Business Transformation Speakers in India

Raghu Raman is a distinguished leader with a rare blend of military, corporate, and government experience. He served in the Indian Armed Forces for 12 years, with deployments in Punjab, Siachen Glacier, and Angola as a UN Peacekeeper, culminating as an instructor at the School of Armoured Warfare. After completing advanced training in tactics, weapons, and leadership, he transitioned to the corporate sector, leading various companies at the Mahindra Group, including Mahindra FirstChoice, MahindraSSG, and a joint venture with BAE Systems. In 2009, he was appointed CEO of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), a counter-terrorism initiative by the Indian Government post the 26/11 attacks. Raghu is also a faculty member at leading business schools, a columnist for Mint, and a sought-after speaker with the Outstanding Speakers Bureau. He is the author of Everyman’s War, a seminal work on national security published by Penguin.

Shiv Shivakumar is an accomplished leader and bestselling author, currently serving as Operating Partner at Advent International, a leading private equity firm known for strategic mergers and acquisitions. At Advent, Shiv leverages his extensive expertise to drive business growth and investment strategies, contributing to deals like the acquisition of Suven Pharmaceuticals and exploring mergers in the life sciences sector. Previously, as Chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo Holdings India, he led growth initiatives and managed iconic brands such as Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England. As Group Executive President of Corporate Strategy at Aditya Birla Group, Shiv played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s footprint across 36 countries. Recognized by the Economic Times as one of India’s top five marketers, he also serves as President of the CII committee on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, further cementing his influence in India’s business and marketing landscape.

Anshuman Tiwari is the Global Experience Owner for People Services at GSK, where he leads global initiatives to standardize and elevate employee experience through the integration of People, Process, and Technology. With nearly 30 years of expertise in transformation, innovation, quality, and simplification, Anshuman drives large-scale change by applying real-world uses of Artificial Intelligence and digital tools to enhance workplace efficiency and engagement. Previously, as Global Head of Operational Excellence at DXC Technology and Transformation Director at EY, he led global teams to deliver measurable business impact through simplification, compliance, and continuous improvement. Anshuman is an ASQ Fellow, LinkedIn Top Voice, mid-career coach, and a passionate speaker who has taught quality principles to over 10,000 professionals worldwide. His initiatives have delivered more than $250 million in business benefits, embodying his mission to help organizations and people achieve 10x results.

Amar Naik is a strategic engineering and AI transformation leader specialising in enterprise-scale digital innovation. Vice President of Engineering at TELUS Digital, he has led global teams delivering AI-powered platforms across fintech, healthcare, and public services. Amar delivers keynote sessions on AI adoption, digital transformation, engineering leadership, and ethical AI for corporate audiences. Invite Amar Naik for technology and leadership conferences in India.

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.

Sharmila, an accomplished editor and journalist, boasts 23 years of expertise in navigating the Indian business landscape across television, newspapers, and magazines. Presently holding the role of Business Editor at Republic, she orchestrates the editorial direction and ensures the quality of their business coverage.

Her acumen lies in spotting emerging trends and opportunities within the Indian market, emphasizing its rapid growth. Proficient in multimedia storytelling and newsroom optimization, she's honed her skills at esteemed outlets like CNBC TV18, Times of India, and Business Today, adapting seamlessly to the evolving media landscape. Currently, her focus is on leveraging digital platforms for real-time audience engagement and delivering impactful news and insights.

Sharmila's extensive experience grants her a profound understanding of the Indian business domain. Her commitment to delivering compelling stories persists amid the dynamic shifts in reporting and storytelling methodologies. Reach out to her to breathe life into your business narratives.

Supriya Vaidya, recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Cross-functional Leadership, is a dynamic technology leader with over 17 years of global experience in the software industry. Her cross-continental career spans Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, where she has successfully led projects across software development, product management, production support, and customer engagement. Supriya’s strength lies in aligning cross-functional teams toward business outcomes, combining deep technical expertise with strategic acumen. Known for her critical thinking, solution-oriented mindset, and strong stakeholder management, she thrives in complex, high-impact environments. Her ability to drive innovation while fostering team cohesion makes her a trusted leader and collaborator. A continuous learner and motivator, Supriya consistently elevates performance standards, earning respect across the industry for her reliability, adaptability, and leadership excellence.

Amit Mahajan brings 19 years of experience in the technology sector, with the last decade focused on project management, strategy, and leadership. A PMP-certified Project Manager, he has led product and SRE teams, driving agile transformation, operational excellence, and strong customer engagement across global markets.

Beginning his career as a developer, Amit progressed through roles in investment banking and finance, managing backend platforms and offshore teams. He has worked extensively with clients across Japan, Europe, and the US, delivering automation initiatives and process improvements that enhanced productivity and reliability. Known as a mindful leader, Amit is deeply committed to coaching engineers, strengthening stakeholder alignment, and building high-trust, high-performance teams.

Invite Amit Mahajan to speak on agile leadership, project excellence, stakeholder management, and leading technology teams at scale.

