About Us.

WHO WE ARE

At SIV Impact, we are reimagining the rules of business to create an economy in harmony with nature and communities. The current system, which prioritizes profit over the wellbeing of people and the planet, is unsustainable. Now is the time for decisive action.

LEADERSHIP

  • Two decades of diverse experience in leading supply chain, sourcing, sustainability, product creation, and manufacturing for Nike. He brings his strategy, supply chain expertise, and passion for India to this venture. Sustainability is a core value for him, and he is committed to making a positive impact.

 Neeraj Narayan

  • A seasoned business operational professional with three decades of extensive leadership experience in the chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, and sports footwear manufacturing. He brings a wealth of expertise in establishing large global manufacturing operations in India. Arul believes in serving the community and empowering the people around him.

Arul Sambandam

  • Sharla Settlemier brings over 27 years of experience in the footwear and apparel industry, with a focus on sustainability innovation and corporate responsibility.

    At Nike, Sharla led global teams to integrate sustainability into manufacturing operations, achieving industry-leading targets in energy, waste, water, and human resource management.

    Sharla’s expertise in manufacturing innovation and excellence, coupled with her leadership in sustainability, ensures that SIV Impact can provide robust leadership and direction for complex compliance projects.

Sharla Settlemeir

  • Sai Sudha Chandrasekaran is a distinguished business leader with a wealth of experience in operations management, negotiation, and problem-solving.

    Currently serving as the Chief Business Officer at Synergy, she is instrumental in driving key business strategies. Her previous role as Vice President at Invest India saw her leading investor outreach and foreign direct investment initiatives in the Asia Pacific region, significantly enhancing investor relations and fostering high-level government collaborations.

    With a robust educational background from the Great Lakes Institute of Management, Harvard University, and the University of Madras, Sai Sudha is dedicated to nation-building and leveraging strategic investments to promote economic growth and development.

Sudha Chandrasekaran

  • A seasoned operations and strategic planning leader with over 14 years of experience in sustainability, innovation, and global operations.

    At Nike, Inc., she led critical initiatives to achieve the company's 2030 carbon goals, fostered cross-functional collaboration among senior leaders, and developed strategies for the Jordan Brand and global footwear sourcing and manufacturing. Her expertise extends to managing large-scale operations, driving business continuity during crises, and spearheading innovation strategies.

    Previously, at Management Sciences for Health, Angie secured a $32M contract for post-Ebola health system strengthening and influenced policy changes in multiple countries. Angie's career is marked by her ability to deliver transformative results through sustainable innovation and operational excellence.

Angie Plitch

Snigdha Pramanik

  • Snigdha leads SIV Impact’s projects in India, bringing over 16 years of experience in ethical supply chains, human rights, and sustainability leadership. She has conducted over 800 social compliance audits and driven “beyond compliance” programs to embed human rights and environmental stewardship across global supply chains. Snigdha has held key sustainability roles at H&M, IKEA, and Nike, where she led initiatives in circularity, community engagement, and responsible sourcing across South Asia. At SIV Impact, she is passionate about building community-centered, measurable sustainability projects that align with brand goals while improving lives and restoring ecosystems across India.

  • Nathan worked at Intel for 19 years at Intel. He began as a process engineer making semiconductors.  While an engineer at Intel, he earned an MBA from Babson college and then took a role as an IT Project Manager in the finance space.

    Nathan then became a business financial consultant working with multiple startup companies. He also works with high net worth individuals as a personal financial advisor.

Nathan Brown

Sakri Widyo S

  • Sakri leads SIV Impact’s projects in Indonesia, bringing over 25 years of experience in sustainable manufacturing, supply chain operations, and risk management. Previously, he led Nike’s sustainability programs across Indonesia and Malaysia, driving environmental stewardship and compliance across 55+ factories. Sakri is passionate about implementing community-centered sustainability solutions that align with brand goals, ensuring projects in water, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity deliver measurable, lasting impact across Indonesia.

Advisory Board

  • Krishmohan Ramachandran

    Chief Resilience Officer

    Chennai Resilience Centre

  • Dr. Parama Roy

    Executive Director

    Okapi Research and Advisory

  • Dr. Sushanta Singha Ray

    Chief Scientist

    NASA