A few things important to me are friends, family and food. I can usually be found sampling the delights London has to offer, be it food, drink or experiences… or just watching the football.

Travelling with friends is something I relish. Outside of work, I spend my time watching Liverpool, lifting, and listening to comedy.

A focal point for me is to always try new things and encourage others to do the same, not being afraid to be bad at something if you’re having fun doing it. Outside of work I love the outdoors – swimming, walking, gardening, and I’m an amateur potter.

Fostering meaningful relationships and leaving the world in a better shape than I found it is essential to me. I spend my free time visiting exhibitions, eating great food, and pursuing different kinds of artistic activities such as embroidery, printing and writing.

Staying curious is essential to me. There’s never a dull moment when you’re continuously learning from everyone and everything. Also, I’m a water sign; any opportunity to be by or in the ocean, I’ll take it.

Something I consider important is the need to constantly challenge and push myself, both in my professional and personal life. This has led me to compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments, and more recreationally I play football, go to gigs, and enjoy a good book.

Before moving into research and consultancy I worked in the museums sector, so you’ll often find me checking out one of London’s many art galleries to see a new exhibition. Over lockdown I honed my cocktail making skills and I can now make a mean Picante.

I care about all things health and wellness – from life-changing treatments prescribed in specialised medical settings, to natural remedies found in everyday foods and spices. I love yoga, dance, travel, and the feeling of seeing or trying something new for the first time.

I work hard so my dog can have nice things – that should tell you where my priorities are! My time outside work is equally split between muddy fields (see the earlier dog point) and nice restaurants. Oh and browsing the Liberty beauty section.

At the top of my priority list is setting a good example for my children. A sense of humor combined with integrity, hard work and compassion for others are the qualities I do my best to embody every day – in hopes they will do the same. A good spy novel is a favorite escape.

I’m a great believer that openness and vulnerability are key to forming positive, productive relationships; something I’m striving to improve at. When I’m not chasing a pre-schooler around, you’ll find me delving into my increasingly uncool record collection, hunting down London’s best fried chicken or questioning why I ever decided to support Crystal Palace.

I enjoy travelling to new places and am at my happiest when high in the mountains or with sand between my toes. My simple pleasures in life include country walks, Greek food, a strong cosmopolitan and laughing until it hurts.

Social justice and equality are important to me. I am eager to educate myself about issues and where possible support the different causes I feel strongly about. Outside of work, I love sport – both playing and watching. Coming from India, I am very predictably a cricket buff! Besides sport, I like to get my guitar out and strum a few songs.

Embracing and supporting diverse, tolerant and giving communities, and having a keen sense of curiosity are important to me. My passions outside of work include the visual arts (including making my own mixed media pieces), traveling, nature, music of all kinds – from Handel to iLe – and baking.

Spending quality time with family and friends is extremely important to me. I enjoy playing with my kids, taking long walks with the family, going to the beach to swim and playing a few rounds of golf.

Life is very full (and full on) with little ones but it’s where I feel most fulfilled. Keeping fit and listening to podcasts help me ‘do me’ plus seeing and making new friends in my new city.

Seeing my kids happy and thriving is imperative to me, so I spend most of my free time ferrying them around to various activities. I enjoy good times with friends and am partial to an Aperol Spritz, followed by good food and wine.

Balance is important to me, just the right amount of family, friends, alone-time, work, exercise, idling, seriousness and silliness. You might be surprised by the amount of time I spend thinking about skateboarding.

The idea of community and collective responsibility is important to me – appreciating that ‘no man is an island’ and we should all be doing our part to help, raise and support others. Outside of work I try to live playfully, as inspired by my kids. Whether it’s splashing in muddy puddles, scooting down a hill or painting our faces.

Continuously learning drives me. If I woke up tomorrow and found myself independently wealthy, I would become a permanent student – Science, History, Literature, Language, Art… I would dive into it all. I live in Colorado, so you can usually find me on a mountain trail, getting dirty and loving every minute of it.

My family and friends are my focus. When I’m not spending time with them, I love to workout and bake.