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KumarKandaswami

Kumar Kandaswami

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

Advisor and Independent Director
  • 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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  • 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.

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.
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Karthikeyan V M L

Managing Partner Sivagurunathan Industries
  • 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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  • 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.
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Kayar Srinivasan Raghavan

Non Executive Director London
  • 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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  • 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.
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.
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Krishna Ramanathan

Founder Partner Fulcrum Venture India
  • 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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  • 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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Kumar N

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

Vice Chairman The Sanmar Group
  • 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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  • 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.
Kunal Mutha

Kunal Mutha

Founder & Managing Director of Only Earth
An entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, general management, and global sourcing across manufacturing and packaging sectors.
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Kunal Mutha

Founder & Managing Director of Only Earth
  • Founder & MD of Only Earth, focused on sustainable business innovation.
  • Former CEO of Mohan Mutha Polytech, developed advanced flexible packaging.
  • Leadership experience across Mohan Mutha Group, starting in exports.
  • Leading polymer manufacturing expansion for auto, aerospace, and consumer sectors.
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  • Founder & MD of Only Earth, focused on sustainable business innovation.
  • Former CEO of Mohan Mutha Polytech, developed advanced flexible packaging.
  • Leadership experience across Mohan Mutha Group, starting in exports.
  • Leading polymer manufacturing expansion for auto, aerospace, and consumer sectors.
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.
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Kritik Abiram Govindan

Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
  • 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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  • 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.
Lakshmi Narayanan N

Lakshmi Narayanan N

Founding Member & Former Vice Chairman Cognizant Technology Solutions
A veteran technology leader with deep expertise in corporate governance, strategy, and customer engagement across global markets.
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Lakshmi Narayanan N

Founding Member & Former Vice Chairman Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Founding member and ex-Vice Chairman of Cognizant, shaping its delivery model.
  • Past Chairman of NASSCOM; former U.S.-India Business Council board member.
  • 30+ years of leadership across Europe, India, and the US.
  • Active in education and inclusive growth via Cognizant Foundation and nonprofits.
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  • Founding member and ex-Vice Chairman of Cognizant, shaping its delivery model.
  • Past Chairman of NASSCOM; former U.S.-India Business Council board member.
  • 30+ years of leadership across Europe, India, and the US.
  • Active in education and inclusive growth via Cognizant Foundation and nonprofits.
Lokesh Krishnaswamy

Lokesh Krishnaswamy

Global Platform Solutions Manager Google
A cloud technology leader with deep expertise in data modernization, digital transformation, and scalable enterprise architecture.
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Lokesh Krishnaswamy

Global Platform Solutions Manager Google
  • Global Platform Solutions Manager at Google, leading cloud data and analytics initiatives.
  • Former Principal Cloud Architect at Microsoft, advising Silicon Valley firms.
  • Co-founder of Ojas Advertising and Avid Technologies & Solutions.
  • Enterprise data architecture experience with Intuit, NCR, and SVB Financial Group.
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  • Global Platform Solutions Manager at Google, leading cloud data and analytics initiatives.
  • Former Principal Cloud Architect at Microsoft, advising Silicon Valley firms.
  • Co-founder of Ojas Advertising and Avid Technologies & Solutions.
  • Enterprise data architecture experience with Intuit, NCR, and SVB Financial Group.
Madanlal Gundecha

Madanlal Gundecha

Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
A diversified entrepreneur and angel investor with interests spanning manufacturing, finance, real estate, and social impact.
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Madanlal Gundecha

Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
  • Oversees family operations in garments, vehicles, finance, IT, and realty.
  • Angel investor in healthcare and cognitive skills startups.
  • Former office bearer of South India Hire Purchase Association and Rajasthani Chamber.
  • Active in education and philanthropy with S.S. Jain Educational Society and Chennai Foodbank.
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  • Oversees family operations in garments, vehicles, finance, IT, and realty.
  • Angel investor in healthcare and cognitive skills startups.
  • Former office bearer of South India Hire Purchase Association and Rajasthani Chamber.
  • Active in education and philanthropy with S.S. Jain Educational Society and Chennai Foodbank.
Mahalingam K

Mahalingam K

Partner & Director TSM Group Of Companies
A versatile entrepreneur and investor with expertise in automotive retail, financial services, real estate, and environmental solutions.
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Mahalingam K

Partner & Director TSM Group Of Companies
  • Heads TSM Group’s pre-owned car dealership network in South India.
  • Pioneered third-party financial product distribution with major partners.
  • Leads 100+ real estate projects via Shreyas Investments and Qualitas.
  • Chairman of Enzotech Solutions; Executive Committee Member of The Chennai Angels.
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  • Heads TSM Group’s pre-owned car dealership network in South India.
  • Pioneered third-party financial product distribution with major partners.
  • Leads 100+ real estate projects via Shreyas Investments and Qualitas.
  • Chairman of Enzotech Solutions; Executive Committee Member of The Chennai Angels.
Manoj Jain

Manoj Kumar Jain

Managing Director, Shriram Life Insurance
A seasoned financial services leader with over three decades of experience, currently leading Shriram Life Insurance as Managing Director.
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Manoj Kumar Jain

Managing Director, Shriram Life Insurance
  • Leads distribution and business development at Shriram Life Insurance; former CEO with 20% CAGR (2012–15).
  • Extensive experience across HDFC Standard Life and NBFCs.
  • Secured strategic foreign investments boosting Shriram Fortune Solutions’ valuation.
  • MBA in Marketing; B.Sc. in Mathematics; international business experience in Dubai.

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  • Leads distribution and business development at Shriram Life Insurance; former CEO with 20% CAGR (2012–15).
  • Extensive experience across HDFC Standard Life and NBFCs.
  • Secured strategic foreign investments boosting Shriram Fortune Solutions’ valuation.
  • MBA in Marketing; B.Sc. in Mathematics; international business experience in Dubai.

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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.

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