Executive Committee

President
Kaustav Chakraborty
An information technology professional with 20 years of industry experience, living in Quebec since 2021. In his leisure time, Kaustav enjoys cooking and is an active member of a music band.

Vice-President
Yogesh Grover
Has been living in Montreal for the past 15 years, embracing the rich cultural tapestry of the city. A Punjabi by nature who loves both tandoori chicken and kosha mangsho, with a life beautifully intertwined with Bengali traditions, thanks to his better half. With over 25 years of experience in the broadcast industry, excels as a Creative Service Manager, delivering innovative solutions and managing diverse teams to achieve creative excellence.

Joint Vice President
Mayukh Choudhury
A neuroscientist by training, currently working as a Scientist in drug development. Passionate about music and cooking. An IBAM old-timer and active community worker, looking forward to serving the diaspora as part of a team of talented and dedicated individuals.

Secretary
Abhishek Choudhury
Moved to Montreal from Atlanta, GA in 2022 with his better half, Nairita. A cybersecurity professional by day, metalhead by nature, and a loyal (long-suffering) Arsenal fan. Deeply values IBAM’s close-knit community for keeping roots, language, and traditions alive. Joining this year’s executive committee with a simple yet meaningful desire to contribute and give back.

Joint Secretary​
Pradeep Roy​
A senior software developer with over 13 years of experience presently reside in Montreal. I am eager to contribute my time and skills to support IBAM and serve the Bengali community.​

Strategic Partnership Management
Amit Saha
Born and raised in scenic Guwahati, Northeast India, transitioned from Hotel Management to IT delivery. Passionate about community service since 9th grade. Moved to Canada in 2019 and actively contributes to IBAM, blending culture, service, and technology in the journey.

Cultural Secretary
Arindam Das​
Full time biotechnologist and part-time concert photographer, passionate about good lens, good books and coffee. Moved to Canada in 2014 as a post-doctoral fellow in McGill university. Involved in IBAM since that very year. IBAM is a “Home away from Home”​

Joint Cultural Secretary​
Suman Basu
I am a molecular microbiologist and geneticist currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Université de Montréal. Originally from Kolkata and now based in Montréal, I am passionate about science, community, and culture. I enjoy cooking and exploring new places around the city and beyond.​

Treasurer
Ena Ghosh
Data Science Consultant with a background in Indian classical dance. Passionate about dance, traveling, and sports. Always eager to learn and connect with new people

Joint-Treasurer
Anurag Ghose
A professional who moved to Montreal a year ago, with experience supporting organizing committees of various groups and organizations. Interested in contributing to IBAM’s finance management​

Social Media Manager​
Hrituparna Dhar​
Have been in Montreal since 2024. A stay-at-home Mother, an ex-educator with a background in Law. Loves sports, fashion and poetry. Loved IBAM since knowing it and made acquaintances through it.​
