Policy Speakers in India

Anil Jinsi Global Head of TMC Shipping Pvt. Ltd. with his explosion of highly publicized professional experience and successes in the past, the Entrepreneurial style of his Management as Head of the organization is enjoying unprecedented respect in the business circle. He has been working for Educational companies, for a long and has Thirty years of professional experience, out of which two decades have been spent with Educational Institutions having Exposure and expertise in all segments From Higher education to Information Technology and from Health care to Glamour Education. He has been the strategic Head and has held various senior positions in different organizations from time to time. From Vice-president to vice-chairman and now presently he is holding a Global position in TMC Shipping Pvt. Ltd. His core competency is in Admin, Franchising, strategy-planning, Execution of Projects, Developing and Networking with New Enterprise.

Shyam Saran is an ambassador and a former foreign secretary and has served as the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Nuclear Affairs and Climate Change. As a career diplomat, he served as the Former Ambassador of India to Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, and High Commissioner to Mauritius. Currently, Mr. Saran is a member of the National Executive of FICCI, an independent director at the Press Trust of India, and an Advisory Board Member of the World Development Forum.

Akanksha Sharma is noted among the 100 Most Impactful CSR Leaders Globally by World CSR Congress, Asia's Top Sustainability Superwomen List of Honour" by CSRWorks International"s Young CSR Leaders by India CSR and is also conferred with the Sustainability Leadership Award by World Sustainability Forum. She is also a "Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum'' and a TEDx Speaker. She has developed valuable alliances for development ranging across public, private, NGOs, and civil societies helping the organizations leverage the policy context.

Strategic Evangelist: India / AI (MR/AR/VR/Robotics) / Gamification / B2G / Sport / M&E (content) / Alternate Energy / Sustainability / Investments.  Let's talk.  Life is like a candle against the wind - Dream, Believe, Maximise. Experienced Senior Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in Media, Entertainment, Sports and Banking industry. Successful in Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, forging Corporate & Govt Alliances. Adept at International Relations and an industry Analyst on M&E and Sports.

Gurcharan Das is an author, management guru and public intellectual, known for a much-acclaimed trilogy on the classical Indian ideal of life's goals. He graduated in philosophy with honors (phi beta kappa) from Harvard University and later attended Harvard Business School (AMP) where he is featured in three case studies. He was CEO of Procter and Gamble India and Managing Director, Procter and Gamble Worldwide (Strategic Planning). He is a speaker to some of the world's largest corporations.

Dr. S.Y. Quraishi joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1971 and after holding several strategic and key positions, rose to become the 17th Chief Election Commissioner of India, the world's largest democracy. He figured in The Indian Express list of 100 Most Powerful Indians of 2011 and again in2012.He also figured in India Today's Power List of 100 most powerful Indians, 2012.

An entrepreneur, investor, author, and lawyer from Pune, India, Ankur Borwankar is a public speaker and veteran communications strategist who designs intelligent content and branding campaigns for startups, MNCs, public figures, and everything in between. In 2017, he founded Dictum Media, a 360-degree digital marketing and branding services firm with clients on continents around the globe. Ankur is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Indus Dictum, a critically acclaimed news publication for thought leaders with over 100k subscribers worldwide.

As a development leader, Satyendra Tripathi, is Director, LokNeeti India (www.lokneeti.co.in) and Fellow at India Foundation, Think Tank based in Delhi. He is also Ideator, Khajuraho Literature Festival. Also, worked in North East India on various sucessful political assignment which lead to govt forumation in respective states. Prior to join IndiaFoundation as Senior Research Fellow, he worked with premier institutes like BITS PilaniHyderabad campus, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore in various capacities.

Strategic counsel for over two decades with leading corporates across diverse sectors including automobile,e-commerce, advertising and financial services. The past 13+ years that he had spent until recently with Wadhawan Global Capital included rich executive leadership roles. In his last role, he convened the Group Management Center(GMC), which worked towards enhancing business excellence and stakeholder value creation. Srinath was the custodian of all business relationships in the current and prospective business areas across the global ecosystem.

Meleveetil Damodaran is a career civil servant with Indian Central and State governments and has in a career spanning over 40 years worked in roles related to regulatory bodies, investment institutions, banks, development financial institutions and with the private sector. He has held regulatory and developmental positions in the Government and in India's financial sector before demitting office as Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). His other roles include Chairman, RBI Comittee, Chairman, IDBI, and Chairman, Unit Trust of India. 

Over the past 15 years, Nishant has achieved excellence in varied functions across Corporate Strategy, Finance, Operations, Public Policy and Last-mile implementation. Currently He oversees multiple divisions at Jindal Steel and Power. He oversees the Global Businesses spread across Asia (ex India), Australia, Africa and Middle East which includes providing strategic direction to the businesses and taking strategic financial decisions like restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and divestments across these geographies.

