The Staff

Aditee Jaiswal is a Senior Manager – Human Resources with over 12 years of experience in HR Business Partnering, Employee Engagement, and Organizational Development. She has worked with leading organizations, including Quess Corp, ISS India, and Channelplay Limited, where she has played a key role in driving people strategies, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and supporting business growth. Aditee holds an MBA in Human Resources from Amity University, Noida, and a certification in HR Analytics from IIM Kozhikode. She is recognized for her people-centric approach, strong stakeholder management skills, and ability to foster positive workplace cultures. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she enjoys exploring historical events and traveling to experience diverse cultures and perspectives.

Languages Spoken : English & Hindi

Ajay holds a degree in Accounting for Chartered Accountants in 2010 from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has more than 16 years of experience in accounting, finance, direct and indirect taxes, goods and service Tax, foreign taxation, transfer pricing, auditing, tax audits, internal audits and preparation and submission of tax returns. He has previously worked for a major accounting firm in India as well as for an IT company.

Languages Spoken : Hindi, English

Amit Kumar is a graduate in B.Com from the University of Delhi and has over 7 years of experience in finance, accounting, and compliance. Amit is currently pursuing a chartered accountancy course. He has a good command of accounting, direct and indirect tax compliances, taxation, audits, goods and services tax, auditing, internal audits and preparation and submission of tax returns, payroll management, financial reporting, and more. He's worked with one of the reputed chartered accountant firms. In addition to his professional expertise, Amit is dedicated to continuous learning and actively seeks opportunities to enhance his skills.

Languages Spoken : Hindi, English

Ankit holds a bachelor's degree in production engineering. Prior to joining Octagona India, he has gained 6 years of work experience having worked for various multinational companies in Sales and Business Development duties. He has also worked in the franchising sector for various international brands for their India market entry.

Languages Spoken : Hindi, English

Ankit holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and is currently pursuing a master's degree in international business. With over five years of experience, he has worked with leading domestic and international organizations across diverse industries.

He specializes in regulatory compliance, particularly with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and has developed strong working relationships with key BIS stakeholders. Ankit has successfully managed certification, market-entry, and compliance projects for Indian and international clients, including overseas assignments.

His experience also includes delivering risk management and regulatory advisory solutions for global businesses. With significant exposure to European markets and a strong understanding of Indian regulatory frameworks, he helps organizations navigate compliance requirements, obtain certifications, and achieve seamless market access in India and abroad.

Languages Spoken : English & Hindi

Anshul is a graduate in Statistics from Delhi University and holds an MBA degree in Marketing and International Business from a reputed college. He has over 12 years of experience in the consulting industry and specialises in International & Domestic Business Development, Business Intelligence/Market Research, Project Management & Client Relationship Management. Prior to joining Octagona, he worked for IndiaMart, Crisil, Infraline Energy and FranGlobal.

Languages Spoken : Hindi, English

Chandrima holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Delhi University. She is a Semi-Qualified Company Secretary and is currently pursuing her studies in Law. With more than 7 years of professional experience, she specializes in corporate compliance, due diligence, and various legal aspects such as Company Law, FEMA, Foreign Collaborations, and other pertinent areas of corporate law.

Languages Spoken : English, Hindi and Bengali.

Harshit Rautela, brings over 4 years of experience in the Human Resources field. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in building strong employee relations, enhancing workplace culture, driving engagement initiatives, and supporting organizational development. Having strong solution-oriented mindset, experience in working across dynamic and diverse work cultures, focusing on enhancing employee experience, fostering engagement, and driving people-centric organizational growth.

Languages Spoken : English and Hindi.

Kunal holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and has 3 years of practical experience working with several prominent manufacturers across diverse sectors. He possesses in-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and maintains close working relationships with BIS department officers. Kunal has successfully managed certification and market entry projects for both domestic and international clients, including overseas assignments. His global exposure, combined with a strong grasp of Indian regulatory processes, positions him as a key resource for companies navigating compliance and certification in India and abroad.