Rajasekhara Reddy is a seasoned supply chain transformation leader with over two decades of cross-industry experience spanning personal care, food & beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Currently the Group Head – Supply Chain Management APMEA at Apollo Tyres Ltd, he previously held leadership roles at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, and L’Oréal across India, China, and the Asia-Pacific region. Rajasekhara brings deep expertise in global demand planning, logistics, manufacturing supply chains, and distribution strategy. He has successfully led two large-scale transformation initiatives and implemented cutting-edge technology interventions, including artificial intelligence, to enhance end-to-end supply chain visibility, productivity, and transparency. His experience in managing multi-geography operations and embedding digital tools in supply chain frameworks has enabled organizations to become more agile and data-driven. Rajasekhara is passionate about driving operational excellence and building future-ready supply chains that align with business growth and evolving consumer needs.

Vikas Jain is a transformational coach and business leader with 30+ years of experience in the automotive industry, having shaped sales ecosystems for Hyundai, GM, Toyota, and Ashok Leyland. As Vice President – Sales at Hyundai Motor India, he scaled a $6B turnover, built a 20,000-strong dealer force, and pioneered retail innovation, telematics, EVs, and captive insurance models. At GM India, as Director of Sales, he revitalized operations and drove record volumes.

Inspired to expand his impact, Vikas transitioned from corporate leadership to human transformation, founding The Nine Tenth—a coaching and consulting practice that blends Positive Intelligence, NLP, Gestalt, and ICF competencies with decades of hands-on leadership experience. He has successfully coached 100+ leaders, enabling them to unlock potential, align values with action, and scale both personal and professional growth. Through thought leadership, workshops, and mentorship, Vikas empowers individuals and organizations to redefine success and thrive.

Abhishek Budhraja is a career transformation and leadership coach specialising in organisational excellence and continuous improvement. The creator of the copyrighted ACTIONS Framework™ and author of Transformation Through ACTIONS!, he brings over 20 years of experience across Fortune 500 companies and as founder of Immensa Consulting. Abhishek delivers keynote sessions on leadership, career development, innovation, and business transformation for corporate and leadership audiences. Invite Abhishek Budhraja for conferences, leadership summits, and corporate events in India.

With Life Architecting as his mission, Anbu has played a breakthrough role in coaching on the Design Mind, Engaging Learning Culture, Mindfulness Leadership Development and Transforming OD. As Chief Design Officer in Intellect Design Arena, he is currently focusing on balancing eastern (mind) and western (brain) philosophy to leverage Design Thinking as a problem solving approach in all walks of life. The Strength Philosophy coaching model that he has designed, complimented by his deep experience in both Project Delivery for U.S Department of Defense (DoD) and Academics, helps corporate leaders, managers, Faculty and teachers in focusing  on lasting impact and creating a tribe within the teams to ensure delivery excellence.

He is a co-founder of School of  Design Thinking and has been instrumental in launching several initiatives for academics to change the self-image of students and faculties. The copyrighted Design The Thinking™ approach is flagship program developed under his leadership. 

Dr. Prakash Bagri is a Professor of Marketing Strategy and Innovation at the Indian School of Business and Founder & CEO of PRB Partners, a strategic transformation consulting firm. With over 30 years of leadership experience at Unilever and Intel, he has built billion-dollar businesses, launched 12 brands, and created new product categories. His expertise spans innovation, digital transformation, execution discipline, and decision-making, along with deep insights into people management and leadership development. As Intel’s CMO (South Asia), he earned the Intel Achievement Award and was named “Brand Boss” by The Economic Times for reshaping markets. Dr. Bagri has taught at ISB and the IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta), where he developed pioneering courses in hi-tech, innovation, and managerial effectiveness. His research is featured in global and Indian media. As a mentor and advisor, he helps organizations drive growth by aligning strategy, technology, customer centricity, and people capabilities.

Self, Sarat Kurup, experienced Group Vice President - Human Resource & Corporate Affairs with a demonstrated history of working in Automobile, Petroleum, Engineering, and Media industries. Skilled in Holistic Life Coaching, Management Advisory Services and Executive Coaching. Expert in the entire gamut of HR, especially Learning and Development & Effective Managerial Practices. 

Muralidharan Sridharan is a global business leader with over three decades of experience across the automotive, power tools, multimedia, and engineering sectors. He has held senior leadership positions with Bosch, Mann+Hummel, Lucas Indian Service, and Frost & Sullivan, managing multi-thousand-crore businesses and leading successful turnarounds. Recognized as an authority in the automotive aftermarket, distribution networks, and supply chains, he has also championed initiatives in electric vehicles, hydrogen, and new mobility solutions. As CEO and Regional President, he transformed companies into profitable, future-ready enterprises, including steering Lucas Indian Service into sustained profitability during COVID. A qualified leadership coach, he now mentors startups, MSMEs, and senior leaders on growth, transformation, and fundraising. Widely respected for his global leadership and intercultural expertise, he has been inducted into the Global Hall of Fame by the World Auto Forum for his contributions to the mobility industry.