I am a researcher working at the intersection of technology and policy in the area of energy and climate change. I served as a consultant at International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Prior to that, I was a research associate with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)'s Earth Science and Climate Change team, working on climate change mitigation, adaptation and energy systems with government, multilateral institutions and industy associations. I graduated with a degree in Applied Geology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.

Arvind is the founder and CEO of LegalKart. Prior to founding LegalKart, Arvind was Vice President for Group Corporate Affairs at Essel Group, EVP of legal and Policy ACME Solar, VP of corporate affairs, and was part of the Ola Cab core team from 2014-2017. Awarded with Honorary Doctorate in the field of Management by Young Scientists University, California, Arvind holds an MBA in finance and a Master's in Corporate Law from National Law University, Jodhpur. Keywords to identify Arvind: Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Startup, entrepreneur. A leader with relationship management skills, Technology - Legal and entrepreneurial approach.

Nilaya Verma, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, co-founded Primus Partners, embodying optimism, passion, and shared values. He specializes in guiding clients through India's complex business landscape. Formerly at KPMG India, Nilaya led sales, business development, and communications, driving strategic initiatives like the Platinum Account Programme. His expertise spans national priority programs for the Indian government, including Swachh Bharat Mission and Smart Cities, alongside international engagements in South Asia, Europe, and Africa. Nilaya's collaborative approach extends to partnerships with global institutions like the IMF and World Bank. With a track record of driving transformative change and fostering cross-functional collaboration, he is recognized as a leader in business and government advisory, embodying a commitment to integrity and impactful entrepreneurship.

Arvind Gupta is the Head and Co-Founder of Digital India Foundation, a policy think tank working in areas of Digital Inclusion, Smart Cities, Internet Governance, Data Privacy and Cyber Security, Electronics Manufacturing, and strategies for Digital India. He is an Adjunct Professor at IIT-BHU and has over 30 years of industry experience, having worked in diverse sectors in India and Silicon Valley, USA. Arvind has been on the Global FinTech Top100 list of Influencers and also the Member of World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Digital Economy & Society, OECD Expert Member of Global Value Chains. His innovations haven't gone unnoticed; he's a recipient of the Eisenhower Global Fellowship for Innovation for the year 2014, the DataQuest Pathbreaker of the Year award, and the Distinguished Centenary Alumni award from IIT-BHU. His leadership was particularly impactful as the CEO of MyGov, a forum promoting digital inclusion through participative governance.

 

Nearly 30 years of National and International Experience in Corporate and Government Affairs, Policy Advocacy, Channel Management, and Strategic Planning. Worked closely at very senior levels with stakeholders in the Government, Academia, Industry as well as multilaterals. Created and led high-performance teams across various countries, and successfully Managed and set up new businesses as an Independent Profit Centre Head. Handled budgets in the Multi-Million Dollar range and teams of over 100 people across remote geographical regions. Frequently invited speaker at various International events on issues related to Governance, Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, Trade, Education, CSR, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Technology for Development. Spoken at events hosted by WB, WTO, UNICEF, UNESCO as well as National and International Academic Institutions. Passionate about Education and Entrepreneurship, Government Policy Formulation, CSR, and the use of Technology for Development. Involved in mentoring start-ups,and coaching students and executives.

Urvashi Prasad is a Public Policy Specialist in the Office of the Vice Chairman at NITI Aayog. Her work focuses on policy matters pertaining to the social sectors in the Vice Chairman's office. She has authored over 80 articles and papers in the national and international media on health, nutrition, sanitation and gender, among other areas. Urvashi was previously a Director at Operation ASHA, one of India's largest tuberculosis control NGOs. She also led the health portfolio of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation in India for five years.

Kumar V Pratap, an expert in Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships, serves as Member, Board of Advisers, IIM Lucknow. With extensive experience in pivotal roles at the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance, and the World Bank, he has shaped seminal policies like asset monetization and competitive bidding of coal blocks. Notable contributions include drafting India's National Infrastructure Pipeline and chairing the Model Concession Agreement for PPPs in Urban Water Supply. A published author and lecturer at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the Indian School of Business and University of Michigan, Kumar has received accolades such as University of Maryland’s John J Sexton Fellowship and Indian Prime Minister's appreciation. His passion for infrastructure development and expertise in finance make him a key figure in shaping India's future.

