Sabiana brings close to four decades of leadership experience, with a strong focus over the last decade on partnering with top-tier Indian law firms to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, board and governance effectiveness.
She has held leadership positions at leading Tier 1 law firms in India such as Trilegal, Luthra & Luthra, and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, where she led initiatives to professionalize operations, implement industry best practices, introduce strategic pricing models, improve and strengthen financial management, and optimize firmwide profitability and growth.
Today, as a Founder of Cuerate™, Sabiana works closely with law firms to support their business transformation journeys, from strategic planning to talent acquisition, while fostering corporate governance and operational resilience.
Prior to her tenure in the legal industry, she held senior leadership roles in corporate communications and public affairs, leading transformation initiatives at renowned organizations including Burson India (formerly Genesis PR) and Vaishnavi Corporate Communications, managing high-profile accounts such as PepsiCo, BMW, Tata Sons, Vodafone, and Lufthansa amongst many more. She also headed communications and CSR strategy for Aircel, Shell, and the Singhania Group, aligning sustainability initiatives with broader business goals.
Additionally, as a certified Executive Coach, she mentors senior professionals on business leadership, change management, and organizational transformation.
Now, as a certified Independent Director, Sabiana is eager to contribute to boardrooms and leadership teams with a strong emphasis on governance, strategic growth, and stakeholder trust.
Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity." -- Khalil Gibran
Philip Anandaraj, Principal Founder
Transformational Business Leader | 45+ Years Global Experience | Legal Business Optimization Expert
Philip is a visionary executive with proven expertise in transforming underperforming organizations across 90+ countries, specializing in converting complex challenges into profitable opportunities through innovative analytical frameworks and operational excellence. With extensive experience leading major international hospitality operations (Sheraton, Oberoi, Mövenpick, Swissôtel) across 12 countries managing eight-figure revenues, he has consistently delivered exceptional results including 35% operational cost reductions, 45% increases in client acquisition, and 42% improvements in service delivery metrics.
As an Independent Strategic Transformation Consultant since 2022, Philip has successfully turned around organizations across diverse sectors by developing breakthrough business models that bridge traditional approaches with cutting-edge technology solutions. His unique expertise lies in complex problem decomposition, creating systematic optimization methodologies that generate sustainable competitive advantages while reducing overhead and maximizing profitability.
Currently architecting the world's first Strategic Social Dynamics Analytics (SSoDA) framework, Philip brings advanced mathematical modeling and predictive analytics capabilities to Governance that enables evidence-based strategic decision-making and crisis prevention.
With deep multicultural expertise spanning six continents and fluency in multiple languages including English, German, Hindi, and French, Philip excels at international business development and cultural adaptation strategies.
His approach combines rigorous analytical frameworks with practical implementation experience, consistently transforming reactive business models into predictive, profitmaximizing operations that deliver measurable ROI and sustainable growth for professional service organizations seeking transformational business development capabilities in all disciplines.
The human spirit is precious- it is beautiful, reflective, conducive, malleable, ductile- all qualities that are similar to gold! All that needs to be done, is to shape it.
Harsh Vardhan – Adaptive & Immersive Technology
Strategic IT Infrastructure Leader | 12+ Years Experience | Digital Transformation & Enterprise Security Expert
Harsh Vardhan is a results-driven IT Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering professional with 12+ years of proven expertise in delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives that drive operational efficiency and business growth. As a PMP® certified leader with extensive experience managing cross-functional global teams, he brings exceptional capability in executing complex technology projects that enhance organizational productivity while reducing operational costs and security risks.
His strategic approach to infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation has consistently delivered measurable business outcomes, including seamless migrations of 2500+ servers and company-wide security compliance enhancements that protect critical business assets and client data.
His comprehensive expertise in Microsoft Azure, enterprise security frameworks, and IT service management positions him as an invaluable partner for organizations seeking to leverage technology for competitive advantage and business expansion. With advanced certifications in Azure AI, Microsoft 365 Security, VMware, and ITIL® 4, Harsh excels at designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions that support rapid business growth while maintaining stringent security and compliance standards essential for professional service organizations.
Distinguished by his ability to bridge complex technical implementations with strategic business objectives, Harsh's leadership in cloud transitions, endpoint management deployments, and enterprise security initiatives makes him instrumental in supporting law firms' digital infrastructure requirements. His proven track record in vendor management, asset optimization, and process development ensures that technology investments align with business development goals while delivering sustainable operational excellence and enhanced client service capabilities.
