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Sriram Subramanya

Sriram Subramanya

CEO Integra Software Services Private Ltd
Entrepreneur who built a global digital content powerhouse while driving social impact through sustainability, education, and innovation.

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
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Subramanian Diagarajan

Founder & CEO MD Hinduja Tech Private Ltd
Technology leader who built a global engineering firm delivering cutting-edge automotive and IoT solutions for industry giants.

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
Entrepreneurial tech leader who built and scaled global digital ventures while driving social impact through rural education.

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
Second-generation entrepreneur driving growth and diversification of a heritage handloom business into new sectors.

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
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Suresh Bharathan 

Vice President Temenos India Private ltd
Senior technology executive leading global product development at a leading banking software company.

Suresh Bharathan 

Vice President Temenos India Private ltd
  • 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
  • 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
Veteran tech entrepreneur and investor with a track record of building and scaling pioneering IT and education ventures.

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
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Suresh Krishn

President CREDAI Tamil Nadu
Real estate entrepreneur and industry leader driving innovation and sustainability in housing development.

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
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Swetha Kochar

Associate Partner PKC Management Consulting
Chartered Accountant and strategy consultant bringing McKinsey-grade advisory to mid-sized and family-run businesses in India.

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
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Tej Narasa Reddy

Managing Director Nutech Associates
Real estate leader with extensive experience in investment, development, and portfolio management across India and the US.

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

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Vardhman Jain

Director Laurus Edutech Private Ltd
Serial entrepreneur and director driving innovation in vocational training, low-cost housing, and rural telemedicine.

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
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Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan

Managing Director & CEO TTK Prestige Ltd
Experienced business leader and CEO driving strategic growth and innovation in consumer goods and telecom sectors.

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
Seasoned CEO with a global leadership track record in automotive and engineering industries.

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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Membership is by invitation only. A new member should be referred and recommended by a current TCA member (sponsor). Any current member can sponsor a candidate for Membership by sending a profile of the candidate to the secretariat with a short cover note explaining why he/she considers the candidate a potential member.

Interested candidates can view the list of TCA members above and approach us through them or send an email to [email protected].