named a “Revolutionary Mind” by SEED Magazine, and earning formal commendation from the Office of the President of the United States.He is a U.S. citizen and an Overseas Citizen of India.
Mr. Atal Pareek is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over three decades of experience spanning manufacturing, design, retail, and real estate. As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PrithviPoshan Private Limited, he brings a deep commitment to sustainability and operational excellence to the company’s mission of advancing circular solutions through biochar.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Pareek has founded and scaled multiple businesses, including the management of boutique manufacturing units producing custom bridal wear for over 25 years. Under his leadership, these ventures employed more than 500 skilled and unskilled workers and served a loyal customer base of over 2,000 clients across six countries. In addition to his work in manufacturing, Mr. Pareek has successfully led high-value real estate negotiations, applying his skills in strategy, negotiation, and client engagement to close complex deals and unlock long-term value. He is also a talented artist who likes to dabble in fine microtip pen drawings and sculptures.
Grounded in purpose and guided by a belief in climate-conscious enterprise, Mr. Pareek co-founded PrithviPoshan alongside Dr. P. V. Sundareshwar to help scale regenerative climate solutions in India and beyond. He currently resides in Bangalore, India.
Pradeep Sukhani is a seasoned HR services professional with over 20 years of experience in executive search, RPO, staffing, and HRMS. With a strong track record in business development, key account management, and scaling HR operations, he has built and led high-performing teams that deliver both purpose and performance.
At PrithviPoshan, Pradeep serves as a strategic Talent Partner, helping shape an inclusive, values-driven organization. His deep expertise in HR systems and talent strategy supports the company’s mission to foster climate-positive livelihoods and empower rural communities—transforming them into sustainability hubs. Passionate about aligning people with purpose, he brings critical insight and leadership as PrithviPoshan lays the foundation for long-term impact.
Venkat Raman is a dynamic finance and business leader with deep expertise in virtual CFO services, venture fundraising, and workflow automation for startups. With advanced training in Chartered Accountancy and a PGDBA, Venkat brings over a decade of experience across MNCs like the Tata Group and Intuit, along with hands-on leadership in B2B business development, SaaS implementation, and startup enablement.
As a Strategic Advisor to PrithviPoshan, he supports the company’s growth journey by advising on financial strategy, capital raising, and operational efficiency—ensuring the venture is built on a strong foundation of fiscal discipline and scalable systems. His entrepreneurial mindset, combined with his connections to venture capital and business networks, plays a critical role as PrithviPoshan accelerates climate-positive innovation across rural India.
Driven by impact and guided by purpose, Venkat is helping transform vision into tangible outcomes for people and planet.
Suraj Mandloi is a passionate sustainability professional with grassroots experience in environmental research, agroforestry, and community-based carbon initiatives. Based in Madhya Pradesh, Suraj has worked as a consultant and coordinator on carbon agroforestry projects, and most recently as an environmental research analyst focused on climate change and carbon credit project development in the Khandwa and Khargone regions.
With a strong background in client engagement and team leadership from his previous tenure in sales and field operations, Suraj brings both on-ground insight and strategic coordination skills to his role at PrithviPoshan. As Regional Manager, he leads local implementation, community engagement, and monitoring efforts, ensuring that the company’s climate-positive impact reaches the heart of rural India.
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