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Nagesh Basavanhalli

Nagesh A. Basavanhalli 

Vice Chairman Greaves Cotton Ltd.
A global automotive leader and clean mobility advocate driving transformation and strategic growth in sustainable transportation.
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Nagesh A. Basavanhalli 

Vice Chairman Greaves Cotton Ltd.
  • Leads Greaves Cotton’s multi-fuel and e-mobility expansion, including Ampere’s growth.
  • Former President & MD at Fiat Group Automobiles India with 20+ years at Fiat Chrysler.
  • Experienced in engineering, sales, and strategy within automotive.
  • MBA from Chicago Booth; MS from University of Texas; Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University.
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  • Leads Greaves Cotton’s multi-fuel and e-mobility expansion, including Ampere’s growth.
  • Former President & MD at Fiat Group Automobiles India with 20+ years at Fiat Chrysler.
  • Experienced in engineering, sales, and strategy within automotive.
  • MBA from Chicago Booth; MS from University of Texas; Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University.
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Narayanan R

Director and Co Founder Nett 10 Digital Ltd
A serial entrepreneur and advisor with a track record in FMCG, food tech, IT consulting, and media ventures.
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Narayanan R

Director and Co Founder Nett 10 Digital Ltd
  • Co-founder of Nett10 Digital, specializing in IT product consultancy.
  • Built and exited ventures like Indian Food Fermentations, Kaati Zone, and 2020 Media (acquired by Publicis).
  • Held leadership roles at Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Rediffusion Advertising.
  • MBA from IIM Calcutta; worked across Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata
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  • Co-founder of Nett10 Digital, specializing in IT product consultancy.
  • Built and exited ventures like Indian Food Fermentations, Kaati Zone, and 2020 Media (acquired by Publicis).
  • Held leadership roles at Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Rediffusion Advertising.
  • MBA from IIM Calcutta; worked across Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata
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Narasimhan Narayanan

President EssilorLuxottica South Asia
A seasoned global executive with deep cross-industry expertise in leadership, finance, M&A, and business transformation.
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Narasimhan Narayanan

President EssilorLuxottica South Asia
  • Leads EssilorLuxottica South Asia, driving growth across wholesale, retail, and M&A.
  • Former CFO at Coats Plc; senior roles at GE, Microsoft South Asia, and Unilever India.
  • Managed 50+ joint ventures and multiple global transactions.
  • Chartered Accountant with CPA (USA), ACMA (UK), and ACS (India) credentials.a
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  • Leads EssilorLuxottica South Asia, driving growth across wholesale, retail, and M&A.
  • Former CFO at Coats Plc; senior roles at GE, Microsoft South Asia, and Unilever India.
  • Managed 50+ joint ventures and multiple global transactions.
  • Chartered Accountant with CPA (USA), ACMA (UK), and ACS (India) credentials.a
Navneet Agarwal

Navneet Agarwal

Managing Director RBA Exports Private Ltd
A global manufacturing leader driving growth and innovation in iron castings, with deep expertise in strategy and international markets.
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Navneet Agarwal

Managing Director RBA Exports Private Ltd
  • Heads RBA Exports, leading global growth in sanitary and infrastructure castings.
  • Drives strategy, diversification, and global expansion for the RB Agarwalla Group.
  • Ex-US manufacturing professional in automotive and power transmission sectors.
  • MBA from Chicago Booth; B.Tech from IIT Bombay.
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  • Heads RBA Exports, leading global growth in sanitary and infrastructure castings.
  • Drives strategy, diversification, and global expansion for the RB Agarwalla Group.
  • Ex-US manufacturing professional in automotive and power transmission sectors.
  • MBA from Chicago Booth; B.Tech from IIT Bombay.
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Palaniappan Subramanian

Client Partner/Account Management 3i Infotech
Investor and growth-focused business leader with 21+ years in sales, recruitment, and client strategy across global tech and services.
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Palaniappan Subramanian

Client Partner/Account Management 3i Infotech
  • AVP at 3i-Infotech, managing $12M P&L across BFSI, Healthcare, and Retail in North America.
  • Former BDM at Saicon, led million-dollar client wins and full-cycle hiring.
  • Held leadership roles at Polaris, Interpro, and Verizon in talent strategy and delivery.
  • MSW in HRM from University of Madras; investor with The Chennai Angels.
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  • AVP at 3i-Infotech, managing $12M P&L across BFSI, Healthcare, and Retail in North America.
  • Former BDM at Saicon, led million-dollar client wins and full-cycle hiring.
  • Held leadership roles at Polaris, Interpro, and Verizon in talent strategy and delivery.
  • MSW in HRM from University of Madras; investor with The Chennai Angels.
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Padma Chandrasekaran

Angel Investor
A seasoned executive, angel investor, and global development leader with over 30 years of cross-sectoral experience in tech, philanthropy, and governance.
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Padma Chandrasekaran

Angel Investor
  • Board member at Archean Chemicals, Adani Capital & PNB MetLife.
  • Founding team at Sify; led Nasdaq listing.
  • Ex-Gates Foundation, managed $200M+ global health portfolio.
  • MBAs from IIM-A & USF; Math/Stats degree from Calcutta University.
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  • Board member at Archean Chemicals, Adani Capital & PNB MetLife.
  • Founding team at Sify; led Nasdaq listing.
  • Ex-Gates Foundation, managed $200M+ global health portfolio.
  • MBAs from IIM-A & USF; Math/Stats degree from Calcutta University.
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Pankaj Daga

