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Alok Nair

The expert is a senior management professional at White and Blue Media Pvt. Ltd. and has around 20 years of strategic business development experience with iconic media brands. He has delivered growth while managing teams across content planning, distribution, sales, finance, marketing, technology, legal, creative, corporate strategy and development, IP creation, and more. He has managed various boards and international JV partners. He has experience in setting up new ventures, brands and turning around businesses. The expert has led general, regional & business news teams in large corporates-listed & unlisted.

Bijou Kurien

Bijou Kurien has more than three decades of experience in the Indian Consumer & Retail industry. After earning his spurs at Hindustan Unilever Ltd., he joined the founding team at Titan Industries, where he helped build powerful brands such as Titan, Fastrack, Sonata, and Tanishq, and create India's largest exclusive brand retail chains. In his stint with Reliance Retail, he was at the forefront of one of the most ambitious retail ventures ever which dramatically transformed the Indian retail landscape. Currently, he is an independent consultant and member of the Strategic Advisory Board of L Catterton Asia (a part of the LVMH Group), an independent director on several listed and unlisted companies, advises select consumer product companies and mentors a few start-ups. Bijou has been associated with the India Retail Forum & Retailers Association of India and has been a member of the World Retail Congress since its inception.

Mehraj Dube

As a Consultant and Contributor, Mehraj Dube leverages his marketing and editorial expertise to help businesses and their founders market better and grow faster. He has a rare blend of communications, editorial, marketing skills with a proven track record of 20+ years in managing multiple complex projects to achieve group level goals. Mehraj brings clarity, energy and innovation through newsrooms and corporate teams to develop and orchestrate breakthrough communications. He has led strategic planning and resource management to execute and deliver multi-million-dollar projects in marketing and related functions for trendsetting brands like ZEE News, WION and ABP News. Dube is a career journalist who has mostly worked with NDTV. He had also been associated with Reliance Industries and Star News. After many years in journalism, he moved into a business role in a media company.

Richard Rekhy

Richard Rekhy is the former CEO of KPMG, India, and a current Board Member of KPMG Dubai. As CEO, he was a member of KPMG's Global Board and the Council of KPMG International. He set the foundation for strengthening KPMG India’s capabilities across advisory and tax solutions for the GCC channel. With over thirty-six years under his belt in Consulting and Professional Services, Richard has worked at Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young, and KPMG, spearheading the firms in various capacities. Richard is affiliated with leading business enterprises, domestic and worldwide, and is also an active member of diverse industry associations and trade bodies. He was a member of the advisory group for the HSBC Skills for Life Programme and the CII National Council member. An eloquent and powerful orator, Richard is a respected voice on a range of social and economic issues and focuses on customer centricity.

Geetu Bhatnagar

A senior marketing professional with Oracle, an IT company. She is a business strategist and transformational leader. With more than two decades of experience behind her, she has performed a number of Sales, Services and Marketing roles across telecom, IT consulting and security areas. Her key skills include business sales and revenue impact, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, innovative marketing, corporate communications and public relations and enhanced competitive advantage. A highly motivated, creative and versatile global leader, she has worked with organizations like Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Compaq, Telstra V-Comm and Primera Networks to name a few.

Venu Nair

Venu Nair, former MD of Shoppers Stop, has joined apparel marketplace Myntra as chief of strategic planning and omnichannel. Nair comes with an experience of over 30 years in retail, sourcing, business analysis and strategy. He has joined Myntra’s senior leadership team where he will be responsible for strengthening Myntra’s existing international brands portfolio, while building strategic partnerships with leading global brands. Nair leverages his 30+ years of experience in the retail industry to mentor and provide strategic guidance and operational support to the senior management and board of directors. He is passionate about growing international and Indian retail brands and delivering value to the customers, shareholders, and employees.
He has also held senior leadership roles at Westside, Tata Trent, and Marks and Spencer, where he demonstrated skills in P&L management, business development, planning, and operations management.

Shagun Kumar

The expert is a senior management professional at TMF Group. He is a business leader with over 20 years of experience and proven track record in driving transformation, unlocking growth - organic and inorganic, managing profitability, forming and inspiring teams to achieve sustainable results. His expertise ranges from multinational structured environments to medium sized enterprises and across emerging markets with diverse cultures. He has leveraged international exposure to adapt and inspire local performance while delivering on corporate priorities.

Raj Wettasingha

Providing Management System Consultancy.Currently handling more than 12 projects in Sri Lanka.

Paul Dupuis

Paul Dupuis is the founder and CEO of Take-5 Global K.K., a consultancy firm that specializes in business advisory, leadership development, and M&A in Japan and India. With over 25 years of experience across Asia, Paul has facilitated the growth and transformation of leaders and organizations. Paul is dedicated to bridging global connections within his teams and revitalizing the entrepreneurial spirit. Previously, he served as CEO and Chairman of Randstad Japan, where he led 100 branches and 35,000 employees to achieve record profitability and exceptional revenue growth. In Randstad India, Paul spearheaded a turnaround that established the company as a market leader. For his efforts, he was recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of India’s Best Leaders in Times of Crisis in 2021.

Sandeep Das

Experienced consultant in the consumer insights, brand and growth strategy and global programme management domains. Close to two decades of experience working with global brands across multiple geographies on brand, growth and corporate strategy questions. Successfully built and transitioned into a strategy consulting career after developing deep experience in consumer understanding. Experience working with global insights and strategy teams at Mondelez, Danone ELN and Ferrero as core team member driving the rollout and implementation of brand equity and advertising effectiveness.

Parmesh Shahani

Parmesh is an author, LGBTQ inclusion advocate and Vice President at Godrej Industries Ltd. where he heads the Godrej India Culture Lab. He serves as part of FICCI's inaugural D&I task force and as a board member of Khoj International Artists’ Association. In the past, he has been a TED Senior Fellow (2018) Yale World Fellow (2014), a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2014), a Utrecht University-Impakt Fellow (2012), and an academy member of the Global Teacher Prize.

Rishi Yadati

Rishi, a B2B and B2C marketing expert, excels in building niche B2B digital marketing consulting services, seamlessly crafting sharp digital strategies for diverse business domains. He's adept at developing digital roadmaps, brand positioning, and messaging frameworks.

In B2B, Rishi demonstrates prowess in lead generation using a Multi-Channel Approach, primarily leveraging LinkedIn and executing Account Based Marketing Campaigns across Indian and US markets.

In B2C, he boasts a track record of constructing Multi-Million $ websites, attracting over 50M visitors and catering to 1M satisfied customers, yielding turnovers exceeding US$50M across 18+ years. Notably, Rishi achieves industry-leading conversion rates ranging from 2% to 5%. Additionally, he's proficient in managing vast merchandize portfolios comprising 15k - 25K SKUs across 100+ categories.

HIMANSHU JAIN

Himanshu, a versatile business transformer, thrives in diverse industries, displaying inspirational leadership and a knack for turning around challenging situations. Proficient in creating order from chaos, he excels in scaling operations from modest beginnings.

Having spent 20 years with Diversey and leading APAC business, he brings to fore a wealth of international business experience and cultural understanding. Being a part of the global Executive Committee, has dealt with formulating and actioning business strategy at global level.

His forte lies in a distinctive blend of robust business acumen and technical expertise across sectors and domains. Himanshu boasts experience in general management, leadership, talent management and Business strategy. He brings a wealth of experience and is adept at navigating and optimizing businesses across multiple domains with a talent for steering to success in complex environments.

Akschaya Bhatia

10 years of leadership, strategy, and execution experience across performance marketing, program management, and marketing analytics. Proven track record of driving exceptional growth and efficiency improvements in diverse global settings. Adept at managing teams, driving innovative projects, and optimizing processes to achieve remarkable business outcomes. Strong ability to leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions and enhance organizational performance. Committed to fostering team growth and individual development to achieve organizational goals.

Vinita Bali

Vinita Bali is a distinguished business leader known for her success in India and internationally. With significant roles at multinational companies like The Coca-Cola Company and Cadbury Schweppes PLC, she has expertise in marketing and general management across regions including the UK, Nigeria, South Africa, Latin America, and the USA. Notably, at The Coca-Cola Company, she doubled brand growth and served as President of the Andean Division. In 2005, she became MD & CEO of Britannia Industries Ltd., where she diversified the geographic and product portfolio, promoted health initiatives, and quadrupled revenue. Vinita is a sought-after speaker at international forums and has received numerous awards for her leadership and business contributions.

Dr Anil Pillai

Dr. Pillai is a pioneering thought leader in behavioral science and consumer neuroscience, specializing in improving customer and employee engagement for organizations. A certified neuroscience performance coach and doctoral researcher, his expertise spans management, cognitive, behavioral, and human sciences. Dr. Pillai applies scientific principles to help organizations decode human emotions, motivations, habits, and cognitive barriers, enabling impactful engagement strategies. His collaborative approach combines research with practical application, empowering teams to achieve measurable results. Dr. Pillai has co-authored insightful publications and frequently shares knowledge on topics like stress management, customer experience, and behavior change, providing actionable strategies to address complex challenges. His work bridges the gap between science and business, making him a sought-after advisor for organizations aiming to unlock human potential and drive transformational outcomes.

