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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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Reddy GRK 

Chairman & Managing Director Marg Ltd
First-generation entrepreneur and visionary behind MARG Group’s growth into a diversified infrastructure leader.
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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.
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  • 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.
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Reji Joseph

Advisor/Investor Infinity Advisors
Turnaround expert and investor, blending sharp corporate finance skills with a passion for art and social impact.
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Reji Joseph

Advisor/Investor Infinity Advisors
  • Experienced leader in strategy, M&A, turnarounds, and corporate finance with international exposure.
  • Former CEO of Al Anwar Holdings, led a major turnaround and recognized among Oman’s top 100 CEOs in 2016.
  • Previously Director of Corporate Finance at KPMG; now an investor, advisor, and social worker in Chennai. Alumnii of Loyola.
  • Accomplished artist with exhibitions globally; Executive committee member in The Chennai Angels; active in MMA, and VP of TiE Chennai.
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  • Experienced leader in strategy, M&A, turnarounds, and corporate finance with international exposure.
  • Former CEO of Al Anwar Holdings, led a major turnaround and recognized among Oman’s top 100 CEOs in 2016.
  • Previously Director of Corporate Finance at KPMG; now an investor, advisor, and social worker in Chennai. Alumnii of Loyola.
  • Accomplished artist with exhibitions globally; Executive committee member in The Chennai Angels; active in MMA, and VP of TiE Chennai.
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Rohini Manian

CEO Global Adjustments
Driving cross-cultural success through relocation and realty services for global professionals in India.
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Rohini Manian

CEO Global Adjustments
  • 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
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  • 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
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Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian

Owner Synergistix(India) Pvt.Ltd.
Technologist and business leader with deep R&D roots, now active in specialty chemicals, mentorship, and tech investing.
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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.
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  • 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.
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Sameer Mehta

Chief Investment Director Atlas Family
Global business leader and investor with deep expertise in healthcare, strategy, and multi-sector entrepreneurship.
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Sameer Mehta

Chief Investment Director Atlas Family
  • Leads Atlas Family Office; Vice Chairman, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals
  • Co-founded India Home Health Care, Arya Play Games & more
  • 20+ years in global strategy, M&A, and investment leadership
  • Kellogg MBA; multiple global charterships and fellowships
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  • Leads Atlas Family Office; Vice Chairman, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals
  • Co-founded India Home Health Care, Arya Play Games & more
  • 20+ years in global strategy, M&A, and investment leadership
  • Kellogg MBA; multiple global charterships and fellowships
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Sanjay A Wadhwa

Owner & Managing Partner Ap International
Veteran media entrepreneur and key force behind global Tamil film distribution.
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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
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  • 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
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Sanjay Lulla

Founder S.M. Lulla Industries Worldwide Private Ltd
Award-winning first-generation entrepreneur in global leather fashion and industrial real estate.
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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
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  • 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
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Santhanakrishnan TR

Owner Kalpataru Ventures Private Ltd
Global finance leader, serial entrepreneur, and early-stage investor with roots in India and operations worldwide.
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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
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  • 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
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Satishkumar Anavangot

Former MD & CEO Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Private Ltd
Veteran business leader with deep expertise in FMCG, strategy, and mentoring, and a track record of building iconic brands and businesses.
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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
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  • 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

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