Ramesh is an experienced Chief Information officer / Chief technology officer across Banking , Financial markets , Wealth management , Insurance , Mutual funds , Lending , e-commerce , logistics and Digital delivery . I am a seasoned Technology leader with a passion for executing Transformational projects, which creates value across industry verticals.
I believe and develop technology frameworks and innovative delivery models, which ensure standardization of operational process, products and platforms.I have immense interest in the area of public policy and technology .
The role of the government is very critical in ensuring that all citizens gets benefitted from technology.

Dwarka Srinath is the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) for Tata Power Group. He is responsible for the all aspects of IT and Digital strategy across various businesses – Renewables, Distribution and Generation. He is a Business focussed technology professional with experience and leadership roles in Power/Energy sector, DTH/Media, Telecom, B2C/Retail/e-Commerce and System integrators. He has a progressive experience of 25 years+ and specialises in conceptualization, architecture and delivery of Greenfield & Transformation projects at scale. Some of the key areas of past experience and specialisation are in – IT Strategy & Roadmap, Cloud migrations, Data platform/Lake, Analytics and AI/ML, Customer experience projects (B2C Omni channel including self serve, Campaigns/marketing..), Industry 4, Retail Distribution Management, Post merger/across companies application rationalisations, Start up ecosystem and enterprise architecture, Enterprise applications (Customer/Partner Applications, Billing systems).

Prior experience was with Tata Sons(VP – Digital), Tata Play(CDIO), Tata Play Fiber(CIO) and various Enterprise architecture roles with leading companies. He has a Post Graduate degree in Management from University of Mumbai.

A business leader with 29+ years of extensive experience in Driving Business Transformations leveraging Digital technologies, Managing Relationships at Board & CXO level, P&L ownership for Global business, Driving Business Strategy & Planning, Sales, Delivery, Operations with deep understanding of the Industry and Global team dynamics. In previous role as CIO at Vistara, he elevated Vistara Experience further to the customers & staff by leveraging digital technologies across the value chain. He was instrumental in improving Operational Excellence through automation interventions and process improvements, with the right balance of cost and value. At Vistara, he enabled transformation in the IT infrastructure by delivering improvements across platforms & tools with right set of SLAs.

Vinod has worked in multiple geographies (USA, UK, Europe, APAC) performing various roles. He has spent considerable time of 10 years in North America and has worked closely with key IT & business leaders at CXO level for more than 20 years. He spends time in building next level leadership and believes in open door policy. He is PMP and CSQA certified. He is passionate about health & fitness, CSR and enjoys music in free time.

Neeti is a C-Suite Technology professional, having over 22 yrs experience in the Information Technology domain with a keen passion towards business partnering. She carries global experience in IT strategy, innovation, enterprise architecture and large platform implementations, driving operational excellence across B2B and B2C companies.

Neeti’s career spans across companies like GE Capital for 17 Years, followed by 3 years at Clix Capital (a fintech) as part of the founding team focussed on developing technology for digital lending. She then moved on to the Energy sector with Sterlite Power, a strong player in the power transmission domain. Here she is focussed on bringing the power of digital to an infrastructure company and reducing time and cost variations in asset construction and maintenance.

 Driven by her passion towards delivering business outcomes, she is also a promoter of the diversity agenda at the workplace and is working with associations like FICCI to promote women in the STEM domain.

Mukul is the Chief Technology Officer at Max Life Insurance. He joined the organization in Feb 2023 and is responsible entire technology organization covering Product Engineering, Architecture, IT Services & Operations, Security, UI/UX, Automation and Testing Center of Excellence. He has over 24 years of experience across Technology, Financial Services and the Insurance sectors in India and Singapore, with over 16 years as a CIO/Regional CIO.

Past Experience/ Education: In his prior role Mukul worked as EVP and Chief Technology Officer, in-charge of Technology, Digital, Analytics and Business Solution Group at TATA AIA Life Insurance for close to two years. He had a long stint with Prudential Financial, first as founding CIO with Pramerica Life Insurance in India and then as Vice President & Head Technology, Asia (ex-Japan), with Prudential Financial Asia HQ Pte, Singapore for around 5 years overseeing Technology and Digital initiatives across Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and China. In his different roles, he architected and led the implementation of multiple transformational initiatives like ‘Insurance in a Box’ concept (a first in the Indian Insurance industry), implementation of modern New business, Underwriting, Sales and D2C platforms, adoption of cloud and API management with DevOps and agile methodology, transforming the Core etc.

