Team Welocity Genetics
Stan Serrao

Stan Serrao

Chairman & Managing Director

Stan is a multifaceted personality with strong administrative and man management skills...

Stan is a multifaceted personality with strong administrative and man management skills. He is a science graduate with a diploma in journalism. Ever since 1995, he has successfully donned many senior editorial and sales positions with reputed publications and has been a team leader, trainer, author, business consultant and CEO of various B2C companies. Since 2004, he is intensely engaged in propagating a wide range of wellness initiatives in his illustrious career in the health & wellness industry and has significant accomplishments to his credit. Founded in October 2016, Welocity Genetics is his dream project that introduced nutrigenomics and gene-based wellness solutions to health-conscious individuals in India. His vision is to create an informed community of health-conscious individuals and families who pay attention to the root causes of their existing health conditions and predict future health risks using predictive genetic screening and opt for wellness solutions. He leads from the front and spearheads the operations along with his team of genetic researchers & scientists, bioinformaticians, genetic counsellors-cum-nutritionists and sales force.

Shivangi Desai

Chief Mentor & Brand Ambassador

Shivangi Desai is the founder of Fit Bharat Mission and director of Right Human Nutrition Supplement Brand...

Shivangi Desai is the founder of Fit Bharat Mission and director of Right Human Nutrition Supplement Brand. With over 15 years of vast experience, she stands out as one of India’s leading Certified Health, Nutrition and Life Coaches. Apart from being a Certified Advanced Supplement Advisor, she is also a certified instructor of Zumba, Strong Nation, and BollyX, bringing a dynamic and energetic approach to fitness. She is a qualified Pranic Psychotherapist from the World Pranic Healing Foundation in the Philippines, an Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapist from the California Hypnosis Institute, USA, and a Reiki Healer from the Holistic Healing Foundation, India. Her journey in the wellness industry is marked by her unparallel dedication to empowering individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. Her extensive list of learnings, studies, and certifications is a testament to her commitment to continuous growth and excellence in the field of health and wellness. She has been widely recognized with numerous awards, solidifying her status as an award-winning Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist.

Dr. Amol Raut

MSc., PhD Microbiology,
Chief Genetics Officer

Dr. Amol Raut, has over 23 years of rich experience in molecular biology...

Dr. Amol Raut, has over 23 years of rich experience in molecular biology and genomics. Leading a team of researchers that converts genomic data into actionable healthcare insights, he emphasizes innovation and precision. Previously, as a CEO of a leading genetics company, he was successful in developing Nutrigenomics testing protocols and as R&D Project Leader at Praj Industries Ltd., Pune, he managed process optimisation at Asia’s first cane juice-to-ethanol plant. Dr. Raut’s career includes significant research collaborations with national institutes and his role as a co-investigator on the Ministry of Ayush’s research project on genes, yoga, and prediabetes. Trained in PCR-based pathogen detection at AIIMS Delhi and animal tissue culture at NCCS Pune, he has published over 13 articles and contributed 26 gene sequences to NCBI. His work underscores collaboration, creativity, and quality in advancing precision healthcare.

Riddhi Shah

Chief Genomic Educator

Riddhi is an experienced Nutritionist and Wellness expert ever-ready to help you live a healthy life...

Riddhi is an experienced Nutritionist and Wellness expert ever-ready to help you live a healthy life. With over 14 years of work experience in effective lifestyle management, she has successfully helped numerous individuals live a holistic life which revolves around not just physical but also mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. She is also a Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified in Translational Nutrigenetics, Diploma in Yogic Nutrition and is a post graduate in Yoga. Holistic living is the need of the hour is her genuine conviction. Instead of quick fixes and crash diets which are just temporary, adopt natural, effective and result-oriented lifestyle modifications is what she credibly advocates. At Welocity Genetics, Riddhi holds effective counselling sessions for our valued clients, creates targeted action plans and provides follow-up. She is also a faculty of CCNG by WIGNET.

Laxman Pednekar

VP – Sales & Business Development

Laxman is a business operations and growth leader with over 12 years of experience...

