Delhi Chapter Chair
Dr. Himanshu Talwar
International TEDx speaker, Celebrated Author, "12” National Level Award Winner, D. Litt, PR Professional
Delhi Chapter Chair
A mentor, a humanitarian, an social worker – these are just a few of the titles that can barely outline Dr. Himanshu Talwar’s life as a multifaceted and extraordinary personality. Having dedicated his life to serving others, he has walked many a path to give back in every possible way to society. From counselling students, entrepreneurs, managers to working for international establishments and non-profit organizations, he has used all his skills and aptitude to transform the lives of others. No wonder people look up to him as a life-coach too.
He holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), and to further build upon and diversify his skill set, he studied Philosophy, Law and, attended Executive Management Programme (s) at Said Business School (SBS), University of Oxford, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta and Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore. He holds a Doctorate (Phd) and Doctor of Letters (D. Litt hc) Degree in Business Management.
Dr. Talwar wanted to put to use all the degrees on a roster in a very selfless way which revolved around giving back to society and helping people from all walks of life, especially students, reach their potential and prosper. His dedication towards social causes has earned him the ‘Indian Achievers’ Award 2020 for Social Service and ‘Indian Excellence Award’ of Aspiring Author of the Year 2021. Recipient of 12 national-level awards, Dr. Talwar has been working for international organizations and supporting Not-for-profits, facilitating people-to-people contacts, and conducting training/ workshops for professionals on International Relations, Strategic Management, Cross-Cultural & Corporate Communications, Business, and Corporate laws, Entrepreneurship, etc., for more than a decade.
A man of great versatility and eminence, Dr. Talwar has been a fervent spokesman of his beliefs, being invited as a speaker at two TEDx events in India & three TEDx International events in Morocco, Russia, and Tunisia. He has addressed various National and International conferences & seminars. His speeches inspire students A man of great versatility and eminence, Dr. Talwar has been a fervent spokesman of his beliefs, being invited as a speaker at two TEDx events in India & three TEDx International events in Morocco, Russia, and Tunisia. He has addressed various National and International conferences & seminars. His speeches inspire students
Talking of writing, Dr Talwar frequently writes articles for magazines, research papers for national/ international journals, and has many case studies published in India and abroad to his credit. He has made a substantial impact in transforming students’ approach towards their own lives by his positive influence on their skill development, legal and professional education. He also recently published his second own book, ‘Aasakti – Too Fond of You’ after writing ‘The Journey of a Lost Soul’ last year.
Dr Talwar’s personal motto is ‘Passion with Profession” and he is adept at working with spirituality. His goal of eliminating poverty by ensuring proper education, guidance and coaching to every student and leading them to live fulfilling lives reflects his true values and shows his selflessness in dedicating his brilliance to uplifting his people.
Bengaluru Chapter Chair
Darshan Natesh Kasaravalli
- Greentick Testing Solutions
Innovation means different things to different people. For me, innovation is a way to usher in change. A change that brings about a positive impact on the lives of the people around me, be it customers, colleagues, friends, or family. To bring about any change, you need to first listen and understand before coming up with a solution. It is usually an iterative process with multiple paths that you can choose from. Having a thorough understanding of processes and methodologies from my corporate stint, and the agility and risk-taking ability from my startup experience puts me in a great place to co-create immense value for our customers. In the first 10 years of my experience working in a corporate setup, I learnt about technology, processes, people management among other key skills, which helped build a strong foundation. In the next 10 years, as an Entrepreneur, I have had the privilege to render services to over 50 product and service startups, like ours. Each of the startups that we worked with, came from different domain areas, and had a different value proposition. I was also exposed to Deep Tech such as Blockchain, AI/ML, Industrial IoT, RPA and AR/VR. For the last few years, Deep Tech and Open Innovation have been close to my heart. The core principle of Open Innovation is to collaborate and co-create value. I look forward to a discussion with YOU and explore the avenues of mutual growth. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshankasaravalli/
Mumbai Chapter Chair
Narayan Govindram Jaesingh
Seasoned management professional with 18+ years of experience in designing & executing profit centric
business strategy. Currently Chief Business Officer – VSERV, a leading mobile AdTech solution provider in
India (Mumbai). Product & Partnership Evangelist across domains with proven expertise in cross
pollinating industry domain knowledge to drive innovation:
AdTech (2021+) <-- BFSI (2018-2021) < -- Telecom (2004-2018)
Passionate about Direct to Consumer (D2C) ecosystem and SaaS propositions while actively expanding Vserv globally. To further amplify the passion, is part of the selection committee of a leading Venture Capital team for selecting the next Unicorn and funding ‘Series A’ startups. At Vserv, is currently exporting a complete Ad-monetization solution comprising of (i) Complete tech stack, (ii) SaaS deployment model & (iii) Data Analytics across MENA & South East Asian Markets
Thought Leader operating at intersection of business partnerships, consumer value propositions and revenue growth adding value to 3 key stakeholders: (i) Customers, (ii) Employees & (iii) Shareholders. Result oriented multi-tasker with natural ability of handling full time business roles along with leadership honorary positions viz. Leaders Fellow from Ananta Aspen Centre, Advisory Board Member - Billennium Divas, Managing Partner – Mobile Ecosystem Forum, Start up Selection Committee – Inflection Point Ventures, Mentor - AIMA YLC, and Chairperson (Past) - CII Yi Mumbai.
Narayan was part of the Indian Delegation to G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance Summit (YEA) in 2011 and was instrumental in preparing the ‘Indian Recommendations’ for the Communique paper tabled to Head of States of all countries. He was also the Co-Lead for Commonwealth-Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE) summit in India in 2012.