Satyamoy Chatterjee is a seasoned data science and AI leader with over 20 years of global experience spanning banking, technology, and education. He has held senior leadership roles at organizations such as Citigroup and GE, where he helped cross-functional teams integrate advanced analytics into core business decision-making. His work consistently bridges business strategy, data science, and technology to deliver measurable impact.

A strong advocate of experiential learning, Satyamoy is the co-inventor of Analyttica TreasureHunt® LEAPS, a patented simulation-based platform designed to build practical analytics and AI capabilities through immersive problem-solving. The platform is widely used for leadership and capability development in analytics-driven organizations. In recognition of his contributions, he was named among India’s Top 10 Data Scientists in 2019. Today, Satyamoy continues to focus on scalable, applied innovation

Invite Satyamoy for conferences, leadership summits, executive offsites, and curated forums.

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.

Rajeshwar Upadhyay is a visiting faculty member at Thunderbird and the Indian School of Business, where he teaches the Leadership Development Program. He is also the Director of Par Excellence, a leadership development initiative, based in Princeton and Mumbai. With over 20 years of industry and consulting experience, Rajeshwar specializes in transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, and decision-making. His approach blends insights from literature, philosophy, psychology, and business. Rajeshwar also teaches the Global Leadership Immersion Program at KAIST, South Korea, focusing on leadership skills for successful business with India. His work fosters innovation, adaptability, and high-performance culture in organizations.

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

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.

Mr. Rizvi is the Professor of leadership & Change Management at IMI, New Delhi. In his 25+ years of professional career he has taught, trained, researched, consulted and led various academic and business organizations at private, public, non-governmental, and multinational corporations in India and abroad. Some of the organizations he has been associated are HCL Ltd (Reprographic Division), Faculty of Management Studies (University of Delhi), IILM Graduate School of Management, and NIS Sparta (a Reliance Anil Ambani Group Company). Dr. Rizvi is a visiting Professor of Organizational Behavior to the MBA programs at the National Graduate School of Management (NGSM), Australian National University (ANU), Canberra (Australia); Shanghai University, (China); and International School of Management, Dakar, Senegal (West Africa); and other Universities. As a Leadership & Change Management specialist, he has conducted various research and consulting projects sponsored by AusAID-Australia, DFID-UK, SDC-Switzerland, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank.

R Gopalakrishnan is a distinguished corporate leader, bestselling author, and global speaker with over five decades of experience in management and business leadership. He studied physics at Kolkata University, engineering at IIT Kharagpur, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. His illustrious career includes serving as Chairman of Unilever Arabia, Managing Director of Brooke Bond Lipton, Vice Chairman of Hindustan Lever, and Director at Tata Sons and several Tata companies. He has also held the role of Non-Executive Chairman at Castrol India and currently serves as an Independent Director at Press Trust of India (PTI). Gopalakrishnan has authored twenty bestselling books and is renowned for his engaging instructional and inspirational speaking, emphasizing practical insights and real-world examples. His approach empowers professionals and students worldwide to navigate complex business challenges and unlock their leadership potential.

Priyaranjan is a results-driven business leader with over 18 years of experience across FMCG, fintech, e-commerce, and private equity. His career includes leadership roles at Nivea, United Breweries, Mars, Snapdeal, Airtel Payments Bank, PayNearby, and Ananta Capital. With a strong focus on India’s competitive and underserved markets, he has consistently scaled businesses through hyper-local distribution models and consumer-centric strategies. As Chief Business Officer at PayNearby, he expanded financial inclusion in rural India by enabling fintech services through kirana stores. At Airtel Payments Bank, he pioneered innovative last-mile banking solutions. Recognized as the "Most Inspiring CXO 2020" by CXO Outlook, Priyaranjan is known for his ability to convert challenges into scalable opportunities. An engineer turned sales strategist, he advocates agile, disruptive leadership to navigate the evolving Indian market. His speaking themes include market shifts, financial inclusion, and building resilient, high-impact teams.

Anjita Lal is a senior technology and go-to-market leader with deep experience driving cloud adoption, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships. She has led Microsoft India’s business planning, GTM strategy, investments, and execution across enterprise, mid-market, and SMB segments. Her work includes building cloud practices with global partners, launching strategic B2B partnerships, and driving cloud security and productivity adoption through partner co-sell models. Anjita brings a practical lens on scaling technology businesses, building ecosystems, and executing large-scale digital transformation programs.
Invite Anjita Lal to speak on go-to-market strategy, cloud transformation, and building high-impact tech partnerships.

Nitin Agrawal is an accomplished executive business leader with over 24 years of global experience driving transformation and profitability across industries. He has held leadership roles with leading organizations, including HSBC, Wipro, GE Capital, and most recently The Walt Disney Company. Nitin is recognized for his expertise in business consulting, strategic programs, digital transformation, operational excellence, and business integration, consistently delivering measurable impact. He has been the first incumbent in several high-impact strategic roles across Asia, the Americas, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). His leadership achievements include driving profitability impact exceeding USD 100 million annually, managing global workforces of up to 45,000 employees, spearheading pioneering innovations recognized by the industry, and delivering transformative outcomes such as strategic turnarounds and anti-piracy measures in television. With a strong record of building new capabilities and leading multifunctional teams, Nitin continues to inspire business transformation and sustainable growth.