He has rich experience in Digital Transformation, IT Strategy & Architecture, Business Solutions Delivery, IT Governance, Outsourcing & Vendor Governance, Information Security, Cloud & Infrastructure Management and is winner of multiple industry awards over period of time.

Manoj Gautam as new Head of IT at Maruti Suzuki is spearheading the enhancement of the company’s technological framework and drive the digital transformation of corporate applications, aligning with the vision of MSIL 3.0. His current areas of focus include Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

With 18 years with the automaker, Manoj’s contributions have been pivotal in shaping and executing IT strategies that align with the company’s goals. Manoj’s tenure at Maruti Suzuki began in 2005, during which he played a crucial role in developing the IT applications and infrastructure for the newly established Manesar Plant. Prior to his long-term association with Maruti Suzuki, Gautam had roles at HMT Limited and Eicher Motors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from IIT Roorkee.

Mehjabeen is the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) for Raychem RPG. In her current role, she is responsible for the overall IT and Digital strategy of the company, overseeing all aspects of Information Technology, Digital Transformation, and Information Security.

Prior to joining Raychem RPG, Mehjabeen was the CIO for Tata Capital Housing Finance Ltd., having worked with Tata Capital Financial Services, Muthoot Homefin, Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd. and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in the past. Academically, she is an MBA in systems from NMIMS Mumbai, and a MA in Economics. Apart from being a technology enthusiast, Mehjabeen likes to read, write and travel.

Kopal Sarin Raj serves as the VP IT and CIO at Wabtec India, bringing over 27 years of extensive experience to the table. Throughout her distinguished career, she has held key roles at Tata Steel, Tata Projects, DuPont, and GE Transportation, now Wabtec. Kopal has been instrumental in guiding businesses towards technological advancement and growth. She thrives on challenging teams to innovate and solve complex issues.

A seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience, Nikhil specializes in delivering differentiation and measurable competitive advantage to businesses using cutting-edge technology solutions. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Tata Starbucks, Nikhil is recognized for driving transformative initiatives that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.

Nikhil has a proven track record in technology transformation, encompassing application and infrastructure modernization, ERP implementations, global program management, workforce and digital transformation, and consulting. He has worked across domains including Corporate and Investment Banking, Insurance, and the Hospitality sector with Infosys, Oracle Financial Services Software, BNP Paribas, Citicorp, and Travel Food Services, Nikhil is celebrated for his ability to craft innovative solutions in challenging situations. An ISB alumnus and a graduate in Industrial Engineering from Pune, Nikhil combines technical prowess with strategic vision to lead impactful technology transformations.

Gaurav Duggal is a seasoned technology executive with nearly two decades of experience in driving security and IT initiatives across diverse sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of IT and Security at Jio Platforms Limited, Gaurav combines visionary leadership with a deep commitment to innovative problem-solving. His expertise spans critical areas such as cybersecurity, generative AI, blockchain, and agile methodologies, enabling him to navigate complex technological landscapes and implement robust security frameworks.

Gaurav’s multidisciplinary skill set empowers him to address the intricacies of modern security threats, develop proactive strategies, and lead transformative initiatives that ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information. His forward-thinking approach positions him as a pivotal leader in the intersection of technology and security, driving innovation while maintaining a strong focus on risk management and compliance.

Gaurav is author of METAVERSE Simplified, and he also has 20+ patents with international coverage: An MIT alumni; he is currently pursuing a PhD from BITS, Pilani, to enhance his understanding of emerging security challenges and solutions in an increasingly digital world.