Anand Nandkumar

Anand Nandkumar is an Associate Professor of Strategy and the Executive Director for SRITNE at ISB. His research delves into the factors shaping innovation and entrepreneurship at both industry and firm levels. He concentrates on high-tech sectors like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and software, straddling the domains of industrial organization, economics of technological change, and strategy. Presently, he investigates the impact of stronger intellectual property rights (IPR) on various dimensions of innovation, such as how robust patents influence long-term incentives and the operation of Markets for Technology (MFT). In the realm of entrepreneurship, his work explores how venture capitalists impact entrepreneurial performance and the outcomes of individuals toggling between jobs and entrepreneurship. An ISB graduate with a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management, Nandkumar imparts his knowledge through courses on Competitive Strategy, AI-infused Leadership, Digital Transformation, Coporate Governance, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Growth Strategies, and Strategic Innovation Management.

Tojin T. Eapen

Tojin T. Eapen is an innovation consultant and educator with expertise in idea management, creative artificial intelligence, and bioinspired system design. He currently serves as a principal consultant at Innomantra Consulting, a firm he co-founded in 2010. He is deeply passionate about addressing how individuals and organizations can leverage technology and AI tools to enhance their creativity. He explores this topic extensively in his co-authored article, "How Generative AI Can Augment Human Creativity" published as the cover piece of the July/August 2023 edition of the Harvard Business Review.

Major Namrata Dhasmana

Namrata Dhasmana is an established keynote speaker. A highly unconventional journey, Major Dhasmana comes with a background from IIM-Lucknow and Officers Training Academy and has proven attributes of Resilience. Whether jumping from a running aircraft from 14,000 feet along with her troops, leading a 70 KM River Rafting in River Teesta in Sikkim, or leading important strategic appointments in forces, her Leadership is Visionary Leadership. She has led mid to large teams in a highly VUCA of diversified industries in Corporate and was recognized in Corporate Citizen magazine for her successful transition to corporate. Namrata is an entrepreneur who creates employability in society.

Champion of Strategy at the Corporate Level. With humility in her heart and sharpness in her brain, she is a problem solver and a social cause volunteer.

An influential leadership figure, acknowledged nationally and internationally her journey is a testament to exploiting opportunities and adaptability.

Akash Agrawal

Akash stands out as a premier web3 and emerging tech speaker, drawing from his illustrious tenure with global giants such as Sony, Nike, and Walmart. His expertise in Marketing, Brand Management, and Strategy, coupled with a deep understanding of web3, blockchain, immersive technologies and AI , positions him uniquely to deliver enriching and transformative presentations. Every speaking engagement is meticulously tailored: Akash invests time in discovery sessions with organizers, understanding audience nuances and crafting content that resonates, ensuring impactful and value-driven sessions. He is an ISB alumnus with over two decades of senior leadership and consulting experience in Marketing, Brand Management, and Strategy with Fortune 100 companies. Metawrkx, a web3 and emerging technologies advisory, was born out of the need to empower businesses and brands with robust strategies that straddle emerging technologies to unlock unparalleled growth avenues in the new AI-powered, decentralized, immersive world.

Tanya Singh

Tanya Singh oversees India business and projects of Eurasia Group, the global leader in geopolitical and financial analysis and has worked as Personality and Public speaking Coach to Startup CXOs of Cars24, Freshworks, Zomato, Drip.Live (USA), etc. She works with institutions and individuals around the world with a focus on India in the Technology, Retail/Consumer and BFSI sector to build a platform for Bespoke corporate advisory, geopolitical and financial risk hedging for Global Value chains. She has coached the Enterprise Leadership for Apple India for launching M1 and M2 laptops and penetrating large Enterprise accounts to switch from Intel to Apple, coached global Board of CISCO to execute virtually, a 20 country government funding stimulus program for their Sales Teams along with drafting all internal and external communications and Coached the Customer service Leadership of L&T to be able to negotiate better for upsells with existing farming accounts.

Shekhar Dutta

I have more than 23 years of Sales and business development experience ranging from Cellular(BPL Cellular) or FMCG(Nestle India). Out of 23 years, the last 17 years have been with the payment industry mainly acquiring side. Having worked with ICICI bank, First Data, Pine Labs, and now Yes bank. Have worked in business development in both offline as well as online solutions.

Arun Bhardwaj

The expert is a senior management professional at Recalibrate who has over 25 years of experience in the corporate world. He is also a senior management professional at MSMEx, an online platform that connects MSMEs with experts to solve their problems and challenges. He has held Senior Management positions in some of the premier organizations and has worked in India and USA. His specialties include B2B sales to Corporates, and SMBs, creating and managing distribution channels, and good insight into industry verticals such as IT & Telecom, ITES, Banking, M&D, etc. He is a Certified Life and Career Coach and has trained a large number of individuals during his professional and entrepreneurial journey. He is a Jack Canfield certified trainer on \'The Success Principles\'. He has worked in blue-chip organizations like Bharti Airtel, Ericsson, HCL, L&T, etc. in senior positions.

Dr. Jey Subburaj

Jey is a visionary who drives business and human resources strategies while defining and building the organizational capability required to sustain success. With two decades of experience in consulting, operating, and functional roles, I"ve created tangible connections between managing people, organizational excellence, and business results. Expertise In All Areas of Hexagon Model* Strategy, People, Total Rewards, Org Development, Creating Capabilities and Value Creation.

Phani Durbha

Developed detailed account strategies for key business through information gathering, competitive analysis, strategic plan formulation, identification of value proposition, sales budgeting and action plan initiatives. Strong exposure in conducting SWOT analysis and delivering market and competitor intelligence throughout the sales area, positioning sales teams with the knowledge to further differentiate offerings and increase sales.

Ratnanjali Arora

Ratnanjali Arora is an HR professional with 10 years of experience in Consulting. She has played an integral role in helping business build and deliver, bind, buy and borrow talent to deliver the firm"s growth aspirations. Ratnanjali is currently leading HR Business Partner role for Tax Regulatory Services for North Region comprising 40 ~ Partners and 800 ~ employees. She is skilled in Employee Relations and People Strategy, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Total Rewards and Wellness, Change Management, Coaching and Mentoring, People and Business Analytics, and Diversity.

Rejo Francis Thekkinedath

Rejo is a senior executive with 25 years of experience across diverse industries, with areas of expertise including Business Strategy and Development, Sales, Distribution and Marketing, P and L Management, Sales Training, Product Development and Positioning, Channel Management and Market as well as Customer Analysis and Life Cycle Management in various blue-chip organizations like Zee Entertainment, Tata Sky, Reliance Industries and BPL.

Amitava Mitra

39 years of Advertising and Marketing Communications experience. In a leadership position for the last 30 years with some of India's largest Advertising agencies. Building and sustaining brands, delivering relevant and effective brand, marketing, and communications strategies, providing branding solutions, developing ideas and creative concepts, and executing marketing and communications ROI strategies across old and new-age media platforms. I do consulting with corporates on brand and marketing communications to help develop effective strategies and ideas. As a MarcomGuru, I have my online program MARCOM MASTERCLASS for professionals in India and the Middle East. I will soon be starting an online Brand and Communication Strategy Mastery Program. I conduct corporate workshops and training programs on advertising, digital marketing, communication and presentation skills, and personality development. I take lectures at premier institutes and take on one-on-one mentorship and consulting sessions with professionals keen to achieve success.

Sandip Ghose

Sandip Ghose is an experienced Business Leader, who has held a variety of leadership positions in industries such as Consumer Goods (FMCG), Media and Cement. Sandip has worked across India and Nepal and played a transformational role in the organisations he has worked with. As Chief Operating Officer of Birla Corporation, he played a pivotal part in making it one of the best performing Cement companies in the mid-cap segment – a feat that is widely acknowledged in the industry and the investor community. In Hindustan Unilever, he progressed on the fast-track gaining exposure across functions and businesses and went on to become Country Head and Managing Director of Unilever Nepal, making the domestic business self-reliant during a politically turbulent period (1998-2002) in the country’s history.

Nihar Amoncar

Dr Nihar Amoncar completed his PhD in Business from University of South Wales with full scholarship and received an MBA degree from University of South Wales with Merit award. His doctoral thesis focussed on Socio-cultural contexts of traditional Indian business communities and their influence on Entrepreneurial Behavioural logics and strategic planning. He is also a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (UK).

Rohit Dosi

The expert is a senior strategy professional at InMobi, world's leading marketing cloud driving real connections between brands and consumers. He has also been among the board of Directors at LataHun and has held managerial position at Google and Fabfurnish. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies in North America to design online marketing strategies across Google's advertising products - Google Search Network, YouTube, Google Display Network, DSA, GSPs and Shopping etc. He is an alumnus of IIT Roorkee.

