Mr. Karun Gupta is the Head of Finance at Salesforce India and is a key member of the Salesforce India Leadership team responsible for driving sustainable growth. He is a proven leader and comes with 18+ years of rich & diverse experience across multiple Finance, strategy, tax, and operations-related Leadership roles. Mr. Karun’s experience spans different industries and includes some of the world's top Companies like Microsoft, Airtel, and Infosys. He is passionate about people, processes, culture; and enabling organizations to realize their full growth potential while maximizing value for the stakeholders. Mr. Karun is a public speaker, Angel Investor, and Mentor to many start-up businesses. He is a Chartered Accountant (ICAI, India), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA, London), and an Alumni Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIMC ).

Mr. Shatrughan Singh is a business leader with three decades of experience in the building and infrastructure sector. Having worked with large multinational organizations like Skanska, Intel, Honeywell, Goldman Sachs, and Tata Realty, he is currently building and scaling up Birla Pivot as its chief commercial officer. Birla Pivot is a B2B e-commerce venture of Aditya Birla Group that seeks to transform the B2B business space through innovative digitization and a basket of solutions to enhance efficiency and transparency in B2B business. In his professional journey, he has worked in India and abroad building airports, sea ports, national highways, data centers, IT parks, manufacturing facilities, skyscraper buildings, and mega townships

Mr Debasis Panigrahi comes with 22 years of experience in People & Organizational Transformation with leading corporates in India and Overseas locations. Mr. Debasis has designed Organization Structure and transformative HR interventions during the Start-up / M&A / Consolidation phases of an organization with a blend of strategic foresight, Operational Excellence, and genuine commitment to people empowerment. Mr. Debasis is a graduate in Physics, Master of Management, Master of Sociology, Master of Economics (pursuing), and a Certified Tata Business Excellence Assessor with hands-on assessment experience. As a CHRO of Shriram Properties Limited, His role is to provide Strategic direction on People Practices and closely partner with the leadership team to ensure the Talent Experience journey of SPL is competitive and holistic.

Ms. Heena Saini is a versatile and effervescent leader with a global perspective and a strong knack for collaborative leadership. Armed with dual MBA degrees specializing in Operations and Project Management, and an Executive Management Program from Cornell University, Ms. Heena brings over 22 years of extensive experience in IT program management, operations management, and people management. She has successfully led numerous global service transition projects involving cross-functional and culturally diverse teams. Currently, Ms. Heena serves as Chief of Staff with Customer Success Services at Oracle India Pvt. Ltd. Passionate about mentoring and coaching, she has positively influenced over 1500 lives through pro bono efforts, by sharing her professional and life experiences. As a Certified International Career Coach, She is dedicated to transforming the careers of students and professionals & to amplify the impact that has commenced “Beyond Gurukul” in 2022. A breast cancer warrior, Heena Saini has been featured in TOI and Biocon’s “Stories of Hope” and is actively involved in cancer awareness initiatives. She has led cancer support networks and CSR initiatives at Cisco, amplifying awareness to over 2500 lives. Ms. Saini also champions women's empowerment through programs like "Corporate Diva," transforming women professionals into leaders. As an active public speaker and a former dynamic Toastmaster, she has held leadership roles in various clubs and won numerous Industry awards for Skill Development. When not working, you can find her either cooking, reading, or traveling.

Mr. Rajiv Srinivas directs TA strategies and leads the tactical execution approaches that ultimately create a globally competent and battle-ready talent supply chain. Equipping the unique talent needs of new-age businesses, Mr. Rajiv is currently part of HTCD. HTCD has built a Gen AI-based Cloud Security product. He is a part of the Global Sales and Strategy team and works closely with clients and partners Mr. Rajiv has over 25 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. He has selected and developed high-impact teams for companies such as HCL, Thoughtworks, Dell, ANZ Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Legato. Recently, he was recognized as one of the top 10 strategy officers by the CEO Insights forum. In the past, he successfully expanded a 9000-strong task force for US-based healthcare organizations in under 18 months. An Electronics Engineer by education and a swathe of certifications in behavioral assessments, Mr. Rajiv’s relentless work ethic stems from a mindset of ‘execute without excuses.’ Based in Bangalore, Mr. Rajiv is a cinephile. Enthusiastic about fitness, he derives joy from tennis, cricket sessions, music experiences, and culinary adventures. A multi-faceted personality, Mr. Rajiv has a simple mantra – when one lives life fully, one realizes there is so much to do and so little time each day.

Mr. Madan Sampath is an esteemed procurement specialist with two decades of experience, known for his strategic leadership in global procurement and supplier relationship management. He currently serves as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at HCG, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing global procurement operations and driving strategic initiatives to foster business growth. With a distinguished career spanning various regions including Europe, China, the USA, and India, he brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to his role. Mr. Madan has worked with multiple renowned organizations over the course of his professional journey. He has held key positions at Aster Hospitals, Columbia Asia Group, and Michelin Tyres, where he honed his skills in managing global suppliers and optimizing operational efficiencies. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a keen ability to navigate diverse market landscapes and cultivate robust supplier relationships, contributing significantly to the success of the organizations he has served. Additionally, he holds an advanced degree in purchasing and actively shares his knowledge as a guest faculty at IIM-Kozhikode, further solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the field of procurement.

