Amisha Shroff is a commercial artist and currently teaches students various creative craft activities, including Mandala weaving. She also runs an independent business, supplying homemade food sauces and dips. Ms Shroff believes in Pranic healing and follows its meditation and life principles. She spends a lot time with her two grown-up children, 16 and 18 years old, who are looking to complete their higher education abroad, and to forge careers of their own.

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Anita Vashishta holds a doctorate in English Literature literature, and has taught for several years in the English department of Goa University. Having contributed papers to national and international journals, she is currently exploring the syncretic strain in Indian writing. Her areas of interest include contemporary Hindi women novelists and cultural studies. Ms Vashishta lives in Mumbai and travels widely with her husband.

Anu Jain is currently pursuing her interest in the Spanish language. She has a strong affinity for teaching and is building herself in the same direction. Ms Jain is a mother of two sons, Partha (14) and Krishiv (10), and has been happily married to Rohit Jain for the last 16 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and an MBA.

Anushri Gadgil holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in medical laboratory technology. She worked with several medical labs but later decided to prioritise the upbringing of her daughters, sacrificing her career for family. Ms Gadgil was an award-winning athlete during her college years, and also worked actively with ABVP, the student organisation. Fond of gardening, she fights for social justice and works to uphold the values of society. Ms Gadgil currently works with the social organisation, Shreepad Seva Mandal.

Arambhika Goyle is a proud homemaker and a mother of one. She holds a bachelor of science degree in zoology and an MBA in human resources. An HR professional, she has previously worked with British Telecom, Bharti and Amway. Her interests include travelling, photography, movies and TV shows.

Born and brought up in Thane, Asmita Soman has lived in Pune for over 16 years. In the early part of her career, Ms Soman was a schoolteacher, later moving on to the medical transcription industry. For the last 12-odd years, she has been a homemaker. An avid reader, especially of Marathi books, she used to complete a book a day. Ms Soman was trained in Hindustani classical music and likes singing.

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Aditi Gandhi holds a master’s degree in commerce and a management diploma in foreign trade. She has worked in Finance, marketing and administration, and is currently on a sabbatical, nurturing her family. Ms Gandhi holds a PCC with ICF, and completed an HR management programme run by XLRI in affiliation with SHRM. She is currently a home-maker, raising her two children. She enjoys communicating, reading, listening to music and travelling.

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Gayatri Bewoor is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, and gave several solo performances between 1989 and 1999. Her interest lies in designing saris, and she holds exhibitions in Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. She was co-President of the International Women’'s Association, Chennai in 2001 . A grandmother of three, she likes to read and attend classical dance and music shows. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts from Sophia College, Bombay University.

Jayalakshmi Kandula holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and began her career with a consulting firm based in Hyderabad. She has also worked with tech-support companies in Hyderabad and Gurgaon, supporting clients in the US and the UK. Ms Kandula has taken early retirement, and is currently a homemaker.

Jayasri Jilla holds a bachelor’s of arts degree from SKNR College. She has always had a keen interest in sports, and has been a state-level Kabaddi player. She enjoys watching cricket and reading philosophy. Ms Jilla believes that it is important to give back to those who have less, and spends quality time at Ashadan, a home that looks after the differently-abled and seniors who have no one to care for them. She has a deep spiritual life, spends time meditating, and has made pilgrimages to such relatively inaccessible places as Amarnath and Kedarnath. Ms Jilla believes in following a healthy lifestyle, and practices yoga. She has an avid interest in travel, and over the past few years has travelled to Europe, Indonesia, the UAE, the UK, and the United States. Ms Jilla is also passionate about cooking, and is known for her delicious South Indian meals.

Juhee is a NABET and SAQ certified soft skill trainer and an image Consultant. She has over 12 years of corporate experience in India, Middle East, Hong Kong and Tokyo. She has been fascinated by the power of image and the way people can use their personal brand to positively influence their own career. Having spent years observing, supporting and influencing people’s career paths, Juhee has witnessed how important the role of a professional image is in setting a person apart from the competition and projecting his/her unique selling points.

As an experienced consultant and effective trainer, Juhee is familiar with the typical challenges that professionals face in their work place. She has proven track record in corporate and individual counseling using a result oriented approach. Her ability to empower people with higher level of confidence and improved communication skills through understanding the importance of their personal brand help clients project a powerful Visual Image of themselves to the outside world.

