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Sriram Subramanya
Sriram Subramanya
CEO Integra Software Services Private Ltd
- Founder & CEO of Integra Software Services, a 1100-employee leader in digital, eLearning & publishing solutions
- Spearheaded Integra’s rise as a trusted global partner for top publishing companies
- Social impact champion through Sriram Charitable Trust, Puducherry Vision 2025, and large-scale afforestation
- Recently launched ‘Farmerie’—a sustainable organic food brand promoting clean eating and farmer livelihoods
- Founder & CEO of Integra Software Services, a 1100-employee leader in digital, eLearning & publishing solutions
- Spearheaded Integra’s rise as a trusted global partner for top publishing companies
- Social impact champion through Sriram Charitable Trust, Puducherry Vision 2025, and large-scale afforestation
- Recently launched ‘Farmerie’—a sustainable organic food brand promoting clean eating and farmer livelihoods

Subramanian Diagarajan
Subramanian Diagarajan
Founder & CEO MD Hinduja Tech Private Ltd
- Founder & MD of Hinduja Tech; led its rise as a global partner for automotive product design and IoT engineering
- Instrumental in bringing Renault-Nissan as strategic investor and expanding footprint across India, US, UK, Europe & Japan
- Established ACE Innovation Center, inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, to drive R&D in automotive and aerospace
- Champion of talent development and innovation; pioneered ICT Academy and Chennai Aero-park through CII leadership
- Founder & MD of Hinduja Tech; led its rise as a global partner for automotive product design and IoT engineering
- Instrumental in bringing Renault-Nissan as strategic investor and expanding footprint across India, US, UK, Europe & Japan
- Established ACE Innovation Center, inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, to drive R&D in automotive and aerospace
- Champion of talent development and innovation; pioneered ICT Academy and Chennai Aero-park through CII leadership

Sundar Sethuraman
Sundar Sethuraman
CEO Purple Drive Technologies
- Founder & CEO of Purple Drive Technologies, enabling digital transformation for global enterprises and system integrators
- Built and exited CTSIT—a 1500+ employee tech firm acquired by Innova Solutions in 2014
- Active investor and advisor in startups across India and North America, including NY-based Startup Cube
- Founded Diya Foundation to drive rural education; supports infrastructure and scholarships for underprivileged students
- Founder & CEO of Purple Drive Technologies, enabling digital transformation for global enterprises and system integrators
- Built and exited CTSIT—a 1500+ employee tech firm acquired by Innova Solutions in 2014
- Active investor and advisor in startups across India and North America, including NY-based Startup Cube
- Founded Diya Foundation to drive rural education; supports infrastructure and scholarships for underprivileged students

Sunil Kumar Singhvi
Sunil Kumar Singhvi
Managing Partner South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP
- Managing Partner of South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP, leading the legacy brand in handloom cotton fabrics and sarees
- Joined family business immediately after graduation and spearheaded business development over 15+ years
- Expanded the group’s portfolio into real estate with land banking, joint development, leasing, and equity investments
- Rooted in Chennai with strong local presence and a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship
- Managing Partner of South Handlooms & Singhvi Heritage LLP, leading the legacy brand in handloom cotton fabrics and sarees
- Joined family business immediately after graduation and spearheaded business development over 15+ years
- Expanded the group’s portfolio into real estate with land banking, joint development, leasing, and equity investments
- Rooted in Chennai with strong local presence and a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship

Suresh Bharathan
- Vice President and Board Director at Temenos India
- 25+ years at Temenos, starting as a GL Consultant
- Built and led a 900-member custom development team
- Now heads global offshore product development

Suresh Kalpathi
Suresh Kalpathi
Chairman & CEO Kalpathi Investments
- CEO Veranda Learning, Co-founder of Kalpathi Investments, AGS Cinemas & AGS Entertainment, and Angel Investor..
- Scaled SSI from one center to 1,000+ locations in 10 years
- Led India’s first high-end IT training brand and major IPO success
- Spearheaded global tech ventures and landmark LSE listing
- CEO Veranda Learning, Co-founder of Kalpathi Investments, AGS Cinemas & AGS Entertainment, and Angel Investor..
- Scaled SSI from one center to 1,000+ locations in 10 years
- Led India’s first high-end IT training brand and major IPO success
- Spearheaded global tech ventures and landmark LSE listing

