Ashutosh Pednekar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both charitable and financial sectors. Currently serving as the Director at St. Jude India ChildCare Centres since June 2006, Ashutosh Pednekar has been instrumental in providing holistic care to children with cancer in metropolitan India. Additionally, Ashutosh Pednekar has been a Practising Chartered Accountant at M. P. Chitale & Co. since August 1984, specializing in IFRS. Ashutosh Pednekar holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from H R College of Commerce & Economics (1981-1986) and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor from the Information Systems Audit & Control Association (2001). Early education was completed at BPM High School in Mumbai (1971-1981).