Vinod Tiwari, Engineering Director at Telectron Group, leads a renowned engineering firm specializing in comprehensive solutions for solar power systems, network power batteries, industrial UPS systems, and DC power infrastructure. With over 25 years of expertise in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, he's excelled in roles across India and abroad since 1994.

Vinod is not only a distinguished speaker and educator but also a visionary leader whose influence has elevated Telectron Group's standing in the UAE market, notably within ADNOC and the Telecom Industry. Representing top-tier brands like GNB (Exide), Kyocera, AEG Power, Huawei, and GE, his contributions extend beyond business to encompass leadership, social work, philanthropy, and cultural promotion. Vinod's latest achievement includes authoring the Amazon Bestselling e-book "From Dreaming to Achieving, in LIFE," demonstrating his commitment to inspiring global youth and entrepreneurs.

Jagdish Mitra is an entrepreneur and business leader, currently Founder & CEO of Humanize, a next-generation IT services company at the intersection of AI, industry, and SaaS. With over three decades of experience, Jagdish has been instrumental in driving growth, strategy, and large-scale transformation in the technology sector. At Tech Mahindra, he served in pivotal roles including President – India and Head of Corporate Affairs, Chief Strategy Officer, and CEO of CanvasM, leading global expansion, large deals, digital transformation, and growth businesses across industries. His leadership has helped Tech Mahindra establish strong footprints in North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Beyond corporate leadership, Jagdish is deeply engaged with the startup ecosystem, mentoring B2B tech ventures and serving as an advisor to MedTech startups. He is on the boards of NSDC and Comviva, contributes to NASSCOM’s Executive Council, and actively promotes skills development and sports for underprivileged youth.

Thiru is a seasoned coach and sales strategist dedicated to empowering business leaders and organizations. In coaching, he helps leaders enhance self-awareness, transform limiting beliefs, and achieve clarity on challenges or goals. Leveraging CLI’s 46 Mind Kinetics methods, Coacharya’s models, and techniques from NLP and Transactional Analysis, Thiru enables leaders to cultivate executive presence, increase influence, and adopt a coaching leadership style.

In sales, Thiru brings over 25 years of expertise, having sold technology solutions to more than 1,000 corporations. He collaborates with organizations to define effective strategies, optimize processes, and elevate sales performance. His proficiency in deal coaching, negotiation, and target achievement drives impactful results.

Thiru’s unique blend of coaching and sales acumen equips leaders and teams with the tools to thrive. Passionate about sharing his experience, he is committed to fostering growth and unlocking potential in individuals and businesses alike.

Over the past 20 years, Amit has worked as a trainer and motivator, assisting over 150,000 insurance advisors in growing their businesses. He finds immense satisfaction in witnessing their success and frequently expresses that blessings are always felt. Amit grew up in a business-class family but sought to carve his own path. Starting his career at Cipla Ltd., he quickly rose to area manager, demonstrating that selling transcends educational background. In 2002, he entered the burgeoning insurance sector, driven by its vast potential. Amit credits his success to his mentors' guidance and their blessings.

Nidhee is a top-performing, highly skilled business expert and approachable WPP Unilever team leader with over 20 years of experience. She excels in recommending business strategies to achieve organizational revenue goals, identifying new opportunities, and solving business problems. Nidhee has successfully managed a multimillion-dollar business, making it the best performing market globally. With expertise in strategy design and execution, digital transformation, and process optimization, she develops and implements effective strategies that drive growth and sustainable success. An authentic leader, Nidhee is passionate about team development, promoting growth, and creating engaging, empowering cultures. She enjoys coaching, mentoring, and building teams to advance their careers.

Abhishek Tula is a seasoned trainer and learning consultant with over 20 years of experience, having trained more than 100,000 participants across 16 nationalities and all organizational levels. He has delivered high-impact programs for over 105 companies, including Fortune 500 organizations and leading Indian enterprises, helping improve employee capability, leadership effectiveness, and revenue performance.

As CEO and Co-Founder of Kaizen Training Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Abhishek has conducted programs across 51+ locations in Pan Asia, spanning over 22 industries and sub-industries. Recognized among the Top 25 L&D Consultants in India by Consultant Review Magazine, he is known for designing practical, results-oriented learning interventions tailored to real business challenges.

Invite Abhishek Tula to speak on sales excellence, leadership development, capability building, and organizational performance.

For over 20 years, Jimmy Pandita has worked as an educational consultant and college advisor, guiding students and their families through the rigors of academic life from school to college to graduate.

His expertise regarding the college selection process extends to students with specialized interests and includes students from the streams  like Arts, Science and  Commerce .

