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Premkumar Seshadri

Premkumar Seshadri

Executive Vice-Chairman at HCL Infosystems
Seasoned tech executive driving transformation and turnaround strategies at HCL Infosystems with a strong track record in scaling businesses.

Premkumar Seshadri

Executive Vice-Chairman at HCL Infosystems
  • Executive Vice-Chairman at HCL Infosystems; leading strategic turnaround.
  • Former Group CEO, Apollo Hospitals; ex-President, HCL Technologies.
  • Managing Partner & Chief Mentor at Persayprem Business Designs.
  • Chairs CII’s IT Committee; Advisory Board Member at edX; Charter Member at TiE Chennai.
  • Executive Vice-Chairman at HCL Infosystems; leading strategic turnaround.
  • Former Group CEO, Apollo Hospitals; ex-President, HCL Technologies.
  • Managing Partner & Chief Mentor at Persayprem Business Designs.
  • Chairs CII’s IT Committee; Advisory Board Member at edX; Charter Member at TiE Chennai.
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Priyamvada Balaji

Director Lucas Indian Service Ltd
Auto aftermarket and finance leader at TVS Group, with a strong foundation in financial services and social impact.

Priyamvada Balaji

Director Lucas Indian Service Ltd
  • Director at Lucas Indian Service Ltd and Lucas TVS, overseeing finance and control.
  • Former financial services professional with Fitch Ratings, HSBC, and Arthur Andersen.
  • MBA from IIM Ahmedabad; BA in Economics from Stella Maris College.
  • Trustee at Aim for Seva, supporting student homes across India.
  • Director at Lucas Indian Service Ltd and Lucas TVS, overseeing finance and control.
  • Former financial services professional with Fitch Ratings, HSBC, and Arthur Andersen.
  • MBA from IIM Ahmedabad; BA in Economics from Stella Maris College.
  • Trustee at Aim for Seva, supporting student homes across India.
Rajesh Devaraj

Rajesh Devaraj

Chief Executive Officer Uniform Craft Chennai, India
Textile industry leader with global experience, now redefining healthcare workwear through Uniform Craft.

Rajesh Devaraj

Chief Executive Officer Uniform Craft Chennai, India
  • CEO of Uniform Craft since 2014, focused on functional and stylish medical apparel.
  • Previously Partner at Fineyarns, growing yarn exports to Europe and Asia.
  • Started career at Narayan Krishna Spinners; rose to Executive Director.
  • Holds an MS from RPI, USA, and BE from Coimbatore Institute of Technology.
  • CEO of Uniform Craft since 2014, focused on functional and stylish medical apparel.
  • Previously Partner at Fineyarns, growing yarn exports to Europe and Asia.
  • Started career at Narayan Krishna Spinners; rose to Executive Director.
  • Holds an MS from RPI, USA, and BE from Coimbatore Institute of Technology.
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Raghu Rajagopal

CEO and Co-Founder Energeate Business Solutions Private Ltd
Entrepreneur, Thought Leader, Enabling the India Advantage in Outsourcing, GCC India Advisor, Public Health, Social Ventures, Distinguished Alumni of BITS, Pilani.

Raghu Rajagopal

CEO and Co-Founder Energeate Business Solutions Private Ltd
  • CEO & Co-founder of Energeate; Enabling the India Advantage, Helping build and expand Global Capability Centers, active in IT, BPO, and startup ecosystems.
  • Co-founded DATRI, India’s leading blood stem cell donor registry.
  • Managing Trustee at Punarjanmam Foundation; drives social impact initiatives.
  • Honorary Executive Advisor to the Indian Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Indian Association for Haemophilia and Allied Dis-orders, Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders – Asia Pacific
  • CEO & Co-founder of Energeate; Enabling the India Advantage, Helping build and expand Global Capability Centers, active in IT, BPO, and startup ecosystems.
  • Co-founded DATRI, India’s leading blood stem cell donor registry.
  • Managing Trustee at Punarjanmam Foundation; drives social impact initiatives.
  • Honorary Executive Advisor to the Indian Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Indian Association for Haemophilia and Allied Dis-orders, Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders – Asia Pacific
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Rajeev Mecheri

Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor in technology start-ups
Serial entrepreneur and angel investor with deep expertise in building and scaling tech ventures globally.

Rajeev Mecheri

Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor in technology start-ups
  • Co-founder of Invicara & TwinIt, focused on Digital Twin technologies.
  • Built and exited a leading security and automation firm to Siemens.
  • Founding President of EO Chennai; ex-Regional Chair, YPO South Asia.
  • Alumnus of Loyola College and Chicago Booth; active in TiE Chennai; Executive Committee Member of The Chennai Angels
  • Co-founder of Invicara & TwinIt, focused on Digital Twin technologies.
  • Built and exited a leading security and automation firm to Siemens.
  • Founding President of EO Chennai; ex-Regional Chair, YPO South Asia.
  • Alumnus of Loyola College and Chicago Booth; active in TiE Chennai; Executive Committee Member of The Chennai Angels
Rajesh P Surana

Rajesh P Surana

Founder & CEO MedCode Services Inc
Entrepreneur and investor with global healthcare experience

Rajesh P Surana

Founder & CEO MedCode Services Inc
  • Managing Director at Aradhyaa Infra & Holdings, focused on infra and startup investments.
  • Co-founded and successfully exited Visionary RCM to the Carlyle Group in 2019.
  • Brings cross-functional expertise in finance, marketing, and project execution.
  • Active angel investor, leveraging deep industry and operational experience.
  • Managing Director at Aradhyaa Infra & Holdings, focused on infra and startup investments.
  • Co-founded and successfully exited Visionary RCM to the Carlyle Group in 2019.
  • Brings cross-functional expertise in finance, marketing, and project execution.
  • Active angel investor, leveraging deep industry and operational experience.
Rajiv B Sampat

Rajiv B Sampat

Managing Director Samson Lighting Private Ltd
Lighting industry veteran and entrepreneur, with a passion for scaling energy-efficient solutions and exploring sunrise sectors.