Anil Srivastava had set up the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage to promote shared, connected and clean mobility solutions and developing battery manufacturing capacities in the country. He also organized the Global Mobility Summit, MOVE 2018, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India and doyens of global automobile industry. He was leading India's transition to electric vehicles, resulting in major policy decisions by Ministries, Departments and State Governments

With three decades of government experience in India, this expert is now an Adviser for Infrastructure Connectivity and Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office at NITI Aayog. After serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Chairperson & MD of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd., his roles span Commissioner of Treasuries, Industries & Commerce, various MD positions in PSUs, and district-level administrative roles. 

The expert is a Consulting Editor with the Business Standard newspaper. He is also a Consultant (energy sector and governance) at RIS, the think tank which works closely with the ministries of external affairs, finance and commerce. His areas of interest include public policy, especially regulatory issues, finance and energy issues. He is in the Adjunct Faculty of OP Jindal Global University teaching Economics. His latest book India's Coal Story, traces how India coal reserves was at the centre of a major political scandal that nearly sent a Prime Minister to jail.

Som Mittal is the Former President and Chairman of NASSCOM. He has been advising companies, CEOs, trade bodies, and senior business leaders on business, management, government, and global policies. He motivates and mentors entrepreneurs to help succeed in growing and managing business ventures to managing mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures across diverse business cultures. He has been working with governments worldwide to formulate trade, taxation, and immigration policies that balance business, national and social interests.

The expert is a Former Senior Management Professional at Hindustan Unilever Ltd and has over 36 years of experience in managing Corporate Affairs, Public Advocacy, Reputation Management, Risk Management, Issues and Crisis Mangement. He is the Former Group Head of Corporate Affairs function at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. where he worked towards building and nurturing relationships. He led interventions with the government and diplomatic corps, civil society and other key stakeholders and provided advocacy on policy framing. He is a former Member of FICCI National Executive Committee.

The expert is a management professional at Mobius Strip Capital Advisors, a corporate Finance firm serving India-centric start-ups, mid-sized growth companies. He is a mentor with the IIM, Ahmedabad - Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship network and the e-cell of the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He has over 25 years of broad corporate finance experience, capital raising, transaction advisory M&A Advisory, Business and Financial Restructuring, India Entry Strategies, Setting up businesses in Asian low-tax regimes, Business Mentoring, and Leading Seminars and Workshops.

Dr. Anand Shrivastav is the Founder and Chairman of Intercorp Group which has interests in biotech, genetics and financial services. He is a Member of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee and Founder Chairman of Business Correspondent Federation of India (BCFI). He serves as a Director on the boards of Skingene, Genesis Biogen, Beam Money, and Social Economic Empowerment Development Foundation (SEED). He is Member of World Bank's Responsible Finance Forum (RFF) and an Advisor of SIDBI's Technical Advisory Committee of Poorer States Inclusive Growth (PSIG).

As the Head of Corporate Strategy & Business Development at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd Group, Kapil oversees corporate strategy, business planning, acquisitions, divestments, equity raises, policy advocacy, and strategic legal matters. Known for their passion for connecting with people, negotiating deals, and executing high-impact transactions, Kapil is also involved in policy advocacy and regulatory affairs. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences on topics related to steel, power, and coal.

Recently, Kapil has led several significant assignments: Orchestrated India’s largest Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) in the steel sector, raising approximately ₹1200 crores, Managed the divestment of oxygen plants for ₹1121 crores, arranging leasebacks for continued operations and using the proceeds to clear banking dues, Raised additional funds through the divestment of non-core assets, Developed a restructuring plan aimed at unlocking shareholder value and mitigating risks.

 

 

Pushp Dant is a senior fellow at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore. He graduated from Indian Institute of Technology and later studied International Business and Trade at Delhi. He is an experienced non-profit leader, and is passionate about shaping public policy and constructively applying the power of civil society to solve challenging governance problems.

The expert is a corporate trainer and content developer. He has more than 15 years of experience and expertise in Finance, Accounts, Audit, Taxation, MIS, Budgeting in varied industrial sector. He is a trained trainer, stage free and seasoned orator with excellent public speaking skill. He is an effective communicator with proven team building and management abilities. The expert is proficient in handling finalization of accounts inclusive of P&L account, Balance Sheet, Transfer Pricing, GL, AP, AR, Vendor Management, Working Capital Management, Profit Monitoring, and more.

Raman Sidhu is one of the 4 life-time trustees of the Foundation for Aviation & Sustainable Tourism (FAST) and Member of FICCI- National Executive Committee. He is also the senior management professional of the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI). Besides, he is a member of World President's Organization (WPO) Delhi Chapter and on the board of WPO's South Asia Regional Council. Furthermore, he was on the boards of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., National Hydro-Electric Power Corporation (NHPC), India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL), Deutsche Post Bank Home Finance Ltd and more.