Strategic Evangelist: India / AI (MR/AR/VR/Robotics) / Gamification / B2G / Sport / M&E (content) / Alternate Energy / Sustainability / Investments. Let's talk. Life is like a candle against the wind - Dream, Believe, Maximise. Experienced Senior Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in Media, Entertainment, Sports and Banking industry. Successful in Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, forging Corporate & Govt Alliances. Adept at International Relations and an industry Analyst on M&E and Sports.
Gurcharan Das is an author, management guru and public intellectual, known for a much-acclaimed trilogy on the classical Indian ideal of life's goals. He graduated in philosophy with honors (phi beta kappa) from Harvard University and later attended Harvard Business School (AMP) where he is featured in three case studies. He was CEO of Procter and Gamble India and Managing Director, Procter and Gamble Worldwide (Strategic Planning). He is a speaker to some of the world's largest corporations.
Dr. S.Y. Quraishi joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1971 and after holding several strategic and key positions, rose to become the 17th Chief Election Commissioner of India, the world's largest democracy. He figured in The Indian Express list of 100 Most Powerful Indians of 2011 and again in2012.He also figured in India Today's Power List of 100 most powerful Indians, 2012.
Meleveetil Damodaran is a career civil servant with Indian Central and State governments and has in a career spanning over 40 years worked in roles related to regulatory bodies, investment institutions, banks, development financial institutions and with the private sector. He has held regulatory and developmental positions in the Government and in India's financial sector before demitting office as Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). His other roles include Chairman, RBI Comittee, Chairman, IDBI, and Chairman, Unit Trust of India.
Over the past 15 years, Nishant has achieved excellence in varied functions across Corporate Strategy, Finance, Operations, Public Policy and Last-mile implementation. Currently He oversees multiple divisions at Jindal Steel and Power. He oversees the Global Businesses spread across Asia (ex India), Australia, Africa and Middle East which includes providing strategic direction to the businesses and taking strategic financial decisions like restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and divestments across these geographies.
Nilaya Verma, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, co-founded Primus Partners, embodying optimism, passion, and shared values. She specializes in guiding clients through India's complex business landscape. Formerly at KPMG India, Nilaya led sales, business development, and communications, driving strategic initiatives like the Platinum Account Programme. Her expertise spans national priority programs for the Indian government, including Swachh Bharat Mission and Smart Cities, alongside international engagements in South Asia, Europe, and Africa. Nilaya's collaborative approach extends to partnerships with global institutions like the IMF and World Bank. With a track record of driving transformative change and fostering cross-functional collaboration, she is recognized as a leader in business and government advisory, embodying a commitment to integrity and impactful entrepreneurship.
Arvind Gupta is the Head and Co-Founder of Digital India Foundation, a policy think tank working in areas of Digital Inclusion, Smart Cities, Internet Governance, Data Privacy and Cyber Security, Electronics Manufacturing, and strategies for Digital India. He is an Adjunct Professor at IIT-BHU and has over 30 years of industry experience, having worked in diverse sectors in India and Silicon Valley, USA. Arvind has been on the Global FinTech Top100 list of Influencers and also the Member of World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Digital Economy & Society, OECD Expert Member of Global Value Chains. His innovations haven't gone unnoticed; he's a recipient of the Eisenhower Global Fellowship for Innovation for the year 2014, the DataQuest Pathbreaker of the Year award, and the Distinguished Centenary Alumni award from IIT-BHU. His leadership was particularly impactful as the CEO of MyGov, a forum promoting digital inclusion through participative governance.
Urvashi Prasad is a Public Policy Specialist in the Office of the Vice Chairman at NITI Aayog. Her work focuses on policy matters pertaining to the social sectors in the Vice Chairman's office. She has authored over 80 articles and papers in the national and international media on health, nutrition, sanitation and gender, among other areas. Urvashi was previously a Director at Operation ASHA, one of India's largest tuberculosis control NGOs. She also led the health portfolio of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation in India for five years.
Kumar V Pratap, an expert in Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships, serves as Member, Board of Advisers, IIM Lucknow. With extensive experience in pivotal roles at the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance, and the World Bank, he has shaped seminal policies like asset monetization and competitive bidding of coal blocks. Notable contributions include drafting India's National Infrastructure Pipeline and chairing the Model Concession Agreement for PPPs in Urban Water Supply. A published author and lecturer at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the Indian School of Business and University of Michigan, Kumar has received accolades such as University of Maryland’s John J Sexton Fellowship and Indian Prime Minister's appreciation. His passion for infrastructure development and expertise in finance make him a key figure in shaping India's future.
Anil Srivastava had set up the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage to promote shared, connected and clean mobility solutions and developing battery manufacturing capacities in the country. He also organized the Global Mobility Summit, MOVE 2018, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India and doyens of global automobile industry. He was leading India's transition to electric vehicles, resulting in major policy decisions by Ministries, Departments and State Governments
With three decades of government experience in India, this expert is now an Adviser for Infrastructure Connectivity and Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office at NITI Aayog. After serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Chairperson & MD of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd., his roles span Commissioner of Treasuries, Industries & Commerce, various MD positions in PSUs, and district-level administrative roles.
Som Mittal is the Former President and Chairman of NASSCOM. He has been advising companies, CEOs, trade bodies, and senior business leaders on business, management, government, and global policies. He motivates and mentors entrepreneurs to help succeed in growing and managing business ventures to managing mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures across diverse business cultures. He has been working with governments worldwide to formulate trade, taxation, and immigration policies that balance business, national and social interests.
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.
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