Our Advisors
Backed by leaders who combine ground-level action with global perspective, our advisory board helps us build smarter for the planet.
Dr.Viji Krishnamurthy
Technology Strategy
Dr. Viji Krishnamurthy is a distinguished technology leader and currently serves as Vice President of Generative AI Solutions at Oracle, where she shapes the strategic direction of advanced AI, data platforms, and enterprise systems.
She earned her Ph.D. in Operations Research from Northwestern University and holds a Master of Science in Operations Research from Arizona State University, providing a solid foundation in analytical rigor and system optimization .
With over two decades of experience with enterprise-grade technology, Dr. Viji blends deep technical knowledge with strategic foresight. A geek at her core, she co-author on one of our core technology patents & brings a perfect blend of innovation, thinking scale and being global to Smarter Dharma.
Dr. Sunita Purushottam
Built Environment
Dr. Sunita Purushottam leads Sustainability and CSR at Mahindra Lifespaces and chairs the Global Buildings Performance Network. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay,and degree in Physics and Electronics from Nagpur University.
With over 20 years of experience in ESG, energy strategy, and policy, her deep climate expertise helps guide Smarter Dharma’s product vision and R&D -ensuring alignment with scientific integrity and decarbonisation goals.
Niranjan Khatri
Hospitality
Niranjan Khatri is the founder of iSambhav and former GM – Environment at ITC Hotels. With 40+ years of experience in sustainability, inclusive employment, and green infrastructure, he has advised government, industry, and NGOs.
From eco-design to rural nutrition, his work spans deep, grassroots impact. As Smarter Dharma expands into hospitality and on-ground interventions, his practical wisdom and systems thinking provide vital direction for sustainable and inclusive implementation.