Zone 4, 5, 6 & 7 Leaders

Dr. Bharat S. Pandya

Trustee 2022-26

Bharat Pandya is a practicing general and laparoscopic surgeon. He and his wife, Madhavi, a gynecologist, own a private hospital in Mumbai. He is a fellow of the International College of Surgeons and has served on the board of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan vocational training institute, sponsored by the Indian government.

Pandya joined Rotary in 1989 as a charter member of his club. During his year as governor of District 3140, his district contributed over $2 million to The Rotary Foundation, making it the top contributor worldwide for 2006-07. He has led numerous projects, including water and sanitation projects funded by Foundation grants that installed check dams so that villagers no longer needed to walk up to four miles per day to collect water.

Pandya has served Rotary, as Director, RI Treasurer, regional RI membership coordinator, training leader, and member of Rotary’s Membership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development and Convention Promotion committees and on the India PolioPlus Committee.

He has received the Service Above Self Award, the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, and the Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award. He and Madhavi are Level 2 Major Donors to the Foundation

K. P. Nagesh

Rotary International Director 2025-27
(Zone 4 & 7) Video Introduction

Flt. Lt. K.P. Nagesh is a self-made entrepreneur, educator, and social activist hailing from Ramanagara District in Karnataka, India. He graduated in mechanical engineering and joined the Indian Air Force as a Short Service Commission Officer in 1988. The Air Force instilled in him the values of commitment, dedication, discipline, and time management, which have contributed to his success as a leader.

Nagesh founded UNIQ Security Solutions as a result of his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills. Over 10,000 people were employed by this start-up, which later became the industry leader and had more than 500 clients in South India. He also established Uniq Skill Development Academy in Channapatna, Ramanagara District. This state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind facility is devoted to providing vocational training to rural youth so they can find employment opportunities with the Indian Uniform services and Corporate Companies.

In the year 2015-16, Nagesh served as the District Governor of Rotary International District 3190, where he set unprecedented records in membership growth, the highest growth of women and youth members, and contributions to the Rotary Foundation. His leadership made him the number one performing District Governor in the world. District 3190 was also regarded as the number one district for the year. Rotary International recognized his talent and appointed him as the Asst Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator (ARRFC) for 2016-17 and as the Endowment and Major Gifts Advisor for 2017-18.

M. Muruganandam

Rotary International Director 2025-27
(Zone 5 & 6) Video Introduction

Muruganandam M , affectionately called MMM (Triple M), is a Chartered Engineer with 3 decades of experience in Supply Chain Management. He is the Chairman of the Excel Group of Companies which comprises diverse businesses such as Maritime & Shipping Logistics, EXIM Services, HR, Job Portal, Tours and Events, Trading, Infra, Energy Sectors, Agro Farming, Healthcare and Renewable Power Projects.

His educational qualifications are Industrial Engineering from IIIE Mumbai, MS from BITS Pilani, MBA in Finance in IGNOU and Master of Foreign Trade from Pondicherry University.

MMM was recognised as one of the Top 20 Most Inspiring Business Leaders by The CEO Magazine. His Excel Maritime & Logistics has received accolades like The Best Navigator (2012), by Times Group, Best Project Cargo Mover and C & F Agent, by Shipping Times of India, Top 10 Most Promising Companies in Logistics, Silicon Magazine, Best CSR by an Indian SME in the Economic Times MSME Awards 2022, Project Cargo Mover of the Year 2022 by Shipping Times and Top 10 Most Successful Logistics Brands 2023 by The Leaders Globe Magazine.

He holds a Lifetime Membership in prominent industrial engineering and renowned maritime and logistics forums. He is a proud alumnus of BITS Pilani and a member of the Trichy Rifle Club. MMM has emerged as a very successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and passionate Rotarian.

With "SAY YES TO ROTARY", as his mantra, MMM began his Rotary journey as a Rotaractor at the age of 16. Не won the Outstanding DRR of the World, became the Charter President of the Rotary Club of BHEL City Tiruchirappalli in 2008-09, and was elected as one of the youngest governors of RI District 3000 in 2016-17. MMM is known as the Guinness Governor for accomplishing 8 Guinness World Records commemorating TRF's centennial year and he led the TRF Centennial Summit which was presided over by RI President lan Riseley. By chartering 99 Rotaracts, 250 Interacts and 100 RCCs, he topped in Youth Service at the world level and bagged zonal awards for Membership Development, Public Image and contribution to the Rotary Foundation.

Past Rotary International Presidents

Shekhar Mehta

President Rotary International 2021-22 Video Introduction

Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is the President of Rotary International for 2021-22. Mehta acknowledges that current membership trends are a challenge and says that membership development should be Rotary’s highest priority. He believes that focusing on regional plans, successfully transitioning Rotaractors into Rotary clubs, and increasing diversity and female members could yield a 5 percent net growth in membership each year.

“A major brainstorming is needed to find effective solutions suited to different areas of the world”,

says Shekhar Mehta.

He adds that regional ethos and culture have to be taken into account to find localized solutions, as “one size does not fit all.” He believes Rotary can extend to new geographical areas and countries.