Director Meenakshi Packagings Private Ltd
Entrepreneur in sustainable building materials with global exposure and a passion for scalable, impactful business ideas.
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Pankaj Daga

Director Meenakshi Packagings Private Ltd
  • Director at Meenakshi Packagings, specializing in EPS and green materials.
  • Founded the ‘Fab World’ brand in 2014 for innovative building solutions.
  • Holds an MSc in International Business (UK); active in real estate.
  • Keen to support startups at the implementation stage, financially or strategically.
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  • Director at Meenakshi Packagings, specializing in EPS and green materials.
  • Founded the ‘Fab World’ brand in 2014 for innovative building solutions.
  • Holds an MSc in International Business (UK); active in real estate.
  • Keen to support startups at the implementation stage, financially or strategically.
Paul Arvindh Pandian

Paul Arvindh Pandian

Senior Counsel Madras High Court
Senior Advocate with 29+ years of legal expertise, specializing in corporate law, M&A, insolvency, and tax.
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Paul Arvindh Pandian

Senior Counsel Madras High Court
  • Former Additional Advocate General, Tamil Nadu (2012–2021).
  • Specialist in corporate law, M&A, restructuring, and taxation.
  • Trained mediator from Harvard; member of Madras HC Mediation Committee.
  • Co-author and editor of leading legal texts; faculty at ICSI.

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  • Former Additional Advocate General, Tamil Nadu (2012–2021).
  • Specialist in corporate law, M&A, restructuring, and taxation.
  • Trained mediator from Harvard; member of Madras HC Mediation Committee.
  • Co-author and editor of leading legal texts; faculty at ICSI.

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Piyush Bhandari

Co-Founder & CEO xponential digital
Chartered Accountant and cross-border advisory expert, driving global business expansion through IMC Group.
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Piyush Bhandari

Co-Founder & CEO xponential digital
  • Managing Partner at IMC, offering cross-border services across Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Advises on market entry, tax, mobility, and outsourcing for global clients.
  • Launched YourGlobalPro, a platform with 3,000+ professionals in 60+ countries.
  • Serves on boards of CPAAI International and Entrepreneurs’ Organization.
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  • Managing Partner at IMC, offering cross-border services across Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Advises on market entry, tax, mobility, and outsourcing for global clients.
  • Launched YourGlobalPro, a platform with 3,000+ professionals in 60+ countries.
  • Serves on boards of CPAAI International and Entrepreneurs’ Organization.
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Prabhakar Ram Venkataraman

Founder & CEO Newgen Imaging Systems Private Ltd
Entrepreneur in publishing and tech services, with decades of experience scaling global content solutions.
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Prabhakar Ram Venkataraman

Founder & CEO Newgen Imaging Systems Private Ltd
  • Founded Newgen KnowledgeWorks in 1996, now a 800+ strong global team.
  • Built end-to-end publishing services with offices in the US and UK.
  • Raised investment from Carlyle; enabled successful secondary exits in 2011.
  • Earlier led family business in printing, packaging, and paper distribution.
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  • Founded Newgen KnowledgeWorks in 1996, now a 800+ strong global team.
  • Built end-to-end publishing services with offices in the US and UK.
  • Raised investment from Carlyle; enabled successful secondary exits in 2011.
  • Earlier led family business in printing, packaging, and paper distribution.
Pradeep Cholayil

Pradeep Cholayil

Chairman & Managing Director, Cholayil Pvt Ltd
FMCG leader driving the global expansion of Medimix and Cholayil’s diversification into wellness and Ayurvedic healthcare.
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Pradeep Cholayil

Chairman & Managing Director, Cholayil Pvt Ltd
  • Chairman & MD of Cholayil, home to Medimix, the world’s top-selling natural wellness soap.
  • Led acquisitions of Cuticura and Krishna Thulasi to strengthen brand portfolio.
  • Expanding into holistic Ayurvedic care through Sadayush wellness centres.
  • Author and photographer; founded a medicinal herb park in South Tamil Nadu.

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  • Chairman & MD of Cholayil, home to Medimix, the world’s top-selling natural wellness soap.
  • Led acquisitions of Cuticura and Krishna Thulasi to strengthen brand portfolio.
  • Expanding into holistic Ayurvedic care through Sadayush wellness centres.
  • Author and photographer; founded a medicinal herb park in South Tamil Nadu.

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Prashanth Vishwanathan

Founder Scientia Partners LLC
Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in audit, forensics, and real estate, and an active mentor and angel investor in tech startups.
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Prashanth Vishwanathan

Founder Scientia Partners LLC
  • Heads Internal Audit for a global real estate firm listed on the LSE.
  • 20+ years in audit, risk, and compliance, with specialization in forensics.
  • Angel investor in RPA, AI, and Web3; mentors student-led startups.
  • Passionate about writing, painting, travel, and fitness.

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  • Heads Internal Audit for a global real estate firm listed on the LSE.
  • 20+ years in audit, risk, and compliance, with specialization in forensics.
  • Angel investor in RPA, AI, and Web3; mentors student-led startups.
  • Passionate about writing, painting, travel, and fitness.

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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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