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Where Leadership Thinks Together
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Where Leadership Thinks Together
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IDEAE.
DIALOGUS.
CONSENSUS.
Where Leadership Thinks Together
Where Perspective Meets Purpose
Meeting of Minds is a curated leadership platform built around trust-led, closed-door conversations. It brings together senior decision-makers, advisors, and institutional voices to exchange perspective, challenge thinking, and shape long-term views — beyond panels, beyond noise.
How the Meeting of Minds experience works
Closed-Door Roundtables
Small, moderated discussions under a Chatham House–style ethos.
Structured Dialogues
Kialo-inspired argument mapping: positions, counterpositions, points of convergence.
Position Notes
Concise, attribution-free insights you can take back to Boards and teams.
Digital Member Network
Access to ongoing dialogues, materials, and upcoming cohorts via MofM network
Private Salons
Intimate, hosted evenings for HNI’s, UHNI’s, promoter/investor level exchange.
Who sits at the table?
For those who shape outcomes, not follow them.
- HNI's, UHNI's & Family Office Principals
- Policy, risk & governance architects
- General Counsels, Chief Legal Officers & Chief Financial Officers
- Managing Partners & Senior Partners of law firms
- Leaders navigating cross-border, regulatory, and capital complexity
WHY IT EXISTS
- Traditional conferences offer noise.
- Boardrooms offer pressure.
- Private forums offer performance.
What is different:
- Confidentiality — every conversation is protected.
- Curation — every voice adds value.
- Structure — every session is designed for depth, not volume.
OUR ETHOS
- Strategic — Every conversation adds clarity to leadership thinking.
- Insightful — Participants bring lived experience, not theory.
- Respected — Voices are balanced, thoughtful, and serious.
Further principles:
- Depth over visibility
- Quality over quantity
- Cross-perspective dialogue over consensus-seeking
Shared Thinking. Aligned Minds. Unified Action. Driven by a Shared Vision
Sumit Narula
Sumit Narula
Founder & Chief Communication Officer
Sumit Narula is a seasoned strategic communications, business development, and public relations professional with over 20 years of experience across media, legal, and corporate ecosystems. He is the Founder & Chief Communication Officer of Legal PR and the Founder & Curator of Meeting of Minds, platforms operating at the intersection of law, leadership, and capital.
Prior to founding Legal PR, Sumit served as Business Head – BW Legalworld, where he led marketing strategy, community building, and event partnerships within the legal ecosystem. In his career, he has advised corporate communications and client relations for multiple law firms, contributing to institutional positioning and visibility across key practice areas including corporate advisory, employment law, and litigation & dispute resolution.
His work has delivered high-impact media visibility, strengthened relationships with clients and stakeholders, and fostered enduring alliances with industry bodies, international chambers of commerce, and ecosystem leaders. A strong proponent of credibility-led practice development, Sumit has led national and international initiatives, onboarding marquee clients and expanding organisational reach through strategic collaborations.
Earlier in his career, Sumit held senior roles with leading PR firms and corporates, managing high-stakes communication mandates for prominent brands across sectors.
Sumit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunications), an MBA in Capital and Financial Markets from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), and pursuing Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). His multidisciplinary background enables him to align legal insight, financial understanding, and communication strategy to deliver measurable growth, enhanced reputation, and long-term institutional influence.
Founder & Curator, MOFM
Founder & CCO, Legal PR
Zameer Nathani
Mr. Zameer Nathani
Mr. Zameer Nathani is an Alumnus of Harvard Business School. Mr. Nathani has experience of more than
2 decades in technology, media, gaming, OTT, movie production, IP licensing, Ecommerce, retail, FMCG,
Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and presently on new tech such as AI and ML.
Mr. Nathani’s qualifications include LLB, LLM (International Laws, Civil, Corporate, Criminal, Customs, UN,
WTO), PLD (Harvard Business School), Executive MBA (NMIMS), US IP Laws Certification (Stanford
University), Intellectual Property Rights and ADR Certifications (WIPO, United Nations), Private Equity
Certification (London Business School), M&A Certification (Harvard Business School) and AMP (Harvard
Business School) which included renowned Alumni such as late Mr. Ratan Tata, MasterCard CEO etc.
Mr. Nathani’s qualifications include LLB, LLM (International Laws, Civil, Corporate, Criminal, Customs, UN,
WTO), PLD (Harvard Business School), Executive MBA (NMIMS), US IP Laws Certification (Stanford
University), Intellectual Property Rights and ADR Certifications (WIPO, United Nations), Private Equity
Certification (London Business School), M&A Certification (Harvard Business School) and AMP (Harvard
Business School) which included renowned Alumni such as late Mr. Ratan Tata, MasterCard CEO etc.