Links for reference:
1) ITU FIGI Symposium 2021: https://bit.ly/3hIKKFJ
2) Ananta Leaders Fellow: https://bit.ly/3xpaxcz
3) CII Yi Annual Report: https://bit.ly/3hiPPWc
4) UKIBC Strategic Alliance Meeting: https://bit.ly/3Ax4951
5) CAAYE Launch: (i) https://bit.ly/3xl8bLD & (ii) https://bit.ly/2TEDkeA
Gujarat Chapter Chair
Mr. Arjun Patel
Arjun Patel is a Head of Business Development in Sona Extrusion Pvt. Ltd., a leading manufacturers of aluminum collapsible tubes and containers in Gujarat. He has five-year experience of working in this industry. He possesses a blend of product management, marketing that enables him to deliver on growth, revenue and expansion target.
Arjun has a passion for learning with a bachelor’s degree in electronics, a Master of Business Administration degree in marketing and finance from IBS Mumbai. He has more than seven years of experience in client management. Before joining Sona Extrusion Pvt Ltd he worked for TCS as pre-sales executive. What makes Arjun apart is his willingness to push the envelope in terms of what is possible for a business, as well as his courage defining and forging a new path forward and propels the business to a new height of growth and success.
Arjun brought positive changes in business. He leads with the confidence and approaches most difficult and complex challenges with perseverance and commitment to success. He streamlined all the operations in the business, introduced internal controls, and drove powerful marketing operations. He expanded the companies reach to international markets.
Arjun presently lives in Navsari, Gujarat
Indore Chapter Chair
Mr Prateek Maheshwari
I am a lawyer practising in MP High Court since 2006 and have my own law firm with around 20 lawyers working. Completed B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from DAVV, Indore & LL.M from Manchester University, U.K and presently also student of PhD. Chairman, IURT 268, Round Table India - Founder Member, Lions Club Indore Royals - Associate Cabinet Secretary, Lions International Dist. 3233G1 - Member, High Court Bar Association - Member, Friend of Indore Cancer Foundation
Hyderabad Chapter Chair
Chakkaravarthi Rajamani
A true hotelier at heart, no work is unimportant for him. Having worked with MNCs at strategic positions, His grounded approach has made him a favourite leader, colleague and team member time and again.
Kolkata Chapter Chair
Ms. Bhavna Khemka
Educational Qualifications :
BSc Management from The University of Warwick, Coventry,
United Kingdom, 2007
Summer School at London School of Economics and Political
Science, United Kingdom, 2006
Summer School at London School of Economics and Political
Science, United Kingdom, 2007
MSc Management specializing in Entrepreneurship from Cass
Business School, City University London, United Kingdom in
2009
DELF Certificate for French for Levels A1, A2, B1 and B2 from Alliance Francaise, Kolkata,
2010 - 2013
Certificate of Merit in Art from Impart Academy of Art,
Kolkata, 2012
Short course on Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s London held in New Delhi, 2016
Chennai Chapter Chair
Ms Latha Nathan
Vice President
Fidelity Investments
Chennai Chapter Chair
Currently heading the Advanced Process Solutions unit at Fidelity India office, which is key to introducing digitization across the various customer facing business units in Fidelity.
Calicut Chapter Chair
Ms. Aswathi Dinil
Aswathi is a trainer by profession and a TEDx speaker. She has a rich training experience of over 4 years , a transformational coach and trainer who has helped over 10000 students and corporates embark on a journey of self-discovery and excellence. She is a founder of Samathva Center for excellence . We provide trainings for business organisations and educational institutions.
Gwalior Chapter Chair
Mohit Verma
In his professional capacity, Mohit Verma, a multifaceted individual, holds the esteemed position of Director at Gwalior Potteries Pvt Ltd and Mohit Verma Construction, recognized entities under Ministry of urban affairs and the Ministry of Defence. Demonstrating astute leadership and managerial acumen, Mohit is deeply committed to promoting sustainable practices and environmental conservation, leveraging his Post Graduate degree in Environmental Engineering from NIT Bhopal. His profound expertise in this domain reflects his unwavering dedication to nurturing a greener, more sustainable future. Apart from his corporate engagements, Mohit actively contributes to community welfare as the Joint Secretary of the Gwalior Management Association, facilitating professional growth and networking opportunities for members. His professional competence is further underscored by his recognition as a Chartered Engineer by the esteemed Institution of Engineers India, symbolizing his steadfast commitment to upholding ethical and quality standards in engineering practice. Beyond his corporate and community roles, Mohit is a published author of two anthologies, The Mist of Forbidden Forest and Kisse Yaari Ke, wherein he intricately explores human relationships and lifes complexities, showcasing his versatility as a storyteller. With a unique blend of engineering expertise, business acumen, community involvement, and literary talent, Mohit epitomizes the essence of a modern Renaissance individual, dedicated to excellence and positive impact across diverse domains.
Nepal Chapter Chair
Anup Agrawal
Anup Agarwal is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience as Director of Access Nepal Trade Link, a leading importer of FMCG and automotive products in Nepal. He also heads Johnson International, producing high-quality bathroom fittings, and oversees construction solutions through Isha Build Mart. Beyond business, Anup actively serves his community; he has held leadership roles in Lions Club International, coordinated crucial oxygen supply efforts during COVID-19, and spearheaded initiatives as President of the Nepalese Young Entrepreneur Forum (NYEF) in Birgunj. Anup is deeply involved with FNCCI and BiCCi, where he champions youth and SME empowerment. As Founder Secretary of Birgunj Cycling Club, he promotes wellness and tourism through unique community events. Passionate about social impact, he volunteers with Manav Seva Ashram and is a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs across Nepal..