To use my experience and expertise for growth-in terms of value addition, knowledge and learning; thereby striving to optimize a goal congruent behavior in the organization, with a balanced trade off between management skills and self developed attitude to elevate self and the organization into attaining higher and profitable peaks

Sanjay is the Chief Technology Officer at Dnata, Emirates Group, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation, IT strategy, and operational technology planning. With extensive experience in enterprise architecture, IT service management, cloud services, and cybersecurity, he has successfully managed complex technology initiatives that drive efficiency and reduce operational costs. Sanjay has played a pivotal role in product development and deployment, including business analysis, system design, change management, and technical documentation.

He is known for building long-term partnerships with clients and vendors and has consistently delivered high-impact results across e-commerce, Salesforce, SAP integration, contact center technologies, and IT audit frameworks. His expertise spans key compliance and governance standards, including PCI DSS, GDPR, BCP/DR, and ITIL. Sanjay’s strategic leadership and ability to overcome complex project challenges have earned him recognition within the Emirates Group. He continues to drive innovation and operational excellence across global IT operations.

Puneet is a results-driven leader with over 18 years of experience in Operations Management, Digital Transformation, Automation, AI/NLP, Analytics, and Lean Six Sigma. With a deep expertise of over 17 years in Insurance Property & Casualty and Life & Annuities, he has driven transformation, delivery, and business growth. Puneet has successfully developed and executed plans for expanding offshore delivery operations for a large Insurance digital platform services business, managing 500+ FTEs. He has spearheaded operational excellence, leading teams in Digital Transformation, Automation, Lean Six Sigma, and AI/Analytics, resulting in improved efficiency and significant cost savings.

Swati Mohan is an independent advisor to consumer tech companies, with two decades of leadership experience across Netflix, GroupM, and National Geographic in India and APAC. She advises high-growth brands such as CRED and SUGAR Cosmetics on building brand as a core competitive moat. Swati is also Program Director at GrowthX, where she mentors early-stage founders on brand-led growth. An active angel investor, she supports purpose-driven consumer tech startups post product–market fit. Passionate about ecosystem building, she has mentored 100+ women founders in collaboration with IIM Bangalore and Goldman Sachs.
Invite Swati Mohan to speak on brand-led growth, scaling consumer tech, and leadership for modern founders.

Sunil Seth is a business transformation leader with 18+ years of experience advising organizations across sectors and geographies. As Head of Strategy at HFCL Limited, he focuses on reimagining future business contexts, building resilient revenue streams, and unlocking value through monetization across core and adjacent businesses. Sunil has consulted large technology MNCs, government bodies, and entrepreneurs on growth strategy, platform models, product development, market entry, customer experience, and digital enablement. Recognized among India’s Top 10 Chief Strategists (2023), he brings a practical, tech-and-data-led approach to strategy execution. He is also an angel investor, mentor to startups, and a frequent keynote speaker on innovation and transformation.
Invite Sunil Seth to speak on business transformation, growth strategy, and monetizing digital and platform opportunities.

Dr. Aswin Chandarr is a globally recognized AI and robotics expert, entrepreneur, author, and educator with 18+ years of experience translating complex AI concepts into real-world business impact. Founder of the Global AI Transformation Institute (GAITI) and author of the bestseller Inevitable AI, he advises enterprises and policymakers on responsible AI adoption. His ventures span healthcare, robotics, and elder care, reflecting AI with purpose. Known for making AI accessible, Aswin helps leaders move from hype to execution.
Invite Dr. Aswin Chandarr to speak on AI strategy, responsible AI adoption, and preparing organizations for an AI-driven future.

Dharmendra is a holistic transformational coach with executive certifications in Digital Marketing from IIM Kashipur and Brand Management and Marketing from MICA. Additionally, he is a certified trainer from R-academy and Lynda. Dharmendra specializes in helping individuals create internal transformations that lead to greater external changes, empowering high-performance teams and compassionate societies to reach their full potential. His approach integrates cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom to develop impactful programs and tools. Known for conducting high-intensity workshops and coaching sessions, Dharmendra is dedicated to fostering meaningful personal and professional growth.

S. M. Vaidya is the Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, a Fortune 500 energy major, and a chemical engineer with over 36 years of experience in the petroleum industry. Since assuming leadership in 2020, he has steered IndianOil through record financial performance while advancing its long-term vision of becoming a $1 trillion enterprise by 2047. He is leading the organization’s transition toward green energy and net-zero operational emissions, driving initiatives across sustainable fuels, bioenergy, digital transformation, and ESG. Under his leadership, IndianOil has strengthened its social impact programs and corporate governance.
Invite S. M. Vaidya to share insights on leading large-scale transformation, energy transition, and building sustainable national institutions.

Sidd Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of VDart Group, a global digital talent management and solutions firm operating across twelve countries with a workforce of over 4,000 professionals. Guided by the principle of “people, purpose, planet,” he has built VDart into a trusted partner across industries including automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and financial services.

Under his leadership, VDart has received multiple recognitions, including National Supplier of the Year honors and Toyota Diverse Supplier of the Year. Sidd himself has been recognized with entrepreneurship awards from CII-Yi and other global bodies.

Beyond business, he actively supports education and workforce development through board and advisory roles.

Invite Sidd Ahmed to speak on entrepreneurship, diversity-led growth, and purpose-driven leadership.