Juhee’s core competency includes training on Corporate Etiquette, Visual Appearance, Effective Communication (verbal and non-verbal), Interview skills and Self Confidence (Outward Appearance and Interpersonal skills)

Jyoti Goswami develops and translates programming content for TataSky. She is responsible for developing multi-language content for TataSky’s Active series on cooking, movies, fitness, etc. Ms Goswami holds a diploma in electronics engineering. She enjoys Indian cooking, and is fond of creating new vegetarian recipes. She also loves watching movies, and horror films are her favourite.

Jyoti Khanna has been happily married to Anil Khanna for over 37 years. She is a devoted homemaker, and the pillar of the Khanna family. Ms Khanna is a doting mother and grandmother to two grown-up children and two lovely grandchildren. She loves to experiment with her culinary skills and is a travel enthusiast. Ms Khanna holds a bachelor’s degree from Delhi University and a diploma in beauty culture from South Delhi Polytechnic.

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Leena Kulkarni holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering degree from Mysore University. A housewife for 12 years, she is a mother to two boys and a family pet. Having lived abroad and experienced varied cultures and the difficult task of being a stay-at-home mom, when the family moved back to India, she decided to put her educational background to use and pursue a professional career. She has been working for close to 10 years, and is currently with Nokia in Bangalore. Apart from her professional commitments, which usually run into late hours, her interests include listening to music and staying fit Sri Vijaya Letchumy Subramanianwhile keeping the family on an even keel.

Well before India became a liberalised economy, in 1989, Madhavi Desai became the vanguard of education and academic counselling, and created the first-ever such advisory firm in India. Ms Desai, who is Founder and CEO of Madhavi Desai Consulting, guides parents and children from age 10 towards building robust resumes that get them into the world’s top colleges. To date, she has counselled over 25,500 students. An arts aficionado, Ms Desai holds a master’s of science degree from Purdue University.

With a keen eye for design and colour, Madhu Nath has dabbled in designing homes, offices, and semi-casuals for men and women. Years ago, she worked formally as a designer for La Rina Shenti, a major Italian outlet. Her style is eclectic and Scandinavian, rather than classical. Her designs have been written about, and images have appeared in various magazines. Recently, her interests have extended to teaching Bridge. Ms Nath is a voracious reader, and increasingly reads Indian authors writing in English.

Dr Meera Razdan is a cardiac surgeon based in Mumbai. She completed her medical studies from Jammu & Kashmir University and her surgical residency in the US. She has since worked for the J&K Health Department, BM Birla Heart Research, Kolkata, and Bombay Hospital.

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Based out of Gurgaon, Nisha runs a hectic schedule at home with her two kids, Adit (14) and Kavya (8). Adit is training to play the guitar with high scores in his level-3 exam. Kavya is training to be an Indian classical dancer having recently given her Kathak level-1 exam. Nisha has brought them up (and her husband, Deepesh) single handedly. A graduate in Home Science she got married to Deepesh when she was 18 (he was 22). Well travelled and very well networked

Nupur Banerjee grew up in South Delhi and studied at Mater Dei Convent before obtaining a bachelor’s degree from AIIMS (the All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi. Ms Banerjee has had the opportunity to work in Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. She currently resides in Pune, taking care of her teenage daughter. Ms Banerjee is a pet lover, and likes being with nature and reading novels.

Pragya Gupta hails from the beautiful Doon Valley, situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. She completed her schooling in Dehradun, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University. She completed a master’s degree in business administration from IMS, Ghaziabad. Recently, Ms Gupta completed a one-year PGDHRM course from Symbiosis, Pune. She has been a homemaker all along, but has keenly pursued her interest in physical fitness, and activities such as aerobics and yoga. Her other hobbies include music, poetry and travelling.

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Radhika Sehgal has been involved in the field of education for several years, and is a Partner at the Senior Study School, a leading CBSE-affiliated co-educational day school in Amritsar that has over 2,000 students. She also runs a jewellery business, specialising in diamonds and precious stones.