Dr. Kumar Iyer

Dr. Kumar is a versatile business professional with over 25+ years of experience in Sustainable Business Operations, Business Development, Sustainability & LCA, Project Planning, Change Management, Risk Management, Resource Management & Strategy Planning. He is the first advocation partner in India for a global sustainability think tank, promoting target-based sustainability and regenerative economy.

As a sustainability leader, he has initiated several endeavors for creating value and good business sense, promising to deliver revenue gains, cost savings, and other benefits that lift enterprise value & promote sustainable development. He has extensive experience in directing the research and analysis required to design corporate sustainability strategies to ensure that business practices, goods, and services are environmentally friendly and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Priyankar Basu

Priyankar is a Corporate Strategy professional with 10+ years of experience in sectors such as - Building Technology and Solutions, Manufacturing, Power, Oil and Gas, Renewable and Construction. He has had successful stints in both Government and PSU and Private sector in various functions such as Corporate Strategy and planning, Merger and Acquisitions, Strategic Marketing, Program Management, Business Development and Management Consulting. His professional experiences spanned across India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia, Bhutan, Nepal, Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore and more.

Radhakrishnan Pillai

Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai is a Ph.D from the University of Mumbai, Department of Philosophy. He trains leaders and aspirants from various fields including Corporate, politics, academics, military etc. He has done an extensive research on 'Kautilya Arthashastra', the well known book on management written in 4th BC from Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), Kerala under the guidance of Dr Gangadharan Nair, the dean of Adi Shankara Sanskrit University. He did his MA in Sanskrit and a PhD. in Arthashastra. He is a certified management consultant from the International Institute of Management Consultants.

Ramesh Thomas

Ramesh Jude Thomas President and Chief Knowledge Officer of EQUITOR Value Advisory Pvt. Ltd., the erstwhile Indian partner for Interband. “RJT” to his friends and colleagues, Ramesh is credited with introducing Brand Valuation as a strategic business tool to Indian industry. He led India’s first known strategic Brand Valuation for Titan Industries Ltd. RJT setup EQUITOR almost 20 years ago to drive the agenda of brand value creation through a set of globally certified practice areas. In 2001, EQUITOR partnered with the world's leading brand value consultancy to bring in 30 years of worldwide expertise and thought leadership in leveraging brands as pure business assets. He has worked with some of the top business leaders in the country and abroad including TATA Sons, Infosys Finacle, The Murugappa Group, Titan Industries, Sovereign Governments, and large not for profit organisations.

Shekhar Badve

I engage with Organisations, Brands, Governments, and Individuals to imagine and co-create their future. Being passionate about Innovation and Transformation using the Power of Design, I work with thought leaders, and top executives in future-oriented and human-focused brands, agencies, and organisations to create opportunities, drive growth and harmony. I'm one of the founding Directors of Lokusdesign, a leading Strategy and Design company. I bring more than 20 years of diverse experience in transforming brands and organisations and creating the change that matters the most.

Nischal Kapadia

He is a IIM-C alumni in addition to being a CS and LLB working with Edelweiss Global Asset Management handling Strategy and Projects covering domestic and international geographies US, UK and Asia-Pacific. He is a member of theBoard of Studies at Jai Hind College, Mumbai and is amember of HBR Ascend Select In the Startups space, he is a Mentor of Change under ATAL Innovation Mission(NITI Aayog) and has mentored 30+ startups and has been akeynote speaker and a jury member at top B-schools and startup platforms.

Sanjay Srivastava

Sanjay comes with unique capabilities to having created and led businesses across diverse sectors including Cities, Urban Infrastructure, Technology/ICT and Financial Services. He led Mahindra Lifespace's Integrated Cities and Industrial Clusters business as CEO and Business Head, Mahindra World City and Board Director managing 2 Joint Venture Investment Platforms with International Finance Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation. His leadership and passion positioned the business at the vanguard of Make in India, economic development, and sustainability benchmark on global map during his tenure.

Siddiq Khan

Siddiq has held various senior positions in MNCs with exceptional performance in the last 15 years and has led the teams in cross-cultural environments. He has diversified experience in multiple sectors like Information Technology, Automobile, Industrial products, and Healthcare. And with cross-functional experience in Accounting, Finance Planning, Budgeting, Consolidation, Tax, Internal Audits, Treasury, HR, and Supply Chain. He has worked closely with the Board of Directors, CFOs, Finance Leaders and created long-lasting relationships and impactful experiences.

Nishant Baranwal

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.

Jean-Pierre Lacroix

Innovator, designer, strategist, futurist, transformer of brands for growth, Jean-Pierre Lacroix is President of Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD). Jean-Pierre Lacroix is strongly committed to design innovation. In addition to pioneering the successful firm, Jean-Pierre is also Past President of The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario, Past President of DIAC (Design Industry Advisory Committee), board member of SEGD (Society of Environmental Graphic Designers), as well as former Director of the Packaging Association of Canada.

Rajib Bose

Rajib Bose is an Associate Partner in IBM with nearly 25 years of cross-functional and multi-industry experience. He is a Digital Leader working at the intersection of Strategy, Technology and Design. He focuses on helping organisations across industries, specifically telecom and banking, leverage technology and digital capabilities to evolve their operating model, transform their business to effectively serve their customers and efficiently scale business in this era of digital disruption.

Pavan (tejpavan) Gandhok

Pavan is Clinical Strategy and Entrepreneurship faculty at ISB, and a visiting fellow at University of Melbourne and Anderson School UCLA. His research interests are in Adaptive Strategy under high flux and uncertainty e.g. New Technology and Emerging Markets. Pavan is a serial entrepreneur with a strong track-record of investor returns and successful exits including start-ups, high growth and turn-arounds. He also has 20+years of international Senior Partner level corporate advisory experience in Country and Regional Head roles across Australia, USA, South East Asia and India.

Vinay Kulkarni

Vinay and the ALCHMI team specializes in helping unique products and services find and capture their target market using proven growth and digital marketing strategies. He is a much sought after speaker at business events and is skilled at conducting poweful transformational workshops that deliver immediate value and results. Over the years, Vinay has mastered his own unique style of story-telling and always manages to explain complex concepts in a very easy to understand and entertaining fashion that leaves the audience asking for an encore every time.

Vikas Bansal

Vikas is a graduate enginner from NIT Kurukshetra and an MBA from IIM Indore.He has 20 years of corporate experience and has worked across various domains such as Enterprise Sales, Product Management, CLM, Innovation, Financial and Strategic Planning, Customer Experience and Analytics. He was fortunate to have worked across large organisations like HCL, Reliance, Bharti Airtel and the TATA group. He left his job in 2018 in pursuit of Ikigai. He is a passionate human being and loves talking to his audiences. Now he is a corporate trainer and a speaker.

Chandra Kant

Chandra Kant is cofounder of Akulmach Technologies; a company which specialize in Business Technology Consulting Services. Akulmach works with many startups and SME across the global and help them sell better/faster. Akulmach also contributing in nation building buy introducing Global leadership program for Indians known as "EDIFY". Edify learning program is meant for senior students and young professionals and enhance their leadership foundation manifold. Akulmach works with many universities and corporates in order to improve their overall human resources and make them standout.

Arindam Mukherjee

Arindam is spearheading consumer-facing product and growth initiatives at Flipkart, India's top e-commerce platform. His leadership has introduced innovations for the Next 100M customers, Video and Travel services, and gaming ventures. Achievements include 100M+ app downloads, a 4.5+ Play Store rating, and winning the 2018 Google Play Award. Arindam's passion lies in product development. He founded a company and has taken numerous products from concept to market in his career. Nurturing teams and crafting products both captivate him. A Harvard MBA and IIT Kharagpur alumnus, Arindam is also a Startup Leadership Program Fellow in the Boston Chapter. His dedication to driving innovation and growth has left a significant mark on Flipkart's journey.

Krishnan Naganathan

Krishnan is an innovation management speaker and consultant with more than 25 years of experience. He is an Innovation Management Black Belt â€žÂ¢, part of an elite group of global innovation experts to have achieved this after a very rigorous evaluation by the pioneers in innovation consulting, Innovation360 Group. He helps organizations approach innovation systematically; define the agenda, choose the right innovation strategy, innovate not just products but also process, management system, service delivery, production, and organization.

Jaideep Gandhi

Jaideep Gandhi is the Chairman for Knowledge Seminars at The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI). He is the Consulting Editor at DNA Real Estate and a honorary treasurer at International Advertising Association,India Chapter(IAA). Apart from this, JAideep is the Chairman and Director of Jaya Advertising (P) Ltd.

Ninad Deshpande

Ninad Deshpande is a technology evangelist and a Director at Passion Minds Pvt. Ltd.Prior to this role he was working as a heading of marketing and corporate communication for BandR Industrial Automation (A member of the ABB group), India and then as a Global Product Manager - cybersecurity for BandR Austria. He has around 14 years of experience in automation, manufacturing industry. He has worked in the areas of Application development, RandD, Technology Marketing, Marketing and Corporate Communication, Product Management and Research and Consulting.

