Current Board of Trustees & Office Bearers
Shri. Prasad Mahale, Chairman & Holding Trustee
A Bachelor of Computer Science, Prasad Mahale has more than 30 years of professional experience in information technologies in the banking, retail and telecom domains; and worked with various national and international companies in India and Overseas. Prasad has been involved with the Trust’s activities since 2020 in capacity of Managing Trustee. Now as the Chairman & Holding Trustee of the Trust, his Vision is to work towards restoring the various Temples and properties that are under the GSB Temple Trust, streamline various operating procedures and various charity activities of the Trust and aim at reinstating the glory of the Trust – as one of the oldest institutions of its kind.
Shri. Dinesh Prabhu, Secretary & Holding Trustee
An Urban Housing & Sanitation Activist, Architecture & Design Advisor and Project Management Consultant, Dinesh Prabhu has over a decade of grassroots and technical experience in the upliftment of urban underprivileged communities. He believes in combining on-ground mobilization with professional expertise in project planning, design optimization, and feasibility assessment to deliver inclusive, compliant, and commercially sustainable housing solutions. Dinesh has been associated with the Trust activities since 2025 initially in capacity of Trustee. Now as Secretary & Holding Trustee, he is actively involved in updating the records and status of the Trust’s properties, reviewing the structural condition and possible solutions for refurbishment, redevelopment, restoration and conservation.
Shri. Amey Akerkar, Treasurer & Holding Trustee
An Interior Designer and Space planner by profession, Amey Akerkar is committed to community service, creativity, and cultural preservation. He aims at combining artistic vision with practical knowledge of spatial planning, aesthetics, and functionality. Amey has been associated with the Trust activities since 2022 initially in capacity of Trustee. Now as Treasure & Holding Trustee, he is actively involved in the Trust’s activities collaborating to support various cultural, spiritual, and welfare initiatives.
Shri. Hemant Samant, Managing Trustee
A professional Chartered Engineer and Linguist, Litterateur, Journalist, Publisher, and Orator, Hemant Samant is associated with various activities across Education, Linguistics, Journalism and other Social Movements like Organ Donation and other social causes. He was conferred with “COVID Warrior” Honor by the Governor of Maharashtra on December 16, 2020, in recognition of dedicated service. Hemant has been associated with the Trust since 2025, coordinating and contributing to the various social and humanitarian activities of the Trust and content planning for the Trust’s website and other promotional material.
Shri. Swanand Kamat, Managing Trustee
A young and dynamic entrepreneur, Swanand Kamat has extensive experience spanning Logistics, Real Estate Finance, Construction, Redevelopment, Operations Monitoring, Governance, and Acquisitions, His professional journey reflects a strong commitment towards innovation, leadership development, and creating scalable business models. Beyond business, Swanand is deeply committed to humanitarian service. He is the Founder & President of Sahayata Foundation, an organization established with the mission of empowering the underprivileged and supporting women and children in building a better future for themselves. He has been associated with the Trust since 2025, contributing his expertise towards overall activities of the Trust.
Dr. Amey Desai, Managing Trustee
A Medical professional with over 10 years of experience in Clinical Medicine, Public Health and Healthcare Administration, Dr. Amey is currently serving as Bank Medical Officer at NABARD Headquarters. Earlier, he has also served as Medical Officer with Government of Maharashtra and an associate physician at Jupiter Hospital Thane. Dr. Amey possesses immense experience in CSR-based healthcare and has led multiple public health initiatives including cataract surgery camps, paediatric surgery camps, dialysis centres, mobile medical units, Covid care centres and tribal welfare projects in Konkan and Maharashtra through CSR and community participation. He is also the Director of Tarpan Foundation working towards empowerment of above-18 orphaned youth across Maharashtra and President of Nana Palkar Smruti Samiti, a NPO established in 1967 working in segment of healthcare for the indigent sections of the society. He has been associated with the Trust since 2026, coordinating and contributing towards various social activities of the Trust.
Shri. Durgesh Akerkar, Managing Trustee
An Actor and Director by profession, Durgesh Akerkar has 27+ years of experience in Marathi theatre, film & TV. He has directed award-winning experimental plays ‘Mastani’ & ‘Aadim’ and commercial play ‘Vasoochi Sasoo’. Durgesh is currently the Secretary of Marathi Grantha Sangrahalaya Thane; Chief Secretary of Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Natya Parishad Thane; and the Founder & Secretary, Swatantryaveer V.D. Savarkar Pratishthan. He has been associated with the Trust since 2026, supporting various activities.
Shri. Partha Ajgaonkar, Managing Trustee
An Architect by qualification, Partha Ajgaonkar has over 30 years of design and construction experience managing multiple projects and various delivery methods in India, United States, UAE, Qatar, Mexico and West Indies and diverse building types including Education, Healthcare, Residential, Public Buildings, Malls etc. He is currently, teaching full time at IES’s College of Architecture, as Program Chair for Masters of Architecture (Project Management) and his vision is to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge into education practice to create skilled, well-rounded and responsible design professionals. Partha has been associated with the Trust since 2026, contributing his professional experience towards planning of some of the upcoming projects of the Trust.