Ragini Ghose feels that turning inwards is the key to self-fulfilment. She believes in yoga, meditation, and the philosophy of spirituality. Her favourite place to be is her home, where she has created a safe and lovely environment along with her husband and two beautiful daughters. That said, she loves traveling, and both with and without family has explored some fascinating areas of the world. Ms Ghose is also a supporter of the arts, and has worked for many years in the performing art space, taking Indian Contemporary Dance to international platforms. She also loves music, theatre, reading and movies.

Rita Duggal, PhD, has worked in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industry in the US, Japan and India. She currently works with Dr Bedi’s Navjyoti Foundation, and with the Skills for Life Foundation, imparting civic and life skills training to children from vulnerable backgrounds. Dr Duggal is an avid traveller, gardener, photographer and caregiver.

Ritu Garg holds a bachelor of arts degree, and a diploma in fashion designing. She was born and brought up in Delhi, and has been happily married for over 20 years. Ms Garg is a homemaker with an interest in fusion cooking, home decoration, and exploring destinations for leisure travel. She is blessed with one son, who studies computer engineering at an American university.

Sangeeta Agrawal is an architect by profession, and a Gold Medalist from NIT, Nagpur. Currently, she actively manages her family's financial investments. Her most profitable assets till date are her children, who have greatly benefited from all the love and time she has devoted to their development. Ms Agrawal is an avid reader, tracks the equity markets, and enjoys painting.

Sangeeta Vashishta is a qualified Chartered Accountant with an impressive academic record. At the peak of her career, she did not think twice before giving it all up to be a full-time mom to her two sons, Saahil and Sanchay. Ms Vashishta is a vibrant and confident woman of many talents. Thanks to her good aesthetics sense, she takes keen interest in interior designing. Her other interests include reading, traveling, listening to music and astrology. She is a supportive spouse and a great mother and friend to her two children.

Mrs Khaitan enjoys reading and listening to spiritual songs. She also enjoys cooking.

Shaliney Astha is an educationist and teaches English at the Convent of Jesus & Mary, New Delhi.

Shalini Kamath has over two decades of experience in HR, and has led the function at ChevronTexaco, Star, KPMG and Ambit. She began her career in Zambia and Botswana, where she had over a decade of experience in tripartite partnership projects. As an entrepreneur, she assists with organisational change and transformation. Ms Kamath serves as an independent director on the Boards of Borosil Glassworks and Graphite India, and as an Advisory Board Member with Ambit Finvest and TRRAIN. She served as the Chairperson of FICCI’s Women on Corporate Boards mentorship programme. Ms Kamath, who holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, UK, has trained at Harvard Business School in change and transformation, is a certified Coach, and a certified Zenger Folkman and Hogan facilitator.

Shalini Sawhney holds a master’s degree in applied mathematics and operations research, and has over 25 years of teaching experience. She enjoys traveling, and has a keen interest in meeting people and learning about different cultures.

Shruti Bajaj takes pride in having Manu as her closest friend for the last two decades. Life to her is a quest for finding the perfect balance of having loving and supporting people, while being on a constant journey of self-improvement. Ms Bajaj has worked in the banking and financial industry for the past 17 years, and currently works with HSBC in its finance back-office. Apart from forever being a student of science, Ms Bajaj holds a master’s degree in business. When Ms Bajaj is not working, she like to practice Spanish or spend time with her two teenage daughters.

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Sri Vijaya Letchumy Subramanian (‘Shree’) moved from Malaysia to India in 2007, and has residing here ever since. She finds the warmth and culture of India exceptionally charismatic. Shree is described as an extremely charming and friendly person. Prior to moving to India, she was closely associated with the fashion industry in Malaysia. After qualifying as a finalist in the Miss Malaysia pageant, she pursued a career in modelling for prominent Malaysian designers. Her interest in Ayurveda brought her to Delhi for a short course. She followed that up with a course in cosmetology from the UK, and ‎is a trained beauty and wellness consultant. Shree now works as a freelance consultant on beauty and wellness. She has a passion for yoga, which she has been practising extensively for nearly a decade. Her other interests include gardening, and she has a fondness for nature and wildlife habitats.

Anjali Singh is a hands-on partner and mother, and a pillar of support to Rajeev. A gifted painter, Ms Singh holds master’s degrees in microbiology and English literature. Her inclination towards teaching had her take it up professionally, and she taught science and English at Tagore International and DAV Public School.

