Executive Committees

Executive Committee 2023-2024

Sasidharan Nambissan
President
Chemical Engineer by profession, worked in India, Dubai and New Zealand for the last couple of decades. Served the Malayali community as President of Auckland Malayali Samajam in 2009, Vice President in 2013 while also serving the New Zealand community as a Justice of the Peace (JP) for New Zealand since 2013
Dhanya Anup
Vice - President

A strong Mahadev devotee , self-employed in dental industry -running dental clinics for past 10 years , a passionate cook and loves traveling. I was an active member of Keral Hindu Community of Wellington during a short span of time we lived there. I am proud to be in the team OHM NZ 2022-2023 ,looking forward to work towards the prosperity of Samajam.

Devi Sobhana
General Secretary
A Human Resources advisor by profession. A trained Carnatic musician, teacher and Director of Ragas of Devi a creative art company that promotes art and culture. Passionate about women empowerment and works relentlessly with different social forums to inspire educate and support other women in the society.
Krishnakumar Bhat
Treasurer

An accountant by profession , privileged to be raised in the holy land of the famous Naga Temple in Mannarasala , Yoga and Badminton are something that excites me apart from my strong passion for Carnatic music . I works with multiple organizations as a volunteer for Badminton events and community charity services

Gopal Ayyar
Joint Secretary

Being one of the founder members of our Samajam,it’s my proud responsibility that I enthusiastically stand for the unity amongst Hindus . I am very inclined to help others when they are in need . My area of professional expertise is in accounting and also as a personal insurance advisor.

Arun Swamidas
Executive Committee Member

I am Arun Swamidas, newbie to samajam and looking forward to working as a team member. To become an integral part of the manifestation of Hindu culture across the community. Looking froward to meeting you all and lets make a difference.

Jeevan G Nair
Executive Committee Member

Two years down in this peaceful country, I enjoy my work as a marine surveyor in Auckland with 8 years of Merchant Navy experience after graduating from BITS PILANI . Profoundly interested in outdoor life ,enjoying my free times playing cricket , football amd badminton . Exploring new places, cuisines always exhilarates me . I am proud to be a part of the vibrant and wonderful OHM community , looking forward to improve my skills and knowledge while I continue to serve our Samajam.

Lakshmanan Subrahmania Iyer
Executive Committee Member

A passionate Ganjira and Mridangam player who got an avid interest in cooking , cricket and singing bhajans . Currently working in administrative position at Middlemore hospital , moved to NZ in 2011 from Dubai where I was working as an Accountant. Serving our samajam as a keen volunteer for the last couple of years , always ready to put my heart and soul in all Samajam ventures .

Maneesh Muraleedharan
Executive Committee Member

My name is Maneesh Muraleedharan hailing from Mavelikara ,Kerala, INDIA. I came to NZ in August 2010 as a student and did my Diploma in 3D Animation from Media Design School, Auckland. After completing my course I worked as Multi Media professional for couple of years. Later in 2016, I joined my new venture with a firm based in Ponsonby who is market leader of providing virtual marketing materials to real estate companies. In 2021, I setup my own company as well which provides visual marketing services to the real estate companies.

Ramesh Keetezhathu
Executive Committee Member

An Electronics Engineer by profession likes volunteering for causes like Culture, Education, Environment, and Human Rights. Love reading and having a good conversation on almost anything under the sun; especially about Arts, Politics, Science and Spirituality. Passionate about travelling and is a photography enthusiast.

Suresh Das
Executive Committee Member

I have been in NZ since early 2000s, working mainly in data nalytics and commercial roles. I enjoy badminton, hiking and biking. I have been associated wtih the OHMNZ organisation since its inception and very keen to continue contributing to the growth of the community in all posssible ways.