Ramesh Rajeswaran is a seasoned supply chain leader with more than 25 years of experience across multiple industries in strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, inventory management, operations strategy and management, and data analytics. Ramesh specializes in designing and operationalizing innovative supply chain solutions and has previously served in various roles on the USAID GHSC-PSM program including Procurement and Logistics Director and Operations Excellence Director, amongst others. As the President of Connexi, he leads the development and execution of organizational strategies and support clients to advance efficient and resilient supply chains. Ramesh holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) in France and a Master of Science in industrial management from Clemson University. 

Rodolphe Peltier is a supply chain expert with more than 25 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing diverse initiatives to increase access to HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other essential medicines, supplies, and equipment in most regions of the world. He has a consistent track record of achievements and leadership in supply chain management, specifically for strategic sourcing and procurement programs, including project implementation, sourcing strategy, general operations management, technical assistance, capacity building, and policy development while complying with multiple donors and country requirements. Rodolphe’s gained extensive experience with complex supply chain processes having played roles such as the Deputy Global Supply Chain Director in GHSC-PSM program, Senior Director of Global Supply Chain Management at Catholic Relief Services, and Logistics Program Manager with Action Against Hunger, amongst others. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Accounting from the Ecole Preparatoire aux Examens Comptables de l’Etat (EPEC) in Paris, France, and holds a diploma in procurement and supply from the Fundación Institute for Careers and Innovation in Logistics and Supply Chain (ICIL) in Barcelona, Spain. He also has a certificate in public procurement from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Sasi Kumar brings with him extensive experience and knowledge drawn from successfully managing the sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products with national and multinational corporates across various therapeutic categories, including contraceptives, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, oncology, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensives, etc. Over the last 37 years, he has worked in global markets, from the launch to an enviable business volume through effective implementation of strategies, brand management, innovations, creativity, channel & supply chain management and cost control. He leads the strategic sourcing efforts for Connexi’s clients, leveraging his extensive supplier network and relationships, and in-country experience across Asia, Africa and Europe. Sasi holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mumbai University, and a Master’s in Marketing Management from Mumbai University.

Dale McAllister brings with him over 30-years of executive experience in IT, digital transformation and change management for major international companies, including KFC, Campbell Soup Company, and McDonalds. At Connexi, he leads the execution of digital strategies and oversees infrastructure development required for efficient supply chain operations. He holds an M.A. in Innovation and Change Leadership from the University of York, St. John, and a certificate in Design Thinking from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, in addition to being a certified project management professional and a PhD candidate focusing on Innovation Management.

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Durga Prasad is a chartered accountant with experience in multiple aspects of finance and accounting, including financial reporting, digital transformation, team management, treasury management, auditing, and taxation. Additionally, Durga has a strong background in management information systems (MIS) reporting, and digital transformation initiatives within the business-to-business SaaS. Durga previously worked as the Assistant General Manager of finance at Page Industries Ltd. Durga holds a Master of Arts from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.  

Kristina Cartwright has over 23 years of experience specializing in end-to-end federal contract administration and project management. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition and assistance regulations. Kristina has managed teams supporting complex contracts and subcontracts and developing corporate and project policies, procedures, and tools, including enterprise risk and quality management frameworks. Prior to Connexi, Kristina worked at Chemonics in various corporate and project roles, including Director of the ERP Design Team and Sr. Risk Manager on the Global Health Supply Chain Procurement Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. Kristina completed a certificate in Global Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. 

Vasu Pazhoor is an advisory professional with 20+ years of experience across multiple aspects of international development, strategy, business transformation, and supply chain management. At Connexi, he leads Connexi’s growth and business development strategy and drives partnership efforts across the health, humanitarian, emergency response, and development sectors. Prior to his current role, Vasu was a Partner at KPMG Management Consulting and a Senior Engineer at Robert Bosch. Vasu holds a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. 

Vlad Mitchev is a seasoned finance professional and leader with executive-level experience in accounting and finance operations, cost and fund accounting, compliance with government awards regulations, financial and business analysis, ERP systems and systems implementation. Vlad also has experience in business transformation at companies ranging from start-ups to 1 billion USD in revenue. Prior to Connexi, Vlad was the Chief Financial Officer at Chemonics, and Senior Director of Technology and Management Consulting at RSM US LLP in Washington, DC. Vlad holds a Master of Business Administration from Universite De Metz.  

Graeme Kelly is a logistics and supply chain expert who brings over 25 years of experience from both the commercial and international development sectors.  He has worked with large global 3PL’s in operational, systems and commercial roles, and more recently he has been fully engaged in the provision of innovative solutions to overcome the supply chain challenges in fragile and conflict affected states. These have included emergency responses on behalf of UK Government for Covid responses for Overseas Territories, Ukraine emergency as well as developing and implementing of in-country warehouse and distribution solutions for UN Agencies in Sierra Leone, Turkey and South Sudan. Graeme holds a Masters of Business Administration from University of Bradford.