Sunita Singh holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from NIT, Allahabad. She currently works for SAS R&D, Pune and has previously worked with companies such as TCS, Nihilent and Maersk. Ms Singh is PMP certified and is a Certified Scrum Master. She has 22 years of experience in the software industry, with expertise in project, quality, process management and knowledge management. Ms Singh has worked on various technologies, systems, processes, applications, platforms and programming languages. Over the years, she has been involved in managing large projects, multiple users and parties, providing software solutions to companies in various domains, particularly customer intelligence, CRM, financial services, manufacturing, retail, programme management and shipping. Ms Singh also has experience in product development and was leading a team to develop a product for programme management. She is certified in ITIL (IT infrastructure Library) at the foundation level.

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Tanvi Choksi is HR Head for Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) India, where she is responsible for leading the people strategy, as well as driving its HR transformation journey and strengthening its organisational culture. Ms Choksi leads a strong team of over 70 HR professionals, and partners with JLL’s India Leadership Council to deliver organisational growth and sustain its leadership position in the industry using progressive talent management practices. Her areas of expertise include organisational design and development, talent management, leadership development, M&A, divestitures, and HR automation.

Ms Choksi brings with her over 13 years of experience in diverse industries, ranging from automotive and agriculture to healthcare, real estate and professional services. She joined JLL after a distinguished 10-year career at Johnson & Johnson, where she was HR Head for Medical Devices, India and Diabetes Care across APAC for 2 years. She has a strong record of accomplishment, and of collaborating with senior leaders to deliver superior commercial and people outcomes in complex, fast-paced organisations, as well as lin eading motivated and high-performing HR teams across the country. Ms Choksi holds an MBA from TISS and a bachelor’s in management studies from the SIES College of Commerce & Economics.

Vandana Dhekne holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Pune University, and completed a CAIIB from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance while working with Syndicate Bank. After retiring early from the banking industry, she completed a teacher’s training programme at Genie Kids, and one on counselling from the Banjara Academy, both in Bangalore. Living in Shanghai, China, she received training in mosaic-making from international experts at YCIS, and now teaches mosaic art there. As a mother of two daughters, Asmita and Sushmita, she enjoys spending time with her family, as well as cooking, travelling, and meeting new people, which she regards as both personally enriching and an opportunity to learn through experience-sharing.

Vatsala Gupta spent over a decade with Lufthansa Cargo, working in its sales and marketing team. She took a sabbatical in 2012 to commit her time and focus to raising her daughters. She also found time to peruse her passion for the English language. Laterj, in 2014, she got certified as a TESOL trainer and decided to pursue a career as a spoken English trainer, on her own terms. There has been no looking back since then, and Ms Gupta has done mammoth hours of training with an international language-training institute. As a freelancer, she has been engaged in teaching spoken English to learners from different backgrounds, nationalities and varied ages. She also does pro bono work for government schools and NGOs in the NCR region. Ms Gupta is a voracious reader, and can read just about any genre of books. Besides that, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with her family outdoors, and travelling. She firmly believe in a quote by the Dalai Lama, ‘Happiness is the highest form of health’.

Malavika Gupta is an entrepreneur who runs her own lifestyle products brand, Mirabilis. She lives in Mumbai with her husband, Shiv, and her two children Manavi (11) and Kabir (9). Born in Delhi, Malavika holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hindu College, Delhi University, and a marketing diploma from the Singapore Institute of Management.

Rohit Bahety currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Sodexo India On-Site Service, a leading provider of services that impact the quality of life of clients and their employees in the corporate segment, energy and resources, patients and visitors in the healthcare segment, and students and faculty in the education segment. The organisation delivers more than 40 different food and facilities management solutions across over 1,200 sites, through 40,000 employees who touch the lives of 1 million consumers daily. Prior to taking over as CFO of Sodexo India, Mr Bahety worked as Finance Director at Sodexo UK for 3 years. He has over 13 years of experience in Finance, including 10 at Sodexo, and previously worked with Nicholas Piramal India. Mr Bahety is a Chartered Accountant by qualification and has an MBA (Finance and IT); he also has a certification in IFRS.

