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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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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Rajesh Devaraj

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

Co-Founder of Twinit (Digital Twin Platform) & Invicara
Serial entrepreneur and angel investor in technology startups
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Rajeev Mecheri

Co-Founder of Twinit (Digital Twin Platform) & Invicara
  • Co-founder of iMetrex Group, a leading technology provider for Smart Buildings which was later acquired by Siemens
  • Founding Member of EO Chennai, Chapter & Regional Leader of YPO South Asia
  • Charter Member of TiE Chennai and Executive Committee Member of The Chennai Angels
  • Alumnus of University of Chicago (Booth School of Business) and Loyola College.

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  • Co-founder of iMetrex Group, a leading technology provider for Smart Buildings which was later acquired by Siemens
  • Founding Member of EO Chennai, Chapter & Regional Leader of YPO South Asia
  • Charter Member of TiE Chennai and Executive Committee Member of The Chennai Angels
  • Alumnus of University of Chicago (Booth School of Business) and Loyola College.

Rajesh P Surana

Rajesh P Surana

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

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  • 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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Ramkumar  L

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

Founder & Managing Director Sri City Private Ltd
Visionary founder of Sri City, a world-class integrated business hub driving industrial growth and regional transformation.
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Ravindra Babu Sanna Reddy

Founder & Managing Director Sri City Private Ltd
  • Founded Sri City, hosting 190+ global firms from 28 countries, employing 50,000+.
  • Promoted inclusive growth with 50% local employment and women’s empowerment.
  • Member of national SEZ Policy Committee; founding Chair of ASSOCHAM South; active in CII and FICCI.
  • Holds engineering degrees from REC Trichy, Utah State, Johns Hopkins; received WCRC “Inspirational Leader 2018.”
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  • Founded Sri City, hosting 190+ global firms from 28 countries, employing 50,000+.
  • Promoted inclusive growth with 50% local employment and women’s empowerment.
  • Member of national SEZ Policy Committee; founding Chair of ASSOCHAM South; active in CII and FICCI.
  • Holds engineering degrees from REC Trichy, Utah State, Johns Hopkins; received WCRC “Inspirational Leader 2018.”

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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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