Ramesh Nair is the Managing Director & CEO of Mindspace Business Parks REIT and a senior real estate industry leader with over 25 years of experience across office, retail, residential, industrial, and hospitality assets. He currently oversees one of the largest Grade-A office REIT portfolios, recognised for operational excellence, sustainability, and institutional governance.
Ramesh is a leadership and business strategy speaker specialising in real estate leadership, large-scale asset management, and organisational resilience. Prior to Mindspace, he served as CEO & Country Head of JLL India and held senior leadership roles at Colliers, leading large professional teams and multi-market expansions. A Harvard AMP alumnus and author, he is known for clear, pragmatic insights on navigating uncertainty and leading through structural change.
Ramesh delivers keynote sessions on leadership, resilience, real estate strategy, and business transformation for leadership audiences.
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Shantanu is the Founder & CEO of The Recruiters - An Executive Search & HR Consulting Firm founded in 2004, that is into CXO hiring & also offers Virtual CHRO Services. Apart from this he also founded two more companies, one called Artistjunction in 2015 to promote performing art and artists, and DigiSocial360 in 2023 a Digital Marketing Firm. He is the author of the book "Fight for Life - A Journey of Resilience" about a significant, near-fatal health issue that has caused two near-death experiences and has managed to come out of it stronger and more resilient.. Apart from this, he has contributed articles to various magazines related to HR and Business both in Print and Digital Media.
Kumar V Pratap, an expert in Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships, serves as Member, Board of Advisers, IIM Lucknow. With extensive experience in pivotal roles at the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance, and the World Bank, he has shaped seminal policies like asset monetization and competitive bidding of coal blocks. Notable contributions include drafting India's National Infrastructure Pipeline and chairing the Model Concession Agreement for PPPs in Urban Water Supply. A published author and lecturer at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the Indian School of Business and University of Michigan, Kumar has received accolades such as University of Maryland’s John J Sexton Fellowship and Indian Prime Minister's appreciation. His passion for infrastructure development and expertise in finance make him a key figure in shaping India's future.
Anil Srivastava is a seasoned policymaker and infrastructure strategist with over three decades of experience in Indian government and public sector leadership. As the architect of the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage at NITI Aayog, he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s electric mobility landscape, leading to major EV policy interventions across central and state governments. He spearheaded the landmark Global Mobility Summit, MOVE 2018, inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, bringing together global automotive leaders to discuss clean and connected mobility solutions. Currently serving as Adviser for Infrastructure Connectivity and Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office at NITI Aayog, he has held senior positions including Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and CMD of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. Anil’s career reflects deep expertise in infrastructure policy, public sector management, mobility transformation, and sustainable development.
Dr. Ritesh Malik is a medical doctor turned serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and ecosystem builder. He is the founder of Innov8 Coworking, one of India’s largest coworking platforms, which was incubated at Y Combinator and later acquired by OYO. With investments in over 60 startups, he is among India’s most active angel investors, backing ventures across technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Ritesh has been widely recognized for his contributions to entrepreneurship, featuring in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, Fortune 40 Under 40 India, and several other global lists. A sought-after speaker, he has addressed forums like Harvard University, IIM-Ahmedabad, TEDx, and TiECon Silicon Valley. Beyond business, he is deeply engaged in philanthropy, supporting initiatives in education, cybersecurity, startup policy, and healthcare through organizations such as Plaksha University, Muskaan Dreams, and ADIF Foundation. His work bridges innovation, investment, and impact to shape India’s entrepreneurial future.
With over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, they are a senior business leader and head special initiatives at Larsen & Toubro, a leading engineering and construction company in India. Leading corporate strategy and thought leadership, he focuses on sustainability, innovation, and digital technology. His track record includes executing high-value projects in residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. He excels in leadership development, marketing, tendering, execution, contracts, and claim management. Additionally, he successfully divested a Larsen & Toubro subsidiary, showcasing strategic acumen and financial management skills. His passion lies in creating value for stakeholders and contributing to the growth and transformation of the construction industry.
Sanjeev Kathuria is a prominent figure in the real estate industry, boasting over three decades of expertise in sales and business development, primarily focusing on the NCR (National Capital Region) market. As the Founder, Author, and CEO of Torbit Consulting, he is renowned for his insightful works like "Torbit 2020" and "Torbit 2021", offering predictive analysis and guidance for investors and buyers. With extensive experience at ATS Group and CRC Group, Kathuria has excelled in various roles, including Executive Director and COO. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Design and Technology and has completed the 'Developing Leaders in Real Estate' program from Harvard Business School Executive Education. Beyond his corporate roles, Kathuria is actively involved in mentoring and educating future real estate professionals at Amity RICS, further enriching the educational landscape of the sector.
Nakul Anand is a distinguished business leader and former Executive Director at ITC Limited, widely recognized as one of the key architects behind ITC’s hospitality and luxury strategy. Over a career spanning decades, he played a transformative role in building ITC Hotels into one of India’s most respected premium hospitality brands, known for its world-class service, strong brand equity, and sustainability leadership.
He has driven large-scale growth through strategic expansion, customer-centric innovation, and operational excellence, consistently delivering strong revenue performance while elevating luxury guest experiences. Nakul pioneered ITC’s globally acclaimed “Responsible Luxury” philosophy, leading to a record number of LEED® Platinum and Zero Carbon certified properties.
Currently serving as Chairman of the Advisory Board at Tricone Luxury Hotels, he is guiding the development of luxury hospitality and real estate projects. Honored as the “Corporate Hotelier of the World 2019,” he is known for disciplined execution and transformative leadership.
Shyam Raghunandan is an accomplished business leader and Managing Director of Schüco India, with extensive experience in building businesses, developing high-performance teams and leading organizations through growth and transformation. Before Schüco, he spent over a decade with Hilti, including experience in marketing leadership.As a speaker, Shyam brings a practitioner’s perspective to leadership, organizational culture, sustainable innovation and business transformation. In his session Leading in the Real World at IIT Madras, he explored how a leader’s mindset influences culture, organizational structures and outcomes, emphasizing that effective leadership is fundamentally about developing people and strengthening relationships. His industry perspectives also cover sustainable design, innovation and the future of the built environment. Shyam’s sessions connect real-world leadership experience with practical insights for executives seeking to build purposeful, resilient and high-performing organizations.
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