Khushboo Luthra – Business Development & Client Growth
MBA & LLB | Independent Director | Digital Marketing |15yrs of Experience
Khushboo Luthra is a seasoned professional with nearly 15 years of experience in professional services management, practice development, and marketing communications in law firms and industry chambers. She holds an MBA in Marketing, an LL.B. from the University of Delhi, and completed the Chief Marketing Officer Program at IIM- Lucknow.
Khushboo's expertise includes niche marketing, personal branding, strategic communications, and digital integration.
She excels in SEO and content marketing strategies, driving market presence and revenue growth.
Her leadership in marketing automation and relationship management has fostered collaborative environments and enhanced client engagement. With a strong background in practice development, Khushboo has successfully established market presence, nurtured key relationships, and built referral networks.
Her ability to align marketing strategies with business objectives and leverage technology for optimization makes her a valuable asset to professional services organizations. Khushboo has worked with notable organizations such as FICCI, CII, Amarchand & Mangaldas, Singhania & Partners, Fox & Mandal, and HSA Advocates.
Radhika Nair – Business Development & Client Growth
Radhika Nair is an accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in litigation, encompassing the drafting of complex legal documents, managing mediations, and providing strategic legal opinions. After several successful years in dispute resolution, she made a deliberate and thoughtful transition to the business side of law—focusing on helping law firms strengthen client relationships and accelerate business growth.
Radhika’s strong business development acumen is reflected in her strategic approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities, developing persuasive pitch decks, and conducting in-depth market and sectoral research. Her ability to combine analytical rigor with creativity enables her to design tailored strategies that enhance client acquisition and retention.
Known for her professionalism and collaborative approach, Radhika builds lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Her interpersonal and communication skills have consistently contributed to high satisfaction rates among clients, reflecting her commitment to excellence and service integrity.
Radhika holds a B.L.S./LL.B. (First Class) from V.E.S. College of Law, University of Mumbai, where she studied a broad range of subjects including Constitutional Law, Arbitration, Intellectual Property Rights, and Labour Law. Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam, she brings valuable multicultural fluency to her professional engagements.
Her interests lie at the intersection of law, strategy, and business development, and she continues to leverage her legal foundation to help law firms grow sustainably in an increasingly competitive market.
Ruchi Sharma - Human Capital Optimization
Strategic People Operations Leader | 26 Years Experience | Organizational Growth & Talent Optimization Expert
Ruchi Sharma is a distinguished people operations and talent acquisition specialist with 26 years of proven experience driving organizational growth across services, technology, telecom, and social enterprise sectors. Her strategic expertise in building scalable HR functions from ground up and optimizing existing operations has consistently delivered measurable business impact through enhanced workforce productivity, reduced operational costs, and accelerated growth trajectories
She has worked across leading organizations services, technology & social enterprise spaces, she has worked across these organizations- Google, Genpact, Aircel, GiveIndia. She has been active across capacity building for all these organizations and has worked towards aligning the leadership priorities with employee performance, career development programs and scale of the organization from a people productivity lens.
With extensive experience collaborating directly with CXOs, stakeholders, and board members, she brings invaluable insight into aligning people strategies with business objectives and revenue generation goals.
Her comprehensive approach to organizational capacity building encompasses strategic hiring, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives that directly support business expansion and client service excellence. Ruchi has successfully established and led high-performing teams while implementing scalable hiring processes that ensure optimal talent acquisition aligned with business growth targets. Her expertise in employer branding and candidate experience optimization creates competitive advantages in attracting top-tier legal talent essential for law firm success.
Distinguished by her Harvard University Leadership Skills Certification, MBA from FORE School of Management, and hands-on experience implementing technology-driven HR solutions, Ruchi excels at creating people-centric cultures that drive innovation, client satisfaction, and sustainable business growth. Her proven track record in building organizational frameworks that support rapid scaling makes her instrumental in helping professional service organizations achieve their ambitious business development objectives while maintaining operational excellence and cultural integrity.