Languages Spoken : English and Hindi.

Lakshay is a Fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) along with a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University of Delhi. He has done his masters from IGNOU. He has also completed Bachelors of Law from B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra.He has a rich experience & exposure of working around 3 years with corporate & company secretary firms and more than 4 years working as an independent consultant.He has qualified online Proficiency Self-Assessment of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs & has served as Independent Director as well in past in NBFC Companies.

Languages Spoken : Hindi, English.

Lalita is a Commerce graduate (B.Com) from University of Delhi and holds a master's degree in commerce (M.Com) from Indira Gandhi National Open University. She has over 4.5 years of experience in finance, accounting, taxation, and compliance.

Her expertise includes financial accounting, direct and indirect tax compliance, Goods and Services Tax (GST), auditing, and taxation matters. She has gained valuable professional experience working with a Chartered Accountant firm.

Languages Spoken : English & Hindi

Manish is a graphic designer with a BA (Hons) in Political Science from the School of Open Learning and a specialized graphic design course from CALARTS on Coursera. He is proficient in Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, using these tools to create impactful digital content. Manish combines his creative skills with his academic background to produce high-quality designs.

Languages Spoken : Hindi and English.

Manoj holds a degree in Computer Science from Kumaoun University, Uttarakhand, India. He is a seasoned digital marketing and growth strategy professional with over 13 years of experience helping businesses scale in the global market through a strategic blend of SEO (AIO & Regular SEO), paid media (PPC), social media, email marketing, and online reputation management, all driven by a strong focus on data, performance, and ROI optimisation.

Languages Spoken : English and Hindi.

Naina is a qualified Company Secretary and has a Bachelor’s degree in Law. She specializes in conducting corporate compliance, legal drafting, and due diligence. She assists foreign companies in setting up their Indian businesses and ensures all the pre and post-incorporation compliances of the companies as per the Companies Act, 2013 and FEMA. She has an experience of over 9 years and has previously worked with a construction company and a consultancy firm.

Languages Spoken : Hindi and English.

Ravi Ranjan has done bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from T.I.E.I.T Bhopal. He is working as a Quality inspection associate at Octagona. Before this, he worked for Radish Technologies for almost 6 years and gained experience in supplier quality, vendor development and quality control. Apart from this he is qualified as 3rd party inspector from UL and used to do self-inspection for customers like Walmart and Target. He has catered to customers like Walmart, Lowe’s, Target, Morgan Olsan, Morgan Truck Body, Valmount, Legarnd, etc.

Languages Spoken : English and Hindi.

B.Sc. Agriculture graduate and MBA in Human Resource Management from NIILMS Campus. Started career with 2010 through a college campus placement with Network18 Group (HomeShop18)-Noida Film City. Been part of Groups like BMW, Infodrive, Progcap, Boult Audio, and Howell mastering every aspect of Human Resources, from Employee Life Cycle Management ,L&D to HR Business Partnering, HRMS,Employee Engagement. Skilled in Factor HR , Beehive, Zimyo, Asana, Pocket HRMS, KEKA, & GreytHR as a part of HR Transformation Process & Change Management. She leverages her skills with respect to Naukri RMS, Zoho Recruit, and Keka ATS for seamless talent acquisition and workforce planning.

Languages Spoken : Assamese (Mother tongue) English, Bengali, and Hindi.

Suraj is a graduate in B.com(H) from Delhi University and has over 5 years of expertise in finance, accounting, and compliance. Suraj is Currently pursuing a chartered accountancy course. He has a good command of accounting, direct and indirect tax compliances, taxation, audits, goods and Service Tax, auditing, tax audits, internal audits and preparation and submission of tax returns, payroll management, financial reporting and more. He's worked with a Chartered Accountant Firm. He's always ready to help and make a positive impact wherever he goes.

Languages Spoken : English and Hindi.

