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Elango P

Elango P

Managing Director Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
Veteran oil & gas executive with over 28 years of leadership experience in upstream operations and strategic industry transformation.
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Elango P

Managing Director Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
  • Former CEO & Whole-Time Director at Cairn India, scaling crude oil production to 30% of India’s output.
  • Began career at ONGC in 1985; strong operational and business expertise across energy value chain.
  • Leading exploration and production growth at HOEC since 2015.
  • Recipient of Platts Asia CEO finalist, Oil Industry Safety Award, and Golden Peacock Award.

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  • Former CEO & Whole-Time Director at Cairn India, scaling crude oil production to 30% of India’s output.
  • Began career at ONGC in 1985; strong operational and business expertise across energy value chain.
  • Leading exploration and production growth at HOEC since 2015.
  • Recipient of Platts Asia CEO finalist, Oil Industry Safety Award, and Golden Peacock Award.

Gopal Srinivasan

Gopal Srinivasan

Chairman TVS Capital Funds Limited
A seasoned entrepreneur and chairman driving mid-cap Indian business transformation through private equity and strategic mentorship.
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Gopal Srinivasan

Chairman TVS Capital Funds Limited
  • Founding Chairman of TVS Electronics; Director in TVS group companies and former Great Lakes board member.
  • Ex-Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu and National PE & VC Committees, with 25+ years of industry leadership.
  • Active angel investor and mentor with Chennai Angels and TiE.
  • Holds B.Com from Loyola and MBA from University of Michigan.
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  • Founding Chairman of TVS Electronics; Director in TVS group companies and former Great Lakes board member.
  • Ex-Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu and National PE & VC Committees, with 25+ years of industry leadership.
  • Active angel investor and mentor with Chennai Angels and TiE.
  • Holds B.Com from Loyola and MBA from University of Michigan.
Govind Vasanadu

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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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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.
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  • 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.
Krishnaswami Jaganathan

Jagannathan Krishnaswami

Advisor (Legal) Larsen & Toubro Limited
A seasoned legal expert with over 35 years at Larsen & Toubro, specializing in infrastructure law, contracts, and dispute resolution.
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Jagannathan Krishnaswami

Advisor (Legal) 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.

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  • 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.

Mr Jawahar Vadivelu

Jawahar Vadivelu

Chairman Cameo Corporate Services Ltd.
A distinguished corporate leader and chairman with extensive experience in business process outsourcing, corporate governance, and international trade.
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Jawahar Vadivelu

Chairman Cameo Corporate Services Ltd.
  • Chairman of Cameo Corporate Services; director at National Trust Housing Finance and Navia Markets.
  • Former independent director at ONGC, involved in audit and policy oversight.
  • Past President of ICC India and SICCI; member of ICC Global Commission on Trade and Investment Policy.
  • Serves on academic boards including Chennai Mathematical Institute and Gustavson School of Business.
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  • Chairman of Cameo Corporate Services; director at National Trust Housing Finance and Navia Markets.
  • Former independent director at ONGC, involved in audit and policy oversight.
  • Past President of ICC India and SICCI; member of ICC Global Commission on Trade and Investment Policy.
  • Serves on academic boards including Chennai Mathematical Institute and Gustavson School of Business.
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Jayanthan SP

Managing Director Temenos India Private Ltd
Veteran IT and product leader with 25+ years at Temenos, driving global banking software innovation from India.
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Jayanthan SP

Managing Director Temenos India Private Ltd
  • Founded and leads Temenos India, the company’s largest global hub.
  • 30+ years in IT, with deep expertise in banking software products.
  • Oversaw product development, client services, and global delivery.
  • Supports 2,000+ global banks including 38 of the top 50 worldwide.

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  • Founded and leads Temenos India, the company’s largest global hub.
  • 30+ years in IT, with deep expertise in banking software products.
  • Oversaw product development, client services, and global delivery.
  • Supports 2,000+ global banks including 38 of the top 50 worldwide.

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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.
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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).
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  • 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).
Jivesh Goenka

Jivesh Goenka

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

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