Mr. Seenivasan Balasubramanian has a professional experience of two and a half decades and is now working with Rolls-Royce as Chief Executive Officer of IAMPL a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and HAL in Bengaluru. He is a Mechanical engineer with a post-graduation in Manufacturing management from BITS, Pilani, and an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Symbiosis International University. Before joining Rolls Royce, he held leadership roles with TE Connectivity- Bangalore, been the Chief Operations Officer of Pricol Limited and Director of Operations of Lear Corporation India. Mr. Seenivasan has wide experience across Manufacturing, Supply chain, Procurement, Program Management, Multi-location plant management, and Sales before moving to business leadership. Mr. Seenivasan has led SAP implementations, transferred multiple programs from Europe, Asia, and the US into India, and built Greenfield projects. He is a trained 6 Sigma professional, a certified lean manager, and trained in the design, and implementation of lean operations early in his career by a globally renowned Japanese professional. He is passionate about driving digital initiatives and firmly believes that digital adoption will provide a competitive advantage. He is also a part of the Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce (BCIC) management committee and an advisor to startups.

Mr. Anantharaman S is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Chartered Financial Analyst. His extensive expertise is grounded in both theoretical and practical knowledge of best risk management practices. Mr. Anantharaman is a banker with over 30 years of experience in managing credit risks, market risks, and operational risks. Mr. Anantharaman is the Group CRO of Jio Financial Services. Most recently, he has held positions at Bank of Baroda, was the Chief Risk Officer of HDFC Bank and the Group CRO at L&T Financial Services.

Mr. Sandeep Bardia is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, with over 24 years of leadership experience in sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, paints, insurance, and consumer products. An all-India rank-holder Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, Mr. Sandeep has proven expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning, business development, and commercial operations. As CFO, he manages financial planning, reporting, taxation, legal, secretarial functions, procurement, governance, and system controls, while maintaining key relationships with corporate partners and insurers. Throughout his career, Mr. Sandeep has held senior roles at leading organizations like JSW Paints, Novartis, HDFC Life Insurance, Walt Disney, Asian Paints, and Bharat Petroleum. His diverse industry experience has enabled him to navigate complex business environments, ensuring both financial stability and operational success. At JSW Paints, Mr. Sandeep played a key role in securing project financing and establishing essential business processes.

Mr. Subhasis Gupta is the Chief Financial Officer, of Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited, a global leader in green power technologies. His experience spans over 30 years in which he has held various leadership roles in ABB and GAIL India Limited. Prior to his current role, Mr. Subhasis was the Global Controller of a Business Unit in the Industrial Automation Division of ABB. Mr. Subhasis was also the Country CFO and a member of the Board of ABB in Vietnam and Indonesia, where he guided financial decisions for various critical units of the company. Mr. Subhasis began his career in 1994 as an audit associate with Ray & Ray, Kolkata, followed by Duncan Goenka Group and GAIL India Limited in key positions. He brings vast experience in accounting, internal controls, risk management and other areas of finance. In his stints at ABB and Hitachi, he has implemented a Robust Risk Review process; led SAP implementation and several finance transformation projects. These include lean management initiatives, implementing new ERP and setting up a country ERP team with an eye to automating and improving productivity. Mr. Subhasis is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has an MBA in Finance. He has completed a finance and management course from the International Institute of Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Besides travelling, he likes to read ancient scriptures and listen to music.

Mr. Balaram Bhattacharjee is a seasoned professional with a robust academic background and extensive industry experience. He holds a degree in Marketing "Strategic Brand Management" from SPJIMR, Mumbai, complemented by a "Master's in Business Economics". Mr. Balaram’s career is marked by his significant contributions to the FMCG sector, particularly through his leadership roles at Nestle and Kellogg. At these organizations, he successfully managed their Modern Trade, Traditional Trade & International business. Sir also led shopper marketing initiatives, demonstrating his strategic acumen and deep understanding of market dynamics. Mr. Balaram’s leadership extended beyond India as he took charge of Kellogg's South Asia business, overseeing operations in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. His strategic initiatives in these regions contributed to substantial business growth and market penetration. Currently, serving as the Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of Yoga Bars, under Sproutlife Foods Pvt Ltd, where he has played a pivotal role in scaling the brand's presence both in India and internationally. His efforts have been instrumental in the recent acquisition of Yoga Bars by ICT Ltd., underscoring his capability to drive business expansion and transformation. With his extensive experience and strategic insights, Mr. Balaram continues to be a key figure in the FMCG sector, known for his ability to lead and innovate in competitive markets.

