Building Better Businesses. Creating Sustainable Growth.

Shajeer Ali Nalakath is a seasoned business and HR professional with over 20+ years of experience across human resources, organisational development, business consulting and management systems, with professional exposure across India and the Middle East. His expertise spans organisational structuring, HR strategy, performance management, policies and SOPs, compliance, leadership development and technology-enabled people solutions across diverse industries. As Founder & Managing Director of Cogniveo Consulting LLP, Shajeer leads the organisation’s strategic direction and the development of its businesses, including Beehive Business Consulting and PeopleCanvas. His approach focuses on building practical structures, systems and people practices that strengthen organisational performance and support sustainable growth.

Aseena Thalappilthodi is a fashion designer and women entrepreneur with a strong passion for creativity, design and entrepreneurship. She brings a creative and people-centric perspective to Cogniveo, complementing its focus on building purposeful businesses and sustainable organisations. Her experience as a designer and entrepreneur gives her a practical understanding of brand development, customer preferences, emerging trends and the challenges involved in building and growing a business. She is particularly passionate about encouraging creativity, entrepreneurship and opportunities that enable women to participate, lead and grow in business. At Cogniveo Consulting LLP, Aseena contributes to brand direction, creative thinking and entrepreneurial initiatives, supporting the organisation in building businesses that combine commercial purpose with meaningful impact.

Sajan Odunghattu is a seasoned business leader with over three decades of experience across direct sales, retail, insurance, real estate, e-commerce and hospitality. His career spans business development, sales leadership, market expansion, P&L management, strategic partnerships, team building and operational leadership across diverse industries. A Science graduate with postgraduate credentials in Sales & Marketing from IIBM, Sajan has held senior leadership roles and built extensive experience in developing markets, leading large teams, driving revenue and strengthening business performance. His career has also included significant exposure to the hospitality sector, including Dimora Hotels & Resorts. Currently serving as Managing Director of Livapurple Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., Sajan brings a strong commercial perspective, cross-industry expertise and a practical, growth-focused approach to building businesses and creating sustainable value.

CA JOUHAR P., Chartered Accountant, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Startup Structuring & Advisory, Audit, Taxation, Litigation, Valuation and Trust-related matters. He has handled various statutory and internal audits across diverse sectors and provides professional advisory on taxation, regulatory compliance, financial matters, business structuring, and strategic decision-making. Prior to entering professional practice, he worked with Infosys, gaining valuable corporate exposure . His professional approach focuses on providing practical, solution-oriented, and value-driven services to businesses, startups, trusts, and other organizations.

Nidhin Joy is an HR and Operations professional with over 6 years of experience across manufacturing, retail and corporate environments. His expertise spans talent acquisition, workforce planning, payroll, statutory compliance, employee relations, performance management, HR operations and employee engagement. Having worked with large and diverse workforces, Nidhin brings practical experience in managing end-to-end HR processes, implementing HR systems, strengthening employee lifecycle practices and supporting operational efficiency. His hands-on approach to people management and HR operations enables him to support organizations in building structured, compliant and performance-driven workplaces.

Fasna Ashif is an HR and Administration professional with 5+ years of experience across manufacturing and service sectors, with hands-on exposure to UAE HR operations. Her experience spans talent acquisition, employee onboarding, payroll coordination, employee relations, HR policy implementation, workforce planning and administrative operations. She has experience in building and managing HR processes, supporting labour-law compliance, employee documentation, visa and employment formalities, and improving day-to-day HR and operational workflows. Her background also includes business process optimization, vendor coordination and performance management, enabling her to support organizations in building efficient and well-structured people practices.