Carisma Solutions

Leadership

Carisma Solutions is driven by leaders with extensive experience and a profound understanding of the financial intricacies within businesses.

An entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in the software and KPO industry in India, the UK, the USA and Indonesia. He worked at Microsoft as Chief Compete Officer, Director and Architect Adviser, Assistant Vice President in Polaris Financial Technology Ltd. and Technology Director in Kumaran Systems Inc. Before starting to build out Carisma Solutions and Purple Quay, he was the Co-founder and Vice President of big data start-up Indix Corporation. He served as Executive Vice President of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce and is now a member of the Board of the same. He is the custodian of the culture and values of the organisation. His leadership has enabled the business to grow successfully and responsibly from being a start-up to a leading business in the industry today. He is always committed to shaping the success of people and businesses. He holds a Master in Physics from St.Joseph's College and EGIMP from IIM-B.

Jonah Stephen

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Muthuswamy is a seasoned business leader in the global IT industry with over 30 years of extensive experience spanning the Financial, Insurance, and Manufacturing sectors. He holds a degree from the Vellore Institute of Technology and completed his Executive Program in Management and Organization (EPMO) at Stanford University.

Before joining Carisma Solutions, Muthuswamy served as a Director at Cognizant Technology Services (CTS), managing P&L and driving delivery in the Insurance practice.

Prior to his tenure at CTS, he excelled as the Global Delivery Head at Tech Mahindra (formerly Mahindra Satyam), contributing significantly to global operations. He played a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives for growth and was instrumental in business development, winning large deals collaboratively through consortium bids with HP and Capgemini.

Earlier in his career, he gained valuable experience as a Regional Distribution Manager in logistics and supply chain management Services management at Xerox Modicorp.

His expertise lies in business transformation aimed at achieving customer success. He is deeply passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and fostering world-class teams to drive organizational excellence.

Muthuswamy Ramaseshan

Corporate Director - Business and Software

Badri is an Engineering and Management graduate and an alumnus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), India, Deakins University, Australia and London Business School, UK. He is a founding partner at HexaCore Global (HCG), a bootstrap Business Process Consulting, HR Consulting and Staffing firm that helps companies to create, re-engineer and rejuvenate business and support processes and address skill gaps efficiently. In the past, Badri has worked in Tata Steel, Tata Power, Infrastructure World, Ramco Systems and Al Suwaidi Group.

Badri S. Narayan

Corporate Director - Human Resources

Muthusubramanian is the group's Chief Financial Advisor since 2014. He worked as Senior Vice President of Polaris Software Lab and other MNC companies for over 35 years. He is a qualified Company Secretary, Cost Accountant, and Graduate in Law. He is experienced in setting up Indian and overseas entities, managing finance, accounts, treasury, internal audit, and statutory audits across countries. He is passionate about driving good corporate governance and practicing sound business ethics in the company.

Muthusubramanian

Corporate Director - Finance

A faculty member of the CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants of Australia and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. He has 18+ years of experience in leading teams, building new services and delivering accounting services to Australia and New Zealand. He heads the Australia and New Zealand business. He is passionate about building new services and coaching freshers to success in the organisation.

Prasoon Veerath

Group Director - Australia

An accounting professional with 15 years of experience working with Indian and Australian Accounting, Audit, and Financial Advisory Firms. He holds an MBA in Finance and is a Fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Public Accountants of Australia. His key role involves strategic client engagements. As the Director of our group companies, he heads the One Business Services, Wealth Management, and Mortgage business verticals. Having been with Carisma Solutions from its early stages, he has played a pivotal role in the organization’s growth. He also contributes to fostering a culture of sports and physical activity within the organization, having helped establish the Table Tennis and Cricket teams. Alongside his professional responsibilities, he runs the Carisma Cricket Club and the Bendigo Beats Band, focusing on music, dance, and arts.

Roshan Carvalho

Group Director - Strategic Clients

Gayathri leads Carisma’s Smart SMSF and Services Management. She brings 17+ years of untiring experience in Accounting and Finance each day to work. She holds a master’s degree in Financial Management and Business Management. She is passionate about Client success and offering industry-ready solutions for fund managers, CFO and Business Leaders. Being a proactive person, she is always on top of client priorities and owns client commitments.

Gayathri Prasad

Group Director - India Operations

With more than 16 years of experience in SMSF accounting, taxation, and auditing, Sundaram has developed a strong expertise in delivering customised financial solutions that address the distinct needs of individuals and businesses. Throughout his career, he has cultivated a genuine passion for mentoring accountants and fostering the development of high-performing teams. He excels in managing firms of various sizes, assisting them in growth and long-term success. His approach is rooted in collaboration, trust, and strategic guidance, ensuring that businesses not only reach their financial objectives but also establish a robust foundation for the future.

Sundaram Shanmugam

Project Director - Smart SMSF

Strategic Advisors

Our Advisors are seasoned professionals with rich experience and a deep understanding of industry intricacies, guiding the business towards strategic success.

Harish Rao is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in the Australia-India business landscape. In the year 2000 in Australia, Harish pioneered the concept of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) for accounting & financial services firms through a subsidiary of a major financial services conglomerate based in India. Today BPO services within this industry has become the norm due to Harish’s efforts and he continues to be a thought leader in this space. Prior to this, Harish established the first Australia TGA-approved herbal facility in Kerala and successfully tied up with the likes of Glaxo India to bring herbal supplements to Australia. His dedication to community service saw him holding significant positions in various not-for-profit organizations. Currently, he is a seed investor in the newly established PTP Consulting Group, a firm focused on providing technology solutions using experts with deep industry expertise.

Harish Rao

Strategic Advisor

Vikram Singh is a Chartered Accountant and Financial Planning Specialist with over a decade of experience in the financial planning industry, having worked with leading organizations across India and Australia. Renowned for his strategic insights and dedication to client education, Vikram specializes in providing comprehensive financial advice covering areas such as Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF),Portfolio Fund Investment Strategies both inside and outside superannuation,Risk Insurance Strategies,Superannuation Reviews, Retirement and Succession Planning,Financial Planning Tax Advice, andTax effective Investment Structures. His commitment to helping clients make well-informed financial decisions underscores his professional approach.

Vikram Singh

Strategic Advisor

Carisma Client Advisory Council (CCAC)

CCAC is a trusted advisory group comprising our clients Peter Landers, Mark Copsey, Harish Rao, and Andrew Kirk. They provide valuable guidance on evolving client needs and strategic goals, ensuring our solutions align with their priorities. Their insights help us refine our offerings, strengthen client relationships, and shape a future driven by real client demands. The Council meets biannually with our leadership team to collaboratively discuss key strategies and priorities.

CCAC Meeting held on March 2024 in Melbourne

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