Chairperson

B.Com; LLB

With over two decades of legal experience, Adv. Mrs. Sampada Kulkarni is a practicing Advocate at the High Court, with expertise in civil and criminal law, matrimonial and family matters, and counseling with a focus on amicable resolution. She has also served as Director of the Bank from 2021 to 2025, contributing significantly to strengthening governance frameworks, policy direction and sustainable growth initiatives. Her strong legal acumen, combined with her commitment to ethical leadership and social service, reflects a balanced, inclusive and forward-looking approach in her professional and social endeavors.

Vice-Chairman

B.Com; Alumnus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai; Diploma in Human Resource Management; Qualifications in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations & Business Management

With over 35 years of extensive experience in human resources and administration, Mr. Mahesh Bhaskar Deshpande has held key leadership positions, including Deputy General Manager at Yang Ming Line (India) Pvt. Ltd. He has also contributed to reputed organizations such as Bayer India Limited and National Peroxide Limited, building strong expertise in personnel management, industrial relations and organizational governance.

Director

M.D. (Ayurveda), B.A.M.S., M.A. (Yogshastra)

With over 30 years of dedicated medical practice in Kalyan East, Dr. Asmita Vivek Modak is a respected Ayurvedic physician and yoga expert known for her contribution towards holistic healthcare and wellness. Through her extensive clinical experience, she has guided numerous patients in the areas of preventive healthcare, Ayurvedic treatment and therapeutic yoga.

Apart from her medical practice, Dr. Modak has actively contributed to academic and social awareness through her writings in various Ayurvedic and yoga-related journals and publications. She has also served as a judge in several yoga competitions, reflecting her deep understanding and expertise in Yogshastra.

Passionate about women’s health and student wellness, she regularly delivers guidance sessions and lectures on health-related issues, nutrition and lifestyle management for women and young students. She has also contributed to the Yoga section of the Marathi Vishwakosh (Marathi Encyclopedia) through scholarly content writing, showcasing her commitment towards knowledge dissemination and promotion of traditional Indian wellness practices.

Director

Dental Surgeon

Dr. Chandrashekhar Tambade is a highly experienced dental surgeon with over four decades of dedicated clinical practice. A graduate of Government Dental College, Mumbai (1982), he has been serving patients across Kalyan West and Kalyan East since the beginning of his professional journey. He also served for six years as Honorary Dental Surgeon at the Kalyan-Dombivli Rukminibai Municipal Hospital.

Apart from his clinical contributions, Dr. Tambade has held several prestigious leadership positions in the Indian Dental Association (IDA) at both state and national levels, including President of IDA Maharashtra State, Vice-President at the All India level and Chairman of Community Dental Health. He has also represented India internationally as National Liaison Officer for FDI International Conferences. His lifelong dedication towards dentistry, public healthcare and professional leadership has earned him immense respect in the medical fraternity.

Director

Chartered Accountant | ICWA (Inter) | B.Com.

With over 20 years of rich experience in business development, financial controllership and after-sales strategy, Mr. Saurabh Joshi is a dynamic corporate leader known for driving profitability, operational excellence and sustainable business growth. Currently associated with Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., he has held key leadership roles across finance, taxation and business development functions since 2008.

He has played a significant role in strengthening after-sales business performance through strategic planning, localization initiatives, customer retention programs and digital transformation. Under his leadership, the organization achieved substantial growth in turnover, profitability and value-added product expansion.

Prior to this, he was associated with L'Oréal India Pvt. Ltd. and MSB & Co., Chartered Accountants, where he gained extensive exposure in accounts, taxation, audits and financial management. Recognized for his strategic mindset and analytical leadership, he brings a strong blend of commercial insight, financial expertise and people-oriented management.

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

B.Com; G.D.C. & A.; CAIIB

With over 44 years of rich experience in cooperative banking, Mr. Kulkarni is a seasoned and visionary banking professional with deep expertise in credit management, banking operations, risk governance and regulatory compliance. His leadership journey spans key roles across reputed cooperative banks, steadily rising through various positions to the highest executive level. Known for his strategic foresight and result-oriented approach, he has played a pivotal role in driving organizational growth, strengthening financial performance, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a high-performance culture.

Director

Principal – B. K. Birla Night College, Kalyan

M.Com., B.Ed., MBA (Marketing), M.Com. (Business Communication), Company Secretary (Inter), Ph.D.

With more than three decades of distinguished experience in higher education and academic administration, Dr. Bipinchandra Wadekar is a respected educationist known for his contribution to the fields of commerce, management and institutional leadership. Currently serving as the Principal of B. K. Birla Night College, Kalyan, he has consistently demonstrated excellence in academics, governance and student development. His multidisciplinary academic background reflects his strong commitment towards professional and educational advancement. He also served as a Member of the Board of Management of The Kalyan Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd. from 2021 to 2025, contributing to the institution through his administrative insight and leadership.