Suresh Krishn
Suresh Krishn
President CREDAI Tamil Nadu
- President of CREDAI Tamil Nadu and Chairman, Infrastructure Panel, CII
- Founder of Isha Homes, delivering 2M+ sq. ft. of innovative housing
- Led Tamil Nadu’s first child-safe and platinum-rated eco-villa projects
- Active investor across construction, insurance, and tech startups
- President of CREDAI Tamil Nadu and Chairman, Infrastructure Panel, CII
- Founder of Isha Homes, delivering 2M+ sq. ft. of innovative housing
- Led Tamil Nadu’s first child-safe and platinum-rated eco-villa projects
- Active investor across construction, insurance, and tech startups

Swetha Kochar
Swetha Kochar
Associate Partner PKC Management Consulting
- Associate Partner, PKC Management Consulting; ex-McKinsey, ex-KPMG M&A Advisory
- Advised CEOs at McKinsey on strategy, turnarounds, and operational excellence
- Scaled PKC to 150+ consultants, serving 450+ client groups across India
- Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 – Consulting by Entrepreneur India
- Associate Partner, PKC Management Consulting; ex-McKinsey, ex-KPMG M&A Advisory
- Advised CEOs at McKinsey on strategy, turnarounds, and operational excellence
- Scaled PKC to 150+ consultants, serving 450+ client groups across India
- Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 – Consulting by Entrepreneur India

Tej Narasa Reddy
Tej Narasa Reddy
Managing Director Nutech Associates
- MD of Nutech Associates — a premier real estate developer with 150+ projects in Chennai and Bangalore
- Former Head of Real Estate Investments, Brookfield Asset Management India, managing ~$1B deployment in offices and hotels
- Ex-Colony Capital, New York — managed a $5B portfolio of 320 US hotels, focusing on strategic initiatives and portfolio management
- Alumnus of Cornell College of Business and College of Engineering, Guindy
- MD of Nutech Associates — a premier real estate developer with 150+ projects in Chennai and Bangalore
- Former Head of Real Estate Investments, Brookfield Asset Management India, managing ~$1B deployment in offices and hotels
- Ex-Colony Capital, New York — managed a $5B portfolio of 320 US hotels, focusing on strategic initiatives and portfolio management
- Alumnus of Cornell College of Business and College of Engineering, Guindy

Vardhman Jain
Vardhman Jain
Director Laurus Edutech Private Ltd
- Director, Laurus Edutech Private Ltd, focused on vocational education and skill development
- Founded and exited a healthcare BPO before launching Laurus Edutech in 2010
- Co-founder of WorldHaus India (affordable housing) and a rural telemedicine startup
- Involved in family construction business, Asia (Chennai) Engineering; passionate about technology and politics
- Director, Laurus Edutech Private Ltd, focused on vocational education and skill development
- Founded and exited a healthcare BPO before launching Laurus Edutech in 2010
- Co-founder of WorldHaus India (affordable housing) and a rural telemedicine startup
- Involved in family construction business, Asia (Chennai) Engineering; passionate about technology and politics

Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan
Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan
Managing Director & CEO TTK Prestige Ltd
- Managing Director & CEO, TTK Prestige Ltd; former CEO & Director, CavinKare
- Over 25 years of leadership experience including 20 years in telecom with Airtel and Reliance Industries
- Active angel investor and mentor in the startup ecosystem; advisor at TAPMI management program
- Chemical Engineer (Anna University) with executive education from Carnegie Mellon and IIM Ahmedabad; Fulbright Scholar
- Managing Director & CEO, TTK Prestige Ltd; former CEO & Director, CavinKare
- Over 25 years of leadership experience including 20 years in telecom with Airtel and Reliance Industries
- Active angel investor and mentor in the startup ecosystem; advisor at TAPMI management program
- Chemical Engineer (Anna University) with executive education from Carnegie Mellon and IIM Ahmedabad; Fulbright Scholar

Vinod Kumar Dasari
Vinod Kumar Dasari
Director & CEO Royal Enfield India Ltd
- Director & CEO, Royal Enfield India Ltd; former MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland (2011–2020)
- Held senior leadership roles at Cummins India, Timken Company (India and USA), and General Electric
- Recipient of multiple leadership awards including Business Today’s CEO of the Year and Autocar Professional of the Year
- Past President of SIAM and ARAI; holds advanced degrees from McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management
- Director & CEO, Royal Enfield India Ltd; former MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland (2011–2020)
- Held senior leadership roles at Cummins India, Timken Company (India and USA), and General Electric
- Recipient of multiple leadership awards including Business Today’s CEO of the Year and Autocar Professional of the Year
- Past President of SIAM and ARAI; holds advanced degrees from McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management





















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