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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

Investor / Advisor
Transforming enterprises through high-impact interventions
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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.
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  • 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.
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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

Chairperson the Atlas Family Office & Dr Mehta’s Hospitals
Investor and business leader with deep expertise in healthcare, chemicals / material science and deep technology.  
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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

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  • 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

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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
Sanjay Lulla

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

Early stage investor
Entrepreneur owning a global fintech business based out of Singapore
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Santhanakrishnan TR

Early stage investor
  • Founder/Chairman of DataTracks, Singapore (fintech business, operations in 26 countries serving 30,000 corporate entities)
  • Founder/Chairman of Kalpataru Ventures Pvt Ltd, Mauritius (angel investments) and TaurusQuest, India (BPM services)
  • Former CFO of Sify, Chennai (IPO lead); Former CFO of Sutherland, Rochester, NY
  • Harvard Business School OPM; CA/CWA (India topper), BCom (University Gold medal)

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  • Founder/Chairman of DataTracks, Singapore (fintech business, operations in 26 countries serving 30,000 corporate entities)
  • Founder/Chairman of Kalpataru Ventures Pvt Ltd, Mauritius (angel investments) and TaurusQuest, India (BPM services)
  • Former CFO of Sify, Chennai (IPO lead); Former CFO of Sutherland, Rochester, NY
  • Harvard Business School OPM; CA/CWA (India topper), BCom (University Gold medal)

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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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Shankar V

Director Acsys Investments Pvt. Ltd
Founder of CAMS, now investor and startup ecosystem builder through Acsys and The Chennai Angels.
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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

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  • 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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Shobana Anand

Director Redrock Offshore
Director at Redrock Offshore, with 25+ years in finance, consulting, and policy advisory.
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Shobana Anand

Director Redrock Offshore
  • IIM Ahmedabad alum with deep experience in banking, credit, and offshore consulting
  • Advised governments and industry bodies on policy, disinvestment, and turnarounds
  • Consults with large domestic and multinational firms across finance and operations
  • British Chevening Scholar for Women in Leadership & Management (2004)
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  • IIM Ahmedabad alum with deep experience in banking, credit, and offshore consulting
  • Advised governments and industry bodies on policy, disinvestment, and turnarounds
  • Consults with large domestic and multinational firms across finance and operations
  • British Chevening Scholar for Women in Leadership & Management (2004)
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Siddharth Ganeriwala

CEO Aura Integrated Solutions Private Ltd
Event management and experiential marketing specialist with 18 years of entrepreneurial experience.
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Siddharth Ganeriwala

CEO Aura Integrated Solutions Private Ltd
  • Founder & CEO, Aura Integrated Solutions Pvt Ltd, delivering innovative corporate event solutions
  • Half-owner of lifestyle magazine Inbox 1305; angel investor in eventjini.com online ticketing
  • Active CII-Young Indians member and mentor to startups; slated Chennai chapter chairman (2015-16)
  • Passionate about brand-building, crisis management, and creating unique audience experiences
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  • Founder & CEO, Aura Integrated Solutions Pvt Ltd, delivering innovative corporate event solutions
  • Half-owner of lifestyle magazine Inbox 1305; angel investor in eventjini.com online ticketing
  • Active CII-Young Indians member and mentor to startups; slated Chennai chapter chairman (2015-16)
  • Passionate about brand-building, crisis management, and creating unique audience experiences

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