Saurav Sharma is a seasoned automobile professional and TEDx speaker with a strong passion for Electric Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, and Ancient Indian Wisdom. A Duke of Edinburgh CSC Alumnus, he brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective that bridges advanced technology with timeless philosophical frameworks.

Saurav is known for translating insights from ancient Indian texts into practical tools for modern leadership, decision-making, and organizational resilience. His sessions explore how wisdom traditions can coexist with innovation, helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and ethical challenges in today’s fast-evolving business environment. With a forward-looking mindset grounded in cultural depth, he delivers thought-provoking, deeply engaging talks that resonate across industries and generations.

Invite Saurav Sharma to speak on future mobility, AI ethics, leadership wisdom, and integrating tradition with modern business thinking.

Pranay Prakash is a seasoned HR professional with expertise in leadership development, succession planning, performance enhancement, and goal alignment. Throughout his career, he has led numerous HR initiatives and process interventions to scale organizations and empower their teams. With leadership roles at BluWheelz, Baazi Games, and Delhivery, Pranay has successfully aligned HR strategies with business goals, improving operational efficiency and driving business success.

His problem-solving approach is rooted in empathy—understanding the core issues and offering solutions that resonate with clients. Pranay’s key areas of expertise include strategic workforce planning, change management, HR technology and analytics, and nurturing talent for long-term organizational success. He firmly believes in the "Hire to Higher" philosophy, fostering a growth mindset in employees to build resilient organizations. Committed to continuous learning and personal development, Pranay works to create an environment where individuals thrive and organizations experience exponential growth.

Dakshdeep Singh is a visionary leader specializing in product strategy and customer delivery across India and the APAC region. He plays a critical role in aligning product roadmaps with long-term business vision, leveraging market insights, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to drive innovation and differentiation.

With a strong execution mindset, Dakshdeep leads customer delivery initiatives that prioritize satisfaction, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes. He works closely with leadership teams to shape HR strategies, define technology direction, and translate strategic intent into actionable implementation roadmaps.

Dakshdeep’s strength lies in connecting strategy with execution—ensuring that ideas move seamlessly from concept to impact. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement, enabling organizations to navigate complexity while staying customer-centric.

Invite Dakshdeep Singh to speak on product-led growth, customer-centric transformation, execution excellence, and strategic leadership.

Vinod Khemani is a seasoned public speaker with nearly three decades of experience across India’s and the global insurance industry. Known for his compelling storytelling and audience-first approach, Vinod blends strategic insight with emotional intelligence to deliver talks that resonate deeply and drive reflection.

His sessions focus on leadership, resilience, innovation, and decision-making in complex, high-stakes environments. Drawing from real-world industry experience, Vinod translates abstract concepts into relatable narratives that inspire clarity, accountability, and growth. His ability to adapt content to the audience—whether senior leaders, frontline teams, or emerging professionals—sets him apart as a speaker.

With a career rooted in genuine conversations and lived experiences, Vinod emphasizes authenticity, trust, and long-term thinking. His talks leave audiences not just motivated, but thoughtfully equipped to lead with confidence and empathy.

Invite Vinod Khemani to speak on leadership, resilience, and human-centered decision-making.

Neeraj Gupta is a certified OCP, PSM, and PMP professional with over 18 years of experience across the telecom and banking sectors, specializing in large-scale program management, business transformation, and governance-led execution. He has led high-impact initiatives spanning IT application development, credit and risk management, and enterprise transformation programs.

Neeraj has successfully implemented STRAP programs and automation-led transformations including RPA (BOT & AI), cloud ERP migrations (SaaS/PaaS), advanced reconciliation tools, BI reporting platforms, and governance frameworks aligned with SOX compliance. His work has consistently delivered stronger controls, operational efficiency, and scalability in outsourced and complex environments.

With deep expertise in systems design, policy implementation, and transformation governance, Neeraj bridges technology, compliance, and business outcomes with precision.

Invite Neeraj Gupta for enterprise transformation, automation strategy, and program governance sessions.

Abhijith Preman is a Chartered Accountant and financial strategist with over a decade of experience supporting growth-stage startups and MSMEs. As Founder and Designated Partner at Abhijith Preman & Co. LLP, and Partner at The Syndicate Advisors and Consultants LLC, he works closely with founders to strengthen financial foundations and enable sustainable scale. Abhijith specializes in financial structuring, investment readiness, fundraising support, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. His work includes financial modelling, data room preparation, governance frameworks, and decision-support systems that help business owners navigate complexity with clarity. Known for his disciplined, data-driven approach, Abhijith helps organizations improve financial visibility, streamline operations, and prepare confidently for investor and lender engagement. His advisory style combines technical rigor with practical business understanding.
Invite Abhijith Preman to speak on startup finance, MSME scaling, financial strategy, and investment readiness.