Rupesh Somani, an MBA (Finance and Marketing) from IIM–Calcutta, has over thirteen years of experience in the fields of Finance and investment banking. Mr Somani began his career as a Process Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he engaged with clients across the FMCG, shipping, publications, agri and KPO sectors. Thereon, he spent almost six years in investment advisory with Edelweiss and with The Chatterjee Group’s (TCG) hedge fund. Currently, he is a Director at h2o Advisory, a boutique advisory firm that manages structured trade finance and debt syndication (both domestic and international), and is also engaged in fund raising for Bangladeshi banks. Mr Somani adds value to client businesses by bringing in-depth industry insights to the table. His expertise lies in structuring transactions while keeping in mind the client’s trade and business requirements. He loves to play badminton and is often seen reading a book in his free time.

Mr Sambasivan is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant and Company Secretary, and holds a post-graduate degree from IIM–Ahmedabad. He has over 28 years of experience across the FMCG and services sectors, including over 15 years with Vodafone, in senior positions in Finance and operations. Mr Sambasivan has been with Tata Sky for nearly 5 years, and prior to that, he was with the Vodafone Group in the UK as Regional Financial Controller for Northern Europe. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading eclectically, and also pursues his interests playing chess, learning the piano, and running marathons.

An alumna of the University of Illinois, Neha Gode runs mCube, a design studio. Her combined work experience from the US and India helps guide the studio’s design process. She has taught at Sophia Polytechnic and currently teaches graphic design at Ecole Intuit Lab, a French design college in Mumbai. Ms Gode is a chocoholic, and finds inspiration from learning philosophy at New Acropolis.

Sameer Agarwal is Group Chief Financial Officer at Manipal Health Enterprises, India’s 3rd-largest integrated corporate hospital chain, which provides healthcare solutions ranging from the smallest to the most complex medical problems. Manipal is spread across 15 hospitals in 13 locations in 6 states in India; has a hospital in Klang, Malaysia; and manages more than 5,000 beds. Mr Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant by qualification, and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai. He comes with over two decades of diverse experience, ranging from strategy, operational Finance, treasury and M&A, to driving business and Finance transformation. Prior to Manipal, Mr Agarwal was CFO at 3M India, and previously, he was associated with blue-chip companies like Marico Industries, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Ingersoll-Rand, and Wipro’s Consumer Care and Lighting group (now Wipro Enterprises). Mr Agarwal has been selected by CFO India for its CFO100 Roll of Honour in 2018 (for Corporate Tax Management), 2017 (for Capital Raising) and 2016 (for Funds Management). He was adjudged 1st Runner-up for the 2015-16 Yes Bank-Business World CFO awards in the category of mid-sized MNCs.

Sandeep Taneja is currently working as Finance Director with Gates India. He is a Chartered Accountant with MBA and 20 years of experience in India and the US. He has worked with Whirlpool, E&Y, Corning, Ingersoll Rand and Gates across different streams of Finance. His hobbies include traveling and photography.

Sanjay Jain is working as Group CFO at Future Group that has an annualised revenue of Rs 30,000 crores. In his current responsibility, Sanjay is part of the core leadership team spearheading the transformation and growth agenda for the Group. During his past five years, the Group entities recorded a significant improvement in operating and financial footprint. The market cap of listed companies multiplied 15 times from Rs 3500 crores to ~ Rs 55,000 crores. This transformation journey also included leading consolidation in the retail industry through multiple acquisitions.

Sanjay's 25 years reflect diligent efforts of leading transformation across various companies to help them unlock their intrinsic value. For all these significant contributions, Sanjay has been honored as ‘Best CFO’ on multiple occasions. Earlier, Sanjay has served as Group CFO of Zee Group and CFO of international operations of Avantha Group. Sanjay has been instrumental in acquisition of companies in Belgium, Canada, US, Ireland, France and Indonesia.

Sanjay Wadhwa is a finance professional with experience of over 20 years in the field of Finance, Secretarial, Legal, Investor Relations and operations. He has demonstrated unique capabilities in setting up new businesses and turning around organisations in tough economic environment. He has played a key leadership role in managing large and complex organisational setups operating in diversified financial services space, which includes Exchange, AMC, Broking, NBFC, PMS, Insurance and other financial products distribution.