Seema has more than three and a half decades of experience in the IT industry. She has a unique combination of experience, in the leadership role, in both Manufacturing and BFSI sector. She has headed IT in Fertiliser Manufacturing at the Plant level, for 11 yrs, where she was instrumental in rolling out Applications for Plant Maintenance, Production monitoring, Quality Control and ERP. She had the privilege of heading IT of a large General Insurance Company, for about 9 yrs. She has to her credit,many firsts in the usage of AI and RPA, in the Insurance sector. In her tenure, the Company grew manifolds in Revenue and Customer base, with the adoption of Digital transformation and cutting-edge Technologies, in a big way. She has won many accolades for her Company, in the field of AI, Robotics and Digital Innovation. Presently she is leading the adoption of AI in “Process Optimization of Chemical Fertilizer plants” to boost Productivity and reduce Costs. She holds a B.Tech degree from Delhi College of Engineering and M.Tech from BITS Pilani.

Rucha Nanavati, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Mahindra and Mahindra Automotive, is a global leader with experience in enabling business strategies through technology solutions. Rucha has led successful digital transformations in multiple industries including high-tech, retail and manufacturing. She is known for developing and directing large global, cross-functional tech teams that deliver high-value, transformational initiatives. She is passionate about fostering innovations and cultivating engineering culture. Rucha’s previous experiences include various technology leadership roles at Albertsons Companies, Motorola and PriceWaterHouseCoopers.

Vasant Rao leads IDC’s business in India and South Asia in the capacity of managing director, IDC India. With over 23 years of experience, Vasant is a management professional with a proven track record of building profitable businesses. He is passionate about incubating ideas, applying analytics to business, and delivering value to customers and employees.

Prior to joining IDC, he held multiple global leadership roles during his 10-year stint at Cognizant in the analytics, data science, and visualization domains and built award-winning IP-based products. Most recently, Vasant was leading the banking and financial services delivery for the North America AI & Analytics business unit. Prior to Cognizant, he had built and later sold his startup business to a technology services company in India. He has spoken in several industry conferences on the application and ethical implications of data sciences and artificial intelligence (AI) in business. He has also published whitepapers on model risk and digital transformation (DX) opportunities for the private equity industry.

Vasant has a Master of Science in finance from London Business School, an MBA from Mumbai University, and holds the CFA charter from CFA Institute, USA.

Varun Gupta is the Head of Digital Business at Iron Mountain India, leading AI-driven digital transformation initiatives across BFSI, Healthcare, and Manufacturing industries. He is responsible for developing and implementing data management strategies that help enterprises harness AI, automate compliance, and extract actionable insights from vast information repositories.

Varun has extensive experience in driving enterprise AI adoption, workflow automation, and intelligent data solutions. His expertise spans digital strategy, business process optimization, and emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, and data governance.

He is a regular speaker at industry forums and CIO summits, discussing the role of AI in redefining business operations. Prior to Iron Mountain, Varun held key leadership roles in digital transformation and technology consulting, working with enterprises to modernize their information ecosystems.

Varun has a strong background in business and technology, with a focus on enabling organizations to future-proof their digital strategies in an increasingly data-driven world.

Sundar leads business development for AWS India. His team helps customers with modernisations, and specialist products like analytics, AIML, GenAI etc. He has been with AWS since 2017 after 25 years at Maruti and Oracle APAC where his last role was VP Enterprise Architecture.

He has studied at IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad.

With over a decade of expertise in Active Directory and the cybersecurity domain, Sujith Immanuel Pellican serves as a senior evangelist at ManageEngine. His passion lies in connecting with IT administrators, understanding the nuances of their environments, and delivering tailored solutions that enhance cybersecurity, streamline onboarding, and ensure robust network security.

Sujith plays a key role in enterprise onboarding and managing Global System Integrator (GSI) partnerships for ManageEngine, ensuring seamless collaboration and solution deployment for large-scale enterprises. As a seasoned speaker, he frequently shares his insights at CIO Connect events, helping IT leaders stay ahead in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Sujith’s forte is addressing the ever-changing threat landscape by driving Zero Trust security implementations and integrating cutting-edge AI/ML technologies into bespoke cybersecurity strategies. His ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions makes him a trusted advisor for organizations navigating today’s evolving cyber risks.

When not traveling, Sujith conducts engaging workshops on the latest trends in cybersecurity, helping businesses and professionals tackle post-pandemic challenges with innovative approaches and industry best practices.