Tapan Gaur – Business Development & Client Growth
Years of building bulletproof digital reputations for professionals & firms | SEO | PR | ORM specialist
Tapan Gaur is a dynamic marketing and business development professional with specialized expertise in driving growth, visibility, and positioning for law firms. He brings a strategic, data-driven approach to enhancing brand equity through integrated marketing initiatives encompassing content strategy, SEO, PR, legal rankings, and digital outreach.
Tapan’s experience spans the full spectrum of law firm marketing— from practice area development and organized thought leadership positioning to media relations and competitor intelligence. At his previous firms, he successfully designed and executed bespoke branding and business development strategies for reputed Indian law firms. His efforts led to clients securing prestigious legal rankings and achieving sustained visibility through advanced SEO and content campaigns.
Earlier, at LawSikho/SkillArbitrage, Tapan conducted highly rated bi-weekly webinars on advanced marketing strategies and authored comprehensive study materials for courses on Content Marketing and Video Editing, empowering professionals to leverage digital tools effectively.
His professional foundation is strengthened by a significant internship at the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India, where he contributed to drafting the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 and developed content for the department’s first newsletter.
A graduate of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies with a BA LLB (Hons.) and an 8.2 CGPA, Tapan combines legal insight with marketing acumen. He is technically proficient in AIdriven analytics, SEO platforms, Google Analytics, and diverse content creation tools, and has been contributing as a Content & SEO Analyst at Pepper Content since 2019.
Toufiq Khan – Adaptive & Immersive Technology
Strategic Technology Leader | 14+ Years Experience | Digital Transformation & Infrastructure Excellence Expert
Mohammed Toufiq Khan is a distinguished Associate Director with 14+ years of proven expertise in transforming business operations through strategic technology implementation and project management excellence. As a Project Management Professional (PMP) and ITIL V3 certified leader, he brings unparalleled experience in managing complex multi-million-dollar technology initiatives that directly enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate business growth. His exceptional track record includes spearheading global technical support operations for Microsoft 365, successfully managing cross-functional teams across multiple locations, and delivering scalable enterprise solutions that consistently exceed performance metrics and client satisfaction targets.
His strategic expertise in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation enables organizations to achieve competitive advantages through optimized technology frameworks and streamlined business processes. With extensive experience in stakeholder management, vendor negotiations, and CAPEX/OPEX budget optimization, Toufiq excels at aligning technology investments with business objectives while ensuring maximum ROI and operational excellence. His comprehensive approach to change management and process optimization has consistently delivered measurable improvements in service delivery, compliance frameworks, and organizational productivity.
Distinguished by his ability to bridge technical complexity with business strategy, Toufiq's leadership in implementing enterprise-wide IT policies, compliance frameworks, and security solutions positions him as an invaluable partner for professional service organizations seeking to leverage technology for business expansion. His proven capability in managing large-scale migrations, developing scalable infrastructure solutions, and maintaining stringent SLA/KPI targets makes him instrumental in supporting law firms' digital transformation initiatives and business development objectives.
Vaishali Mehta - Human Capital Optimization
Strategic HR Business Partner | 14 Years Experience | Organizational Growth & Leadership Development Expert
Vaishali is a distinguished HR professional with 14 years of proven expertise in partnering with business leaders to drive impactful human capital initiatives that directly support organizational growth and competitive advantage in client-focused, fast-paced industries. Her strategic approach to aligning people strategies with business objectives has consistently delivered measurable outcomes including enhanced leadership capability, improved talent retention, and sustainable business growth through high-performing team development.
With extensive experience in translating complex business requirements into actionable HR strategies, she excels at building leadership pipelines and succession planning frameworks that ensure organizational continuity and strengthen competitive positioning
Her comprehensive expertise in talent acquisition, leadership development, and change management enables organizations to navigate complex business transformations while maintaining operational excellence and client service standards. Vaishali's proven track record in designing performance management systems that link individual objectives to organizational goals has consistently driven accountability and continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced productivity and business outcomes. Her specialized experience in campus recruitment, internship programs, and employer branding has successfully attracted top-tier professionals who align with both skill requirements and organizational culture.
Distinguished by her ability to integrate strategic vision with hands-on execution, Vaishali's leadership in organizational development, DE&I initiatives, and culture change programs positions her as an invaluable partner for professional service organizations seeking to leverage human capital for business expansion. Her analytical rigor combined with solutions-oriented mindset ensures that HR investments directly contribute to revenue generation, client satisfaction, and sustainable competitive advantage.
