About me
Dr. Saundarya Rajesh is an influential voice in the space of workplace culture and sustainability. Over the last quarter century, she has redefined the role of purpose, policy, and people in building inclusive, sustainable organisations. As the Founder-President of Avtar Group and Managing Director of Avtar ESG Services Pvt Ltd, she has led over 1000
companies in shaping future-forward culture strategies aligned with global ESG standards.
A pioneer of career intentionality and the second career movement for women in India, she has created meaningful pathways for over 100,000 second-career women and positively impacted 200,000+ professionals through structured career reintegration and culture-aligned mentorship. Her flagship initiatives - Project Puthri and Nipuni Career Pathing Program empower underrepresented groups and shift narratives on equity from grassroots to
boardrooms.
