Exploring Opportunities, Strategies, and Impact in the Global Marketplace
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
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Prashant Pallav
Executive Director
Equidity Prashant Pallav is an experienced financial services leader with an MBA from Pennsylvania State University. Currently Executive Director at Equidity, he drives growth, optimises CRM strategies, and strengthens operations in the Forex and CFD sector. With a background in banking and fintech, including senior leadership at the Union Bank of India, Prashant combines strategic insight with hands-on industry expertise to deliver sustainable business growth and operational excellence.
Balasubramanian Ganeshraman
Planning Manager
Footlocker Balasubramanian Ganeshraman is an analytically driven professional with a Master's in Business Analytics from Pennsylvania State University and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology (minor in Digital Marketing). With 2+ years of experience in data analytics, strategic consulting, and project management, he has delivered measurable cost savings and revenue growth by collaborating with technical teams and leveraging tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Python. At KPMG, Balasubramanian led internal audits across sectors including manufacturing, aerospace & defense, mobility, and pharmaceuticals, covering processes like Procure-to-Pay, Production, Inventory, Order-to-Cash, and statutory compliance. He also actively trained teams on analytics tools and championed data-driven decision-making.
Hafid Mohadi
Production Technologist
Schlumberger Limited Hafid Mohadi is an experienced Oil & Gas Field Engineer with 6+ years at Schlumberger, specializing in upstream operations. Currently an MBA candidate at Penn State Smeal (Class of 2025) and pursuing postgraduate studies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at UT Austin, he combines technical expertise with advanced business and tech knowledge. Fluent in Malay, English, and Spanish, Hafid has lived in three countries and traveled to over twenty. Passionate about new technologies, he also enjoys photography, motorcycling, rugby, and connecting with people globally.
Seema Mishra
Branch Manager
ICICI Bank Seema Mishra is a data-driven professional currently pursuing a Master's in Business Analytics at Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business. She holds a Global MBA from Antwerp Management School and a prior degree from XIMB. Seema began her career as a finance consultant at Reliance Jio and later contributed to ICICI Bank, building expertise in financial modeling, strategic planning, and advanced data analytics using Power BI, Tableau, and Python. Beyond her professional work, she is deeply committed to social causes, volunteering with Jeevan Jyoti Ashram and the Uday Foundation, and is an accomplished classical dancer with four state-level awards.
Executive Director
Equidity Prashant Pallav is an experienced financial services leader with an MBA from Pennsylvania State University. Currently Executive Director at Equidity, he drives growth, optimises CRM strategies, and strengthens operations in the Forex and CFD sector. With a background in banking and fintech, including senior leadership at the Union Bank of India, Prashant combines strategic insight with hands-on industry expertise to deliver sustainable business growth and operational excellence.
Planning Manager
Footlocker Balasubramanian Ganeshraman is an analytically driven professional with a Master's in Business Analytics from Pennsylvania State University and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology (minor in Digital Marketing). With 2+ years of experience in data analytics, strategic consulting, and project management, he has delivered measurable cost savings and revenue growth by collaborating with technical teams and leveraging tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Python. At KPMG, Balasubramanian led internal audits across sectors including manufacturing, aerospace & defense, mobility, and pharmaceuticals, covering processes like Procure-to-Pay, Production, Inventory, Order-to-Cash, and statutory compliance. He also actively trained teams on analytics tools and championed data-driven decision-making.
Production Technologist
Schlumberger Limited Hafid Mohadi is an experienced Oil & Gas Field Engineer with 6+ years at Schlumberger, specializing in upstream operations. Currently an MBA candidate at Penn State Smeal (Class of 2025) and pursuing postgraduate studies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at UT Austin, he combines technical expertise with advanced business and tech knowledge. Fluent in Malay, English, and Spanish, Hafid has lived in three countries and traveled to over twenty. Passionate about new technologies, he also enjoys photography, motorcycling, rugby, and connecting with people globally.
Branch Manager
ICICI Bank Seema Mishra is a data-driven professional currently pursuing a Master's in Business Analytics at Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business. She holds a Global MBA from Antwerp Management School and a prior degree from XIMB. Seema began her career as a finance consultant at Reliance Jio and later contributed to ICICI Bank, building expertise in financial modeling, strategic planning, and advanced data analytics using Power BI, Tableau, and Python. Beyond her professional work, she is deeply committed to social causes, volunteering with Jeevan Jyoti Ashram and the Uday Foundation, and is an accomplished classical dancer with four state-level awards.Discover how international alumni from the Penn State Smeal College of Business turned their U.S. master's degrees into global career opportunities. Hear their stories, insights, and advice for building an international career with a U.S. education.
Learn how to leverage a U.S. degree for global opportunities
Discover strategies to build and maintain an international network
Gain insights from alumni on navigating international careers
Understand the practical steps to transition from education to international employment
Hear real-world experiences of alumni thriving globally
Gain guidance to make informed international moves
Understand how Smeal's Master's programs prepare you for diverse industries
The Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University is a renowned leader in business education and research. Established in 1953, Smeal offers a comprehensive range of programs, including undergraduate degrees, MBAs, Executive MBAs, specialized Master's programs, and Ph.D. opportunities. With a strong emphasis on leadership, ethics, and innovation, Smeal prepares students to excel in the global business landscape.
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