Namrita is a senior strategic executive with CXO level success in leading organisations transform their businesses leveraging digital and technology. Currently, she is the Chief Digital Officer at Aditya Birla Group (CFI sector)
An award winning digital transformation thought leader and practioner, Namrita’s forte lies in creating competitive advantage for organisations by re-defining business models, re-imagining customer experiences, re-engineering business processes, building people capabilities and orchestrating shifts in organisation culture
A technology evangelist, Namrita is deeply committed to building data driven organisations; fostering a data & analytics culture; defining data & AI ethics policy & governance; predicting & mitigating data privacy & security risks; enabling data based value creation & responsible innovation
Namrita serves on the Board of an Indian automotive e-commerce company as an Independent Director and is an Angel Investor across multiple technology led businesses
Namrita is also a Start Up Mentor and Life & Leadership Transformation Coach. She advises, mentors and coaches board members and CXOs on business transformation, digital and technology
You can follow her on Twitter (@namritamahindro) or connect with her on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/namritasehgal).

Poonam is a visionary transformation executive dedicated to empowering organizations through cutting-edge technologies. With a focus on driving innovation and sustainable growth, she specializes in shaping operating models that elevate customer experiences and propel businesses forward globally.

She is deeply committed to building data-driven organizations, fostering a culture of transformation through data, analytics, and AI. She is also adept at setting up and advising Global Capability Centers.

Poonam is a sought-after voice in the IT and GCC landscape, offering insights on the latest trends in tech and AI. Her expertise spans mitigating data privacy and security risks, enabling data-based value creation, and championing responsible innovation.

Prior to Genpact, Poonam has worked in American Express, Mphasis and Citicorp ltd.

Seema has more than three and a half decades of experience in the IT industry. She has a unique combination of experience, in the leadership role, in both Manufacturing and BFSI sector. She has headed IT in Fertiliser Manufacturing at the Plant level, for 11 yrs, where she was instrumental in rolling out Applications for Plant Maintenance, Production monitoring, Quality Control and ERP. She had the privilege of heading IT of a large General Insurance Company, for about 9 yrs. She has to her credit,many firsts in the usage of AI and RPA, in the Insurance sector. In her tenure, the Company grew manifolds in Revenue and Customer base, with the adoption of Digital transformation and cutting-edge Technologies, in a big way. She has won many accolades for her Company, in the field of AI, Robotics and Digital Innovation. Presently she is leading the adoption of AI in “Process Optimization of Chemical Fertilizer plants” to boost Productivity and reduce Costs. She holds a B.Tech degree from Delhi College of Engineering and M.Tech from BITS Pilani.

Surjyadeb Goswami leads research programs around AI and automation, focusing on AI and generative AI (GenAI) strategies and technology landscape along with end-user insights. In a previous stint with IDC, Surjyadeb led the Asia/Pacific Enterprise Storage and Networking Infrastructure research practice over a decade.
Surjyadeb is a seasoned market research and marketing professional bringing extensive knowledge about the impact of AI, data science, and infrastructure across different industries and business practices. He has around 20 years of experience in research and advisory, product marketing, and sales strategies. His most recent stint was with Tata Communications, leading global AI cloud product marketing, prior to that with Dell Technologies managing Asia/Pacific Server and Networking product marketing, go-to-market, and sales strategies.

Surjyadeb holds an MBA degree in marketing and IT from EMPI Business School and a bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering from the University of Kalyani, India.

Sharath Srinivasamurthy is an associate vice president who heads the research group for IDC India. His research expertise cuts across the multiple facets of digital transformation (DX).

Sharath has around 20 years of experience in different leadership roles with leading IT services firms. Before IDC, he worked in different roles including solutioning, presales, project management, business analysis, and application support and development. Sharath has worked in various capacities in global markets, namely the United States, Asia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

Sharath previously worked with DXC Technology as Asia Head-Solutioning for Application Services, Global Head-Solutioning and Business Unit head in the application services business of Xchanging and led application support and development services for Zensar Technologies. He also worked with Hewlett-Packard and Cognizant

He is a distinguished leader and a frequent keynote speaker. Sharath’s views on technology have been quoted in numerous publications such as CNBC, Forbes India, The Economic Times, and CIO.com.

