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Gopal Srinivasan

Chairman & Managing Director TVS Capital Funds P. Ltd.
A seasoned entrepreneur and chairman driving mid-cap Indian business transformation through private equity and strategic mentorship.

Gopal Srinivasan

Chairman & Managing Director TVS Capital Funds P. Ltd.
  • Founding Chairman of TVS Electronics; Director on the Board of TVS & Sons and few other companies in and outside the TVS Group
  • Founding member of The Chennai Angels and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs)
  • Board member of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)
  • Holds B.Com from Loyola and MBA from University of Michigan
  • Founding Chairman of TVS Electronics; Director on the Board of TVS & Sons and few other companies in and outside the TVS Group
  • Founding member of The Chennai Angels and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs)
  • Board member of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)
  • Holds B.Com from Loyola and MBA from University of Michigan
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Govind Vasanadu

Director Lotus Roofings Private Ltd
Govind is an entrepreneur in the affordable building materials sector and an active contributor to education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial communities.

Govind Vasanadu

Director Lotus Roofings Private Ltd
  • Leads Lotus Roofings and Polytough Tubes, companies focused on manufacturing polymer-based roofing, doors, and piping solutions.
  • Serves on the Board of Sankara Nethralaya and is Honorary Secretary of Sri Venugopala Vidyalaya, supporting accessible education.
  • Current President of EO Chennai, a global network of leading entrepreneurs.
  • Holds degrees in Commerce (Loyola College) and Management (ITM Chennai); passionate about snooker, swimming, and astrology.
  • Leads Lotus Roofings and Polytough Tubes, companies focused on manufacturing polymer-based roofing, doors, and piping solutions.
  • Serves on the Board of Sankara Nethralaya and is Honorary Secretary of Sri Venugopala Vidyalaya, supporting accessible education.
  • Current President of EO Chennai, a global network of leading entrepreneurs.
  • Holds degrees in Commerce (Loyola College) and Management (ITM Chennai); passionate about snooker, swimming, and astrology.
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Harikumar S

Managing Director & CEO Origin Learning Solutions Private Ltd
A specialist provider of award-winning eLearning solutions for global enterprises.

Harikumar S

Managing Director & CEO Origin Learning Solutions Private Ltd
  • Leads Origin Learning, serving Fortune 500 clients like GE, HP, and VMware; recipient of multiple Brandon Hall and CLO awards.
  • Brings 30+ years of experience across eLearning, education, publishing, and software industries.
  • Previously held senior roles at Manipal Group, Thomson Learning, Sify, and Brilliant’s.
  • Holds a Master’s in Commerce; passionate about education, technology, philosophy, and gardening.
  • Leads Origin Learning, serving Fortune 500 clients like GE, HP, and VMware; recipient of multiple Brandon Hall and CLO awards.
  • Brings 30+ years of experience across eLearning, education, publishing, and software industries.
  • Previously held senior roles at Manipal Group, Thomson Learning, Sify, and Brilliant’s.
  • Holds a Master’s in Commerce; passionate about education, technology, philosophy, and gardening.
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Hemachandran Loganathan

Founder CEO Brand Avatar Private Ltd
A serial entrepreneur with ventures spanning sports, entertainment, and branding, and a strong focus on youth engagement and socio-political impact.

Hemachandran Loganathan

Founder CEO Brand Avatar Private Ltd
  • Created Celebrity Badminton League and Brand Avatar, organizing major national events.
  • Former strategic consultant at Ma Foi, advising on branding and business growth.
  • Authored 25+ academic books; active in South Indian startup ecosystem.
  • Passionate about youth empowerment and socio-political change; ex-State General Secretary of a youth political party.
  • Created Celebrity Badminton League and Brand Avatar, organizing major national events.
  • Former strategic consultant at Ma Foi, advising on branding and business growth.
  • Authored 25+ academic books; active in South Indian startup ecosystem.
  • Passionate about youth empowerment and socio-political change; ex-State General Secretary of a youth political party.
Hemalatha Ramaiah

Hemalatha Ramaiah

Director Shop 4 Solutions Private Ltd
A pioneering retail entrepreneur and investor with deep expertise in book retail, e-commerce, publishing, and design.

Hemalatha Ramaiah

Director Shop 4 Solutions Private Ltd
  • Founded Landmark, one of India’s most iconic book and leisure retail chains, expanding to 18 stores nationwide.
  • Launched landmarkonthenet.com, among India’s earliest large-scale online bookstores.
  • Established Westland Books, a distribution and publishing firm to support retail supply chain needs.
  • Currently leads Shop 4 Solutions (retail consulting) and Ifrieze Design Solutions (interiors), and is a venture partner at TVS Capital Funds.
  • Founded Landmark, one of India’s most iconic book and leisure retail chains, expanding to 18 stores nationwide.
  • Launched landmarkonthenet.com, among India’s earliest large-scale online bookstores.
  • Established Westland Books, a distribution and publishing firm to support retail supply chain needs.
  • Currently leads Shop 4 Solutions (retail consulting) and Ifrieze Design Solutions (interiors), and is a venture partner at TVS Capital Funds.
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Joshua Madan

Co-founder and CEO Covenant Consultants
An entrepreneur and investor committed to building businesses with purpose and impact across recruitment, education, and community development.

Joshua Madan

Co-founder and CEO Covenant Consultants
  • Leads Covenant Consultants, a top recruitment solutions provider.
  • Co-founded Christ Wood School, educating 1,500+ students.
  • Active entrepreneur and investor in community and philanthropic projects.
  • Electronics & Communications Engineering graduate with postgraduate management qualification.
  • Leads Covenant Consultants, a top recruitment solutions provider.
  • Co-founded Christ Wood School, educating 1,500+ students.
  • Active entrepreneur and investor in community and philanthropic projects.
  • Electronics & Communications Engineering graduate with postgraduate management qualification.
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Jagannathan Krishnaswami

Head Legal (retd) Larsen & Toubro Limited
A seasoned legal expert with over 43 years at Larsen & Toubro, specializing in infrastructure law, contracts, and dispute resolution.

