Speakers

Mr. Hari Menon, a graduate of XLRI Jamshedpur and Jamia Millia Islamia, leads the India Office of the Gates Foundation, leveraging extensive experience to drive initiatives in health, sanitation, financial inclusion, agriculture, and gender equality across South and South-East Asia.

Dr. Vijay Govardhandas Kalantri is a prominent Indian industrialist and entrepreneur with over five decades of experience in sectors such as textiles, infrastructure, and port development. He serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Balaji Infra Projects Ltd. and Dighi Port Ltd., and holds key positions including President of the All India Association of Industries (AIAI) and Chairman of the World Trade Center Mumbai. Dr. Kalantri has been actively involved in various governmental advisory roles, contributing to India's trade and industry policies. His efforts in promoting international trade relations have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Commander Cross of the Order of Merit from Poland and the Pushkin Medal from Russia.

Indivar Khosla is a seasoned global executive in Business and Technology Management, currently serving as an independent executive management consultant helping CXOs achieve Business Operations and IT Transformation. Formerly, he led Financial Services & Insurance and Global Business Process Services at DXC Technology. His leadership career spans Microsoft, Capgemini, Genpact, Oracle, Hertz, and IBM, where he drove transformation across sales, delivery, product, strategy, and innovation in the Financial Services industry.

Mr. Pratap, with over 28 years of CSR and social development experience, leads Capgemini India's initiatives, impacting 3.5 million lives through education, skilling, and sustainability, while contributing as a recognized thought leader, author, speaker, and award recipient.

Shri Praveen Pardeshi is a distinguished 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service officer renowned for his extensive contributions to governance, disaster management, and public health. He has held pivotal roles, including Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, where he led the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Principal Secretary (Forests) of Maharashtra, emphasizing participatory wildlife conservation. Internationally, he served with the United Nations, coordinating post-disaster recovery efforts and leading initiatives to prevent non-communicable diseases in over 90 countries. Currently, Pardeshi is the CEO of the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), a state think tank modeled after NITI Aayog, focusing on strategic policy development and implementation.

Pravin Chhajed, of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, served as a director of Lions Clubs International. A member of the Ahmedabad Karnavati Lions Club since 1984, he has held numerous positions within the association, including Club President, District Governor, and Council Chairman. He has been instrumental in various service projects and has received multiple awards for his contributions.

Himanshu Priyadarshi serves as the Chief Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability Officer at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. With a background in corporate affairs, government relations, and public policy, he has worked across various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology.

Ms. Indu Anand is the Chief Public Affairs Officer for India, Middle East & Africa at The Lubrizol Corporation.

Jignesh Thakkar is a Partner and Head of ESG, CSR & Social Advisory at KPMG India. He has over 16 years of experience in the development sector, specializing in program strategy, impact measurement, and social valuations.

Anahita Kumar is the Director of Legal, CSR & Corporate Communications

Ms. Shilpashree Muniswamappa is the Director of ESG & Communications at Colgate-Palmolive India. An alumna of IIM Bangalore, she brings nearly 20 years of experience in brand strategy, marketing, communications, ESG, CSR, and public advocacy. Her career includes leadership roles at Volvo, Renault-Nissan Alliance, and Alstom, where she has been instrumental in driving sustainable change and corporate responsibility initiatives.

Vipul Oberoi is the Director of Marketing, CSR & Learning Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet India and is responsible for enhancing brand salience and creating ROI-focused go-to-market strategies to achieve business objectives. He is also in charge of the Learning Solutions business, helping CXOs across industries achieve targeted results through strategic interventions. Vipul also leads the CSR initiatives of Dun & Bradstreet.

Mr. Sundararaman Ramamurthy is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BSE Ltd., Asia's oldest stock exchange. With over 38 years of experience in the financial sector, he has held significant roles including MD & COO at Bank of America India and Senior Vice President at the National Stock Exchange of India. He is also a Director at BSE Institute Ltd. and a member of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. His expertise spans across capital markets, banking, and financial services, contributing to the transformation of India's financial landscape.

Dr. Mukesh Ranjan Das serves as the Executive Director (Human Resources) at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. He leads the HR initiatives, focusing on competency-based HR practices, CSR & sustainability, and diversity & inclusion. Dr. Das has been instrumental in implementing programs like 'Parivartan' and 'Nayi Disha' aimed at societal development. He has also represented Indian Oil in various forums, highlighting the company's commitment to integrated development and sustainable practices.