Sharath holds a Global MBA from SP Jain, Singapore and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from VTU, Karnataka.

Sandeep is the Vice President and Managing Director, India and SAARC and leads business operations in India. He is responsible for market development, expanding solutions offerings to customers and further strengthening partner network. He reports directly to Shaun McLagan, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan.
Sandeep is a business leader with over 20 years’ experience in driving IT solutions within enterprises of all sizes. An industry veteran with a proven track record of consistently driving business growth, Sandeep has built lasting relationships with ISVs, system integrators, OEMs, independent consultants and regulators across India. Most recently, Sandeep was the Regional Director (enterprise) and Country Manager (cloud service providers business) at Dell EMC. Prior to this, he has held senior sales leadership roles within IRIS Software, Symantec and SAS. He began his career at Sonata Software as a Regional Manager (ERP).

Vikas brings over 18 years of experience in solution consulting and presales, supporting large enterprises and government entities across the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). With deep expertise in Enterprise Data Management and Data Governance, he designs cross-functional presales strategies with solution design to drive value for organizations.

As a seasoned data professional and practitioner, Vikas is committed to helping businesses align technology with their data strategy and establish successful Data Governance programs. Over his decade-long association with erwin® by Quest, he has played a pivotal role in shaping solution strategy and presales for erwin’s Data Governance and Data Intelligence solutions.

Currently, Vikas leads solution strategy and presales for erwin® by Quest in the India and APJ region, assisting customers and partners as they navigate their Data Governance and AI-driven transformation journeys.

Vinod Mathur is the Vice President of Product Management at Blue Yonder, driving innovation in supply chain solutions. With over two decades of experience in technology and supply chain management, he specializes in product strategy and development. An alumnus of IIT and IIM, Vinod combines deep technical expertise with business acumen to create cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency. He is a thought leader in digital supply chain transformation and an active industry contributor. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges, Vinod plays a key role in shaping the future of supply chain execution at Blue Yonder.

Anand leads revenue growth initiatives for Zoho. He has launched various programs for the company to enhance its Lifetime Customer Value, with a specific focus on cross-sell and up-sell momentum. Anand also played an instrumental role in conceiving and launching the Affiliate Program at Zoho that has scaled significantly across the world. He also heads Zoho Marketplace, where he oversees strategic partnerships with the ISV ecosystem, contributing to the joint GTM initiatives between Zoho and other industry giants.

Over the last two decades, Anand has been a strong advocate of digitalization of businesses and firmly believes in the impact it can create on the innovation and growth cycles of companies. Prior to joining Zoho, he has held leadership roles in India and Europe across industries such as e-commerce, manufacturing, and management consulting.

Siddharth is the CEO of Kinsfolk and a seasoned leader in IT asset management, cost optimization, and automation. With deep expertise in Flexera’s ITAM and FinOps offerings, he has been instrumental in helping enterprises maximize the value of their technology investments.

Over the years, he has led numerous implementation projects, ensuring seamless deployment of solutions that enhance visibility, financial control, and operational efficiency.

Beyond solution delivery, Siddharth has played a pivotal role in forging strategic alliances and driving key partnerships, contributing to Kinsfolk’s consistent growth. His leadership in adopting emerging technologies and optimizing IT investments makes him a key voice in the ITAM and FinOps landscape. With a passion for innovation and business efficiency, Siddharth continues to empower organizations in navigating the complexities of IT asset management and financial operations.

Leveraging over two decades of experience in the Indian IT market, Mandar empowers organizations by providing technology intelligence that tackles complex business challenges in the modern hybrid technology landscape. As Flexera’s Regional Head of Sales, he guides strategic initiatives focused on optimizing IT assets and driving digital transformation, resulting in sustainable growth and a competitive edge.

Sathish Murthy is a dynamic leader with 25 years of transformative experience in the Data and IT Security industry. In his new role as Field CTO for Rubrik APJ, he leverages deep expertise in Data Protection, Data Security, Storage, Cloud, and Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation and safeguard critical assets. At Rubrik, Sathish will be instrumental in advancing the Rubrik Security Cloud—delivering state-of-the-art threat protection, analytics, and cyber recovery solutions essential in today’s battle against ransomware.