Manu Nanda

Manu specializes in building brands and bringing Rapid Revenue Growth to organizations engaged in Consumer & Technology Products. He has expertise in setting up and growing multi-channel, multi-vertical, multi-brand organizations, and delivering outstanding revenue in India and MEA. He has expertise in devising effective Marketing & Customer Experience Strategies and has strong knowledge of content marketing, digital & e-commerce setup, performance marketing & ROI analytics. He has had success in bringing international organizations, brands, and foreign investors to India and building brands, recruiting teams, setting up operations, and building desired revenue. He currently helps both Start-ups & Grown-ups in their quest for Innovation in Strategy, GTM, Course-Correction, Tactical Thinking, Creativity, Higher Revenues, Brand Strengthening and strong Customer Affinity.

Ajay Nambiar

Ajay is a Senior CX professional with over 28+ years experience across Hospitality, Technology, and Real Estate sectors. He has been instrumental in consistently exceeding revenue targets; setting industry-defining standards and benchmarks in CX; establishing Standardised Operating Procedures and getting them externally certified (ISO 9001:2015 and 10002) across industries; establishing, measuring, and exceeding Customer Satisfaction Scores (CSAT, TSAT, LSC, NPS, etc). He has set up both centralized as well as distributed pan-Indian service organizations.

Ritvik Shekhar

ISB Grad with over 10 years of work experience across start-ups such as Magicpin, OYO, and big firms such as HeroMoto Corp and Honda. Worked extensively across East Africa, Turkey setting up Hero"s international business. Worked at OYO for 2.5 years, one of the hottest startups in India. Currently solving interesting problems and building business at Magicpin. Passionate about start-ups and the opportunity that India presents. Would love to talk about my experience and engage with students or professionals at the beginning of their career.

Keshav Kanoria

Keshav is a Senior Project Manager in Dalberg's New Delhi office. He has over 9 years of strategy consulting experience at Dalberg, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Ernst & Young (EY). He has advised a host of clients, including governments, foundations, private sector players, non-profits, and investors, on over 30 assignments in the development sector, spanning education & skilling, health & nutrition, water & sanitation, and agriculture.

Da-vishal Gupta

I am Vishal Gupta, Head of Strategy Marketing and Communication at A&A Business Consulting. I have been a speaker, marketer and brand strategy specialist working for over a decade.Â I have helped brands like Starbucks, Future Retail, Happy Socks, MIT Group of Institute, Reliance General Insurance, Fame Digital, to name a few, create their brand positioning and evolve into a dominant player in their category segments. I started out as an entrepreneur with my marketing agency Da Kaizen, which provided strategic brand solutions to more than 150 businesses.

Hari T. N.

Hari wears different hats: Author, Angel Investor, Advisor to Founders/VCs, Mentor at Start-up Accelerators, Columnist, and Former CHRO Bigbasket, among others. He has spent the last 22 years as part of leadership teams of startups like Virtusa, Amba Research, and Taxi4Sure and participated in the growth journeys of 5 startups, in 5 different sectors, and each of these startups saw successful exits. At each of these startups, Hari has been a part of the Management Team and played a key role in shaping their growth and exit. He has been a prolific author and has authored 7 books on different themes, and each of these books has been a category leader. He is working towards helping start-ups build and scale their businesses sustainably through a combination of the right human capital interventions, strategic clarity, story telling, org culture, founder growth & evolution and strategic execution.

Ankita Bajaj Shankar

As a versatile business and marketing professional, I possess cross-functional expertise in BFSI, Retail, and E-Commerce industries. This diverse experience has shaped my skills in business strategy, sales, brand and consumer marketing, online business strategy, and marketing communication. I've managed P&L responsibilities, handling channel sales at ICICI Lombard General Insurance, later contributing to the growth of Levi's brand in East India. My journey continued with roles at McDonald's, where I enhanced brand relevance and profitability in South India, and at Ace Turtle, focusing on e-commerce solutions for retailers. With Vans India, I led comprehensive marketing functions for 4 years. Currently, at Landmark Group India, I serve as the Marketing & Online Business Head for Krispy Kreme India. My career trajectory reflects my ability to drive growth and strategy across industries.

Prashant Agarwal

Trusted Advisor & Thought Partner for Business Leaders & Organizations to help them drive Business Transformation in today's VUCA world while competing with Digital Natives & Unicorns. Experience with Digital Business Transformation Leader (Mckinsey & Co.) and Digital Marketing Leader (Sapient Nitro) have guided me to enable organizations to leverage the power of 3 big forces (Digital, Design, Data), adopt New Ways of Working (Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Platform-Ecosystem-Hub, Lean, Agile, SRE, Devops) and align organizations for Outcomes & Responsiveness over Efficiency & Predictability.

Neel Mehta

Neel Mehta is an award-winning Healthcare Futurist and co-chair of the MedTech Committee at the AZ Tech Council. He loves to travel, hike and do yoga in his leisure time. He is an empathy-driven MedTech Innovator, Multifaceted and Serial Entrepreneur, and Biomedical Informaticist with over eight years of experience in Digital Health, Leadership, and Healthcare Innovation. His expertise includes Multidisciplinary Team Management, Project and Product Administration, Clinical Partnerships, Strategic Leadership, Business Development/Operations, Public and Investor Relations, and Digital Marketing.

Jophy Varghese

As a customer-focused and results driven Global Business Leader, Jophy leverages 15+ years of experience to lead globally-based teams across Asia Pacific, Australia, and Japan, building partnerships and profit by helping companies fast-track their digital transformation. With a focus on developing long-term relationships at Senior Executive levels, he manages cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that modernize the way companies manage their data content.

Akshay Kulkarni

Akshay Kulkarni is a renowned AI and Machine learning evangelist and a thought leader. He has consulted with several Fortune 500 and global enterprises in driving AI and Data Science-led strategic transformation. Akshay has a rich experience of building and scaling AI and Machine Learning businesses and creating significant client impact. He is currently working as Senior Data Scientist at Publicis Sapients core data science team where he is part of strategy and transformation interventions through Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Saurabh Sharma

Saurabh is a Global Talent Acquisition Leader experienced in building best in class Talent Acquisition function to meet business outcomes. He has led Talent Acquisition transformation programs elevating teams from meeting hiring delivery targets to create in-addition data-driven insights for business and partner as a talent advisor. As a global leader, Saurabh has led recruiting teams across 4 continents: Asia, Australia, North America and South America. He has also built a Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence and rolled out an end to end RPO program across 11 countries with multiple business units. He has partnered with co-founders and experienced CEOs to design talent acquisition programs to meet accelerated business goals. He has experience in transforming a Talent Acquisition program in a 100+ years matured organisation and also building it from scratch in a fast growth environment across multiple countries / regions.

Amit Sharma

HR professional with more than 2 decades of experience in various HR roles of which past more than decade has been in Leadership positions. Have passion for people and people processes that unlock employee potential towards achieving organisational vision and objectives. My experience spans across varied industries and sectors in leading Indian and Global organisations. Currently, working as Vice President - HR and member of the Country Management Team, I am responsible for providing Strategic HR Leadership across Volvo Group India.

Swapnil Deshpande

Swapnil brings over twenty years of experience of leading teams in prominent global IT companies. He has dedicated more than a decade to roles within Internal IT and CIO leadership teams, acting as an Intrapreneur and Chief Digital Officer to lead strategic internal IT transformation efforts. His contributions have been acknowledged with numerous industry accolades, including the CIO 100 award and Top 50 Technology Leaders in Asia for innovative IT strategy and transformation initiatives. His professional journey is highlighted on the Harvard Business School’s DCE’s website.His expertise focuses on transforming traditional IT departments into intrapreneurial, modern organizations and cultivating purpose-driven, high-performing, and collaborative teams. Demonstrating a consistent record of delivering robust business outcomes and positive impacts, Swapnil offers grounded and practical insights into creating modern digital and intelligent organizations, supported by his hands-on experience within various global internal IT environments.

Yamini Bhat

Yamini Bhat is the Founder and CEO at Vymo, a Personal Sales Assistant, mobile-first solution that has since been deployed at AXA, Allianz, Citigroup, HDFC Bank, and Generali, among others. Prior to Vymo, she worked at McKinsey, where she specialized in Marketing and Sales strategy. In her experience of over 10 years, she has dedicated over five years working across the United States, S.E. Asia, and India. Yamini's expertise lies in Marketing strategy, Sales, and Distribution across B2B (Banking, Credit, Insurance), B2C (Retail, Telecom), and B2B2C (fragmented distribution). Today, Yamini Bhat is recognized as a thought leader in driving sales transformation for enterprises. Gartner and CB Insights recognize her company, Vymo for innovation in ‘Prescriptive Sales’. Yamini holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Engineering from BITS Pilani and graduated with ‘Director’s Merit List’ honors from IIM, Bangalore.

