The Team

Who We Are

Maitreyi Karanth Rao

Founder/Director and CEO

Maitreyi is an actor, stand-up comedian, and philanthropist. She began her stand-up comedy journey at the age of 44, as an extension of her real-life persona. Maitreyi is the only woman in Hong Kong performing a one-woman show at the Comedy Club, which has sold out all nine performances. Her TEDx talk, titled "Age is Not Just a Number, It's a Journey," has garnered more than 300,000 views and touched many hearts.

In addition to her comedy and acting career, Maitreyi is deeply passionate about animals. She has rescued several dogs and is currently the proud mother of 8 rescue dogs. Her love for animals and commitment to their welfare is an integral part of her life and personal philosophy.

With her multifaceted talents and dedication to making a positive impact, Maitreyi dedicated herself to channel the energies of her father's legacy to found the Koma Karanth Foundation to continue his legacy of helping those in need.

Allan Hepburn

Director and CFO

Allan is a highly experienced professional with over 40 years in the industry. As a qualified Scottish Chartered Accountant, he has built a strong foundation in financial management and strategy.

For more than 17 years, Allan lived and worked in China as a partner at EY (Ernst & Young). During his tenure, he played a key role in advising clients and driving business growth in the region.

Currently, Allan continues to share his expertise as a consultant to EY, providing valuable insights and guidance to the firm and its clients. Allan, deeply committed to social causes, uses his wealth of experience to give back to the community

Yash Rao

CTO

Yash is a Consultant at Ernst & Young and Co-Director at Zona Labs Limited. With a wealth of experience across various technology sectors, he brings a diverse set of technological skills to the table.

A dedicated technologist, Yash is deeply passionate about developing solutions that drive social impact. With years of experience, he remains committed to giving back to society.

Rubynita Perez

Supervisory Team

Ruby is very loved in her community. She has always been a big contributor in all the community activities. She was one of our first volunteers who helped us bring KOMA to what it is today. Full of exuberance and a great sense of humor she gets things done!

Rosally Perez Sadiwa

Product Manager

Sally spent many years in Singapore and Hong Kong as a domestic helper. With a charming personality, good language skills and a penchant for perfection she quickly becomes an integral part of any team. Currently she resides in Gloria Oriental Mindoro and is a full-time Manager at KOMA KARANTH FOUNDATION