Tuhin Mukharjee is a business coach, corporate trainer, TEDx keynote speaker, and management consultant with over 20 years of experience spanning consulting, academics, entrepreneurship, and executive education. He is the co-author of Essentials of Modern Marketing (India Edition) with Dr. Philip Kotler, and is currently collaborating with Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik on 100 Minutes Marketing. Tuhin actively mentors startups through the RISE Incubation Center in Jhansi, supporting early-stage founders with market strategy and execution. His professional background includes postgraduate qualifications in supply chain management, an MBA in marketing, and Six Sigma certification. A strong advocate of design thinking, Tuhin helps organizations solve complex business problems through structured creativity and customer-centric innovation. His sessions blend academic rigor with practical insight, making strategy accessible and actionable for leaders and teams.
Invite Tuhin Mukharjee to speak on modern marketing, business strategy, design thinking, and entrepreneurial growth.

Sonik Sourabh is a pharmaceutical supply chain management leader currently heading Purchase Operations at Tata 1mg. His work spans procurement strategy, logistics optimization, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on ensuring medicine availability at scale. At Tata 1mg, he has played a key role in strengthening medicine distribution systems, achieving 95% on-time, in-full delivery performance while supporting the expansion of both Specialty and Generic Medicine categories. Sonik combines operational rigor with a technology-enabled mindset, contributing to more resilient and responsive healthcare supply chains. Beyond his corporate role, he is an active mentor and guest lecturer, engaging with professionals and students on supply chain management, career development, and management fundamentals. He also supports early-stage startups and shares insights through digital platforms. Additionally, he runs MBA PrepQuest, a coaching initiative for MBA aspirants.

Invite Sonik for: healthcare supply chain forums, procurement leadership sessions, operations excellence discussions, and career mentorship programs.

Sainath Reddy Palem is a business transformation leader, author, and speaker known for challenging conventional thinking. Beginning his career in finance, he later transitioned into leading digital transformation initiatives at an Israel-based multinational, where his automation and process redesign efforts delivered measurable efficiency gains, saving over 15,000 man-hours annually. A frequent guest speaker at institutions such as ICAI and IIMs, Sainath combines operational experience with philosophical inquiry. He is the author of an Amazon bestselling book that explores the origins of religion and the underlying causes of conflict, encouraging audiences to re-examine belief systems, identity, and organizational thinking. His sessions are reflective yet grounded, blending lived experience with structured insight to help individuals and organizations question assumptions and approach transformation more consciously.

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Sangeetha Balachandar is a PCC-accredited executive coach, cognitive advisor, and HR strategic consultant with over 30 years of global experience across Europe, North America, Russia, and Southeast Asia. Her work spans leadership coaching, organizational design, talent development, and change management across multiple industries. Trained with the NeuroLeadership Institute and certified in Positive Intelligence, she integrates neuroscience-based frameworks to help leaders build self-awareness, resilience, and influence. Known for her ability to untangle complexity, Sangeetha blends empathy with strategic clarity to guide individuals and teams through meaningful transitions. A practicing entrepreneur and lifelong learner, she emphasizes deep listening and conscious leadership as foundations for sustainable performance.

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Rajesh Ramakrishnan is a business advisor, ICF-certified leadership coach, and former Managing Director of Perfetti Van Melle India (2018–2023), with over 30 years of experience building brands, scaling organizations, and nurturing leadership capability. During his corporate career, he led high-performing teams across geographies, delivering sustained growth through a people-centric and purpose-driven approach.

Today, Rajesh partners with CXOs, founders, and senior leaders through two focused offerings: strategic advisory—covering business transformation, marketing strategy, and organizational effectiveness—and leadership coaching, with over 500 hours of coaching delivered across sectors globally. He is the recipient of the ET Inspiring CEO Award (2022) and CEO of the Year Award (2023), and is co-authoring The Nurturing Quotient (Penguin, 2025). He also co-founded My Daughter Is Precious, supporting girls’ education.

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Acharya Vasudev Ji is the Founder of Dev Foundation, a spiritual teacher, leadership guide, and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology practitioner with deep grounding in Advaita Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita. A devoted follower of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, he has guided over 10,000 individuals across diverse backgrounds toward inner clarity, purpose, and self-realisation.

Acharya Vasudev Ji is a spiritual and consciousness speaker specialising in non-duality, inner leadership, and the integration of ancient wisdom into modern life. Through satsangs, workshops, and retreats, he addresses common misconceptions around spirituality with intellectual rigor and experiential depth, making profound philosophical concepts accessible and practical. His work bridges mind, body, and soul, enabling transformation rooted in awareness rather than ideology.
He delivers keynote sessions on self-awareness, conscious leadership, inner transformation, and Vedantic wisdom for leadership and spiritual audiences.
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Samarth Derdekar is an experienced energy sector professional with over 18 years of expertise across oil & gas marketing, refining, and digital transformation. His career focuses on driving organizational growth through data-led decision-making, innovation, and technology-enabled transformation.

Samarth is a digital transformation and energy industry speaker specialising in business intelligence, product management, and go-to-market strategy. He has led digital initiatives that optimize revenue, enhance compliance, mitigate operational risk, and strengthen customer engagement. Known for his structured strategic thinking, he applies digital tools to solve complex industry challenges while aligning transformation efforts with business outcomes. His experience spans enterprise-scale change programs and customer-centric digital solutions in highly regulated environments.