Upender holds PGDM in Finance from IMT Ghaziabad, Degree in Commerce from Delhi University and Semi-Qualified CA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has more than 15 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Payrolls, Direct and Indirect Taxes, Audits, Tax Audits, Transfer Pricing Audits, TDS Compliances, GST Compliances, MIS Reports, Finalization of Books of Accounts, Budgeting and Scrutiny & Tax Assessments, filing of all types of tax returns and liasoning with various government departments. Previously worked for a major Chartered Accountant Firm, providing services in the field of Accounting, Auditing, Payroll and Taxation matters in India. He started working with Octagona India in June 2016.

Languages Spoken : Hindi, English.

Vikas is a graduate in B.com(H) from Delhi University, brings over 6 years of expertise in finance, accounting, and compliance. Vikas is currently on the path to becoming a fully qualified company secretary.
He demonstrates proficiency in direct and indirect tax compliances, statutory audits, GST audits, taxation, audits, goods and service Tax, auditing, tax audits, internal audits and preparation and submission of tax returns, payroll management, financial reporting and more.
He's worked with various Chartered Accountants Firms. People appreciate him for paying attention to small details, being professional, and thinking smart. He loves learning new things and keeping up with what's happening in the finance world. He's always ready to help and make a positive impact wherever he goes.

Languages Spoken : English and Hindi.

Vineet holds a degree in Accounting and Legal (B.com & LLB). He has more than 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, goods and Service Tax, BRC compliance, MIS reports, internal audit and preparation of financials for audit. He has previously worked for a manufacturing unit involved in Trading and manufacturing JCB Parts.

Languages Spoken : English and Hindi.

Ajinkya Kale is a finance and accounting professional with 6+ years of experience in Accounts, Finance, Taxation, and Regulatory Compliance. He holds a Master of Business Administration(Finance) degree with Distinction.

He specializes in GST/TDS compliance, ITR filing, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process optimization. He has hands-on experience filing GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C returns for organizations with turnover up to ₹150 Cr, along with PT, PF, ESIC, and LWF returns.

Apart from accounting software (SAP, Oracle, Tally, Zoho Books, and Xero), he is also familiar with reporting and return filing software such as CompuGst, CompuTds, Winman-TDS, Opto Tax, and Genius Software. Ajinkya is recognized for his analytical mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy, consistently strengthening financial controls and improving operational efficiency across diverse business environments.

Languages Spoken : English, Marathi & Hindi

Axelle is an HR professional specialising in areas like HR Transformation, Culture, and Change management. She is a French national living in India for over 10 years. She has worked in various capacities and with several companies as a Strategy Consultant, Financial Controller, and Head of Human Resources to name a few. She is an NLP Practitioner and BPMN 2.0 expert.

Languages Spoken : English and French.

Hasi Kakas is a recent law graduate with a 5-year integrated degree in law. With a robust foundation in legal principles, she has gained valuable experience interning at a prominent law firm and working alongside a senior civil and criminal lawyer. This experience has equipped her with practical insights into client management and legal research. Eager to expand her expertise in corporate affairs, Hasi also has a solid grounding in intellectual property and general legal practices. Driven by a passion for continuous learning, Hasi is committed to contributing effectively to the dynamic legal landscape.

Languages Spoken : English and Hindi.

Joseph is a senior level professional having more than 30 years’ experience in handling activities related to import-export in different types of industries namely: Engineering, EPC, Chemical, Electronics, Automotive. Besides, he also has experience in handling supply chain, purchase and general management related functions. He has a degree in B.Sc (Chemistry) and M.B.A (Materials Management) - From Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune.

Languages Spoken : English, Hindi and Marathi.

Priyanka has a degree from Pune University and has completed a diploma program in finance and accounts from the Indian Institute of Finance and Accounts. Moreover, she is a Semi-Qualified Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and is presently in the process of completing her finals. She has over 6 years of experience in corporate compliance, due diligence, funding transactions, and matters related to Company Law, FEMA, Foreign Collaborations, and other legal areas of corporate interest.