Jagannathan Krishnaswami

Head Legal (retd) Larsen & Toubro Limited
  • Extensive background in contract management, JV formation, and dispute resolution globally.
  • Long career at Larsen & Toubro shaping legal frameworks in engineering and construction.
  • Speaker at major international legal forums including ICC Paris and IBA World Conferences.
  • Former Chairman of MCCI Legal Expert Committee; active in IBA and Construction Industry Development Council.

  • Extensive background in contract management, JV formation, and dispute resolution globally.
  • Long career at Larsen & Toubro shaping legal frameworks in engineering and construction.
  • Speaker at major international legal forums including ICC Paris and IBA World Conferences.
  • Former Chairman of MCCI Legal Expert Committee; active in IBA and Construction Industry Development Council.

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Jawahar Vadivelu

Chairman, Cameo Corporate Services Ltd and Chairman, Navia Markets Limited.
Chairman of the board with deep understanding of Business Process Outsourcing, Corporate Governance, Overseas Joint Ventures and Doing business in Africa.

Jawahar Vadivelu

Chairman, Cameo Corporate Services Ltd and Chairman, Navia Markets Limited.
  • Chairman of Cameo Corporate Services Limited; Chairman of  Navia Markets Limited.
  • Former independent director of ONGC, Member of Audit and Project Appraisal Committees.
  • Past President of Internation Chamber of Commerce India (ICC-India) and Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)
  • Member of the National Executive Comittee of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI); Member of ICC Global Commission on Trade and Investment Policy.

  • Chairman of Cameo Corporate Services Limited; Chairman of  Navia Markets Limited.
  • Former independent director of ONGC, Member of Audit and Project Appraisal Committees.
  • Past President of Internation Chamber of Commerce India (ICC-India) and Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)
  • Member of the National Executive Comittee of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI); Member of ICC Global Commission on Trade and Investment Policy.

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Jayanthan SP

Founder Temenos India
Veteran Fintech and product leader with 30+ years at Temenos, driving global banking software innovation from India.

Jayanthan SP

Founder Temenos India
  • Founded Temenos India, the company’s largest global competence center.
  • 30+ years in Fintech, with deep expertise in banking software products.
  • Product development, client services, and global delivery expertise.
  • Instrumental in getting Temenos to be the #1 Banking Software company for over 20 years.

  • Founded Temenos India, the company’s largest global competence center.
  • 30+ years in Fintech, with deep expertise in banking software products.
  • Product development, client services, and global delivery expertise.
  • Instrumental in getting Temenos to be the #1 Banking Software company for over 20 years.

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Jay Jayaraman

Global Strategic Innovation and Technology Alliances Vice President Colgate Palmolive Company
Veteran global executive in consumer healthcare, driving innovation and strategic alliances across a 40-year career at Colgate.

Jay Jayaraman

Global Strategic Innovation and Technology Alliances Vice President Colgate Palmolive Company
  • Served 40+ years at Colgate, advancing global business and innovation.
  • Led Global Oral Care (2000–2012); key in Pro Argin tech acquisition.
  • Headed Strategic Innovation & Tech Alliances, building new platforms.
  • Honored among Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business (2015).
  • Served 40+ years at Colgate, advancing global business and innovation.
  • Led Global Oral Care (2000–2012); key in Pro Argin tech acquisition.
  • Headed Strategic Innovation & Tech Alliances, building new platforms.
  • Honored among Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business (2015).
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Jivesh Goenka

Founder KUP Coffee Roasters
A third-generation entrepreneur and global business leader, committed to ethical growth, innovation, and community impact.

Jivesh Goenka

Founder KUP Coffee Roasters
  • Founded KUP Coffee Roasters, 78 Design, and Page 27 Kids Library; mentor and investor in mission-driven startups.
  • Managing Director of 3F Singapore, leading cross-border operations in West Africa and Southeast Asia.
  • Led 3F’s African market entry in 2002, establishing manufacturing and trade networks.
  • Advanced from factory floor beginnings to leadership in a third-generation family enterprise.
  • Founded KUP Coffee Roasters, 78 Design, and Page 27 Kids Library; mentor and investor in mission-driven startups.
  • Managing Director of 3F Singapore, leading cross-border operations in West Africa and Southeast Asia.
  • Led 3F’s African market entry in 2002, establishing manufacturing and trade networks.
  • Advanced from factory floor beginnings to leadership in a third-generation family enterprise.
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Karthikeyan G

Founder GKM Global Services Private Limited (Global Tax & Compliance Solutions)
A Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, and thought leader in international taxation, with a strong focus on cross-border compliance and community leadership.

Karthikeyan G

Founder GKM Global Services Private Limited (Global Tax & Compliance Solutions)
  • Provides tax and compliance solutions across India and the USA.
  • Specialist in cross-border entity structuring and HNI tax advisory.
  • Former ICAI committee member; published GST author and columnist.
  • Civic leader with roles in Rotary Club, TiE Coimbatore, and startup ecosystem; independent director.
  • Provides tax and compliance solutions across India and the USA.
  • Specialist in cross-border entity structuring and HNI tax advisory.
  • Former ICAI committee member; published GST author and columnist.
  • Civic leader with roles in Rotary Club, TiE Coimbatore, and startup ecosystem; independent director.

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Become An Angel

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 connect@143.244.141.67.