| Dr. Vinod Gadiyar Chairperson I came to the UK in 1991. I was born in Mangalore and brought up in a place called Padubidri in Udupi district. I got married to Shalini in 1992. We have lived in all the countries of the UK, but for the last 20 years we are in Greater Manchester. We are blessed with 2 beautiful children, Ashwin (24) and Kiran (21).I now work as a Consultant in Anaesthesia and pain Medicine(hospital doctor).My interests include watching sports like Cricket and Tennis, reading and some cooking. My ideal meal includes Dalitoy and fried fish. My favourite Hindi movies are Veer-Zara and Devdas. We speak Konkani at home. Also I am proficient in English, Hindi, Kannada and Tulu. I have met many celebs and have had selfie with Cricket legend Gavaskar.I have been an active member of GSS for the last 20 years and served the Sabha in various roles. I have developed so many friendships due to our organisation and most of them are now our extended family. I sincerely cherish this. I personally feel that Sabha is by everyone and for everyone in good and bad times alike. |  |
| Mr. Sunil Prabhu Vice Chairperson Been in UK since 1997. I am a Mangalorean but grew up in Mumbai, live in Ilford (East London) with my wife, Latha. I have 2 sons who are not living with us – Amol, 24, is an MSc in Evolutionary Biology and has joined the Civil Service – Anush, 21, is studying Dentistry in Bristol. I am a Sales Manager with Talion CyberSecurity. Been with GSS since 1999. I have been an EC member and Sabha Trustee in the past GSS has helped us become part of an extended family snd been an important part of settling in- we have met relatives who we weren’t aware of when we were in India – we love the periodic get-togethers and outings and are always looking forward to it. As a true Konkani, my comfort food is Rice, steaming Daalitoy topped with Toop along with kotla nonche but won’t be offended if daalitoy is replaced with devasthana rasam. |  |
Mrs Aarti Nayak Secretary Hi All, I am Aarti Nayak and a committee member since 2017.I have been a GSS member for long and what binds me to the Sabha is the versatility and the diversity of our community. I am a foodie like most amchis ( although the trend today is slimming) and pardi sessions are a must when you catch up with friends.So it has been a fun place on with some serious goals of developing and growing our network within our community so that together we can achieve and make a difference in each other lives. |  |
| Mr Girish Kamath Joint Secretary I am an enthusiastic photographer and equally passionate Agile evangelist. I was born in Mangalore but grew up in Mumbai but now coming to the point where I have spent more than half of my adult life in UK. My first love is my family (my wife will contest this.) My wife, Sapna too is from Karkala but grew up in Mumbai. We have been married for 18 years now and have been blessed by two wonderful children (Riya aged 13 and Darsh aged 9). If you love photography and want to encourage me on my photography journey, please follow me on Instagram (girishkamathphotography) |  |
| Mr. Sudeep Shenoy Treasurer I was Born in Mangalore but brought up in Goa during early life then i moved back to Mangalore during my year 6. I did my Engineering Degree from NMAMIT Nitte and I moved to the UK in October 2008. I joined the GSS Sabha in 2010. I am currently living in Hounslow with my wife Aparna and Son Darsh, I work in IT sector in Chiswick. My Favourite amchi cuisine would be Jackfruit payasu, Valval and Bibbe Upkari. Ever had a selfie with a celeb?: Yes, with Cyrus Brocha Favorite Pastime?: Travelling One Thing you carry in your suitcase while travelling from India? : Banana Halwa |  |
| Mrs Dhanashree Nayak Joint Treasurer I was born in Mumbai and brought up in Mysore and Bangalore. I moved to the UK in 2022 with my husband Sanjeeth. We have a one-year-old daughter Veda. We now live in Maidenhead. I am a Chartered Accountant with a keen interest in indirect taxes. I love exploring new places and drinking coffee. | |
| Mrs Latha Prabhu Membership Secretary |  |