Sai Venkattesh Prasanna

A graduate engineer in Mechanical engineering and 29+ years of experience in various fields such as Production, Sales, Marketing, Training and Event Management. He has been associated with companies like Elken International Pvt ltd (No.1 direct marketing company in Malaysia) Modicare Limited as the General Manager Training (India) and Business development in the North Eastern territory (Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim) and has also handled the entire country as General Manager Training Covering India and Nepal.

Varun Dhamija

The expert is a senior sales professional at Pearson. He has 17 years of varied, multicultural experience in various industries, functions and geographies. Having led various businesses and functions, he has successfully demonstrated the experience to start, scale or turnaround businesses. He has worked with entities and have been responsible for businesses in the US, UK, Australia, Middle East, India and China. By demonstrating proven results and creating sustainable PandL impact, he has been rated top talent at Pearson and Convergys (amongst top 1% of the global employee base).

Vargab Bakshi

The expert is a management professional in the International Partnerships team at Shopify and their first employee in India. His expertise lies in E-commerce platform technologies and he has helped hundreds of small and medium businesses take their business online, guiding them in the digital space. Prior to Shopify, he has worked for Google and Martjack where he led Learning and Development. Presently, he mentors freelancers and agencies to grow their business on Shopify.

Vaishali Kasturae

Vaishali led the ISV business for AWS in India, helping B2B start ups achieve scale and global impact as a partof the AWS India leadership team. Till recently she was the India Managing Director and country head for Experian, havingmanaged the India PnL and led focused growth in areas such as Credit Bureau, Decision Analytics and Software.She has 25+ years ofexperience in setting a third party BPO practice andled and managed the Banking andCapital markets practice across the globe with a 2500+ headcount. Sheset up a Captive/GIC as the first employee in India and scaled it to over 50% of the global head count for a Fund Administrator (PE owned firm).

Suraj Kaeley

The expert is a management professional at UTI Mutual Fund, one of the leading mutual fund investment companies in India. He has over 25 years of experience in the Indian financial services sector. He has experience across a wide spectrum of financial services in India having worked in Asset Management, Life Insurance, Equity Broking, Mortgages and distribution services. He is a Veteran Sales and Marketing professional and has held leadership positions in UTI Asset Management, FIL Asset Management, MetLife Insurance Company and Franklin Templeton in India.

Sudhir Ahluwalia

Sudhir Ahluwalia is a veteran and leading specialist in business advisory and strategic consulting for global corporations such as TCS, where he oversaw global government consultancy, provided end to end business and IT solutions and helped them acquire mega deals in private and public sectors. He began his career at the Indian Forestry Service, where he carried out forest administration and guided interactions with neighbouring village and tribal communities for 23 years. Post his stints in both public and private sectors, he expanded his arsenal of skills to the natural products and solutions.

Sidharth Balakrishna

Sidharth Balakrishna has over 20 years' experience in senior management roles; holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta and an Economics degree from SRCC.

His experience includes the media & entertainment, artificial intelligence, energy, renewables and education sectors; has been an Executive Board Director and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at one of India's largest conglomerates; been employed with Royal Dutch Shell, Cairn India (Vedanta) in Corporate Strategy roles and Management Consultants such as KPMG & Accenture.

Has authored academic 6 books, published by Pearson and SAGE; writes a column for the Economic Times, the Hindu-Business Line.

He mentors startups in US, Israel, India; is an Adjunct Faculty at a number of top management institutes including IIM Indore, IIM Shillong, IIM Nagpur, BITS Pilani, SRCC etc; has presented papers in 12+ countries. He has also delivered over 250 training sessions for corporate executives

Sebastian Groh

Sebastian Groh is the Managing Director of ME SOLshare Ltd., a set-up with the vision that energy sharing between individual standalone solar systems can mitigate the present limitations of decentralized rural electrification and contribute to a significant alleviation of energy poverty in Bangladesh. Sebastian is passionate to drive the 5D's fuelling our energy future: Decentralization, Decarbonization, Disruption, Democratization and Digitization in line with these beliefs, together with his colleagues at SOLshare.

Sathya Kalyanasundaram

The expert is a senior management professional at Experian, a leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools. He is responsible for driving growth of the overall India operations of Experian with a focused vision on vertical market strategy and strategic clients; by leveraging Experian's global strength in creating industry leading solutions around Decision Analytics, Credit Services, Data Quality and Consumer Services. Prior to Experian, he was among the board of directors for MobME Wireless Solutions Limited.

Sameer Saxena

The expert is a senior management professional at Legrand (India), a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Prior to this, he has been associated with IndoAsian, Schneider Electric, General Motors and Apollo Tyres Ltd. He uses the expertise acquired from over 23 years in strategic marketing (MandA) product programs, distribution and channels. His expertise lies in Digital Marketing and Business Strategy. He outlines the long-term business roadmap for each business division, the product roadmap, and the brand strategy for the three independent brands.

Roma Balwani

This expert is a senior communications professional with Strategic Resources Group, a boutique management consulting firm which executes global 360 degree integrated management strategies. She leads the Global Reputation Management practice at the Strategic Resources Group, and is involved in strategic consulting and management of end to end projects in the areas of building brands, communication strategies and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on Sustainable Development Goals and CSR to get organisations future ready as purpose- driven organisations.

Ram Jalan

The expert is a Senior Marketing Professional at Omaxe and Wave Group, driving marketing and technology for Infrastructure, Malls, Multiplex, Cinemas, Health and Wellness and School Business. He has fourteen years of branding, strategy, digital marketing and technology experience across FMCG, Telecom, Internet and Media businesses and has worked with brands like Reliance Telecom, Emami Limited, IMImobile UK, BATALCO, Askme.com and BW Business world Media. Recently, Delhi School of Economics published his paper on the Purposeful Marketing in their annual marketing journal, Erudition.

Rajni Julka

With 18+ years of experience in dynamic empathetic & innovation leadership and 15+ years of administrative leadership, Ms. Rajni Julka an IIM Indore Alumnus is a "Human Transformation & Innovation Strategist" who empowers open-minded leaders with a better process to drive transformation through self-leadership, empathy & innovation for better decisions, business excellence & higher retention. Having a unique blend of strong industry & academia experience as her signature strength, Ms.Julka has an exceptional ability to relate & align human behavior for with her signature program.
Rajni is a multifaceted business & leadership keynote speaker, award winning Edtech Strategist, business executive mentor & business leadership advisor. Rajni’ passion as speaker and mentor stems from her backstory of overcoming personal & business struggles while coming out ahead through a sustainable process. She empower leaders & organizations to overcome challenges in decision-making, performance & retention through a proven human transformation process

Priya Hora

The expert has the ability to inspire, motivate and create winning teams focused on building excitement around common goals. She believes in driving results through superior management skills, business skills, strategic thinking and process management while staying customer centric and results oriented. She has been in the consulting business for more than 13 years now and has worked with HCL, TCS, Oracle etc. She completed her MBA from University of Delhi.

Pravir Ganguly

The expert is a senior management professional at Access Media International which facilitates cross-functional communications for marketing, pre-sales, market research, and employee engagement. He works with clients to bring about a certain consistency in content that can deliver a clear message and draw meaningful response from various stakeholders. He is a single handicap golfer, playing now for over 15 years. He conducts interesting corporate workshops and events with golf as the medium of communication. The signature program Golf, Smash and Synergies include workshops, events and golf mentoring.

Nilesh Desai

The expert is a senior consultant at Growthidealab, an entity focused and working for the revival of sick MSME units. During his career he has rehabilitated 15 units which are now going strong. He has wide knowledge in MSME (Micro Small Medium Enterprises) and he is in various committee and also represents the interest of MSME unit to RBI. He is armed with a B.E. metallurgy from 1974 batch of M.S. University, Baroda and has a wide experience of 41 years in the engineering industry.

Makarand Kaprekar

Makarand has 27+ years of work experience with roles at leadership levels, last assignment as Vice President – Learning Solutions, with Berkeley HealthEDU. He has worked with organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Goldshield Group Plc, Lilac Medicare and has led business management roles across Cultures. His Domain Expertise includes Healthcare, Med-tech, Training, Facilitation, Leadership Coaching. He has Masters in Microbiology, Post Graduation in Marketing Management and is an ICF Certified Executive Coach and Ex-Facilitator at The World Business & Executive Coaches Summit. He is a Visiting Faculty at NMIMS Pravin Dalal School for Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management. His specialties are Strategy Coaching & Consulting, Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Sales Coaching, Key Account Management, Business Coaching.

Kamalendu Bali

Mr. Bali prefers to introduce himself as a start-up enthusiast and a team player. He has over 27 years of work experience in pre-sales, operations, technology start-up, BPO, Government Relationships, and Business Development with an ability to lead & execute on broader strategies and work with globally connected teams. He is also associated with smart city initiatives in India as a Jury member and has written a detailed policy paper titled 'Smart Cities are not Just About Concrete Jungles'.

