The people behind Concordia.

Ariana brings 28+ years of corporate experience, including over two decades in Learning & Development, organisational development, leadership facilitation, and executive coaching. She has partnered with leaders and organisations to identify performance gaps, strengthen leadership capabilities, develop talent, and design strategic learning interventions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

A Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner and neuroscience-based coach, Ariana combines structured consulting expertise with a people-centred approach to leadership development. Her experience includes building Learning & Development organisations, leading large-scale change initiatives, and facilitating leadership and behavioural development across diverse geographies and cultures.

Through her work, Ariana helps leaders navigate complexity, unlock their potential, and translate insight into meaningful, sustainable change.

Credentials

• Neuroscience Certified Coach
• Learning & Talent Development Leader
• Prosci Certified 'Change Management Practitioner' & Consultant
• Certified 'Korn Ferry 360 Assessment Debriefer' (Corporate)
• Certified Master Facilitator of 'Train the Trainer' (Corporate)
• Certified Facilitator & Practitioner of 'Situational Leadership II' (Amazon & Bank of America)
• Positive Psychology Enthusiast & Practitioner
• Certified Counselor
• Corporate Coach

Sonia is an experienced learning and development professional, facilitator, and coach who helps individuals and organisations strengthen leadership capabilities, build effective teams, and create meaningful workplace change.

Her expertise spans learning and development, emotional intelligence, life coaching, prevention of sexual harassment (PoSH), organisational development, and change management. With certifications across these disciplines, she brings a structured, people-centred approach to designing and facilitating learning experiences that address organisational needs and support professional growth.

Sonia is passionate about enabling individuals and teams to build self-awareness, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and translate learning into practical, sustainable outcomes.

Credentials

• Certified Train the Trainer — Rubicon
• Certified Emotional Intelligence & Life Coach — Middle Earth HR (HRCI)
• Certified PoSH Trainer — Skilldeck (Govt. of India)
• Certified Learning & Development Manager — Middle Earth HR (HRCI)
• Certified HRCI / SHRM
• Neuroscience Certified Coach

Attuned to Zehaava's long-term customer needs, Sukreet ensures our growth remains sustainable and value-driven, building partnerships and new markets with a strategist's eye.

Credentials

• Graduation — Annamalai University
• PG Diploma in Export Management — MTI, Kolkata
• Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management — National Institute of Sales (NIS), Chennai
• PG-Diploma in Training & Development — ISTD
• PGCHRM — IIM Shillong
• Organizational Psychology learner — IGNOU
• Instructional Design Practitioner — Certified by KPMG
• Design Thinking Practitioner — Certified by IBM
• Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) — TÜV
• Sustainability certifications — United Nations Climate Change
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming (Basic Practitioner) — National Federation of NLP, Florida, USA

As Senior Consultant - BFSI at Zehaava, Sanjay Kumar brings together decades of banking expertise and a deep commitment to leadership development and organisational growth. With a career spanning leading financial institutions, he combines strategic business understanding with a practical approach to learning, helping organisations strengthen leadership capabilities, enhance operational excellence, and build teams equipped to navigate evolving business challenges. His approach focuses on connecting learning with business priorities, fostering capability development, and driving sustainable performance.

Credentials

• Nearly 30 years of experience in banking and financial services
• Former Vice President and Regional Training Head (South Zone) at Axis Bank
• Expertise in Banking Operations & Business Transformation
• Leadership Development & Capability Building
• Learning & Development Strategy
• Compliance & Regulatory Excellence
• Retail Banking, Liabilities, Foreign Exchange & Credit Operations
• Profitability & Performance Management
• Chief Financial Advisor to Global Aerospace Co. Ltd.
• External Training Consultant for HDFC Bank

Dr. Vaishnavi Pokuri is a Cambridge CELTA-certified English language trainer with a doctorate and significant experience in communication, employability, learning facilitation, and professional development. She specialises in equipping students and professionals with the communication skills and workplace competencies needed to succeed in academic and professional environments.

Her expertise spans advanced communication coaching, interview preparation, public speaking, business communication, spoken English, and learner engagement across higher education institutions and professional learning environments.

At Concordia, Vaishnavi designs and facilitates learner-centred development programmes that strengthen communication, build professional confidence, and enhance employability. Through engaging learning experiences, curriculum development, and innovative facilitation methods, she supports learners in translating their potential into meaningful academic and career outcomes.

Credentials

• Doctorate
• Cambridge CELTA Certified — English Language Teaching to Adults
• Communication & Employability Specialist
• Advanced Communication Coach
• Interview Preparation & Public Speaking Facilitator
• Business Communication & Spoken English Trainer
• Learning Facilitation & Learner Engagement Practitioner