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Ravindra Babu Sanna Reddy
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.”
- 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.”
Reddy GRK
Reddy GRK
Chairman & Managing Director Marg Ltd
- Founded MARG Group in 1994, evolving it from EPC to a multi-sector infrastructure major.
- Holds a commerce postgraduate degree and is a Kellogg School of Management alumnus.
- Focuses on sustainable infrastructure and inclusive, holistic regional development.
- Active in CII and currently President of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce.
- Founded MARG Group in 1994, evolving it from EPC to a multi-sector infrastructure major.
- Holds a commerce postgraduate degree and is a Kellogg School of Management alumnus.
- Focuses on sustainable infrastructure and inclusive, holistic regional development.
- Active in CII and currently President of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce.
Reji Joseph
Investor / Advisor
- A Chartered Accountant with Big 4 credentials (PwC, KPMG), a globally experienced financial executive with leadership across premier financial markets, in India, GCC and Southeast Asia
- Specialising in management, private equity, investment banking, and corporate finance.
- Longest-serving and most successful CEO of a publicly listed Private Equity holding company, led the enterprise through a dramatic turnaround from record losses to record-breaking profitability.
- Executed high-impact investments, IPOs, structured and exited growth capital investments, and led board-level transformations.
- A Chartered Accountant with Big 4 credentials (PwC, KPMG), a globally experienced financial executive with leadership across premier financial markets, in India, GCC and Southeast Asia
- Specialising in management, private equity, investment banking, and corporate finance.
- Longest-serving and most successful CEO of a publicly listed Private Equity holding company, led the enterprise through a dramatic turnaround from record losses to record-breaking profitability.
- Executed high-impact investments, IPOs, structured and exited growth capital investments, and led board-level transformations.
Rohini Manian
- Leads Global Adjustments, easing relocation for expats and Indians
- Serves Fortune 500s and diplomatic missions across six Indian cities
- Launched Culturama, India’s only expat-focused lifestyle magazine
- Combines Western education with deep Indian business insight
Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian
Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian
Owner Synergistix(India) Pvt.Ltd.
- Former President at Sanmar Group; now leads Synergistix India across 6 verticals.
- Pioneered automation for Indian Railways and media during 19 years at Indchem Electronics.
- Holds B.Tech from REC Trichy and MS from University of Tulsa; began career in the US.
- Passionate mentor, angel investor, and active in Chennai’s cultural and social circles.
- Former President at Sanmar Group; now leads Synergistix India across 6 verticals.
- Pioneered automation for Indian Railways and media during 19 years at Indchem Electronics.
- Holds B.Tech from REC Trichy and MS from University of Tulsa; began career in the US.
- Passionate mentor, angel investor, and active in Chennai’s cultural and social circles.
Sameer Mehta
Sameer Mehta
Chairperson the Atlas Family Office & Dr Mehta’s Hospitals
- Leads the Atlas Family Office; Chairperson, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals
- Co-founded India Home Health Care (successful exit), School of the Future, Arya Play Games & more
- 30+ years in global strategy, M&A, investment and entrepreneurial leadership
- IITM PhD; Kellogg MBA; Fellow Chemical Engineer; Independent Director on Professional & NGO Boards
- Leads the Atlas Family Office; Chairperson, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals
- Co-founded India Home Health Care (successful exit), School of the Future, Arya Play Games & more
- 30+ years in global strategy, M&A, investment and entrepreneurial leadership
- IITM PhD; Kellogg MBA; Fellow Chemical Engineer; Independent Director on Professional & NGO Boards
Sanjay A Wadhwa
Sanjay A Wadhwa