Laxman is a business operations and growth leader with over 12 years of experience across FinTech, EdTech and B2B exhibitions. He is a science graduate and a Certified Career Coach (ICCC) who also holds an MBA from Manipal University. Laxman has hands-on experience in business operations as well as systems & processes for operational teams that make performance repeatable. He has taken many businesses from local referrals to a pan-India operation, rebuilt sales processes that cut multi-day work down to hours, and held operations steady. At Welocity Genetics, he heads the sales and business development, with a focus on expanding the community of Certified Genomics Wellness Consultants, Business Associates and Co-Brand Owners pan India and spread genomic wellness to health-conscious individuals and families. He executes innovative sales strategies, field training and promotional campaigns that open new markets. His conviction is simple: predictive genetic screening changes lives only when a well-trained, informed community can explain it clearly to the people who need it.

Hasan Malik

Vice President - Student Genomics

Hasan Malik is a committed genomic wellness professional, passionately dedicated to empowering...

Hasan Malik is a committed genomic wellness professional, passionately dedicated to empowering individuals through various predictive and preventive healthcare solutions. He holds a PGD in Clinical Research. He is also a Certified Genomic Wellness Consultant. He is an exciting global speaker, well-appreciated for his oratory skills, who combines evidence-based science with high-impact motivational strategies to inspire lasting personal and professional growth. Through his impactful educational programs, he bridges the gap between scientific insights and life-changing wellness strategies. Hasan is a recognized voice on the global stage. He has represented Indian contingent at prestigious international wellness forums and conferences across the globe, including Japan, South Korea, China, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates. Over the course of his career, he has trained over 500,000 people across India and abroad, equipping them with actionable tools to transform their health and mindset. At Welocity Genetics, he heads the Student Genomics vertical and spreads genomic wellness to health-conscious individuals and families.

Pawan Kumar Pandey

VP - Digital Entrepreneurship

Pawan is a seasoned professional, entrepreneur, mentor and speaker with over 24 years of cross-industry experience...

Pawan is a seasoned professional, entrepreneur, mentor and speaker with over 24 years of cross-industry experience spanning banking, finance, insurance, investments, real estate, entrepreneurship, direct selling, digital marketing and genomic wellness. He brings an amazing combination of corporate experience, entrepreneurial vision, leadership capabilities, digital transformation expertise and wellness education, working effectively across business development, people empowerment, strategic growth and community building. Pawan holds a Post Graduate degree in Commerce. Over the course of his professional journey, he has gained valuable experience with reputed banking, insurance and direct selling organisations. Pawan is the founder of 'Empower with Pawan Pandey' and the driving force behind Empower360° Community Hub, with a vision to empower individuals and organisations through knowledge, skills, leadership, digital entrepreneurship and meaningful opportunities. His ultimate goal is to empower people, transform lives and create impact. At Welocity Genetics, apart from proactively promoting genomic wellness awareness, he creates digital entrepreneurs.

Arka Naskar

VP, Genomic Wellness Education

Hailing from Kolkata, West Bengal, Arko is a University Research Scholar & Lecturer...

Hailing from Kolkata, West Bengal, Arko is a University Research Scholar & Lecturer, engaged in teaching science subjects to students and aspiring professionals. He has a M.A. in Literature (Gold Medallist), M.Phil. in Literature and UGC-NET Qualified with JRF (Junior Research Fellowship). He is an impactful Genomic Wellness Educator from WIGNET of Welocity Genetics. As a Vice President of Welocity Genetics, he is proactively engaged in promoting massive genomic wellness awareness amongst health & wellness professionals and groom them to be experts in these emerging fields of Genomics, Nutrigenomics, and Personalized Wellness. His work primarily focuses on genomic wellness education, DNA-based wellness awareness, professional training, strategic collaborations, and knowledge sharing, helping individuals and professionals understand the potential of personalized health and genomic science. With a vision to create a healthier and more scientifically informed society, he is dedicated to building a strong ecosystem of education, innovation, research, and collaboration in Genomic Wellness, thus, empowering people with genomic knowledge for a healthier future.