As a strong proponent of Rotary’s strategic plan, Mehta says he will encourage clubs to use action plans and reinforce the core values of Rotary.

Mehta says Rotary needs to become more contemporary and adaptable by focusing on partnerships with governments and corporations, expanding partnerships with organizations that specialize in Rotary’s areas of focus, and investing in technology.

Mehta, an accountant, is chair of the Skyline Group, a real estate development company he founded. He is also a director of Operation Eyesight Universal (India), a Canada-based organization.

Mehta has been actively involved in disaster response and is a trustee of ShelterBox, UK. After the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, he helped build nearly 500 homes for families affected by the disaster.

Mehta pioneered a program that has performed more than 1,500 life-changing heart surgeries in South Asia. He is also the architect of the TEACH Program, which promotes literacy throughout India and has reached thousands of schools.

A Rotary member since 1984, Mehta has served Rotary as director, member or chair of several committees, zone coordinator, training leader, member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, and district governor. He is also the chair of Rotary Foundation (India).

Mehta has received Rotary’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Awards.

He and his wife, Rashi, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society.

K R Ravindran

President Rotary International 2015-16

K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, a distinguished business leader from Colombo, Sri Lanka, served as the 105th President of Rotary International during the 2015-2016 term, marking the first time a Sri Lankan held this prestigious position. As a member of the Rotary Club of Colombo since 1974, Ravindran has been deeply committed to Rotary’s mission of humanitarian service.

Professionally, Ravindran is the founder and CEO of Printcare PLC, a publicly listed company recognized as a global leader in the tea packaging industry. Under his leadership, Printcare has garnered numerous national and international accolades for excellence. Beyond his corporate endeavors, he has contributed to various boards and charitable trusts, including serving as the founding president of the Sri Lanka Anti-Narcotics Association, the nation’s leading anti-narcotics organization.

During Sri Lanka’s civil unrest, Ravindran played a pivotal role as the national PolioPlus chair, leading a task force comprising government officials, UNICEF, and Rotary representatives. His efforts were instrumental in negotiating a ceasefire with northern militants, facilitating National Immunization Days, and contributing to Sri Lanka becoming polio-free in 1994.

In the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Ravindran chaired the Schools Reawakening project, successfully raising over $12 million to rebuild 25 schools, benefiting nearly 15,000 children.

Throughout his Rotary tenure, Ravindran has held numerous leadership roles, including RI treasurer, director, and Foundation trustee. He and his wife, Vanathy, are Level 4 Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation, reflecting their deep commitment to Rotary’s philanthropic initiatives.

Kalyan Banerjee

Past RI President 2011-12 Video Introduction

He has been marshaling his energies for Rotary since 1972, when he joined the fledgling club in his hometown of Vapi, India. Around the same time, the young chemical engineer was starting up a small company to produce red phosphorous, an essential ingredient in fertilizer. Under Banerjee’s leadership, United Phosphorous Limited blossomed into the largest agrochemical manufacturer in India. And Vapi, due in no small part to the work of the local Rotary club, has been transformed from a sleepy village into a major industrial center in Gujarat State.

Over the last four decades, Banerjee has served Rotary as a district governor, president’s representative, committee and task force chair, Rotary Foundation trustee, and director. He also has been a member of the International PolioPlus Committee, heading up initiatives that have spurred Rotary’s polio eradication efforts in India.

Now, almost to his own amazement, Banerjee is the organization’s 101st president and the third from India.

Rajendra K. Saboo

Past RI President 1991-92

Rajendra K. Saboo is Chairman of Saboo Business Group which includes Kamla Dials and Devices Limited a leading manufacturer of ornamental watch dials and watch components, Saboo Coatings Limited manufacturing specialised lacquers and surface coatings and ETHOS, high-end watch retail boutique chain.

Having joined Rotary Club of Chandigarh in 1961, he continues to be a member and past president of Rotary Club of Chandigarh. He has served Rotary International in many capacities and to name a few of his formal positions, he has been District Governor, Chairman and/or member of various R.I. Committees in different years, International Assembly Discussion Leader, R.I. Director, R.I. President, Chairman of The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Trustee of The Rotary Foundation.

Saboo is Past President of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the premier business and industry association of North India. He is also a member of the Managing Committee of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He is associated with many other trade and industrial associations as Committee Member or Special Invitee. He has been founder Chairman of CII (Northern region), and Chairman of All India Manufacturers’ Organisation (Delhi and Punjab Chapter).

Since 1998 he has been serving hands-on as volunteers in Rotary Medicare projects in Africa, and has worked in Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zambia & Malawi, Swaziland, Cambodia, Madagascar and Lesotho.

“Padma Shri” Award, was conferred upon Mr. Saboo by the President of India in March, 2006. During 2005, he had been conferred a Degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) by H.N.Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttrakhand. During 2007, he has again been conferred a Degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) by Panjab University which is the fourth oldest University in India He has been recipient of several honours, recognitions and awards from Rotary and non-Rotary organizations.