Diversity & Inclusion

Major General Rohit Gupta

Delhi

From typical years in SRCC as a hosteler, I joined the Indian Military Academy and served as a Combat Arms Officer, having retired as the Addnl DG Weapon and Equipment of Indian Army. The understanding of life was ingrained into me by the rustic and harsh but underlined affectionate ‘grooming’ by the men I rubbed shoulders with, in my progressive years. It is the ultimate treasure I got from Men who asked for nothing but gave everything. Had resilience beyond known threshold, spoke in a rustic tongue, were abrasive to say the least but had Gold in their heart. I was their leader but had to earn the right to lead them, and tested I was at each stage. Praise never was uttered, but the smile in the eyes (and yes eyes smile on the face of a rugged soldier) said it all. Acceptance reluctantly given, but once given it was with the responsibility of his life. Look beyond the brass and polish of the Army, and you see the camaraderie which transgresses all human relationship. What else can it be when lives are dependent on each other and there are no questions asked if they are required to be given, only trust that they will not be in vain.

As I transited to my second phase in life, and changed my outer persona to a Corporate one, I was fortunate to find an opportunity to contribute to Primus Partners. The foundation of culture in this family is not much different to that in the Army. The sense of belonging, camaraderie, grounding in doing the ‘Right’ thing, pride in one’s own and others’ achievement are admirable drivers that are taking Primus forward.

Renu Punhani

New Delhi

I have been working in the Education sector for more than 25 years. It has been a remarkable journey with a lot of experiences and the opportunity to work with some of the best people in their respective fields. I started my career as a Trained Graduate Teacher and taught Math and Computers to students of Class 6 to 10 in esteemed educational institutions of Delhi for over 10 years. I got interested in exploring innovative methods of teaching math concepts and was part of the team during the development of NCERT Problem Book of Mathematics for Class VIII. To reach out to a wider audience, I diversified into authoring a series of Math textbooks and worksheets for Class 1 – 5 (CBSE and ICSE) for a leading publication. Joining consulting was a tough decision but I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey so far. I have grown stronger with each project and realised my core competencies.

My life at Primus is full of excitement and opportunities. Each project and responsibility given to me has brought a new dimension to my learning and helped me understand my strengths.

I enjoy origami, doodling and listening to old songs in my free time. I also like testing my math skills by solving puzzles and brain games. At heart, I am still a teacher. I wish to spend time creating tools which would help children attain foundational skills.

Farhan Ahmad

Chandigarh

I have had more than 5 years of experience of working with focus on strategy, policy, business planning, regulatory advice, program and project management in the areas of government advisory, social development, community organization, microfinance, water & sanitation and the financial inclusion sector. I have an in-depth knowledge of preparing plans and strategy, monitoring, governance and the development of communication strategy.

At Primus I get to work with senior team members that instantly recognize and praise my efforts. Primus has instilled the value of ownership and this gives me pride in the work I do. At Primus I get to provide consultancy for implementation of safe access to potable water in rural households. This helps in improving the health of those in rural habitats by reducing waterborne diseases and providing economic opportunities, especially for women.

I’m passionate about improving rural areas and supporting rural communities. I enjoy watching web series and cooking.

Hiloni Shukla

Bangalore

Early on, I realised that I wanted to work in a space that touched lives and created lasting impact. I have 4 years of work experience in the development sector in the field of Education and Livelihoods. As a Teach for India Fellow, I taught 165 kids in a low-income school and while on most days it made me want to pull my hair out, I was proud to be a part of a movement that addressed the issue of educational inequity at scale. As a trainer under the Youth Employability Program at TechnoServe, I worked with underprivileged youth from under-resourced colleges and provided them with soft skills training, and placement opportunities to empower them through a formal sector livelihood. My favourite part of the job was to see the sheer joy and gratitude the students exhibited after having placed with a company. It was knowing that a difference was made in their lives.

Today at Primus, I am presented every day with an opportunity to support ideas, people and approaches to creating a more sustainable and inclusive world. I am glad to work on intellectual challenges and be at the same time a small part of making a difference.

I am a closet dancer; I enjoy adventure activities and watching animated movies, with The Lion King being my all-time favourite. My life lessons till date continue to come from them and no matter how many times I have watched them all, they still continue to inspire me every single time.

Himani Anand

New Delhi

I am an experienced professional with over 13 years of experience in the aviation, hospitality, real estate, and consulting industries. I have an excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.

It has been 1.5 years with Primus Partners, and I have seen myself moving from an administrative role to a more hands-on profile within the span of one year. I have been able to do so under proper guidance and exposure from my peer group and leaders. I consider myself fortunate to have found the right platform to develop my skills.

My childhood passion has always been to be an Athlete, which I have accomplished by winning numerous best athlete awards at state, national, and international athletics competitions. The best part is that I am still pursuing it as a marathon runner. Simultaneously, I've always wanted to show my athletic grooming on the fashion runway, so I entered the Pageant MRS Delhi NCR where I was ranked in the top ten and was doing part time modelling assignments.