Director

Indian Army veteran

Mr. Pravin Gamare is a proud Indian Army veteran who joined the prestigious 3 Mahar Regiment at the young age of eighteen. During his distinguished military career, he served with exceptional courage and dedication across several challenging assignments, including deployment at the world’s highest battlefield – the Siachen Glacier – for which he was awarded the prestigious High Altitude Medal. His service in the sensitive border regions of Assam earned him several honors, including the Special Service Medal, Sainya Seva Medal and Special Medal for Operation Rhino. A defining chapter of his career was his direct participation in ‘Operation Vijay’ during the historic Kargil War, where he displayed unwavering commitment and bravery in service of the nation.

Director

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – VJTI

With over 35 years of rich professional experience across leading industrial groups in India, Mr. Amol Kaulgud is an accomplished expert in procurement, strategic sourcing, logistics and project management. Having worked with reputed organizations such as Larsen & Toubro, Aditya Birla Group, Bombay Dyeing and Voltas Limited, he has handled key leadership roles in domestic and international procurement, transportation, contract management and expansion projects. He also holds internationally recognized certifications in Project Management and Supply Management. Before taking voluntary retirement in 2025, he served as Vice President – Procurement Head for Global Capex and Expansion Projects in the Carbon Black business of the Aditya Birla Group.

Director

Chartered Accountant

CA. Prakash Kapooria is a highly respected taxation and finance professional with more than 20 years of experience in professional practice. He has conducted over 40 seminars across South Gujarat focused on GST awareness and implementation, contributing significantly to financial literacy among businesses and traders. He is also a regular columnist on taxation and economics for leading publications such as Dainik Bhaskar, Rajasthan Patrika and Voice of Trade.

He has served as a Member of the Professional Development Committee of the Western Regional Council of ICAI (2023–24) and was previously associated with the ICAI Surat Branch Committee. Actively involved in social and industrial organizations, he is also associated with Laghu Udyog Bharati and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Educational Trust.

His efforts in spreading GST awareness were recognized by the District Collector of Surat and the Central Bank of India. He is also associated as a Training Partner with Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and serves as a nominated speaker for Veer Narmad South Gujarat University.

Director

Mr. Shekhar Prabhu possesses extensive experience in the cooperative banking sector and retired from banking service on 31st March 2022 after a successful career. During his tenure, he held several important operational and managerial responsibilities, including Branch Manager and various specialized assignments. He also played an important role in the bank’s merger process and contributed significantly towards organizational transition and operational strengthening.

Notably, during the migration of the bank’s Core Banking System from Finacus to Omni, he served as the Head of the Functional Testing Team, where he was responsible for defining functional requirements, system testing and implementation of operational enhancements. His strong understanding of banking operations and technology integration has been instrumental in ensuring smooth banking transformations.

Director

B.Com., Diploma in Export Import (EXIM)

Mr. Prakash Lele is a well-known builder and developer from Kalyan with extensive experience in the real estate sector. Along with his professional achievements, he is actively involved in various social, cultural and religious organizations in the city. He currently serves as the Chairman of Parnaka Ram Mandir and is associated as a trustee and committee member with institutions such as Akshat Ganpati, Laxmi Narayan Hall, Appa Master Samadhi Mandir and Kalyan Gayan Samaj. His contribution towards community development and social initiatives reflects his strong commitment towards public service.

Director

MMS, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Mr. Sushilkumar Mulye is a successful entrepreneur and socially active personality with over 32 years of industrial experience. He is the Proprietor of MBK Engineering, Pune, engaged in manufacturing Precision Components and Gear Box Shafts for reputed companies like Tata Motors, SKF, Bharat Forge and Kirloskar Pneumatics. His company also exports products to SKF and clients in the USA.

Along with his business achievements, he is actively involved in social initiatives. He serves as President of Mitra Foundation for educational support activities and is associated with NPCT for rural development and skill empowerment. He is also an active member of Bharatmata Mandal, Chinchwad and founder member of LUB, Pimpri Chinchwad.

Director

M.Com., D.F.M., FCA

CA Reva Prabhudesai is an accomplished finance professional known for her academic excellence and vast experience in auditing and financial consulting. She was a Nagpur University topper in Diploma in Financial Management and also secured an All India Rank in the CA Foundation examination. She has handled Statutory Audit, Concurrent Audit, Internal Audit, Income Tax Audit, Stock Audit, ROC Compliance Audit and Project Financing assignments, including audits of Nationalised and Co-operative Banks.

Apart from her professional work, she has also contributed as a guest lecturer for M.Com and MBA students at reputed institutes in Pune. She is currently Director at Vidyajeya Skilnest Foundation, a Section 8 NGO working towards health, education, skill development and upliftment of underprivileged families.