Corporate Interactions

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.

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.

Gaurav Kejriwal

Vice President
EXL Analytics
Tejas- 2023

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.

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.

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.