Rajiv B Sampat

Managing Director Samson Lighting Private Ltd
  • Managing Director of Samson Lighting, a pioneer in energy-efficient lighting.
  • Built a pan-India retail network covering 12,000+ outlets and major projects.
  • Experience in commercial real estate development and leasing.
  • Believes in first-mover advantage; known for swift product pivots and innovation.
  • Managing Director of Samson Lighting, a pioneer in energy-efficient lighting.
  • Built a pan-India retail network covering 12,000+ outlets and major projects.
  • Experience in commercial real estate development and leasing.
  • Believes in first-mover advantage; known for swift product pivots and innovation.
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Ram Mohan

Chief Strategy Officer Identity Digital Inc
Internet infrastructure and security expert, with decades of leadership in global DNS, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

Ram Mohan

Chief Strategy Officer Identity Digital Inc
  • Chief Strategy Officer at Identity Digital (formerly Afilias), leading global domain and DNS strategy.
  • Founding member of ICANN’s SSAC; advisor to governments on internet policy and security.
  • Co-founder of TurnTide (acquired by Symantec); creator of platforms like Encyclopedia.com.
  • Serves on boards of technology and startup companies; inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame (2025).
  • Chief Strategy Officer at Identity Digital (formerly Afilias), leading global domain and DNS strategy.
  • Founding member of ICANN’s SSAC; advisor to governments on internet policy and security.
  • Co-founder of TurnTide (acquired by Symantec); creator of platforms like Encyclopedia.com.
  • Serves on boards of technology and startup companies; inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame (2025).
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Ramaraj R

Senior Advisor Elevar Advisors Private Ltd
Serial entrepreneur and internet pioneer, best known for co-founding Sify and mentoring India’s next generation of leaders.

Ramaraj R

Senior Advisor Elevar Advisors Private Ltd
  • Co-founder & former CEO of Sify, India’s first Internet company listed on NASDAQ.
  • Senior Advisor at Elevar Advisors; formerly served on IIM Calcutta’s Board of Governors.
  • Founding member and first Indian on the Board of ICANN; ex-Trustee, TiE Global & Olympic Gold Quest.
  • Recipient of CII Lifetime Achievement Award; co-founded Coaching Foundation of India.

  • Co-founder & former CEO of Sify, India’s first Internet company listed on NASDAQ.
  • Senior Advisor at Elevar Advisors; formerly served on IIM Calcutta’s Board of Governors.
  • Founding member and first Indian on the Board of ICANN; ex-Trustee, TiE Global & Olympic Gold Quest.
  • Recipient of CII Lifetime Achievement Award; co-founded Coaching Foundation of India.

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Angel Investor & Mentor
Seasoned business leader and angel investor, with deep expertise in manufacturing, corporate strategy, and startup mentorship.

Ramkumar  L

Angel Investor & Mentor
  • Former MD of Tube Investments of India; 25+ years leading businesses across industrial sectors.
  • Independent Director on boards of Shanthi Gears and Igarashi Motors; on Governing Board of IIM Bodhgaya.
  • Active angel investor and mentor with The Chennai Angels and IITM Incubation Cell.
  • Past President of Madras Management Association; awarded Business Leader of the Year by Loyola Alumni Association.
  • Former MD of Tube Investments of India; 25+ years leading businesses across industrial sectors.
  • Independent Director on boards of Shanthi Gears and Igarashi Motors; on Governing Board of IIM Bodhgaya.
  • Active angel investor and mentor with The Chennai Angels and IITM Incubation Cell.
  • Past President of Madras Management Association; awarded Business Leader of the Year by Loyola Alumni Association.
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Ranganathan C

Chairperson CavinKare
Visionary entrepreneur who built CavinKare from a single brand into a diversified FMCG and salon services powerhouse.

Ranganathan C

Chairperson CavinKare
  • Founder & CMD of CavinKare; built iconic brands like Chik, Spinz, Meera, and Cavin’s.
  • Pioneer of sachet revolution and family salon chains through Limelite & Green Trends.
  • Former Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu; Past President, Madras Management Association.
  • Founder of CavinKare Ability & Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards; strong advocate for inclusion and entrepreneurship.
  • Founder & CMD of CavinKare; built iconic brands like Chik, Spinz, Meera, and Cavin’s.
  • Pioneer of sachet revolution and family salon chains through Limelite & Green Trends.
  • Former Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu; Past President, Madras Management Association.
  • Founder of CavinKare Ability & Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards; strong advocate for inclusion and entrepreneurship.
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Ravichandran Purushothaman

Vice President Danfoss
Vice President at Danfoss India and a strategic leader advancing energy efficiency, sustainable technologies, and food system innovation.

Ravichandran Purushothaman

Vice President Danfoss
  • 25+ years in sales, strategy, and M&A across Asia-Pacific and Europe with Danfoss and Siemens.
  • VP at Danfoss India; global management team member and board director.
  • Chairs CII’s Energy Efficiency Council and Cold Chain Logistics Task Force.
  • Mentors startups in agri-tech, manufacturing, and climate; involved with RMI’s Cooling Prize.
  • 25+ years in sales, strategy, and M&A across Asia-Pacific and Europe with Danfoss and Siemens.
  • VP at Danfoss India; global management team member and board director.
  • Chairs CII’s Energy Efficiency Council and Cold Chain Logistics Task Force.
  • Mentors startups in agri-tech, manufacturing, and climate; involved with RMI’s Cooling Prize.

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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.