Before joining Rubrik, Sathish was a trailblazer at Cohesity, where he led tech operations across the ASEAN and India regions as Systems Engineering Director. His leadership during the hypergrowth phases at Cohesity and Nimble Storage, along with his extensive experience serving premier enterprise clients at EMC and NetApp, highlights his proven ability to build high-performing technology teams and deliver groundbreaking solutions across the Asia Pacific.

Yogesh is the editorial director for events – India and META (Middle East, Turkey & Africa) for Foundry (an IDG, Inc. Company). In an earlier role spanning over seven years, he was the executive editor for Foundry, the world’s largest technology media, research and data services conglomerate. Today, he leads the content curation and moderates the events (in-person and virtual) for Foundry brands – CIO and CSO – in India. He is also involved with editorial content, video interviews for CIO.COM in India and Middle East.
Yogesh has been with Foundry (earlier IDG Communications) for over seventeen years. He hosts the annual awards and symposium programs in India including CIO100 Awards, CSO100 Awards and Premier100 (Channel) Awards, since over a decade. From 2024 onwards, he will be responsible to launch Foundry’s awards program – CIO100, CSO30, CIO50 – in META region.
A keynote speaker, social media influencer and knowledge enthusiast, Yogesh impacts the technologists’ community (CIOs, CSOs, CDOs, ITDMs, Channels) across the enterprise technology ecosystem in India and globally. In 2019, Yogesh was recognized as ‘Star Editor’ or ‘B2B Influential Editor’ from an elite list of 26 tech editors across IDG globally.
With over two decades of experience in the media industry including seventeen years at Foundry, he kick-started his journalism career with The Times of India (Bennet Coleman & Co.) in 2003. He later joined IDG as senior correspondent for weekly publication ChannelWorld in 2007. Yogesh holds a Computer Engineering degree from Mumbai University.

Rahul Jha is a technologist with 18 years of IT industry experience in technology leadership, consulting, product development, enterprise solutions, and service delivery. At Visionet, he spearheads the Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Generative AI competencies, steering multi-year strategies for business growth, including new revenue streams, expanded service offerings, and building innovative solutions. Rahul has successfully built a global 700-member Cloud organization, developed platforms like Visionet CloudStudio, and spearheaded advancements in ML engineering, MLOps, and Generative AI, including Visionet’s GenAI Studio- The Enterprise AI foundry to accelerate GenAI adoption.

Shabir Bhat serves as the regional director for the Middle East, India, and Africa at Checkmarx. He boasts 15+ years of expertise as a cybersecurity evangelist. Recognized for his dynamic speaking and thought leadership, he engages with enterprises and government bodies, sharing profound insights on application security trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. His commitment extends beyond his role at Checkmarx as he passionately promotes awareness and education in the ever-evolving field of application security.

Suraj is an experienced hand in the IT industry with deep exposure to Microservices architecture, SOA, BPM, Streaming Architecture and Real-time Analytics. In his current role he helps organizations streamline their API management and connectivity strategies. His role involves understanding their unique challenges and demonstrating how Kong’s API Gateway, AI Gateway, Ingress Controller, and service mesh solutions can optimize their infrastructure.

Ramesh is a visionary sales leader with deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, account management, and pre-sales. As a co-founder and industry expert, he has played a key role in shaping IT solutions across network design and digital transformation. With a Master’s in Statistics from the University of Mumbai, he combines analytical thinking with strategic execution to drive business success. Passionate about innovation and client relationships, Ramesh brings a wealth of experience in helping enterprises navigate complex tech landscapes. At the 10th Innovative CIO Awards & Symposium 2025, he’ll share his insights on AI-driven automation and the future of IT operations.

Manu Sharma is the Regional Director for India & SAARC at Neat, based in Gurgaon, India. With nearly 26 years of experience, he has consistently achieved breakthrough sales objectives and adeptly managed complex business relationships. His career spans leadership positions at industry-leading companies, including Panasonic, Poly, Avaya, Oracle, Microsoft, Tata Communications, and Wipro. Manu holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, and completed his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ambala Cantt. At Neat, he is focused on driving business growth and expanding Neat’s footprint across India & SAARC.