| Mr Animesh Sukhatankar Membership Secretary Originally from Navi Mumbai, I come from a proud GSB family with roots in both Maharashtra and Karnataka. With blessings from Shantadurga & Mangeshi, and like many in our community, I’ve grown up with a strong connection to our traditions, culture, and values. For me, this role is more than just an administrative responsibility; it’s an opportunity to bring our vibrant community closer, whether you’re a long-time member or someone just discovering their GSB commune in the UK. My aim is to make the membership experience more welcoming, connected, and engaging from smoother sign-up processes to meaningful interactions throughout the year. Whether you’re in London, Leeds, or anywhere in between, I hope to meet you at one of our upcoming events! |  |
| Pawan Nayak IT Webmaster Born and brought up in the heart of Bengaluru South (Basavanagudi). I’m an IT professional and have been a resident of the UK for many years. My 17-year association with the Sabha has made it feel like an extended family—a home away from home. This year, I’m honored to join the new committee as the IT Webmaster, and I’m eager to support the Sabha’s activities. Cricket is my favorite sport, and my ultimate comfort food is rasam rice with appemidi and happalu. I look forward to connecting with fellow members and making new memories at our events. |  |
| Mr Satish Kamath Member I have been a GSS member for several years. I am originally from Mangalore and lived in several other cities and countries since I graduated. I live in Langley (Slough) with my wife Prajna, my daughters Prithvi and Aditi. I am an avid cricket and tennis fan. I enjoy travelling and I am a foodie too. As part of my role as a Committee Member, I am looking forward to meeting existing and new members to help them integrate into the Sabha family which can help create UK as their home away from home for all our members. |  |
| Mr Girish Kamath Member I was born and brought up in Bantwal, a small town near Mangalore and quite popular for its glorious SVS temple and the famous Bantwal teru. I did my computer engineering at NITK, Surathkal, worked in Bangalore for a few years, before moving to UK in 2008. I live in High Wycombe with my wife Sneha Kamath and our 6 year old son, Avyukt. I love programming, designing and architecting software and exploring emerging technologies. I like to travel, meet new people, try new cuisines and broaden my experience of the world. Although not a very good cook, I find it cooking quite relaxing and love the heap of praises Sneha showers on me whenever I cook something good or bad!. My new found passion is running and I have been trying to do regular runs in the mornings, hoping to take part in a half marathon sometime this year. I joined GSS in 2019, at the Bank Holiday weekend event in August and was super happy to meet many of the community members in person. As a community, we have a lot of learn and share with each other and I am really excited to be part of the committee and contribute in whatever way I can to keep our flag flying high. |  |
| Mrs Dharma Shenoy Member Growing up on the sunny shores of Mangalore, I enjoyed everything this beautiful coastal town has to offer. From dalitoy to Teru, from patoli to sharada mahotsav, I am very amchi at heart. I was fortunate to be surrounded by the wealth of amchi culture, language, rituals and revival of our literature. Across the oceans and over the seas, our sabha has given us an extended family away from home. My kids have acquired ajjas, mamamas, maamus, pachis and a tribe of ‘cousins’ to grow up together. There are plenty of occasions for gauji, ghalato, gammat and gatti javan. The love and warmth from everyone is addictive and I always look forward to our next meeting. |  |
| Mr Abhay Prabhu Member I am an avid technologist and an ardent aspiring chef. I have been brought up in so many cities back in India, it is difficult to spot a point on the map to say where I am from. So, I prefer to say my roots are in Basrur, where my father was born and brought up. Here in the UK, I live in Stanmore with my wife Amita and my four-year-old son Aavish. My nirvana is in cooking and seeing people savor the food I cook. Be my guest if you crave an authentic Hyderabadi Biryani or Amchi kadgi chakko or anything else in between. Sabha for me is my extended family that is full of radiating splendor, love and joy. I am elated to be a part of this enthusiastic and efficient committee that is devoted to serve the colossal GSS UK family. |  |
Uniting the GSB Community in the UK