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Board of Directors
Archana Gupta
Archana Gupta serves as Secretary / General Secretary and Women Empowerment Advisor of the South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA). With more than 20 years of experience in Strategic Human Resources, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partnership, she brings extensive leadership expertise to the organization.
As Secretary / General Secretary, Archana supports SABCVA’s governance and administration, including Board communications, meeting coordination, organizational records, and collaboration among leadership, committees, volunteers, and partners. She helps ensure that SABCVA’s programs remain organized, accountable, and aligned with its mission.
Archana is the Director of Human Resources at Systalex and has held leadership roles with PCS Technology (Patni Group) and CyberTech Systems and Software Inc. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and completed the Executive Development Program in HR Analytics from XLRI Jamshedpur.
She is recognized for her work in workplace safety, diversity, and inclusion, including collaboration with UNICEF and the Government of India.
Through SABCVA, Archana is committed to advancing women’s leadership, mentoring professionals, and creating opportunities that strengthen our community.
One Community. One Mission. More Opportunities.
Mansoor Qureshi
Mansoor Qureshi serves as Chairman / Chair of the South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA), providing strategic leadership and vision to advance the organization’s mission. With nearly two decades of experience in Virginia, his work focuses on strengthening civic engagement, expanding opportunities, and building bridges across diverse communities.
Mansoor represents the South Asian community on the Virginia Asian American Advisory Board, advising the Governor on issues related to economic growth, inclusion, civic participation, and community development. He also serves as Chair of SABCVA’s Advisory Committees and as a member of its Advisory Board.
Under his leadership, SABCVA works to expand programs, partnerships, business networks, and opportunities for entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and community leaders. He brings together business leaders, government officials, corporations, educational institutions, and emerging professionals to promote collaboration, mentorship, and economic opportunity.
Mansoor is also the Managing Partner of Capital Films and the creator of Capital Corner and Mani ka America, programs that highlight leadership, civic issues, and community voices. With a digital audience of more than 400,000 followers, he has built a strong platform serving South Asian and multicultural communities.
For more than 15 years, Mansoor has organized civic and educational initiatives empowering South Asians across Virginia.
One Community. One Mission. More Opportunities.
Kirit Udeshi
Kirit Udeshi serves as Vice Chair of the South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering the South Asian community through education, workforce development, leadership, civic engagement, and professional opportunities.
With more than 45 years of IT industry experience, Kirit has held leadership positions with Singer Link Division, MCI, C&P Telephone, and Freddie Mac, beginning his career as a developer and ultimately serving as a Vice President. His expertise includes IT project management, project oversight, and full project lifecycle management.
For more than a decade, Kirit has served as Director of Outreach at the University of North America, supporting South Asian students with admissions and I-20 guidance as a Designated School Official (DSO).
Kirit has also served as President of the Gujarati Samaj and produced the Indian radio program Geet Mala, promoting South Asian culture and community connections.
As Vice Chair, he supports SABCVA’s strategic priorities, strengthens relationships with business and community leaders, and helps expand the organization’s programs and partnerships.
Through SABCVA, Kirit is committed to mentoring the next generation of IT professionals, strengthening community connections, and creating opportunities for education, leadership, and professional success.
One Community. One Mission. More Opportunities.
Muhammad Jesrani
Muhammad Jesrani serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA), supporting the organization’s mission of advancing education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and professional opportunities.
With more than 15 years of experience in Project Controls, PMO Governance, Risk Management, and Change Management, Muhammad brings strong expertise in infrastructure, IT transformation, and stakeholder collaboration. As a PMP® and RMP®-certified Professional Engineer at Leidos, he leads Transmission & Distribution Resiliency Programs focused on sustainable and future-ready systems.
His career includes leadership roles with NTT DATA, WEBHAWKS, GCB Services, and Veolia-BP, where he managed complex capital projects and strengthened PMO capabilities across energy, utilities, and IT sectors.
As Treasurer, Muhammad provides financial oversight and promotes transparency, accountability, responsible budgeting, and sound financial practices, helping support SABCVA’s long-term sustainability.
Through SABCVA, he is passionate about mentoring professionals, creating meaningful opportunities, and strengthening collaboration and unity within the South Asian community across Virginia.
One Community. One Mission. More Opportunities.
