Profile Shri Vijay Kiran Agastya Founder and Managing Director MentorMe Career Intelligence and Training Pvt. Ltd. 

SUMMARY 

1) Founder & MD, MentorMe – Driving innovations in career intelligence and training. 

2) Functional Consultant and Advisor – Numantec a provider of AI and Digital Transformation solutions 

3) Ex–Vice President, Deloitte – 20+ years of top-tier corporate leadership. 

4) Chairman, SIRC – The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (2025-26) 

5) The then Youngest Chairman (2015–16), ICAI (CMA) Hyderabad 

6) Board of Studies (Commerce) Member, Osmania University. 

7) 500+ Guest Lectures | Certified Trainer from two global MNCs. 

Professional Overview 

Shri Vijay Kiran Agastya is a dynamic and accomplished professional, excelling in his roles as an Entrepreneur, Ex-Deloitte Vice-President, Management Consultant, Speaker, and Trainer. As a distinguished Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) certified by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Vijay Kiran’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Osmania University, alongside prestigious certifications from ACCA-UK and CIMA-UK. 

Entrepreneurial Ventures 

As the Founder and Managing Director of MentorMe, a leading organization in career intelligence and training services, Vijay Kiran has significantly influenced the professional development arena. Prior to this, his entrepreneurial journey included co-founding and successfully exiting NextGen Learning & Consulting Pvt. Ltd and serving as the Managing Director of SkillGrads under SCA Consulting LLP. 

Corporate Tenure 

Vijay Kiran's corporate tenure includes high-impact managerial and leadership roles at esteemed companies such as Deloitte, Genpact, and Indian Immunologicals Ltd, culminating in his role as Vice-President at Deloitte after a distinguished 20-year career. 

Teaching and Training Expertise 

Vijay Kiran’s passion for teaching and training spans over two decades, during which he has conducted numerous employability courses and delivered more than 500 guest lectures across various academic institutions. His prowess as a certified Train-The-Trainer (TTT) from globally recognized organizations has enabled him to lead impactful programs on Manager Academy, Lean and Six Sigma, Business Chemistry, and essential soft skills. 

Contributions to SMEs and Academia 

Beyond his corporate and entrepreneurial successes, Vijay Kiran actively contributes to the development of SMEs as a Consultant Trainer and Research Associate at the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme). His academic influence extends as a Member of the Board of Studies in Commerce (UG) at Osmania University and his role in the IQAC at Andhra Mahila Sabha Arts & Science College for Women. He also served as a member of the Faculty of Commerce at Osmania University from 2020 to 2022. 

Leadership Roles in Professional Bodies 

His leadership and expertise have been further acknowledged through his tenure as the Secretary of the Southern Indian Regional Council (SIRC) of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India from 2021 to 2023. He election as Chairman of SIRC for the term 2025-26 underscores the trust and confidence his community places in his vision and contributions. He previously served as the Chairman of the Hyderabad Chapter of Cost Accountants during 2015-16, where he made history as the youngest Chairman in the Chapter's 53-year existence.