Sharmi Roy

President, ICF Kolkata Chapter

ICF-PCC, ACTC | Transformational Coach | ICF Mentor & Assessor | 7,500+ Coaching Hours

Coaching as a Force for Community.
Sharmi Roy has spent over a decade building communities where coaches grow, leaders evolve, and coaching’s impact reaches far beyond the boardroom .
She established the region’s coaching ecosystem from the ground up, playing different roles inside corporation, as well as in independent capacity ,and as an entrepreneur, being the face of coach and coaching in eastern India. As the creator of global coaches community , she built a global platform for coaches to connect, collaborate, and multiply their collective impact. As an ICF APAC Educator Community Leader (two terms) and Global ICF Awards Evaluator (three terms), she has contributed to raise the standard of coaching practice across geographies. She was nominated as Founding President , of Kolkata Chapter by ICF ,because of her holding space for coaches together in this region , while she mentions ‘without the support of very strong coach leaders who joined the Board this would have remained a dream only ‘ ... Read More

Partho Chatterjee

Secretary and Director–Strategic Initiatives

Executive Coach| ICF-ACC| CII Certified| Extended DISC Administrator| GMI & BCCI empaneled Mentor|

As the Founder Secretary of Kolkata Chapter of ICF, Partho is committed to create awareness of Coaching in the Chapter’s territory and its neighbourhood with emphasis on Eastern India. He plays a key role in shaping the chapter’s strategic direction while ensuring strong governance, building collaborative partnerships, and enhancing member value. He works closely with the leadership team to align chapter priorities with the global vision and standards of the International Coaching Federation.
A seasoned professional in OD and Leadership Coaching, Partho brings extensive experience in facilitating leadership transformation across diverse sectors. ... Read More

Robin Mukherjee

Treasurer

ICF-PCC | Gallup Certified Strengths Coach | NLP Master Practitioner | PhD (Mathematical Statistics, U. of Florida)

Bridging Analytical Precision & Leadership Resilience
With 25+ years in senior global leadership, including roles as a clinical biostatistician at Merck (US), Pfizer (US), Actelion (now J&J; Switzerland), and AstraZeneca (Sweden), I learnt that organizational failure rarely stems from strategy, but from leadership that hasn't evolved to meet the human system behind performance.
As an Executive Leadership Coach and Founder of POSEIDON Consulting, I specialize in bridging the gap between highly analytical experts and the strategic realities of the C-suite. ... Read More

Soumen Chatterjee

Executive Coach , Certified Mentor Director Marketing & Communication

Soumen is an award-winning business coach who has been recognized for his contribution to professional coaching by World Coaching Council in 2020. Later, he received the ‘Professional Business Coach of the Year’ at the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards in 2025. He was also made the REX Karmaveera Global Fellow in 2014, for his contribution to supporting businesses through speed mentoring. He is a Chartered Member of TiE in India and is an empanelled coach and mentor for start-ups in the technology space.
Soumen is a certified BBCC, CFN, ICF-PCC and ICF certified Mentor. He is currently Director of Marketing and Communication at the Kolkata Chapter of ICF.
Soumen brings forth a unique blend of deep business understanding and people sensitivity which helps his clients to focus on their strategic intent and expand their thinking towards new and disruptive strategies to move their performance forward. He has delivered coaching assignments for the past seven years across leadership levels in different organizations and countries. He is recognized for his breakthrough technique known as ‘mirror coaching’ which he developed using applied neuroscience. He has 1800+ hours of high impact coaching under his belt

Amitava Pal

MCC | Vice President ICf Kolkata

Amitava is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with over 3,300 hours of coaching experience and more than three decades of corporate leadership across financial services and engineering. Drawing on his background as COO and senior leader, Amitava brings a unique insider’s perspective to the challenges faced by today’s executives.

As a coach, he partners with CXOs, senior leaders, and high-potential managers to support their transition from transactional to transformational leadership, build trust-driven teams, and lead with clarity and impact. His approach integrates evidence-based coaching, NLP, Transactional Analysis, Gallup Strengths, and positive psychology — enabling leaders to uncover core motivations, overcome derailers, and achieve sustainable, action-oriented growth. ... Read More

Uma Dey

Director Events

Uma Dey (PCC, SPHRi) is a seasoned leadership and life coach who integrates whole system coaching with neuroscience-enabled practices to drive meaningful transformation. With nearly two decades of experience in the HR domain, she has worked with leading IT conglomerates such as Cognizant and Capgemini, earning the reputation of a competent and compassionate HR professional among her industry stakeholders.

She is a global member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and has been serving as the Director of Events for the ICF Kolkata Chapter since May 2025, contributing actively to the coaching community.
An active member of the NHRDN Kolkata Chapter, Uma is a familiar presence at symposiums and professional sessions, where her insights and facilitation skills are highly valued. ... Read More

Debalina

Director Memberships

An accomplished Human Resources professional with extensive experience across diverse industries including Telecom, Non-Banking Financial Services (NBFC), Cement Manufacturing, and Solar PV Module Manufacturing. Brings a strong track record in driving strategic HR initiatives that nurture talent, enhance employee engagement, and foster inclusive workplaces where diversity and equity are deeply valued.
Demonstrates expertise in Talent Management & Development, contributing to the growth of high-potential professionals and leading impactful organizational development interventions. Has successfully championed key initiatives in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, and Campus Program Management—supporting sustainable organizational growth and building a dynamic corporate culture.
An ICF PCC Accredited Coach, currently serving in an honorary leadership role as Director of Membership at the ICF Kolkata Chapter, committed to strengthening the coaching community, enhancing member engagement, and advancing the mission and values of ICF.