Kalyan is his current role is Vice President, Head of IT Infra of Kfin Technologies Ltd, a General Atlantic Portfolio company and leading various teams of IT – Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Enterprise applications, and BFSI IT.

He has more than 23 years of comprehensive experience managing global IT operations, transitions, service delivery projects and implementing on-time solutions to increase project efficiency and decrease costs. He is adept to develop and directs highly successful project and steady-state teams in IT. He also partners with finance and customer service departments to meet the contact deliverables. He is an exceptional leader talented at IT Transitions, Solutions, Vendor Management, NMG Operations, Project Management, IT Ops, IT Infra, IM, CM & PM.

Sandeep is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at Cairn India Limited (part of Vedanta group). In his current mandate, he leads the IT and Digital function with key responsibilities to identify and execute Digital projects across the upstream value-chain of exploration, drilling, surface and sub-surface operations. Prior to Cairn, Sandeep worked with Kearney where he led the Digital Center of Excellence with significant experience in formulating Digital strategy and achieving tangible savings through automation, IT sourcing and offshoring.

Mr K V Dipu is Senior President at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company (a joint venture of the Bajaj Group & Allianz), ranked #8 amongst the global top 100 digital insurers. He drives digital transformation, innovation, and industry leadership as the COO. Mr Dipu leverages start-ups from fintech/insurtech globally while leading a team of ~1400 people serving 140 million+ customers in 1000+ locations.

His accomplishments have received 100+ country, continental and global industry awards & wide press coverage. Some of his recent awards include Financial Express Visionary Leader Award 2023, Disruptive 100 Award 2023 & India’s Most Agile CDO’s 2023.

A management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), he joined Bajaj Allianz GIC in 2016 after a stellar career of nearly 20 years with GE Capital. During Mr Dipu’s distinguished career spanning over 27 years, his forte has been combining digital transformation with deep domain expertise & six sigma rigor to redesign the business model for operational excellence and customer delight. Bajaj Allianz GIC has thrice been awarded “Digital Insurer of the Year” across Asia.

Mr Dipu is a certified lean six sigma black belt. He is a member of the CII National Committee on Financial Inclusion and FinTech and a member of the Advisory Board at ET Brand Equity Martech Awards.

A renowned speaker on strategy, innovation, leadership, and digital transformation at various domestic & global industry forums, Mr Dipu also writes in various publications on innovation and digital transformation. He has published 200+ articles and spoken at 450+ conferences to audiences in five continents.

Boon Peng (BP) is the AVP of Sales Engineering at Menlo Security, bringing 18 years of cyber security experience to his role, covering APAC and EMEA. He leads cybersecurity strategy discussions, helping enterprises mitigate security risks through Menlo Security’s Secure Enterprise Browser. Prior to Menlo Security, he held technical presales and leadership roles with various vendors.

Saravanan Palanivel is Vice President for Cloud Engineering Team at Oracle. In his current role, he provides Strategic and Technical Advisory to customers on Journey to Cloud. He led several unique and large Transformational projects combines of Public Cloud, Private Cloud & Hybrid Cloud.

Saravanan’s goal is to establish relationships at vital ranks within the customer organizations, provide strategic direction and engage effectively to make their business successful. Digital transformation coupled with new technology dimensions using AI, Machine Learning, Block Chain, Conversational systems, Cloud, IoT and several new innovations are areas he and his team are chartered to bring forth for your consideration.

He is an astute leader known for his customer first approach and has garnered huge accolades from customers for his business and technology insights.

Based in Singapore, Mohan Veloo is the Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Asia-Pacific, China, and Japan (APCJ). He is tasked with setting F5’s technology vision for the region as the company continues to revolutionize application security within modern infrastructure landscapes. With over two decades of experience in the information technology scene, Mohan is a seasoned senior executive with a strong passion for applications and what it takes to connect, secure, and run them.

Mohan has held senior leadership roles in solutions engineering across several leading technology providers. He brings deep experience in application, networking and security technologies and architectures. Prior to his current role, he was the Vice President of Solutions Consulting at cloud security provider Zscaler. He also previously had more than a decade-long tenure at F5, first as Vice President of Solutions Engineering for APCJ, then as Vice President of Global Solutions Engineering. Mohan also spent over a decade at Oracle, most recently as Head of Sales Consulting for Asia Pacific and Japan.