Jyotsana Mishra

My 7 years of training experience should be of interest to a rapidly growing organisation like yours. In various capacities in training operations with Kumon India Education Pvt Ltd in Pune, leading to my present assignments as associate, I acquire skills in all phases of training and administration including vendor management, PR events, event management,client services, client retention. I am looking forward to a more learning opportunity in the field of corporate training and I am pursuing my Train the Trainers certification in the month of May. With this I am sure I can contribute to your growth.

John K. Paul

Mr. Paul is the Managing Director of one of the largest groups engaged in retail automobile trade in India, PopularVehicles. The visionary entrepreneur from Kerala completed his primary education at The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ooty and is currently the President of its Alumni Association. He is the former President of Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations and also a governing council member for Automotive Skill Development Council. He is a seasoned automobile retail industry expert and a regular speaker on industry conferences on topics.

Eika Banerjee

This expert is a senior management professional with Future Learning, India's leading skills, talent and leadership development organisation. She is amongst the leading corporate mythologists in India, and a sought-after speaker on diversity and gender issues. Prior to her current leadership role, she founded FinSutra, a boutique leadership development organisation involved in the design and execution of unique, superior quality Talent Development programs and Executive Coaching interventions bringing in expertise that blends modern day management practices with perspectives imbibed from time tested ancient wisdom, history, mythology and literature.

Debojit Sen

This expert is a senior management professional at CarDekho, an online automobile search platform. Prior to this, he was the Regional Sales at XSEED Education where he was responsible for hiring, inducting, training and leading the development of an aggressive and strong sales team across Northern and Eastern parts of the country. He also worked on key projects of data analytics, sales processes and pipeline management to help streamline business processes and maintained several accounts with high-profile customers. He is a passionate business driver from Education sector to Auto, tech and e-commerce.

Chirag Jain

This expert is a commodity manager at Infoblox. His current role at Infoblox demands managing strategic sourcing and tactical activities for all the category of goods and services required globally. He is an incisive Mechanical Engineer and CPSCM & trade; holder with over seven years of professional experience in supply chain, global direct and indirect procurement, category management, materials management, vendor development, and inventory management, with a proven track record of MIS Reporting, establishing supply chain networks, streamlining workflow and creating a team work environment to enhance productivity.

Amit Mehra

Amit Mehra is the Founding Principal and a senior management professional at Unicorn India Ventures. He is well-versed in understanding private investments and has strong transactional experience in the entire investment cycle. He is on the interviewing panel for Duke MBA, holds the CFA charter, and is an active member of the Indian Venture Capital Association (IVCA) and on the CPD Committee of the Indian Association of Investment Professionals. Amit helps portfolio companies navigate critical situations, and scale & create accretive outcomes for both founders and investors. The expert also brings strong relationships and capability in raising institutional capital from Indian banks, family offices, government institutions, Pension Funds, Endowments, and more. He has managed investor onboarding and led roadshows for fundraising. Picking up his bachelorâ€™s in Computer Engineering with Distinction from Mumbai University, he did his joint MBA from Duke University & London School of Economics.

Ajay Arora

Mr. Arora is currently working as the Associate Vice President- Strategic Planning and projects hat Hero Enterprise. He has over 24 years of experience in strategic planning and business development. The expert has a huge amount of experience in evaluating new investment opportunities, corporate planning, strategic planning and projects, mentoring and monitoring start-ups. Apart from these Mr. Arora is well acquainted with valuation, business turnaround, implementing lean manufacturing, productivity improvement, revenue enhancement, cost rationalisation and other related areas.

Achint Setia

Achint Setia is the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer (CRMO) at ZALORA. In his dual roles, he leads ZALORA’s Cluster business across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan in addition to leading the Revenue and Marketing function across the ZALORA group. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, Achint brings with him over 17 years of experience in scaling businesses in consumer tech and media. As an avid speaker and passionate storyteller, he brings bottom-up business building expertise in consumer tech and media with cross-functional experience in analytics, marketing, operations, strategy, content and product development. Prior to joining ZALORA, he took on multiple leadership roles at Indian fashion e-commerce platform, Myntra, where he headed the company's marketing and social commerce business.

Shailesh Singh

With over 25 years of expertise, Shailesh Singh, Director & Chief People Officer at Max Life Insurance, orchestrates top-tier HR strategies fostering organizational evolution. Spearheading Max Life's transformation into a ‘Great Place to Work’, he benchmarks cultural standards and implements pioneering practices. Introducing the Organisation & Talent Review process, he cultivates a robust talent pipeline and succession plans. Under his stewardship, emphasis on supervisory proficiency and accountability amplifies. Shailesh, a harbinger of future work trends, enriches the organization with foresight. His illustrious career encompasses pivotal HR roles at GE Energy, GE Supply-chain, GE Capital, SRF Finance, Eicher Tractors, and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Shailesh's dedication epitomizes a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a dynamic workplace culture.

Deep Kalra

A pioneer in the e-commerce industry of India, Deep has disrupted the traditional concept of travel as the founder and CEO of MakeMyTrip, India's largest travel services company and one of the most valuable players in the global travel industry. Since the founding of the company, he has steered the company through multiple challenging environments such as the Dot.com bust, 9/11, and Covid showcasing the focus on the right metrics and company management fundamentals. One of India's most popular entrepreneurs, Deep speaks about what it takes to build a business based on e-commerce in a dynamic market like India. By the end of his talk, Deep promises to leave the audience thinking out of the box and brave enough to risk pursuing the idea they believe in.

Gopalakrishnan Ramabadran

With 53 years of corporate leadership under his belt, R Gopalakrishnan's career spans significant roles in Unilever and Tata. From leading Unilever Arabia in Jeddah to serving as Managing Director of Brooke Bond Lipton and Vice Chairman of Hindustan Lever in Bangalore, his journey reflects a rich tapestry of experiences. As a director on Tata Sons' board and an independent director for companies like Castrol India and Press Trust of India (PTI), he continues to contribute his expertise. Gopalakrishnan is also a prolific author, with twelve books to his credit. Notably, he brings a unique approach to teaching, emphasizing practical examples and anecdotes over theoretical frameworks, evident in his course "LWNT - Learning What Nobody Teaches" at B-schools.

Suraj Moraje

Suraj Moraje is a dynamic business and social sector leader, driven by a passion for driving purposeful change in a rapidly morphing world through ethical leadership. Suraj is sought after for his views on topics like megatrends, the strategy to execution journey, and mid-career transitions! A gold medalist from NIT Surat and Young Alumni Achiever from IIM Ahmadabad, Suraj is a former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and the former Managing Director of India's largest employer, Quess Corp. Suraj is currently building The Eka Fellowship and piloting two business venture ideas. Formerly, as Group CEO & Managing Director of Quess Corp Limited, Suraj orchestrated a comprehensive transformation, leading to significant growth and digital advancement. With over two decades at McKinsey & Company, he played key roles in tech-led transformations across Asia and EMEA. Suraj holds an educational background from the esteemed Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

Priya Kumar

Priya Kumar is an Internationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker with 28 years of Corporate Training Experience. She has worked with over 2000 Multi-National Corporates across 50 countries and has touched the lives of over 3 million people through her workshops and books. Priya has written 16 inspirational books which have won 44 International Book Awards making her the FIRST Indian Author to have done so. Her books have been translated into 11 foreign and regional languages with #1 bestseller status in all countries of release. Priya was awarded the Times of India, Speaking Tree, Good Karma Award, as India’s BEST Inspirational Author. The French Media described her as the Paulo Coelho from India. Priya is India’s first certified Fire walk Instructor and has conducted over 2000 fire walks across the globe.

Jyoti Narang

Jyoti is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in the service industry, having navigated various functions, regions, and consumer segments. An effective strategist, she excels in identifying upcoming trends, introducing innovative concepts to the market, and ensuring optimal returns on investment. In her role as Chief Operating Officer at Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces India, and as a member of the management board, Jyoti garnered recognition as one of the most influential women in the global travel sector. Her dedication to promoting tourism spurred her involvement in co-creating the Incredible India campaign, marking the first private sector initiative to showcase India on a global scale. She founded the Indian chapter of Women Corporate Directors and is a speaker on corporate governance at international forums. Presently, Jyoti leverages her expertise as an independent director on numerous boards while also offering advisory services to startups across diverse industries.

Ramchander (Ram) Avanavadi

Ram has over 37 years of experience in Strategic marketing, P&L management, Business strategy, and sales. Currently, a Senior advisor to Mckinsey's, he is an independent consultant advising companies across the world on growth, strategic marketing, new market entries and Strategic customer management. His last corporate role was as Global CMO and VP of Strategic Customers for Castrol. He has served in India, Asia Pacific region and UK and now divides his time between Singapore, India and the UK.
His key skills and areas of expertise are Strategic Marketing and Brand management, P&L leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships and Sustainability leadership.
Ram has in depth experience in several geographies and has worked in national, regional, and global roles. He has a unique blend of B2C, B2B and B2B2C experience.
Ram has a degree in Chemical engineering, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of management, Bangalore.

