Meet Our Team
Global leaders with decades of industry experience advancing responsible, inclusive, and transparent AI governance.
Dr. Umang Mehta
Founder & Director
Founder & GovernanceTech enthusiast and AI governance advocate committed to shaping ethical frameworks for emerging technologies. A seasoned expert in cybersecurity, GRC, and digital forensics, driven by a mission to make digital ecosystems secure, resilient, and accessible to all.
Rohit Soni
Co-Founder & CEO
Executive LeadershipLeads a global initiative dedicated to building responsible, transparent, and inclusive AI governance frameworks across all sectors. WAIG serves as a vital platform, bringing together policymakers, technologists, regulators, and industry leaders to collaboratively create AI standards that balance innovation with ethical use and public trust.
Dr. Gundala Nagaraju (Raju)
President (Chairperson)
Presidency & StandardsEntrepreneur, Startup Mentor, AI Governance Leader, President — WAIG Foundation, CEO/COO/CIO, IT Business & Technology Leader, Adjunct Professor, Lead Auditor: ISO 42001, President — TAA IIT Kharagpur Hyderabad.
Prashant Gondaliya
Director – Global Alliance
Global AllianceInternational influencer and wireless network technology enthusiast. Cybersecurity and AI governance & compliance advocate influencing enterprises, ISPs, and telecom industries across the globe. Chair for AI working group at WBBA, Technology consultant at GSMA APJC 5G Community, IoT M2M Council (Europe), and Member of CoSN America. Associated with MeitY (Govt of India) initiatives as an Ambassador – Cybersecurity for ISEA project across India.
Sandeep Bansal
Board Member / Alliance Director
Alliance & Digital StrategyInnovative digital strategist with expertise in digital governance and cross-sector collaboration for inclusive tech solutions. Proven success in AI adoption, ERP/CRM/HCM implementations, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure across diverse industries.
Suntosh Mankodi
Director Global Outreach
Global OutreachA techno-functional business leader over three decades in the management of information technology in various multinational conglomerates, specializing in the conceptualization, design, and delivery of innovative, scalable solutions that drive business transformation through digitalization and automation. As a strategic advisor and solution architect, he helps organizations in global pharmaceutical, healthcare, and chemicals sectors streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive quality and compliance, leveraging solutions built on cutting-edge technologies.
Ashesh Shah
Executive AI Strategist
AI Strategy & ISO 42001Accomplished AI Strategist, ISO/IEC 42001 Consultant, and Speaker with over 27 years of industry experience. Guides organizations in India and globally on digital transformation, AI governance and compliance, responsible AI adoption, and business growth. His work focuses on helping enterprises unlock sustainable value through AI-driven strategy, data governance, risk-aware automation, and ISO 42001–aligned AI management systems.
Mr. Saumitra Sathye
Chief Growth Officer
Growth & CybersecurityWith 28+ years of experience in Information Technology, Mr. Saumitra Sathye is a seasoned Cyber Security and AIMS Business Consultant, Data Security Assessor, and Techno-Legal Advisor. He has led large-scale cybersecurity operations, serving as Delivery Head for teams of 1,200+ professionals and Delivery Partner across multiple cities. His expertise spans GRC, Data Security, PKI, PAM, IDAM, SOC, DLP, Endpoint Security, IT Infrastructure, and Middleware Architecture. He drives strategic cybersecurity vision, innovation, risk mitigation, resource planning, and collaborative partnerships to deliver resilient and future-ready security solutions.
Advisory board members and strategic advisors are listed on the Advisors page.