CO- FOUDNER
Former Chairman & Managing Director with 35+ years of experience building and scaling founder-led manufacturing enterprises globally. Proven expertise structuring and managing joint ventures with Indian and global partners, including successful business transitions to partner ownership.Scaled a business from US$0.25M to US$ 50 M in revenue, running full P&L operations while transitioning it from a promoter-driven structure to a professionally governed, institutional organization.Has successfully led trade and entrepreneur associations, including ICCMA, bringing an industry-wide perspective to governance and growth advisory. Now selectively advising entrepreneurs worldwide on strategic growth, governance formalization, succession planning,M&A , and cross-border expansion, packaging design & Make in India for machinery

Praveen Dwivedi is a Co-Founder of ZOLA Advisory and brings over 35 years of C-suite leadership across the FMCG, supply chain, food processing, fresh produce, and organic food sectors in India and the United States. He co-founded ZOLA Advisory to bring institutional-grade, operator-led counsel to boards, founders, and private equity sponsors, advice grounded in direct P&L accountability rather than theoretical frameworks. Over his executive career, Praveen scaled enterprise revenue from $25M to $60M at 30–40% CAGR, directed teams exceeding 1,400 professionals across 40+ cities, and built businesses from inception across multiple geographies. His operating credentials include Country Head/COO of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Chief Executive Officer of Capital Foods, President of Processed Foods at Future Consumer Enterprise, and 25 years in progressively senior leadership roles at ITC Limited. At ZOLA Advisory, Praveen channels this operating depth into engagements spanning go-to-market strategy, supply chain and logistics transformation, private equity portfolio value creation, agri-food sector development, and organizational transformation.

CO FOUNDER
As a CEO Coach, PK Narayanan supports CEOs, Founders scale-up their Leadership Impact, creating Positive Outcomes for Themselves, their People, and Society at large. 

PK has been working with Businesses growing at fast pace since 2003 as a Consultant, and as a Coach (since 2013). Prior to 2003, he had a distinguished Corporate career spanning over 11 years, culminating as the CEO of an Australian multinational in India. 

PK is a Musician, LinkedIn Influencer, Blogger, and Author of the Book -  Enhancing Leadership Presence - published in 2025.

CO FOUNDER
Seemit Bhargava is the Co-founder of Zola Advisory and a seasoned strategic leader who bridges the gap between high-level corporate strategy and real-world execution. Operating as a business consultant, he specializes in driving immediate commercial value by streamlining operations, optimizing sales pipelines, and securing high-value partnerships in competitive markets. By combining practical planning with hands-on management, he helps organizations accelerate revenue growth, maximize sales conversion rates, and transition smoothly into customer-first cultures that improve client retention and build a sustainable competitive edge.

Harish is a Co-Founder at Zola Advisory, bringing 45 years of experience in the packaging industry to the table. He has extensive experience managing industry associations and has been at the helm of affairs at organizations such as FCBM and ICCMA.

An alumnus of Mayo School and Delhi University, Harish is a lifelong packaging student with an undying passion for learning. He brings a unique quality of bringing people together.

CO FOUNDER
With over four decades of global engineering and project leadership, Venkata directs complex infrastructure modernization, renewable energy integration, and sustainability advisory. He bridges high-level green building frameworks with rigorous CapEx execution—combining Earned Value Management (EVM) controls with AI-enabled continual improvement to deliver resilient, low-carbon assets.

Delivering comprehensive strategic advisory and technical leadership, core capabilities encompass the planning, engineering, and lifecycle delivery of resilient, low-carbon infrastructure and large-scale capital assets. This includes integrating renewable energy systems, battery storage, and clean mobility networks, alongside facility decarbonisation and smart energy efficiency retrofits. His 28 year association with ITC Limited in the Technical function spans robust electrical power distribution, industrial automation, and continuous process optimization, large infrastructure development, all underpinned by integrated corporate governance across quality management, workplace safety, and environmental compliance.

CO FOUNDER
A printing technologist with more than three decades of experience, along with added expertise in paper-based packaging, commercial printing, and stationery manufacturing.

He was one of the founding members of ITC Limited’s venture into the greeting cards, gifting, and stationery business. He headed the manufacturing operations of the brand Classmate and established outsourcing operations across the country. He led manufacturing operations from zero to ₹800 crore in turnover.

In addition, he serves in an honorary capacity as Director – Printing and Packaging for the US-based startup 5Senses.

Innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, and the development of systems, processes, products, and manufacturing methods are his forte.

An avid Tamil theatre artiste, theatre remains his passion.

CO FOUNDER
Chartered Accountant with over 43 years of comprehensive experience in a private sector organization, specialised in Statutory Accounts, Finance, Costing, Audit, Legal Compliance, Sourcing, and Human Resources.

Known for disciplined execution, organizational commitment, problem-solving capabilities, and long-standing professional dedication.

COO - EXECUTIVE SEARCH DIVISION
Srilatha is a seasoned business leader with over 22 years of experience across Operations, Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Site Operations. She has worked with globally recognized organizations, including Walmart, and has led initiatives across the automotive, retail, IT, global sourcing, and compliance sectors in India, China, USA, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh”

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Bangalore University and is a certified MSP®️ Practitioner. As Chief Operating Officer at Zola Advisory, she brings deep operational expertise, execution excellence, and program management rigor to building high-performing leadership teams for clients.