trustees
Abhay Vengurlekar
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Suruchi Vengurlekar
With a rich and diverse career spanning over three decades, Abhay is an accomplished engineer and a business leader who has worked in various industries and countries.
He is also passionate about music and loves travelling.
Abhay is founder Trustee and current Chairman of SPANZ.
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Suruchi is a multifaceted professional who combines her skills as a manager, consultant and educator to help her clients achieve their career goals. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Australian National University.
She is passionate about cultural exchange through performing arts.
Suruchi is founder Trustee of SPANZ.
Board
Abhay Vengurlekar
Abhay Vengurlekar
Abhay Vengurlekar
Current Chairman and Trustee
Basant Madhur
Abhay Vengurlekar
Abhay Vengurlekar
Advisor
Nasir Khan
Abhay Vengurlekar
Nasir Khan
Advisor
Uma varma
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Nasir Khan
Advisor
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Treasurer
Avinash Gangurde
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Suruchi Vengurlekar
Secretary
triveni Project Team
Saurabh Saralkar
Saurabh Saralkar
Saurabh Saralkar
Sourabh has a background in Hospitality with over five years’ experience of working in the industry in New Zealand. He is currently working in the Insurance sector.
He is passionate about music and is a trained Hindustani Classical singer. He also loves travelling and enjoys cooking.
AVINASH GANGURDE
Saurabh Saralkar
Saurabh Saralkar
Avinash is a civil engineer with a postgraduate degree from IIT Kharagpur. He lives in Christchurch and specializes in water resource and flood risk management. He has worked on projects in the UK, Australia, India and New Zealand for over 10 years.
Avinash enjoys sports and arts, and has received national recognition for his basketball s
Avinash is a civil engineer with a postgraduate degree from IIT Kharagpur. He lives in Christchurch and specializes in water resource and flood risk management. He has worked on projects in the UK, Australia, India and New Zealand for over 10 years.
Avinash enjoys sports and arts, and has received national recognition for his basketball skills. He is also interested in social service and development programs that promote unity in diversity.
Nidhi Saralkar
Saurabh Saralkar
Nidhi Saralkar
With a background in Human Resource, Nidhi has had over four years’ experience in the retail industry in New Zealand. She is currently working for a government organization.
She is a trained South Indian classical singer and passionate about music. Nidhi also loves travelling and enjoys baking.
Omkar Joshi
Saurabh Saralkar
Nidhi Saralkar
Omkar is a skilled full stack web developer with 3 years of professional experience working with a leading IT services company in India. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Data Sciences at University of Canterbury.
He has passion for sports, especially cricket, and likes to cook and listen to Indian classical music in his spare time.
Rahul Save
Viraj Khadilkar
Rahul Save
Rahul has a strong background in agriculture and is an expert in dairy research and genetics. He holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture-commerce and dairy sciences and has over 15 years' experience. Currently at Lincoln University, he works on various agricultural trials and projects to promote sustainable and efficient farming practice
Rahul has a strong background in agriculture and is an expert in dairy research and genetics. He holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture-commerce and dairy sciences and has over 15 years' experience. Currently at Lincoln University, he works on various agricultural trials and projects to promote sustainable and efficient farming practices.
In his spare time, he likes to fish, cook and listen to music.
Uma Varma
Viraj Khadilkar
Rahul Save
Uma's passion for music and dance began in her childhood in Kerala, Bharat, where she had the privilege of learning Bharathanatyam, Carnatic Vocal and Instrumental (Veena).
Living in Christchurch NZ now, she established and runs Revathi Performing Arts, a platform for teaching and promoting Bharathanatyam and Carnatic Music.
Viraj Khadilkar
Viraj Khadilkar
Viraj Khadilkar
Viraj stands out as a committed expert in the realm of digital marketing. His venture, INICIO Marketing in New Plymouth, offers comprehensive digital marketing solutions to both new and upcoming, as well as established enterprises.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Viraj imparts his knowledge to the youth by coaching Taranaki’s under-17 a
Viraj stands out as a committed expert in the realm of digital marketing. His venture, INICIO Marketing in New Plymouth, offers comprehensive digital marketing solutions to both new and upcoming, as well as established enterprises.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Viraj imparts his knowledge to the youth by coaching Taranaki’s under-17 and under-19 badminton squads, while also actively participating in local football.
His passion for Indian Classical music not only ignites his creativity but also deepens his appreciation for the rich tapestry of world cultures.