Owner & Managing Partner Ap International
- Managing Partner at AP International, a leader in film exports
- Diversified family business into audio, digital formats & global cinemas
- Built a 450+ film catalogue across Tamil and Malayalam content
- Holds an MBA in Finance from University of Scranton, USA
- Managing Partner at AP International, a leader in film exports
- Diversified family business into audio, digital formats & global cinemas
- Built a 450+ film catalogue across Tamil and Malayalam content
- Holds an MBA in Finance from University of Scranton, USA
Sanjay Lulla
Sanjay Lulla
Founder S.M. Lulla Industries Worldwide Private Ltd
- Founder of S.M. Lulla Industries, exporting high-fashion leather since 1987
- Leads 7 factories with 1,500+ employees serving top global brands
- Director of S4Carlisle, a Chennai-based knowledge outsourcing firm
- Active in real estate, specializing in industrial warehouse development and leasing
- Founder of S.M. Lulla Industries, exporting high-fashion leather since 1987
- Leads 7 factories with 1,500+ employees serving top global brands
- Director of S4Carlisle, a Chennai-based knowledge outsourcing firm
- Active in real estate, specializing in industrial warehouse development and leasing
Santhanakrishnan TR
Santhanakrishnan TR
Owner Kalpataru Ventures Private Ltd
- Founder/Chairman of Kalpataru Ventures, DataTracks (global RegTech), and TaurusQuest (BPM services)
- Former CFO of Sify (IPO lead) and Sutherland Global Services in the US
- Member of Harvard Alumni Angels; experienced in US, EU, UK, and APAC markets
- Chartered & Cost Accountant (India topper), Commerce gold medalist, and HBS OPM alumnus
- Founder/Chairman of Kalpataru Ventures, DataTracks (global RegTech), and TaurusQuest (BPM services)
- Former CFO of Sify (IPO lead) and Sutherland Global Services in the US
- Member of Harvard Alumni Angels; experienced in US, EU, UK, and APAC markets
- Chartered & Cost Accountant (India topper), Commerce gold medalist, and HBS OPM alumnus
Satishkumar Anavangot
Satishkumar Anavangot
Former MD & CEO Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Private Ltd
- Former MD & CEO of Henkel India; youngest CEO in SPIC Group at age 39
- Built Henkel’s India operations from scratch, earning multiple national awards
- Serves on advisory boards across sectors; mentor to entrepreneurs and students
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA; Columbia University alum; active in MMA, SICCI, Indo-German Chamber, and IIMPACT
- Former MD & CEO of Henkel India; youngest CEO in SPIC Group at age 39
- Built Henkel’s India operations from scratch, earning multiple national awards
- Serves on advisory boards across sectors; mentor to entrepreneurs and students
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA; Columbia University alum; active in MMA, SICCI, Indo-German Chamber, and IIMPACT
Selva Muthu Kumaran VMS
Selva Muthu Kumaran VMS
Co-Founder H S Supply Chain Services Private Ltd
- Co-founder & CEO, H S Supply Chain Services; ex-Butterfly Kitchen Appliances
- Purdue MBA; Dell SCM intern; Six Sigma Yellow Belt & GSCMI-certified
- Co-founded DiscoveryIoT, a Europe-based blockchain supply chain analytics startup
- Advisor to multiple blockchain ventures; founding member of LA-based IoT platform i3
- Co-founder & CEO, H S Supply Chain Services; ex-Butterfly Kitchen Appliances
- Purdue MBA; Dell SCM intern; Six Sigma Yellow Belt & GSCMI-certified
- Co-founded DiscoveryIoT, a Europe-based blockchain supply chain analytics startup
- Advisor to multiple blockchain ventures; founding member of LA-based IoT platform i3
Shankar V
Shankar V
Director Acsys Investments Pvt. Ltd
- Founded and exited CAMS, India’s largest listed Registrar & Transfer Agent
- Leads Acsys Investments, his family office focused on early-stage investing
- Actively mentors and supports startups across sectors
- Heads the Executive Committee at The Chennai Angels
- Founded and exited CAMS, India’s largest listed Registrar & Transfer Agent
- Leads Acsys Investments, his family office focused on early-stage investing
- Actively mentors and supports startups across sectors
- Heads the Executive Committee at The Chennai Angels
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