Corporate Interactions

Arnab Roy

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Tejas-2025

Mr. Arnab Roy is a seasoned finance leader with over 28 years of experience across US, British, French multinationals, and the Tata Group. An Economics graduate, professional accountant, and MBA from IIM Bangalore, he has served as CFO for leading MNCs including GE, Schneider Electric, Tyco Group, G4S Security, and Herbalife before joining Maruti Suzuki. Ranked among the Top 20 CFOs of India by StartupLanes in 2024, Mr. Roy brings expertise in finance transformation, IT, supply chain, and HR, alongside a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from GE. A sought-after speaker and visiting faculty at premier business schools, he actively contributes to industry bodies such as FICCI and CII.

Ajit Banerjee

President & Chief Investment Officer
Shriram Life Insurance
Tejas-2024

Currently the President and Chief Investment Officer at Shriram Life Insurance, with over 31 years of experience in Investments, Financial Control, and Management Accounting, Mr. Banerjee has held key roles at Bharti AXA and Royal Sun Alliance Middle East. Since 2006, he has focused on Investment and Treasury management in the Insurance sector. He holds an MBA in Finance, FCMA, CGMA from CIMA UK, and an A.I.I.I. from the Insurance Institute of India, with advanced studies from IIM Calcutta.

Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Director Supply Chain AI
Micron Technology
Manthan-2025

Mr. Arnab is a distinguished supply chain transformation leader with 22 years of global experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. Currently at Micron Technology, he drives efficiency and growth by integrating AI and generative AI into supply chain processes, backed by deep expertise in semiconductors and diverse domains. A Ph.D. and master’s graduate in Industrial Engineering, Mr. Arnab is a recognized thought leader with over 48 publications and serves as visiting faculty at leading Indian business schools, including the IIMs. His work spans technology, business processes, leadership, sustainability, and ecosystem development.

Neetan Chopra

Chief Digital and Information Officer
IndiGo
Manthan-2025

Mr. Neetan Chopra is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline, leading technology, analytics, cybersecurity, marketing, loyalty, and digital ventures to drive new business models and revenue streams. With prior leadership roles at Dubai Holding and Emirates Airlines, and early consulting experience at Accenture, Mr. Chopra is a global digital transformation leader, named to Silicon Valley’s BT150 list. A TEDx speaker and author of Accelerated Digital Transformation, he serves on boards of multiple tech start-ups and VCs. He holds an MBA, MCA, and has studied at leading institutions including London Business School, St. Gallen, and NIT Trichy.

Nikhil Bhushan

Chief Technology Officer
Tata Starbucks India
Manthan-2025

Mr. Nikhil is the Chief Technology Officer at Tata Starbucks, with 25 years of experience in leveraging technology for business differentiation and competitive advantage. He has led technology transformation, infrastructure modernization, ERP implementations, and global programs across corporate and investment banking, insurance, and hospitality. Previously, he held leadership roles at Travel Food Services, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, Infosys, and Oracle. An Industrial Engineering graduate from Pune and ISB alumnus, Mr. Nikhil is known for navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and delivering impactful, out-of-the-box solutions.

Praveen Vukkalam

Managing Director, Group Financial Controller & LEC Asia Pacific
Barclays
Disha-2025

Mr. Praveen Vukkalam is Managing Director, Group Financial Controller & Legal Entity Controller – Asia Pacific at Barclays, overseeing accounting, reporting, and control for all Barclays entities worldwide. He ensures the integrity of financial statements and leads transformation projects in Finance. Prior to joining Barclays in 2015, he held leadership roles across Chennai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Malaysia, including CFO of Consumer, SME & Private Bank at Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia. A Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Mr. Vukkalam brings extensive global experience in operations and finance.

Rohit Kilam

Chief Technology Officer
HDFC Life
Vishleshan-2025

Mr. Rohit is the Chief Technology Officer at HDFC Life, leading digital transformation and innovation initiatives. With over 25 years of technology leadership experience across Europe, India, and ASEAN, he has worked with leading technology giants and financial institutions. Passionate about building cutting-edge fintech products, he has successfully delivered solutions in payments, wealth platforms, card personalization, and digital lending. Leveraging cloud, open source, AI, and IoT, Mr. Rohit also serves as an advisor and investor, mentoring startups in deep tech and fintech.

Samrat Sehgal

Global Supply Chain Head
Dabur
Manthan-2025

Mr. Samrat Sehgal is the Managing Director and Global Supply Chain Head at Dabur—leading the organization’s global supply chain strategy since October 2024. He advanced within Dabur from Head of India Supply Chain through a brief stint overseeing supply chain & procurement to this global leadership role. He brings extensive experience from the consumer and pharmaceutical sectors, including over seven years at Reckitt Benckiser where he held key positions such as Head of Customer Service, Head of Raw Material Procurement, and roles in supply planning. Earlier, he held supply chain roles at Goodyear, Ranbaxy, Cadila Pharmaceuticals, and Apollo Tyres, progressing in operations, planning, and distribution leadership. Mr. Sehgal holds a B.Tech from NIT Kurukshetra and an MBA from NITIE Mumbai (IIM Mumbai).

