Ruchi Khemka

As a part of the Bank's CSR Committee, I am responsible for the CSR strategy, identifying, planning, due-diligence, governance and execution of all CSR initiatives for Deutsche Bank and all its group entities in India. I work closely with various stakeholder groups like the Government, the NGOs, various bilateral organizations and with the Company's management and volunteer groups to ensure all the social investments made are impactful to the communities we operate in and are monitored and communicated well.

In my current role at Vodafone India, I am fortunate to work with a varied section of stakeholders on maximising impact by focusing on the social, economic and environmental impacts of the organisation on the communities and the environment we operate in. Key areas of focus, that I am also very passionate about: Education, Employability, Environment. Some key initiatives that I've been directly involved with are: • Conceptualised & developed VIL’s Sustainability strategy; conscientious of business goals, Vodafone UK’s Sustainability focus, MDGs, national development priorities, Companies Act mandatory requirements and multi-stakeholder inputs. • Conceptualising, budgeting & identifying projects in line with the CSR and Sustainability strategy formulated with a focus on the pillars of ‘Education, Empowerment and ‘Environment’ • Identification, evaluation & due-diligence on potential partners and projects to pilot initiatives • Rolled-out several initiatives focusing on Empowerment (Ex: skill building, setting-up rural BPOs and call-centres for the differently abled); m-health related initiatives; environmental initiatives (Ex: LEED offices; waste management policy, tree plantation); and other initiatives aligned with the strategy • Conceptuatlised and launched VIL’s first ever large-scale employee volunteering programme • Monitoring and evaluating impact of on-going initiatives with the partners • Responsible for the creation and launch of Vodafone India’s Sustainability Reports for FY13 and FY14 based on GRI G4 guidelines and externally assured by a Business Assurance provider

SevaYatra's mission is to catalyze citizen service and philanthropy for India's development. We assist companies, individuals and foundations to invest philanthropic resources effectively in India, and we create high-impact / short-term group service opportunities for individuals to volunteer their time and talent. With 800 million people in India living on less than $2 a day; with low-income areas abound, and high levels of illiteracy and malnutrition, the country faces immense social and economic divides and challenges that require bold solutions. Companies and individuals in India have a unique opportunity to complement their business investments with corporate philanthropy in ways that can make a huge difference in the lives of some of India’s most marginalized community members. SevaYatra enables individuals in India to optimize their philanthropic engagement by participating in focused, short-term service projects dealing with health, child education, sanitation, disadvantaged children, adults, and many other issues. Acting as a catalyst, with highly experienced staff in India and the United States, SevaYatra offers an on-the-ground presence with deep knowledge in philanthropy and volunteerism.

Astia Overview: Astia is a global not-for-profit organization built on a community of over 700 experts whose goal is to foster the full participation and leadership of women in high-growth businesses and accelerating the funding and growth of the companies they lead. The Astia Advisor Network includes more than 125 investors, 80 current and former CEOs and 75 PhDs. The Astia Model Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs who understand the value of extraordinary relationships and believe in the give-back, Astia connects entrepreneurs to investors, industry leaders, advisors, and service providers encircling the entrepreneur with a comprehensive value-ad network. Our role is to facilitate access to the proven pathways to success and deliver results. My Role: As the VP India, worked on initial idea and market validation for Astia's foray into India. Worked alongside the CEO to set the strategic visiion for Astia in India, to seek sponsor support and to localise the charter for Astia India. Responsible for initial financial budgeting, expansion and human resource plan. Building the Astia brand in India and plan to create awareness through effective PR. Fundraising for Astia India as well as overseeing the organization’s budget and expenditures. Worked on the legal incorporation related issues for Astia India.

Business Analyst: -Part of a group focused on servicing top 400 customers in India. End-to-end ownership of analysing current &historical revenue Trends. Sales gap analysis &lead generation. Establishing sales &data management metrics &identifying anomalies.Analysis of customer buying patterns to generate sales opportunities Events Manager: Ownership for delivering end-to-end execution of large scale events (Product launches, Executive Visits, Executive Summits, etc). Process optimisation &quality control for event management &execution processes. Adoption of appropriate Direct Marketing, Brand Building, &other Promotional Mktg Tools leading to increase in the overall ROI. Part of a team focussed on ensuring Customer Satisfaction through direct contact. Owning & executing the award winning Microsoft presence at IT.com 2001. Part of the team to execute the hugely successful Office XP & Windows XP launch in India

As the General Secretary of the Students' Council, organised for various blood donation camps, leprosy eradication drives, cultural programs with Spic Macay to drive awareness of Indian classical music, etc.