He delivers keynote sessions on digital transformation, innovation strategy, data-driven growth, and energy sector modernization for corporate and leadership audiences.
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Ankit Ravindra Jain is an award-winning sales trainer, Director of Uprising Global Skills Training, and Vice President at IBSEA, with over two decades of experience driving revenue performance across industries. 

Ankit is a sales and business growth speaker specialising in high-performance selling, client conversion, and revenue mindset. He has trained over 7,000 professionals across 35+ industries, consistently delivering measurable outcomes and strong closure rates. Recognised speaker platforms including TEDx and Josh Talks have amplified his impact, where he shares practical, execution-focused sales frameworks. His work focuses on building confidence, consultative selling skills, and scalable sales systems for entrepreneurs and teams operating in competitive markets.

He delivers keynote sessions on sales excellence, revenue growth, negotiation, and client acquisition for corporate and entrepreneurial audiences.
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Commander Girish Konkar (Retd.) is the Founder of Beyond Horizons and a leadership expert with over 30 years of experience, including two decades in the Indian Navy. Drawing from real-life naval leadership experiences, he brings a powerful blend of discipline, neuroscience-based coaching, and experiential learning to leadership development.

Girish is a leadership and mindset transformation speaker specialising in team building, resilience, and high-performance culture. His interventions incorporate techniques such as NLP, Psych-K, experiential learning, and firewalking to help senior leadership teams overcome limiting beliefs and drive sustained performance. Over the past decade, he has worked extensively with Fortune 500 organizations on leadership and organizational excellence.

He delivers keynote sessions on leadership under pressure, collaboration, mindset transformation, and performance excellence for corporate leadership audiences.
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Dhiraj Tripathi is a senior automotive industry leader with nearly three decades of experience across global markets, mobility ecosystems, and consumer segments. He has held CXO and senior leadership roles at organisations including Piaggio, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Castrol, Honda Cars, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Daewoo Motors, driving growth across business development, strategic alliances, international operations, and EV initiatives. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, an MBA, and a General Management qualification from IIM Ahmedabad.

Dhiraj is a leadership and business transformation speaker specialising in strategy, mobility innovation, global growth, and executive decision-making. He is also an executive coach, startup mentor, and a recognised LinkedIn Top Leadership Voice. Beyond business, he is an accomplished canvas artist with multiple solo exhibitions.

Dhiraj delivers keynote sessions on leadership, business strategy, mobility transformation, and career growth for corporate and academic audiences.
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Aditya Vikram Kashyap is Vice President of Firmwide Innovation at Morgan Stanley and an award-winning technology leader driving enterprise-wide transformation in global financial services. He works at the intersection of advanced technology, operating models, and governance within one of the world’s most influential financial institutions.

Aditya is a financial services innovation speaker specialising in AI governance, enterprise innovation, and responsible technology adoption. With over a decade of experience across finance, data, and emerging technologies, he leads initiatives spanning AI strategy, innovation ecosystems, data platforms, and agile transformation. He is particularly known for balancing speed and experimentation with regulatory rigour, trust, and risk management. A strong advocate of ethical and evidence-based AI, Aditya advises senior leaders on building resilient, future-ready innovation cultures.

Aditya delivers keynote sessions on financial services innovation, AI ethics, data strategy, and agile transformation for leadership audiences.
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Rahul Malhotra is a senior business leader with over 25 years of experience spanning technology, consumer electronics, and digital infrastructure across global and emerging markets. He is widely recognised for building scalable go-to-market engines and high-impact partner ecosystems in highly competitive environments.

Rahul is a business strategy and ecosystem leadership speaker specialising in growth execution, partner-led scale, and technology market expansion. During his tenure at Intel, he led Partner Scale and Sales Strategy across PC, server, IoT, and AI segments, working closely with OEMs, distributors, and system integrators. Earlier, he held senior leadership roles at Motorola and Sony, managing product portfolios, P&L responsibility, and market expansion initiatives. His strength lies in translating strategy into execution through strong partnerships and disciplined operating models.

Rahul delivers keynote sessions on ecosystem building, sales strategy, technology markets, and leadership for corporate audiences.
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Harkirat Singh Bedi is a CRM, automation, and AI strategy leader with over 20 years of experience across IT services, financial services, and BPO sectors. He is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of The CRM People, a New Delhi–based CRM consulting and implementation firm focused on building scalable marketing, sales, and service engines. Harkirat has led CRM and AI-driven transformations using Salesforce, marketing automation, telephony, and inbound systems across industries including real estate, wealth management, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. His career reflects strong revenue and operational impact, delivering consistent 30% YoY growth, improving customer retention by 30–40%, and boosting lead conversions by over 25%. Having scaled teams from early-stage startups to large cross-functional units, he brings deep expertise in solution sales, process optimization, and go-to-market execution. Harkirat is known for building repeatable sales engines, forging strategic SaaS alliances, and translating technology into measurable business ROI.