Praveen Saanker – Founder & Director
Praveen Saanker, Founder and Director of Vedicology Foundation, skillfully merges psychological insights with business acumen. His International Private Banking and Family Wealth Advisory leadership has consistently driven substantial achievements.
As Senior Vice President at HSBC Bank, Praveen propelled the Wealth Management and Premier Banking divisions to the forefront with his innovative and client-focused strategies. At ASK Wealth Advisors, his role as Director of Strategic Solutions for the ASK Family Office was crucial in cultivating a robust family office practice and significantly enhancing asset management and client services.
Now a Coach and Family Office Advisor, Praveen offers essential guidance to family business entrepreneurs and future leaders, focusing on crafting family constitutions and managing business-family dynamics. His deep connection to Indian heritage and psychotherapy expertise greatly inform his leadership at the Vedicology Foundation, where he directs his efforts towards empowering India’s orphaned youth.
Vandana Praveen – Director
As the Director of Vedicology Foundation, Ms Vandana Praveen expertly manages the organization’s financial and accounting strategies, fortified by her dual postgraduate qualifications in Finance and Human Resource Management from renowned institutions. With over 25 years of experience spanning notable organizations within India, she has cultivated a specialized skill set in client service, portfolio management, and accounting.
Ms. Vandana’s profound financial acumen and sharp insight into human resources perfectly align with the Foundation’s mission to nurture and empower. Her expertise is instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the Vedicology Foundation’s initiatives, ensuring that all resources are utilized with the highest degree of integrity and efficiency. Ms Vandana plays a crucial role in maintaining the Foundation’s commitment to transparency and ethical stewardship, which are foundational to supporting and empowering initiatives for orphaned youth and the elderly, thereby securing a sustainable and impactful future for the Foundation’s endeavours.
Bina Aditya – Coordinator For Empowerment Initiatives
Ms. Bina Aditya, as the Coordinator for Empowerment Programs, is a driving force at the Vedicology Foundation. Her master’s degree in Psychology equips her with a deep understanding of the complex needs faced by orphaned youths as they step into the world. Bina does more than coordinate; she weaves connections between the orphaned youth of our nation, educational institutions, and aftercare centres, lovingly crafting tailored programs that provide crucial support to these young individuals during transformative moments in their lives.
With a diversified career spanning over three decades across the hospitality, apparel, and real estate industries, Bina has honed her innate talent for understanding and fulfilling client needs. She brings her clients joy and satisfaction, offering solutions that add substantial value. Her roots in client service were planted in the prestigious environment of the Taj Group of Hotels and have flourished throughout her journey. As an entrepreneur in the garment export realm, she has connected India’s manufacturing capabilities with global retail giants, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
Now, as Partner and head of client management at Prosperty, Bina’s wealth of experience ensures the firm operates at its peak, nurturing lasting client relationships. Her commitment to stellar customer service is ingrained within the Vedicology Foundation, positioning her as an essential leader and steward of the Foundation’s mission to uplift and empower India’s youth.
Devika V – Coordinator, Educational Empowerment Initiatives
Ms. Devika, at the core of the Vedicology Foundation’s educational empowerment programs, orchestrates a symphony of learning and development. Her journey spans over three decades of customer service across various IT, banking, real estate, and wealth management landscapes. She reflects a career stitched together with multifaceted experiences from prestigious institutions like Standard Chartered and HDFC Bank. Her linguistic dexterity in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, paired with her proficiency in a suite of technical tools, positions her to communicate and connect across the diverse array of the Foundation’s outreach programs.
Her role as Client Relations Manager at Vedicology Family Business Advisors Private Limited highlights her exceptional talent in matching client aspirations with tailored educational solutions, perfectly quenching the thirst for knowledge. With the analytical sharpness and disciplined methodology she’s cultivated through her engagements in the high-stakes realms of finance and customer relations, Ms. Devika’s influence is instrumental in driving the Foundation’s educational initiatives.
In her crucial role, Ms. Devika’s unwavering commitment and meticulous coordination are the driving forces behind Vedicology Academy’s pursuit. Her pivotal role significantly impacts the future of India’s aspiring youth and embodies the Academy’s ethos: enlightening, educating, and inspiring change that resonates across generations.