Team

Say hello to our superheroes.

We are led by an awe-inspiring, talented team that constantly breaks new ground in publishing; all the while dreaming up new, exciting ways to get children to fall in love with reading.

Say hello to our superheroes

We are led by an awe-inspiring, talented team that constantly breaks new ground in publishing; all the while dreaming up new, exciting ways to get children to fall in love with reading.

Himanshu Giri

CEO

With more than 20 years experience across publishing, sales, operations and marketing, Himanshu is a dynamic CEO. When he’s not busy running the show at Pratham Books, he enjoys music and travel. Lover of challenges, staunch ambivert and doting dad are just a few of the many hats he wears oh-so-proudly.

Purvi Shah

Senior Director – StoryWeaver & Strategy

In the 38-odd minutes that Purvi is not in front of the computer everyday, she loves to play badminton, and read to her children. Often simultaneously. At Pratham Books, she leads the StoryWeaver platform.

Bijal Vachharajani

Commissioning Editor

When Bijal is not reading Harry Potter, she can be found traipsing around the forests of India. She is constantly stressed about climate change and turns to chocolate to keep those worry dementors away.

Sandhya Taksale

Senior Editor

Sandhya finds multilingual stories far more exciting than journalism, which she did for 25 years. It’s hard to say what she finds more enjoyable – her morning walks or her storytelling sessions.

Pradeep Devaraj

Associate Director – Fundraising

Pradeep has worked in fundraising in the social sector for 15 years, and is also interested in digital marketing and automation. A people’s person by nature, he spent a few years living in his native village near Ooty where he dabbled in farming.

Abhishek Khanna

National Manager – Distribution & Operations

Happiest when reading stories to his little girl and cooking for his family, Abhishek wants to help children everywhere access a multitude of books. He has an MBA and he’s not afraid to use it.

Raviraj Nar

Regional Manager – Distribution & Operations

Lover of literature, Raviraj is particularly fond of reading the works of great Indian saints like Kabir and Tukaram. A bona fide culture vulture, he enjoys dance, drama and musical productions.

Pragya Thakur

Associate Director – Finance & Accounts

Pragya can crunch numbers in and on her head. When she’s not busy balancing her budget sheets, she can be found teaching her colleagues yoga – the Tree Pose being an office favourite.

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