Sanjay is presently employed with MCX, as CFO, and is also responsible for Corporate Legal and Investor Relations. His prior work experience includes EY, Coca-Cola, HSBC and Reliance Capital. Sanjay is a qualified CA (Rank holder), CS, CWA and CFA. Sanjay’s hobbies include playing keyboard, guitar, wild life photography, travelling and reading.

Sanjeev Churiwala is presently Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer at Diageo India, and is a part of its Executive Committee. He has approximately 23 years of diversified work experience. In the initial 9 years of his career, he worked in operation roles in business development, projects and commercial functions, and in the latter 14 years, he has focused on core Finance and strategy. Mr Churivala was recently appointed Chairman of Royal Challengers Sports, which runs the Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL franchise. Prior to Diageo, he was with LafargeHolcim's Indian subsidiary, Ambuja Cements, a leading producer of building materials, where he held the position of CFO since early 2011, leading the Finance function and also overseeing the secretarial and legal functions. Mr Churivala worked with Ambuja Cements and its subsidiaries for about 15 years in various roles, including Finance, business development, project management, commercial operations, business and financial integration. Prior to Ambuja Cements, he served as country CFO for Holcim’s operations in Sri Lanka for about 4 years. Mr Churivala is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, besides holding an Executive MBA from London Business School. He has received considerable recognition for his work, including the 2011 Business Today- Yes Bank award for Best CFO, for Commitment towards Triple Bottom Line-People, Planet & Profit. In 2014, he received ICAI’s prestigious Best CMA CFO Award for private limited companies in the manufacturing sector Mr Churivala is passionate about cricket and football and all of the life lessons that can be learned through sports. He prefers to spend his leisure time with his family, and enjoys doing community service. He and his wife Rashmi are blessed with two daughters, Samiksha and Advika, and a son, Bhavya.

In his current role as Director Finance at Avery Dennison, Saurabh Agarwal heads Finance for the South Asian and Sub-Saharan African operations of the company, a Fortune 500 global manufacturer and distributor of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials headquartered in Glendale, California. Additionally, Mr Agarwal serves on the Board of Avery Dennison India. Mr Agarwal has 16 years of rich experience, including overseas. Prior to joining Avery Dennison, he worked with Whirlpool Corporation, which he joined as a management trainee in 2002. At Whirlpool, he handled diverse responsibilities in multiple Finance and senior management positions in India and overseas, including as Chief Financial Officer of the Whirlpool Australia-New Zealand business based out of Melbourne. An avid reader and traveller, Mr Agarwal loves discovering different kinds of vegetarian cuisine.

Saurav is an accomplished business leader with over 18 years’ of experience in leading areas like Business Finance, Finance Controllership, Risk Management and M&A. He is currently the CFO at Midland Credit Management India Private limited – a wholly owned subsidiary of Encore Capital Group (a global leader in consumer debt buying and recovery industry having significant presence across 15 countries and over USD 7 billion in estimated remaining collections).

Saurav has been with the group since 2011 and has played multiple strategic roles apart from his core Finance responsibilities. These include a critical role in cross border M&A for Encore, setting up an asset reconstruction business in India and centralised global functions like enterprise risk management, etc. Previously, Saurav has been part of organisations like PwC, E&Y, Wipro, Manpower, etc.

A Chartered Accountant by profession, SG Murali (‘SGM’) had an excellent academic record. He was second in Madras University’s bachelor’s of commerce examination, and secured first rank in the all-India CA inter-examination in November 1970, and third rank in the final all-India CA examination held in May 1972. Besides heading the Finance function for TVS Motors (TVSM), SGM was Group CFO for the Sundaram Clayton Group of Companies. In addition, he took care of investor relations for the Group, and is a key member of the strategic management team at TVSM, where he has worked since 2002. An expert in enterprise risk management, SGM took active part in driving cost reduction projects at the Company. TVSM is one of India’s largest 2- and 3-wheeler manufacturers. The increase in its market capitalisation – the company has been a major shareholder value-creator between 2008 and 2018 – is testament to SGM’s excellent contributions. Currently, SGM works as Mentor and Advisor to the Group, where he is focused on long-term initiatives, talent management, and competency building. Prior to TVSM, SGM worked with Hindustan Lever for 28 years. During his tenure at HLL, he handled corporate accounts, treasury, taxation, management accounts, internal audit, investor relations, and supply chain. He was also the Commercial Head of the Beverages and Chemicals Profit Centre, and was extensively involved in HLL’s various M&A activities. SGM was also the project leader for Y2K implementation at HLL in 1999. SGM plays an active role as a member of various committees of the Bangalore Chamber of Commerce. He is a guest speaker at various conferences organised by CII, the Big Four audit firms, the chambers of commerce, and IMA.