Ravi K Ranjan

Ravi, a seasoned Entrepreneurship Evangelist, Startup Expert, and Govt. Advisor, curated and advised for Shark Tank India's launch. As a 2x TEDx Speaker and an alumnus of the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), he's a beacon in the entrepreneurial landscape. Ravi champions Indian entrepreneurship globally, sharing insights at top startup events and academic institutions like IITs and IIMs. With over a decade of experience, he's trained over 2,00,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and influenced policies through his expertise in sectors like Angel Investment, Venture Capital, and Government Relations. Ravi's journey from a Jharkhand village to entrepreneurship embodies resilience, fostering innovation and change in society and business.

Jagdish Mitra

Jagdish Mitra is an entrepreneur, focussing on Gen AI services coupled with Industry domain use-cases. Till Jan'24, Jagdish was heading the India business unit and Global Corporate Affairs at Tech Mahindra. He is passionate about skilling, scaling SMEs, SMBs and startups with a focused interest in Deeptech and Innovation, as well as driving positive change through social empowerment. Prior to his current role, he was Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Growth at Tech Mahindra. He has also served as CEO of CanvasM (a JV between Tech Mahindra and Motorola). He currently is a member of the NASSCOM Executive Council and also chairs the Science, Technology, and Innovation Committee at FICCI. He is also a Director on the Board of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). IHe has opened new markets in North America, UK, Middle East, Australia New Zealand, and Southeast Asia apart from India.

Aman Bandvi

Aman is a thought leader and speaker on key domains at the intersection of government policy, emerging technology, Innovation, cognitive intelligence, ethics and impact. He convenes and contributes to the working groups of (1) The Democracy Dialogues Roundtable and (2) AI - The Nested Wolf, roundtable on ethics, purpose and responsible tech. He is an experienced professional advisor for growth strategies, building brands, perception management, and public affairs. He advises organisations to unlock value from innovation and emerging technology to solve grand challenges. He adds value to companies - both national and international - in maintaining impeccable relations with their key audiences; In advocating policy issues, in understanding existing policy nuances nationally; in advising on government affairs; in ensuring a high level of trust among the business ecosystems; in maintaining a positive trust index and in designing purpose-driven initiatives that conform to the broad vision of the board.

Raja Jamalamadaka

Rajasekhar Jamalamadaka is a well-known neuroscience-leadership coach and widely regarded as one of industry’s best mentors. Harvard Business School educated Raja is a respected industry voice whose views on leadership have helped focus the attention of the entrepreneurial ecosystem on organization culture and founding team’s leadership skills. For his mentorship work with several startups culminating in several successful exits, Raja was felicitated with the prestigious “Marshall Goldmsith award for coaching excellence” for being one of the world’s top 100 coaches for the year 2017. Raja is also a corporate/Ted speaker and his influential talks and articles analyze leadership on various dimensions – product, personal, organizational and industry ecosystem. LinkedIn ranks him as India No 5 and one of the worlds top 200 influencers out of the 500 million people that use LinkedIn worldwide.

Umesh Rathod

An author & mentor affiliated with prominent organizations such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSINS). Since 2010, Umesh has leveraged his extensive experience in the tech industry to guide and empower 4.5 lacs aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and professionals. He plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable growth initiatives within these esteemed institutions. Umesh's dedication to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of innovation underscores his commitment to shaping the future of the tech landscape in India and beyond.

Sonal Dabral

Sonal is the former Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy South and Southeast Asia. He recently went independent to pursue his love for writing and film direction. Over a 30-year career, Sonal led agencies to creative glory in three different markets. At Ogilvy Mumbai in the ‘90s, he helped drive the agency to become India’s No.1 creative agency. He did the same with Ogilvy Kuala Lumpur, leading the office to become the most awarded in Malaysia. Ogilvy Singapore was next, where he led his team to become No.1 in the Creative Rankings in Asia, and the third most awarded office in the world at Cannes Lions 2007 – a first for an Asian agency. He returned to India in 2011 to head Bates, followed by a stint at DDB Mudra. Sonal is also passionate about teaching and mentoring young creative talent and is a visiting faculty at some of the top institutes in India.

Bharat Wakhlu

The expert is a senior management professional at The Wakhlu Advisory. He provides consulting services to leading organizations in Strategic thinking, Performance Excellence, Competitive Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Customer Journeys, Policy Advocacy, Ethical Leadership, Socially and Environmentally Responsible business processes, Personal Growth, High-performing Teams, Business Transformation, and Change Management. In a career spanning 35 years in cross-functional senior management positions, he has established himself as a proven performer at global scales.

Amit Prabhu

Amit is an AI Consultant, Author, Speaker, Business Trainer, Faculty, and Swimming Coach, currently serving as Digital Transformation Lead at Accenture. Consulting clients globally on AI, data, and cloud, Amit has authored two books: Digital Strategy Framework and Digital Leadership Framework. A regular speaker at global business events, Amit provides business training in AI, generative AI, data, cloud, strategy, and leadership. As an adjunct faculty member at the Alfred Ford School of Management in Belgium, Amit imparts academic knowledge while fostering innovation and strategic thinking.

Dr. Shreyas Srivatsan

Dr. Shreyas Srivatsan is a distinguished professional dedicated to advancing business excellence within the Tata Group, one of the most prestigious and globally recognized conglomerates. With a robust academic background and extensive industry experience, Dr. Shreyas plays a pivotal role in driving organizational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the Tata Group’s diverse portfolio. Dr. Shreyas brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. His career is marked by a deep commitment to Business Management, Business Excellence, Business Strategy, Business Analytics. At Tata Group Dr. Shreyas is instrumental in designing and implementing frameworks that enhance operational efficiency, drive performance, and ensure sustainable growth. An active participant in global forums and conferences, where he shares his expertise and perspectives on business excellence and organizational transformation. His thought leadership and innovative approaches continue to inspire business leaders and professionals around the world.

Kapil Mantri

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.

Manoj Agarwal

The expert is a Senior Risk Management and Audit Professional at Metro Brands which is an expanding retail chain. He has improved the internal audit department by aligning it more closely with professional standards and management expectations. He has also improved business processes by raising control awareness at the lowest levels, aligning the approval matrix to speed up decision-making, identifying fraud and unethical practices and improving information governance and security.

Shalini Vijayagopalan

Shalini is an accomplished business professional with over 15 years of experience in translating business initiatives and marketing strategies into bottom-line results. As a Shopper Engagement Leader, she has consistently driven category growth with a strong track record of monetizing consumer engagement investments. Her expertise spans modern trade and sales performance, where she has successfully led cross-functional collaborations to enhance channel growth. Shalini's proven ability to create and implement category growth strategies is driven by her consumer-centric approach, making her a passionate and results-oriented leader in the field.

Krishna Kumar

Krishna Kumar is a pioneer in the field of Leadership and Executive Coaching in Asia. A Master Coach and Trainer, he has coached Executives, Entrepreneurs and CEOs and works closely with some of the most renowned organisations in India and abroad. In a career spanning 30 years, He has been a keynote speaker at international forums, such as the World Business and Executive Coaching Summit and Desafio Coaching. He is a visiting faculty at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management,Bangalore, and his articles are regularly published in leading business magazines.

Rajesh Mehta

Rajesh Mehta is a known and respected professional in the industry. He has a very successful career spanning more than 3 decades and has vast experience in P&L management, strategic planning, marketing, branding, sales & Business Development, media planning and buying. He has multi-country, multi-cultural experience. He is a detail oriented professional who believes in lateral thinking, converting new ideas & consumer insights into actions and delivering new products to result in the revenue growth, market growth, market share growth Â and achieving business metrics.

Rajesh Srinivasan

Rajesh Srinivasan is a Marketing Evangelist whose mission is to help companies grow their business and build powerful brands. He is the Author of the book, Marketing Success Formula. The book was launched earlier this year on Amazon worldwide & Flipkart and has been featured in magazines like Business Today, The Week, India Today and Business Standard. Rajesh has been frequently invited as the Keynote speaker for various business conferences like World Marketing Congress, Management conclaves and in-house corporate events.

Arindam (arin) Mukhopadhyay

Head of Consulting India Centre of Excellence Gartner India Executive Council member Industry forum speaker and pro-bono mentor to tech startups

Suhas Dutta

The expert is a senior management professional at 3nayan (Stranzex Consulting LLP), a group of subject matter experts who provide services around Growth Sustenance, Organizational Effectiveness and Transformation. He is proficient in Business Consulting, Execution and Delivery in Robotics and Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Strategy and Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Process Optimization, Distributed Service Delivery, Outsourcing / Offshoring, start-ups and Entrepreneurship, IT Strategy and Delivery, Creating / Transforming Industry and Delivery Practices.