Mohan holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Business from Indiana University Bloomington in the United States.

In his free time, Mohan volunteers often and has been a member of Sree Narayana Mission’s Digital Transformation Sub-Committee since 2020.

Nilesh leads Qlik’s dynamic team of solution consultants responsible for providing innovative solutions to enterprises across multiple industry verticals.

A seasoned Data & Analytics professional with close to two decades of experience – including over a decade at Qlik, Nilesh is instrumental in helping customers build the data and analytics strategy. His strength lies in bridging the gap between the requirements of the business and technology teams. Prior to joining Qlik, Nilesh worked as a senior consultant at Wipro, Lehman Brothers and Satyam Computers.

Nilesh graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering from College of Engineering Pune and did his executive MBA at the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode.

Premalakshmi R (Prema) is the vice president of the Technology Cloud business for Oracle India. She is accountable for overall sales, strategy, and go-to-market across cloud infrastructure, autonomous database and AI. She leads a team of sales professionals and business development managers to help customers and partners innovate, become profitable and achieve their digital transformation goals with Oracle Cloud.

Prema has more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry, having worked with customers across diverse industries. Prema has been successful in scaling businesses, building high performing teams, driving change and helping customers succeed.

Previously, Prema has served in various leadership roles in Accenture, Oracle, Cisco and Schneider Electric (APC). An alumni of the Ross School of Business, Michigan, Prema is passionate about gender equality and champions the cause as a sponsor and mentor, promoting diverse and inclusive environments at the workplace.

Tejaswini Tilak is Digital Realty’s Vice President of Marketing for Asia Pacific. She is responsible for building and executing a go-to-market strategy for the business in the region and plays a key role in bringing the differentiated value of PlatformDIGITAL™ to enterprise and service provider clients to fast-track their digital journey.

Prior to joining Digital Realty, Tejaswini was the Senior Director for Segment Marketing at Equinix spearheading the go-to-market activation for the enterprise segment, and delivering strategic insights and solutions to enterprise customers in the region. She previously served as Global Head of Carrier Services at Telstra Global, where she led segment-specific solution design, and drove innovation across the company’s product portfolio. She has also been responsible for Product Management at Tata Communications.

Ms. Tilak is a passionate advocate for diversity & inclusion (D&I), which led to her co-founding and leading the regional D&I council and women’s network at Equinix. She continues to be a speaker at D&I and other thought leadership forums across the region.

Ms. Tilak holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Indian Institute of Management and has completed an Executive Education program on Strategic Marketing at Stanford University.

A Digital Transformation and Innovation Leader. A Visionary, Thinker, Doer & Achiever. A pioneer and Leader of pan-India initiatives like #DigiYatra biometric passenger processing using W3C Standards and Self Sovereign Identity.

Working with IATA One-ID Contactless Travel working group, contributing to re-defining the global air travel experience, to make it futuristic, safe and contactless, cutting across international borders.

Remaining relevant in this VUCA world by continually learning and adopting new disruptive technologies to enable a new future.

He has worked with Bangalore International Airport for over 15 years before joining Digi Yatra Foundation earlier this year.

Mr. Govinda Rao is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of 2011 batch serving in Government of Tamil Nadu. Currently Serving as Director of e-Governance and CEO of Tamil Nadu e Governance Agency. With a reputation for effective leadership and dedication, he has held key administrative positions including Project Director for World Bank funded TN Health Systems Project, MD TN Urban Habitat Development Board and District Collector Thanjavur, contributing to the state’s development across various sectors.

As the CEO of TNeGA, he has led multiple data-driven initiatives, including Tamil Pudhalvan, Pudhumai Penn, and various scholarship programs. Through the University Management Information System, he has ensured that all eligible students receive their scholarships. These initiatives have been made possible through the strategic use of data analytics.

Mr. Govinda Rao has been instrumental in driving transformative e-governance projects in areas such as, education, Health and Social welfare. His efforts have significantly enhanced service delivery mechanisms, ensuring transparency and efficiency in public administration.