Shetul Thakrar joined TI India as an Chartered Accountant intern in 2008 in the tax function, and was subsequently hired full time. After spending two years in a special-projects role, he moved to financial planning, where he spent three years as an analyst supporting key verticals and one year as a manager. He was then hired as Finance Director in 2014, making him TI’s youngest country Finance Director. In 2018, he was promoted to Finance and Operations Director. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, Mr Thakrar holds a CFA certification from the CFA Institute.  He has been married to Shweta for over nine years, and they have a 6-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son.

Sundaram Sivaramakrishnan is a Finance and investment professional with about 30 years of experience. He was Partner and CFO at Baring Private Equity Partners India, which manages assets of about USD 1 billion. He has also served on the Boards and audit/compensation committees of several investee companies across different sectors. Prior to Baring India, Mr Sivaramakrishnan was CFO of a Silicon Valley-based start-up that grew into a successful mid-sized IT company. He successfully raised capital from several marquee investors, including Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, and managed several private exits as well. Mr Sivaramakrishnan is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, Company Secretary, Chartered Financial Analyst, and a MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad

SR Ganeshan is currently Director Finance and CFO at IOT Infrastructure and Energy Services. He is seasoned financial professional with over 28 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. An enterprising leader with extensive experience handling the entire gamut of the Accounting and Financial functions, Mr Ganeshan is a key member of the leadership team. He partners the business in the development and implementation of the company’s growth strategy. He also has cross-functional and cross-industry experience, including in manufacturing, trading and services. Mr Ganeshan's unrelenting drive to deliver on the customer’s goals and objectives is grounded in his background, which keeps him laser-focused on delivering quantifiable value. Mr Ganeshan is also on the Board of JVs/subsidiaries of IOT. Prior to joining IOT, he worked in various divisions of Indian Oil Corporation and IBP Company. Mr Ganeshan is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Madras. His hobbies and interests include reading about current affairs, business and management, and listening to music.

Sukesh Lal is the CFO of LifeCell International, a healthcare service provider in the advanced genetics (biobanking, predictive diagnostics and biologics) space. In his 35-year career, he has had decade-long stints as Group CFO at the Dimexon Group, a technology focused leader in the global luxury industry; at Hindustan Lever; and at Voltas, both in India and overseas. Mr Lal and his wife Jyoti have been based in Chennai since 2014.

Vikas Wadhawan is a Chartered Accountant from India and a Certified Public Accountant from the United States, with extensive experience in M&A, business partnering, fund raising, capital structuring and investor relations. An innovative, results-driven leader in the digital industry, he has a sharp strategic vision, and simultaneously embraces the financial and commercial elements of running a business. Joining PropTiger.com as part of the founding team in 2011, Mr Wadhawan has over 17 years of experience in financial management, and has been instrumental in the organic and inorganic growth of the PropTiger.com Group. He has substantial exposure fostering robust growth and transforming brands through strategic thinking and restructuring. In the last 10 years, Mr Wadhawan has been associated with tech start-ups, and helped scale these businesses from the early stages.

Vikrant Gandhi was born and brought up in Mumbai in a Gujarati business family. He, his wife and son live with his parents in Mumbai. His wife is a CA and ICWA, and has opted to be a home-maker and mentor to their son, who recently completed the 10th standard at school. Mr Gandhi holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce, as well as professional qualifications as a CA and ICWA, which he completed the mid-1990s. Currently the CFO of ICICI Home Finance, he previously headed the Financial Reporting team at ICICI Bank for over 9 years. With over 22 years of work experience, he has also worked as Group CFO for the Navnit Group in its automobiles business, and at Kewal Kiran Clothing. Mr Gandhi plays cricket and loves watching sports. He also loves Hindi film music – mainly from the 1960s and 1970s – and is an avid reader of fiction.