Srihari Palangala

This expert is a senior marketing professional for Dell EMC Technologies India. An engineer by profession, he has spent over 18 years working with technology companies in various roles and has in-depth knowledge of the US, India, APAC markets, buying patterns and behaviour, customer segments and driving reach. His expertise lies in marketing, product management, product planning, digital marketing, SaaS marketing for customer acquisition and retention, strategy and execution to optimize and grow online channels (eCommerce) for customer acquisition.

Namrita Mahindro

The expert is a senior strategy professional at Mahindra & Mahindra. She has the skills to transform leading organisations by leveraging digital technology. Her forte lies in creating competitive advantage for organisations by re-imagining business models, re-defining customer experiences, building people capabilities and orchestrating shifts in mindsets and organisation culture. With a solid understanding of the digital ecosystem, a design thinking approach to innovation and a deep understanding of technologies including AI, AR and VR, Block Chain, IoT, Big Data and Analytics.

Manoj Mukund Kulkarni

The expert is a Senior Management Professional at The Nielsen Company and has 20+ years of consistent career progression. His roles ranges from generalists to specialist and now helping large clients to spot profitable growth opportunities in Middle East. More importantly, he transforms thought diversity through cultural diversity. He is Passionate about the latest techniques and technology by firmly believing that it helps to connect the dots and uncover hidden insights. He received an award at a recently held MRSI conference for a paper that highlighted social media data mining using artificial intelligence.

Malay Krishna

The expert is a Professor at who teaches elective and core courses in Strategy and Administration at SPJIMR. He has worked at PNC Bank (5th largest US Bank) as Senior Management Professional and Director of Strategic Marketing Research and Competitive Intelligence. He was recruited into PNC from McKinsey and Co. (USA) where he was an associate. At McKinsey, Malay served a diverse set of clients on various strategic issues, ranging from strategic growth options (organic and inorganic) to operations effectiveness.

Bhagwat Dhingra

The expert is an Independent Pharma Consultant and specialize in domestic pharma space for opportunities in Brand building, Sales force effectiveness, OTC product strategies, Scientific sessions with Doctors, distribution and channel planning etc. As a consultant, he has worked with multiple clients in the private equity space in India to evaluate product portfolios and build product baskets. His last role was as the senior management professional at Unichem Labs which he helped grow from a top line for 400 to 800 crores in a span of 5 years. The company was acquired by Torrent Pharma.

Sushanta Chowdhury

The expert is a Strategic Consultant and Trainer at Lean for U. The expert is also Head Supply Chain-operation for a Reputed packaging Company in Noida, to streamline their entire Supply Chain and distribution and New expansion projects. He is a Lean Six Sigma certified with core competence in operational management, total supply chain management, distribution, warehousing and logistics management, together with strong acumen in commercial operation. He has over 25 years of experience in in 6 Industry verticals out of which 8 years was in African countries.

Shalil Kumar Gupta

The expert is a senior management professional at News Corp VCCircle, a pre-eminent source of news, information, data, and analysis on alternative investments in India. He is a Digital and Technology Transformation leader, a Strategic Advisor to Companies and start-ups, an Angel Investor, and a Coach to aspiring Leaders. He is an advisor of choice to business challenges in Fortune 100. He has a professional track record of business leadership, scaling and transforming new businesses. The expert has championed Digital Transformation across verticals and geographies.

Satyendra Pandey

The expert is a columnist at CNBC-TV18 where he writes about aviation, design and strategy. Prior to this, he was Head - Strategy and Planning for Go Air, one of the fastest growing LCCs and before that was associated with the Centre for Aviation (CAPA) where he consulted a variety of airports and airlines. He is a C-suite strategist with a focused approach towards scaling businesses. He has a track record of optimizing internal operations, financial returns and driving engagement. He has experience working with Fortune 500 companies and one of the oldest business conglomerates in India.

Samir Sharma

The expert is a senior management professional at Delhi Integrated Multimodal Transit System Limited. He has about 25 years of experience in the field of Transport planning, Road Safety and Traffic engineering, traffic pre bid advisory in India and abroad. He is a specialist in conducting Comprehensive Transport Plans/Mobility Plans, traffic due diligence studies, developing innovative solutions for smart mobility management, applications of Intelligent Transport Systems and creating sustainable transport solutions for cities.

Nitin Khindria

The expert is a Senior HR Professional of Nahar Industrial Enterprises which is one of the oldest and largest textile group in India. He comes with over 19 years of professional experience in Human Resource, OD, L&D with organizations such as CII, MoD (GOI), FICCI, IAFL (Now Legrand), M&M Ltd, ITL. As a HR professional, he has successfully and consistently conceptualized and applied several strategies that resulted in, Aligning HR and its practices with business objective, optimizing employment cost, reduction of training cost, expansion of HR department, employee retention and engagement.

Mrigank Singh

The expert is a Senior Management Professional of Atal Incubation Centre - Indian School of Business and prior to this he was the Senior Management Professional at Sensebird Solutions, an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Company pioneering in aerial data-based analytics and decision support systems. He has now more than a decade of experience in the training industry. He has successfully contributed in formulating the Drone Policy of India, as a Member of the 'Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Task Force' constituted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.

Jyoti Narain

This expert is a senior management professional with StrategistWorld. He has over 33 years of experience spanning across media and communications, strategic business planning, operations management, network marketing, training and development, product development, real estate and retail. A thinker, visionary and astute professional with a legal and management background, he has been on the board of multiple companies and in the process, established industries in tourism, news networks, publishing, networking companies, retail and real estate from scratch.

Himanshu Periwal

This expert is a senior management professional at ixigo, an Indian travel and hotel booking e-commerce website. With a professional experience of over seven years, he has worked with organisations like Amazon and Bain & Company. He likes experimenting with, building and scaling up new products and ideas. He believes real growth happens when you pair a strong analytical mindset with a bit of creative craziness. He has helped ixigo grow transactions by 21x over the last 3 years. He is a graduate from IIM Calcutta and NSIT and has been a speaker at numerous events.

Ashok K Singh

With an illustrious 39-year career in the Indian Army, including roles spanning operational terrain and HR challenges, I specialize in leadership, supply chain management, geopolitics, security, and military technology. Rising to Lieutenant General, I've excelled in high-ranking positions, contributing to strategic planning, counter-insurgency operations, and defense procurement. Equipped with prestigious military courses and vast experience, I've instructed and lectured at notable institutions. As an Armoured Corps Officer, I modernized Mechanized Forces, focusing on Make in India initiatives. Notably, I've played a pivotal role in strategic studies, international relations, and future capability building. With expertise in operational art and doctrine, I've led at various levels, rising to GOC of an Elite Strike Corps. My goal remains to foster national security through transformative initiatives and policy formulation.

Kshitij Kaul

Kshitij Kaul is a seasoned marketing leader with over 15 years of experience in advertising, brand strategy, and digital transformation. As the Director of Outlook Media India, he has driven innovative, data-driven marketing strategies that have led to significant brand growth and audience engagement. Kshitij is known for his creative storytelling, leadership development, and ability to spearhead successful campaigns that set industry standards. A two-time award winner at the Excellency Iconic Awards, he was named "Best Leader of the Year" and led Outlook Media to be recognized as the "Emerging Company of the Year." Outside of his professional work, Kshitij is a passionate orator, motivational speaker, and mentor, dedicated to inspiring future leaders in the marketing field. With his visionary approach and commitment to excellence, Kshitij continues to shape the marketing landscape and empower businesses to thrive.

Soumya Dabriwal

Soumya Dabriwal is the Co-Founder of Project Baala, addressing the global challenge of menstrual hygiene. With development experience in Ghana, South Africa, and India, she founded the initiative after witnessing the educational disruption caused by inadequate menstrual protection, especially in Ghana. Her mission is to provide sustainable menstrual management solutions with dignity, aiming to impact 2 million girls and create jobs for 5,000 women by 2026. Recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Yash Entrepreneurs Award, Youth Co:Lab Winner, and Acumen Fellow, Soumya has also been acknowledged by organizations such as NATHEALTH, Path, and Rivet. As a TEDx speaker and Swedish Institute Gender Advocate, she is dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls through social entrepreneurship.

Subhajit Mazumder

Subhajit is a dynamic professional with extensive experience in sales, delivery, and business operations. Currently serving as the Business Segment COO for Microsoft India’s largest industry vertical ($1B), he previously spearheaded long-term growth strategy and implementation across business verticals, products, and platforms.

As a member of the CII National Committee for IT/ITeS (2023-24), Subhajit actively contributes to shaping the industry’s future. Before his tech sector roles, he led business consulting practices at KPMG India and Infosys Consulting, managing P&L responsibilities and driving business transformation, operations consulting, and customer-centric strategies for B2C sectors.

A published thought leader and sought-after speaker, Subhajit frequently engages with premier B-schools and industry forums. A certified ACC Coach (ICF), he is deeply passionate about unlocking individuals’ potential. Recognized with the India Achievers Award for Business Leadership (2020-21) and featured in HRAI’s 24 of 24 COO list (2024), Subhajit exemplifies excellence in leadership and people development.

Strategy Speakers in India