Shiv Kumar

Chief Technology Officer
L’Oréal India
Vishleshan-2025

Mr. Kumar is driving growth through Data, Analytics, and AI at L’Oréal India. With two decades of experience in incubating data & analytics capabilities for sectors like BFSI, Retail, and Telecom, Mr. Kumar leads AI/ML solutions and ensures RoI on D&A investments. He’s recognized as one of India’s top AI leaders and mentors aspiring data scientists.

Subramanian Chidambaran

Chief Strategy Officer
Cummins India
Manthan-2025

Mr. Subramanian leads strategic initiatives and the ‘Destination Zero’ roadmap for zero carbon emissions at Cummins India, while also serving on Cummins Inc.’s global corporate strategy team since September 2024. Passionate about sustainability and ESG, he sponsors water-focused CSR programs and drives global talent development. His earlier roles include steering strategy and digitalization for Siemens Ltd.’s Distribution Business and consulting with McKinsey and Siemens Management Consulting. An alumnus of IIM Lucknow and VJTI Mumbai, he has authored papers on operations and strategy.

Suparna Bhattacharyya

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd.
Disha-2025

Ms. Suparna Banerjee Bhattacharyya has over 25 years’ experience spanning Infrastructure, Power, Healthcare, Automotive, Semiconductors, Oil & Gas, and FMCG–Retail. She has held leadership roles at Bata, Schlumberger, GAP, and HORIBA, overseeing Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Corporate Communications. Recognized as Best CFO for Excellence in Corporate Governance by ASSOCHAM (2025), she is passionate about driving digitization, business transformation, and sustainable growth. Her professional interests include AI, ESG, CSR, and mentoring future leaders, reflecting her commitment to innovation and strategic impact.

Supriya Saripalli

Chief of Staff, Director of Business Strategy and Operations
ServiceNow
Manthan-2025

Ms. Supriya Saripalli has over 20 years of experience in business strategy, technology, and customer success. She currently serves as Chief of Staff and Director of Business Operations at ServiceNow, driving strategic priorities and operational excellence across India and Egypt. Previously, she co-founded PureSynth Technologies, leading successful GIS and networking projects for Indian Railways. She has held leadership roles at Oracle, Veraz Networks, and several startups. Her expertise spans program management, customer success, technical marketing, and business development, with a focus on cloud, GIS, IoT, and networking technologies. She is passionate about innovation and strategic execution, continuously pushing boundaries to create meaningful impact.

Vinay Agarwal

MD and Head of Finance
BNP Paribas
Vriddhi-2024

Mr. Vinay is a seasoned finance leader with over 20 years’ experience across BFSI, IT, and Retail sectors in India and the UK. He currently serves as Managing Director and Head of Finance GCC at BNP Paribas India. His prior roles include UK Finance Controller at Avanade, Europe Finance Manager at HCL Perot, and CFO at Fitness First. Renowned for building and scaling high-performing offshore models, he is passionate about leveraging technology and digital transformation to enhance finance functions, drive operational efficiency, and enable sustainable, scalable growth.

Sheetal Jerath Sharma

Associate Director, People & Culture
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Perennial Chapter 2, 2024

A passionate Change Enthusiast, Ms. Sheetal Jerath Sharma is committed to fostering a winning culture of intrapreneurship and experiential learning for employees, all in alignment with the organization's sustainability goals. As a Talent & Culture consultant, they excel at tackling tough challenges and turning business vision and employee strategies into actionable, value-driven goals. With a focus on crafting customized employer branding, she leverages AI-driven employee experiences tailored for select groups. A People Leader by design and a Happiness Coach by default, she aims to infuse fun into the workplace by gamifying business goals and launching employee-centric campaigns to create a happily empowered work environment.

Shakir Iqbal

Senior Director - Human CapitalSenior Director - Human Capital
PwC India
Perennial Chapter 2, 2024

With nearly twenty years of experience in Human Resource Management, Mr. Shakir Iqbal has held numerous leadership positions, allowing him to make impactful contributions across diverse industry sectors. His core competency lies in the strategic alignment of human resource initiatives with overarching business goals. He has successfully developed and implemented comprehensive people strategies for both emerging and established companies. His proficiency spans a wide array of HR disciplines. These include HR Business Partnering, where he has integrated people strategies with business objectives, and leading initiatives that improve the employee experience from onboarding through to professional development. He has also enhanced HR processes and technology, leveraged HR analytics, and implemented strategic staffing plans.