Vimal Ladha currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at PSIPL. A Finance professional with over two decades of experience spanning the entire gamut of Finance, he has held several leadership positions in financial decision-making. Mr Ladha has made significant contributions towards making PSIPL one of the fastest-growing IFMS (Integrated Facility Management Services) companies in India. PSIPL is one of India’s largest indigenous companies in the IFMS segment, and represents a differentiated approach to facilities management. It is part of the renowned Kalpataru Group, which has a turnover of around Rs 100 billion, and has a strong presence in more than 40 countries. Mr Ladha is a fervent runner and has participated in over 15 marathons, including an ultra-marathon. He now targets running marathons in 20 different Indian cities, and also wishes to complete the world’s top 6 marathons.

Vineet Kapur currently serves as Executive Director for CRH India. He has over 21 years of experience in India and abroad, spanning business finance, strategic planning, treasury, taxation and acquisitions, and encompassing various business streams, including consumer durables, automotive, commercial equipment, and services. Mr Kapur began his carrier with Deloitte & Touche, and prior to CRH India, he has worked in United Technologies, General Motors and Delphi Automotive. A fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he holds an Executive MBA from Indian School of Business. CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group with an annual turnover of USD 33 billion. It has operations in 32 countries, employing approximately 85,000 people at over 3,600 locations worldwide. In India, CRH has operations in cement manufacturing, and has a joint venture with one of the leading cement players in South India.

Vineet Garg, a Chartered Accountant by profession, has 24 years of work experience, including 17 years in telecom (Reliance and Tata), 4 years in cable (Media Distribution) and broadband (Hathway), and currently, with Saregama, in IP and content company. His experience spans various levels and functions, including the non-finance functions. Mr Garg has independently delivered various, highly successful projects, handling mergers, demergers, investor relations, and funding, including transformation initiatives.

Prior to his current role as CFO of Nando’s India, Vishal Gupta worked in leadership roles at Baxter, Marico and DSM, in the areas of Finance, business strategy, and operations. His journey from healthcare to food makes some folks nervous, but the synergies he brings to the table make it worth the while. Mr Gupta is a Chartered Accountant and an INSEAD alumnus. He loves running marathons, enjoys a glass of wine, and is a big fan of CrossFit.

Virender Bansal is Director Finance with Terumo India, one of the top 15 global medical devices companies, and holds responsibility for the firm’s supply chain management, IT and legal functions. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost & Management Accountant, Mr Bansal has over 20 years of rich experience in the healthcare sector. Prior to Terumo, he was associated with large healthcare companies in India, including Boston Scientific and Fortis Healthcare, leading their Finance, SCM and IT organisations from their start-up phase. Mr Bansal’s areas of interest include defining and leading the strategic roadmap for the organisation; creating operational excellence; value addition in every action; performance measurement; and technology adaption.

VS Mani is a CA with 27+ years’ experience in the Industry. He has been working as CFO for the last 14 years and has been part of the core leadership teams. He has been associated with leading Pharma and Healthcare Companies such as Cipla, Glenmark and Wockhardt.

He has also worked with Mercator , VIP Industries and Bhartiya Group, handling the entire gamut of Finance function including Treasury, Taxation(Direct, Indirect, International), Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Secretarial, Legal, Audits(Internal & Statutory), Risk Management & Investor Relations.

VS Mani has an extensive experience in partnering with key business units and other functions (manufacturing, supply chain and R&D); supporting business transformation projects; strategic fund raising – (IPO, Pvt. Equity, FCCB, LBO); dealing with shareholders, analysts and fund managers; implementing SAP and other systems; managing big finance teams and cross functional projects; closely working with investment bankers, bankers, tax advisors, legal firms, investor community and government authorities.

Sachin Jain Group Controller Anand Automotive Systems Sachin Jain is a Chartered Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant and Company Secretary, and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi. He has also completed the prestigious Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme (OAMLP). Mr Jain currently works as Group Controller at Anand Automotive Systems. The Anand Group is India's leading manufacturer and supplier of Automotive systems and components, with a turnover of Rs 94 billion in 2017. It includes 18 companies with 15 global joint ventures and 8 technical collaborations. Mr Jain brings with him around 15 years of experience, encompassing the areas of Finance, costing, treasury, legal, compliance and audit. Prior to his current role, he headed the Finance function at a Group company, Mahle Filter Systems India.