Ms. Roshni Chhabra is the Senior Success Manager at Sprinklr, a leading B2B SaaS company, and Chief Marketing Officer at BITSAA International. With experience in shaping brand narratives and driving impactful strategies, she believes that effective storytelling is the cornerstone of successful marketing. She emphasizes that truly knowing the consumer and telling a story that resonates with them is essential for building brand synergy and converting engagement into action. A graduate of BITS Pilani, one of India’s top engineering institutions, she was honored with the All-Rounder Award for her time management skills. Ms. Roshni is also a Udemy Instructor & her TEDx talks on productivity, time management, and work-life balance have inspired audiences globally. Her mission is to help professionals harness the power of storytelling to unlock their full potential and create deeper consumer connections.

Mr. Udit Goyal is a senior business leader, with more than 25+ years of experience in the industry, building and managing high-growth businesses for large multinationals and startups, his primary expertise lies in the Healthcare, Telecom, and IT sectors. In his current role as COO for Google Cloud India, Mr. Udit is responsible for developing GTM strategy for Google Cloud and driving revenue operations across India & SAARC countries. He brings valuable experience in strategic thinking, business development, and sales leadership, with specialization in both B2B and B2C. Mr. Udit has been an intrapreneur and entrepreneur himself with hands-on experience in starting and building businesses. Mr. Udit is highly passionate about leveraging the ‘power of digital’ for a positive impact on organizations and people’s lives. He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad and an active member of the angel investor community with investments in digital startups.

Mr Harpreet Kanwar is the Chief Architect at the Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Unit in Persistent Systems. In this role, he is responsible for driving the adoption of emerging technologies such as GenAI/AI/ML, Advanced Analytics, Cloud, Blockchain, Automation/RPA, and IoT. He has 30+ years of diverse IT services experience in IT Advisory, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Enterprise/Solution Architecture, and Product Engineering with deep domain knowledge in the Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices, and Healthcare industries. He has worked as Chief Architect for several consulting, product engineering, large transformation, and SI programs for global companies.

Mr. Mangesh Mahale is the Chief Technology Officer of the Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. He has more than 27 years of experience in Strategic & Operational IT Planning, IT Infra Management, Data Center Management Application Development, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformations, IT Service Delivery Management & Technology Leadership. Before joining Ujjivan SFB, he held the position of Chief Information Security Officer at National Stock Exchange Clearing Limited, handling the Cyber and Information Security program. He was also associated with Union Bank of India, Oriental Bank of Commerce, State Bank of India, and Rolta India Limited, spearheading all the Digital Channels, Payment Systems Management, and various IT operations. /p>

Mr. Neeraj Chauhan is a people-centric transformational leader, recognized externally for his leadership. he was named one of Forbes' Top 30 Tech Leaders in 2023 and was listed among Forbes' Top 100 Great People Managers in 2019. Mr. Neeraj has created a strategic vision, and position to scale, and drive initiatives that enable high business growth. He empowers people to lead while making tough strategic decisions for the business and is a strategist who builds deep trust within Tech organizations, fostering a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. He is a change agent and CEO partner experienced in all business cycles, including high growth, business transformation, and M&A integration, with an entrepreneurial spirit. He leverages emerging technology across multi-industry verticals and consulting to accelerate profits. Mr. Neeraj is an award-winning thought leader, respected for his game-changing contributions and passion for talent development and customer satisfaction. He has done certified courses such as the Global CIO Leadership Program from the Indian School of Business, as well as ML and AI Strategies for Fintech from the National University of Singapore to name a few.

Mr. Nikesh Srivastava is a seasoned insurance professional with over 17 years of experience in data science and AI. He has a strong track record in building scalable ML models and is currently leading analytics at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance. Mr. Nikesh previously worked with Walmart Labs, Ernst and Young, and 24/7.ai, where he helped establish Analytics Centers of Excellence. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from IISc, Bangalore, and a bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering from NIFFT. He has three patents and has published multiple research papers on optimization and AI in top journals and conferences.

A certified professional from IIM-Ahmedabad in Digital Transformation, Mr. Vinay Kumar has extensive experience in Technology Operations and specializes in managing IT across enterprises. His expertise spans ERP Implementation, Service Delivery, Strategy Planning, IT Infrastructure Services, IT Consulting, Business Analysis, and Vendor Management & Negotiation. Mr. Vinay has successfully managed large-scale IT initiatives, including business process re-engineering and enterprise application projects, and was honored as the "Emerging IT Professional of the Year" at the CIO Conclave 2022. He was also the winner of CIO 100 in 2023. With a proven ability to align technology with business objectives, he excels in overseeing all phases of IT projects, from needs analysis to implementation and training. Mr. Vinay has experience across various domains, including FMCG, QSR, Retail, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. Featured on the cover page of CIOinsider, Mr.Vinay has an article published in ETCIO (Economics Times), titled -“From Farmer’s Son to CIO”.