Languages Spoken : English, Hindi and Marathi.

Ramesh has graduated from Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Commerce, Pune with the degree in commerce. He has over 15 years of work experience in Accounting, Finance, Payrolls, Direct and Indirect Taxes, Statutory Audits, Tax Audits, GST Audit and Stock Audits, TDS Compliances, GST Compliances, MIS Reports, Finalization of Books of Accounts, He also has experience in handling Direct & Indirect Tax Compliances, Legal Compliances. Previously worked for a Chartered Accountants Firm and for a Manufacturing and Consultancy Company in India. Started working with Octagona India in March 2023.

Languages Spoken : Marathi, Hindi and English.

Currently Chairman & Managing Director - Vedzen Lean Consulting Group. Consultant in Kaizen movement and Lean implementation. Received the concepts directly from Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), USA and Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), USA. Recipient of many Awards for his achievements as an Industrialist and a KAIZEN Guru.

Languages Spoken : English, Marathi, Hindi.

Benedetta joined BCUSA as a Business Development Specialist, working primarily as a TEM while also contributing to the company's business development activities. Before moving from Tuscany to the United States in 2014, she graduated in Law from the University of Pisa and worked as a lawyer and legal mediator in Italy. In the United States, she earned an LL.M. from Columbia University and worked as Director of Business Development for a U.S. high end construction company, as well as a consultant for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.

Languages Spoken : Italian, English, Spanish & French

Elena is a Financial Strategist and an expert in cross-border partnerships with companies that want to establish businesses in India. She was awarded an MBA degree in Finance from Merrick School of Business, USA, and has more than 20 years of experience in India, Russia, USA, and Africa. Elena has a strong background in the manufacturing industry and the startup ecosystem, which includes expertise in strategy, finance, compliance, IT, legal, and manpower. Being in India for the past 16 years, she has established herself as an expert in supporting foreign, especially Russian companies, in India.

Languages Spoken : English and Russian.

Nikil G V is a B.Com graduate from Bangalore University and a dedicated CA aspirant, offering over six years of extensive experience across audit, taxation, and accounting functions. He possesses strong expertise in direct and indirect taxation, audit and assurance, GST audits, departmental audits, and statutory compliance. Nikil has been associated with a reputed chartered accountancy firm and a leading IT organization, where he has consistently contributed to strengthening financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing process efficiency.

Languages Spoken : Hindi and English.

Pranjul is a qualified Company Secretary and is currently pursuing a degree in Law. With over three years of professional experience, she specializes in corporate compliance, due diligence, legal drafting, and regulatory matters. Her areas of expertise include Company Law, FEMA, foreign investment transactions, and other allied corporate legal and regulatory frameworks. She has been actively involved in handling compliance management, transaction documentation, regulatory filings, and corporate secretarial matters for clients across diverse industries.

Languages Spoken : English & Hindi

An accomplished HR professional with 8+ years of experience in HR Operations and Strategic Human Resource Management, Puja Sinha specializes in creating people-first workplaces and driving impactful HR initiatives.

Her expertise spans Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, HRBP activities, PMS execution, onboarding strategy, employee relations, policy implementation, and organizational development. She has successfully collaborated with leadership teams to strengthen performance culture, streamline HR operations, and enhance employee satisfaction.

Puja is recognized for her adaptability, interpersonal effectiveness, and ability to manage complex HR responsibilities with a balanced and practical approach. She is passionate about continuous learning, employee well-being, and building inclusive, growth-oriented work environments.

Languages Spoken : English & Hindi

Degree in Commerce from Mangalore University, India. More than 8 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Direct Tax and Indirect Taxes, Preparation and submission of tax returns and Sales Tax and Service. Previously worked for a major Chartered Accountants Firm and for a Manufacturing Company, providing services in the field of Accounting and Tax matters in India. Started working with Octagona India in September 2016.

Languages Spoken : Kannada, English, Hindi.