Dhananjaya (Jayº) Parkhe has over 43 years of management experience in Private, Public Sector and MNC apart from Not for Profit / Development Sectors. His experience spans Banking, Fertilisers, Industrial Chemicals, Courier, Postal and Logistics businesses apart from his own entrepreneurship experience in Retained Search, Headhunting, International Management Consulting, Educator, Pro Bono Advisory to Startups and NGOs. 
Dhananjay did an Entrepreneurial sting from '93-'96 and labels himself as a Failed Entrepreneur. In his second innings as Social Entrepreneur since 2012 he mentors Startups and C-Level candidates.
His vast career experience was with Bank of India, Madras Fertilizers Ltd, Hico Products Ltd, TNT Express Worldwide and TNT Couriers Ltd India. He retired from TNT at the end of 2011 as Director CSR, Public Affairs, Security and had Global Matrix responsibilities for Country Customer Loyalty Management, QMS, Road Safety Management system, QSHE, Business Continuity Plans, Business Excellence, Integrity, Ethics Committee, Ethics and Fraud Investigations and Head of Disciplinary Committee. 
He achieved several laurels as Profit Centre Head for Performance and won several awards for his innovative solutions projects internally. He was also a recipient of Global Health and Safety Award and a Commendation from TNT Masters Award ( EFQM Model of Excellence).
He has held several Board positions as Elected member of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Governing body, Advisory Panel member of Central Board of Film Certification, National Executive Member of Express Council of India, Founder Secretary of TAPA Chapter in India, Coordinator of CII Committee on Road Safety at the National Level. Dhananjay is a is a Senior Citizen, Life Member of National HRD Network since 1994 as an HR aware professional. He lives in Bangalore with his wife and daughter.