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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

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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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Krishnaswami Jaganathan

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

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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.

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Mr Jawahar Vadivelu

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

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  • 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

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  • 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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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

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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.

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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

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  • 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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Karthikeyan V M L

Karthikeyan V M L

Managing Partner Sivagurunathan Industries
A second-generation entrepreneur with over two decades of leadership in scaling and transforming consumer appliance businesses.

Karthikeyan V M L

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  • Leads strategy, marketing, and logistics for a top kitchen appliance brand with 400+ products.
  • Extensive experience in family-run business operations and process improvements.
  • Recognized for strong analytical and leadership skills in dynamic markets.
  • Passionate about people, cinema, and values meaningful engagement beyond the boardroom.

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Kayar Srinivasan Raghavan

Non Executive Director London
Kayar Raghavan is a seasoned global banker turned angel investor and mentor, specializing in startup growth, governance, and strategic value creation.

Kayar Srinivasan Raghavan

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  • Invests across medical devices, AI, fintech, and eCommerce in UK, India, and USA.
  • Experienced Non-Executive Director specializing in risk, governance, and investor relations.
  • Former senior global banker at Citibank with extensive operations and tech background.
  • Master’s in Management (George Washington University); Loyola College graduate.

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Krishna Ramanathan

Krishna Ramanathan

Founder Partner Fulcrum Venture India
A seasoned angel investor and Founder-Partner of Fulcrum Venture India, dedicated to nurturing startups through trusted partnerships and operational freedom.

Krishna Ramanathan

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  • Manages proprietary funds focusing on real estate, healthcare, retail, and IT startups.
  • Delivered 54% IRR on Casa Grande exit; currently managing Fund II with ₹26 crore personal commitment.
  • Entrepreneurial background; promoted and sold American Remedies to Dr. Reddy’s.
  • MBA from Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar; early angel investor.

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Kritik Abiram Govindan

Kritik Abiram Govindan

Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
A seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor with over 25 years of experience driving innovation and supporting early-stage startups across India.

Kritik Abiram Govindan

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  • Co-founded Campus Angels Network (CAN) to mentor and fund university startups.
  • Former COO at Anjana Software and Vishwak Solutions, driving BFSI growth.
  • Angel investor in 40+ startups via Chennai Angels, Mumbai Angels, Venture Catalysts, CAN and TiE India.
  • Electronics & Communications Engineering graduate from University of Madras; active in SRMIST alumni.

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Kumar N

Vice Chairman The Sanmar Group
A seasoned industry leader and philanthropist with deep expertise in technology, management, and corporate governance.

Kumar N

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  • Vice Chairman of The Sanmar Group, overseeing diversified global operations in chemicals, engineering, and shipping.
  • Honorary Consul General of Greece in Chennai and former President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
  • Chairs the CII Institute of Quality and serves on boards of several public companies.
  • Actively involved in social welfare, education, and sports, including the Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children.

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Kumar Kandaswami

Advisor and Independent Director
Veteran consulting leader with decades of experience advising global businesses and CXOs.

Kumar Kandaswami

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  • 37-year Deloitte career, including 27 years as Partner leading major practices across sectors and regions.
  • Worked with government on key initiatives in manufacturing competitiveness, policy, and infrastructure.
  • Mentors and advises CEOs/CXOs through strategic transitions.
  • Mechanical engineer with an MBA.

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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 connect@thechennaiangels.com.

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.