Krithika Sivanesan

DVP - Human Resources
Mercedes-Benz Financial India
Samanvaya 2024 | Chapter 2

With over 15 years of experience, Ms. Krithika Sivanesan has expertly managed the entire hire-to-retire lifecycle in leading organizations worldwide. She has worked across various industries in both India and the UK, contributing to companies such as Continental Automotive, Minebea Intec, and LeeBoy. Her expertise spans business partnering, talent management, employee engagement, change management, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Ms. Sivanesan holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and an MBA from the University of Bradford, UK. Additionally, she has earned a Diploma in Human Resource Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

Dr. Jude Xavier

Senior Director | Human Resources
Omega Healthcare Management Services
Samanvaya 2024 | Chapter 2

Dr. Jude Xavier is a seasoned Behavioral Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, and Certified Recruitment Specialist with over two decades of experience in Human Resources across the Manufacturing, Healthcare BPO, IT, and Banking sectors. He holds a Doctorate in Social Work, a Master's in Social Work specializing in Human Resources from Loyola College, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Presidency College. Additionally, he has earned multiple diplomas in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, and Managerial Psychology.

Dr. Xavier's expertise has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including being named one of the "50 Most Talented HR Tech Leaders of Asia Pacific" at the HRM Congress 2015 and "Most Influential HR Leaders in India" in 2017. In 2021, he was recognized as one of the "10 Most Promising HRs in the IT Sector" by Silicon India and received the "Dynamic Business HR Leader Award" by FAMA. His leadership continues to shape innovative HR practices across industries.

Priya Ranjan Kumar

Vice President & Head HR
JSW Steel

Mr. Priya Ranjan Kumar has a career spanning over 27 years in the full spectrum of Human Resources Management, from shop floor to enterprise level, across diverse industries. He has led global and multicultural HR functions in highly competitive business environments both in India and abroad, gaining unique experience working across multiple geographies, cultures, and nationalities. A dynamic leader, he excels in delivering sustained results, establishing HR structures, and building employee and organizational value. His core expertise lies in creating high-performance, inclusive work environments that foster growth, innovation, and excellence, while developing a robust leadership pipeline.

A passionate learner, Mr. Kumar has worked with esteemed companies like Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, Reliance, Unilever's Associate, African Industries Group, and Viraj Profiles Ltd. His strategic and tactical HR roles have included talent acquisition and management, organizational design, change management, and developing strategies for future-proofing organizations. He has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including "100 Most Influential Global HR Professional" in 2016 and "Top HR Leaders" in 2022.

Dr. Pradyumna Pandey

Manufacturing HR Head
Hero MotoCorp

Dr. Pradyumna Pandey is a seasoned HR professional with over 30 years of experience in Human Resource Management. Renowned for his strategic acumen, he excels in designing and implementing innovative HR strategies and organizational development interventions. With a career spanning leading Indian and multinational companies, Dr. Pandey has expertise in a wide range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, training & development, employee engagement, succession planning, and employee relations. His extensive experience covers end-to-end corporate HR functions, from policy creation to implementation, and he is skilled in managing large workforces and fostering a positive work environment. Currently, Dr. Pandey serves as the Manufacturing HR Head at HERO MotoCorp and is a certified Myer Briggs Type Indicator User/Trainer.

Prof. Shilpa S. Santwani

Managing Director - Global Infrastructure Service
TIAA
Tejas- 2023

Prof. Shilpa S. Santwani has always seen herself as a "Born Engineer," a passion that led her to earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree and further pursue an MBA, an Executive Management Program from Cambridge University, and professional certifications across various technologies and frameworks. A driven and visionary technology leader, she brings 23 years of versatile experience to the table, with a deep passion for innovation and impact.

Prof. Santwani has a proven track record of developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions, continuously pushing the boundaries to drive growth and transformation in banking, financial services, and product and service industries. Her expertise includes digital transformation, strategy, business agility, and a b commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Her notable achievements include being appointed as an Ambassador of the "Save and Educate Girl Child" program and receiving prestigious awards such as the Women Business Leader of the Year and the Youth Icon Award.

Gaurav Kejriwal

Vice President
EXL Analytics

Mr. Gaurav Kejriwal, an IIM Calcutta alumnus, is a seasoned analytics and data science expert with over a decade of experience. As the Vice President at EXL Analytics, he specializes in strategic consulting, machine learning, and analytics across marketing, risk, and product domains. He has a proven track record of driving impactful business outcomes through data-driven insights and has led numerous successful client engagements. A thought leader in the analytics field, Mr. Kejriwal is also passionate about knowledge sharing, aiming to empower and inspire aspiring data scientists and analytics professionals through various initiatives.

Suryakant Patil

Principal - Banking and Financial Services
Infosys Finacle
Tejas-2023

Mr. Suryakant Patil is an accomplished Banking and Technology professional with over 19 years of experience in Corporate, Retail, and International Banking. He has consistently exceeded expectations across various domains, including Transaction Banking, Strategy & Planning, Digital Transformation, and Project & Program Management. Mr. Patil's expertise extends to Trade & Supply Chain Finance, Service & Product Management, FI Relationship Management, Corporate Credit, and Treasury & Forex Sales.

His key skills include International Banking, Digital Channels, API Banking, Process Re-engineering & Automation, FI Coverage & Asset Distribution Management, Trade Compliance, Risk Management, and Client Relationship Management. A proven leader, he excels in Business Development, Corporate Finance, Strategy & Planning, Campaign Management, Portfolio Management, Negotiation, and Governance. Mr. Patil's extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a valuable asset in driving growth and transformation in the banking sector.