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IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Ahmedabad, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380015
India

Akhil Chugh

Senior Director, Product Management, Adobe

A Senior Director of Product Management at Adobe, Akhil Chug has spent the last decade spearheading strategy and execution for Adobe Acrobat, the undisputed market leader in PDF software with over 1 billion users globally. Under Akhil's leadership, Acrobat has successfully pivoted to a web-first product through deep integrations with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, which has fueled 10x growth in user engagement. Akhil also conceived and led the launch of Adobe Scan in 2017, now the #1 scanning app with over 100 million downloads. With his relentless focus on customer needs, growth mindset and data-driven approach, Akhil has repeatedly created category-defining products that are loved by millions globally.

Amit Kumar

Chief Executive Officer - OLX Group India

Amit Kumar is a 40 under 40 business leader and an IIT Bombay and ISB Hyderabad alumnus. He is currently the CEO of OLX Group India. With an innovative mindset, unwavering passion and deep industry knowledge, Amit Kumar has revolutionised how people buy and sell goods online, empowering countless individuals and businesses worldwide. Amit Kumar was also chosen by Stanford University's Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED) to serve as a consultant to assist businesses from Asia and Africa in growing. He has built many Internet consumer businesses in the last decade and helped many commercial businesses grow.

Colonel Abraham Cherian

Lead Vice President, Global Business Analytics HSBC

Colonel Abraham Cherian is an Army veteran working with HSBC as a Lead Vice President of Global Business Information Management. His expertise in the financial space, augmented with his leadership experience, speaks volumes of his work in leadership and management practice. Abraham’s work areas diverge from leading gold loan products, leveraging analytics as a critical decision driver to NBFC services and improving performance services. He is lauded for his 20 years of Indian Army expertise and work with the United Nations in Congo for commanding the regiment in counter-insurgency operations on the line of control. He has also been awarded the Chief of Army Staff commendation.

Dr Niru Kumar

Founder & CEO, Ask Insights

Our first speaker, Dr Niru Kumar, is a Padma Shri awardee and a social worker acclaimed for making voting accessible to the marginalized and differently-abled. Overcoming polio and becoming a doctor to serve society through her continuous interventions in diversity and inclusion space showcases her passion and hard work in the public goods domain. She has worn different hats, from a gazetted senior officer with the central government to a diversity consultant. An alumnus of Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, Dr Niru is the Founder & CEO of a Diversity & Inclusion Consulting firm. She is also a top-rated public speaker at radio shows like “Mann Ki Baat.” Her positivism, optimism, strength, and genuineness are indeed a source of inspiration to many.

Dr Randeep Guleria

Ex-Director, AIIMS New Delhi

Randeep Guleria is an Indian pulmonologist and the ex-director of AIIMS, New Delhi. He was a Padma Shri awardee in 2015 and played a significant role in India's COVID-19 response effort. With several decades of career, Dr Guleria has contributed significantly to advancing medical research, particularly in respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases. He is the first Indian to get a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Beyond his educational & research responsibilities, Dr. Guleria was the personal physician to the Prime Minister of India from 1998 to 2004 and the physician of many national and international dignitaries.

Dr Rukmini Banerji

Chief Executive Officer, Pratham Education Foundation

Dr Rukmini Banerji is the Chief Executive Officer of Pratham Education Foundation. She was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University (1981-83) and completed her PhD at the University of Chicago in 1991. She has worked extensively in Pratham’s education programs in both rural & urban areas. She has played a significant role in designing and supporting large-scale partnerships with state governments in India to improve children’s learning outcomes. Dr Banerji led Pratham’s research and assessment efforts, including the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) exercise from 2005 to 2014. She is the first recipient of the Maulana Abul Kalam Shiksha Puraskar Award. In 2021, she was awarded the Yidan Prize for Education Development.

Lakshayaraj Singh

Executive Director, Lake Palace Trade & Travels Pvt Ltd

Maharaj Kumar Sahib Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Ji Mewar of Udaipur of the erstwhile royal family of Udaipur is actively involved in the preservation of the cultural heritage of Udaipur and Rajasthan and is associated with various philanthropic and social initiatives. He is keenly interested in promoting education, healthcare, and sustainable development in the region. Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Ji Mewar also holds 7 Guinness World Records, showcasing his remarkable achievements. Besides, he is an ardent cricket lover and played an instrumental role in Rajasthan's Ranji Trophy victory in 2010. His talk promises to be an enlightening exploration of his experiences, ideas, and the transformative power of heritage in the modern world.

Palki Sharma Upadhyay

Managing Editor Firstpost, CNN-News18

Palki Sharma, an award-winning journalist and Managing Editor of Firstpost at Network18, which has become one of India’s fastest-growing news platforms under her leadership. Her show Vantage is the most-watched English prime-time news show, with more than 50% of the viewership outside India. She has a career spanning 22 years with stints in WION, the ITV Network, CNN-IBN, and Doordarshan News as anchor and editor. From geopolitics and climate change to space missions, Sharma tracks various news stories that impact people and shape our collective future. She has interviewed world leaders like Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka, Japan, Nepal, among others. Her coverage of the pandemic and sharp commentary on China’s role has won her a global following. She has reported from the ground on key events like the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Modi’s state visit to the U.S., the Quad Summits in Tokyo & Washington DC, the UNGA sessions, the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka etc.

Samir Desai

President and Head of BU Biologics for Zydus Lifesciences

Samir Desai is the President and Head of BU Biologics for Zydus Lifesciences, covering biologics, vaccines, diagnostics & speciality pharma with coverage of Hepatology, Oncology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and Orthopaedics. Samir is an Executive Board member at the Centre for Global Hepatitis Elimination & a member of various Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives. He is passionate about patient-centricity and equitable access. Samir has published many papers in peer-reviewed journals regarding vaccine registration and access & is a frequent speaker at global forums. He is also on the Editorial Board of several publications and authored multiple books.

Sindhu Gangadharan

Senior VP & Managing Director, SAP Labs India

Sindhu Gangadharan, widely regarded as a “Technology Humanist,” is a prominent figure in the technology industry and one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. With over 22 years at SAP, she has risen through the ranks to become the 1st woman to lead SAP Labs India. Apart from being the Senior VP and MD of SAP Labs India, she holds board positions in various and serves as an Executive Council Member at NASSCOM.