Mr. Nathani was a law firm attorney for Eureka Forbes, LG Electronics, TCL India, Motul Oils, Ginger Hotels,
Kale Consultants Software, Johnson & Johnson, other MNCs from US, UK, Asia Pacific etc. Mr. Nathani’s
corporate stint started when he was invited to join Reliance became Associate Vice President, Reliance
Entertainment (Global Digital Businesses- Gaming, OTT, ECommerce) followed by General Counsel for
Balaji Telefilms (Public Listed, Production House and OTT), Raymond Limited (Public Listed – Global, Retail,
ECommerce, FMCG etc.), and UFO Moviez India Limited (Public Listed, digital formatting of movies and
other contents for movie theatres, new OTT and UGC Platforms). Mr. Nathani was Group General Counsel
and Board Member (Sub – India, Singapore and UAE) for India’s renowned unicorn, the CarDekho Group
(Girnar Software), which has brands like CarDekho, InsuranceDekho etc., and headed the following teams:
legal, compliance, secretarial, ethics and governance, government affairs and ESG compliance functions of
the $1.2 billion Group in Autotech, Fintech, EdTech, InsuranceTech, financial services and international
businesses, comprising of investors such as Sequoia Capital (PeakXV), Madison, Times Internet, Leapfrog
(London), RNT (Ratan Tata), Google Capital (US) etc.
Mr. Nathani is presently Global General Counsel for DNEG, a London-originated, global leader and
renowned Hollywood visual effects studio, animation studio and production house with eight Oscar
Academy Awards. Mr. Nathani heads the global legal, compliance and governance team. Mr. Nathani is
part of the global leadership team focused on international expansions, development of AI technology IP for
global markets, tapping new business opportunities including content creation at massive scale, and
delivering the highest levels of customer service for its global clients across continents including US,
Canada, UK, Australia etc.
Mr. Nathani is a recipient of the prestigious “Harvard Business School – Alumni Challenge Award” from
Harvard Business School, “Alumni Achievement Award” from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management
Studies (NMIMS), and in addition to other renowned awards in the past he is also a recipient of the
“Distinguished Legal Minds Award” from Rt. Justice Mohit Shah, Bombay High Court, Indian National Bar
Association’s “General Counsel of the Year Award” from Rt. Justice Srikrishna, Supreme Court of India and
Chairman – Data Protection Laws Committee, “The Finest General Counsel Award” from the Attorney
General of India, “General Counsel Hall of Fame Award” from Fm. Acting Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court,
“India General Counsel of the Year Award 2024-2025” from Addn. Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice,
Government of India, and “Leadership Excellence Award” from Attorney General of India, Fm. Chief Justice
of Delhi High Court, Chief Justice of India – Supreme Court of India and Addn. Secretary, Ministry of Law
and Justice, Government of India.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
AMP Harvard
Rahul Sachar
Mr. Rahul Sachar
Rahul Sachar is a new-age investor, wealth strategist, and Co-Founder & Director of Punjibaazar, a platform redefining how India accesses high-potential, alternative investment opportunities.
With a forward-looking belief that India is entering its golden decade of wealth creation, Rahul focuses on Tier 2 and Tier 3 growth corridors—regions he views as the next frontier for scalable enterprise value and long-term compounding.
Rahul’s investment journey began with on-ground research and involvement in under-the-radar ventures. One of his earliest notable investments came in 2020, when he acquired a ~2% stake in Urban Tots, then operating from a modest 1,000 sq. ft. unit.
Rahul’s investment journey began with on-ground research and involvement in under-the-radar ventures. One of his earliest notable investments came in 2020, when he acquired a ~2% stake in Urban Tots, then operating from a modest 1,000 sq. ft. unit.
Far beyond capital contribution, Rahul played an active leadership role as Director—restructuring equity, building corporate outreach, and securing government recognition. In four years, the business scaled exponentially, ultimately leading to a successful exit at 11x returns, establishing him as a hands-on, thesis-driven investor.
Since then, Rahul has built a diverse portfolio that includes emerging technology, engineering, consumer brands, and frontier innovation—participating in ventures such as SpaceFields, ePlane, Credfin, and Vikrant Engineering. His investment philosophy blends capital with commitment: identify early, back conviction, build governance, and scale sustainably.
This experience—and the gaps he observed—powered a broader mission: democratizing access to alternative investments previously available only to a select few. That mission evolved into Punjibaazar.
Today, Rahul leads Punjibaazar’s strategic vision, creating structured, transparent, and scalable investment pathways through innovative vehicles like PMS, AIFs, and emerging private market asset classes. With a strong team of sector experts and advisors, the platform enables everyday investors to participate in high-growth, real-world opportunities responsibly and intelligently.
Rahul envisions Punjibaazar as more than an investment platform—it is a movement to build wealth for real India, powered by informed participation, opportunity access, and long-term compounding discipline.
Through his work, Rahul aims to spark a new era of inclusive investing, where strategy meets opportunity, and where value creation becomes a shared ecosystem rather than a closed circle.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Founder, Punji Baazar
Mehak Oberoi
Mehak Oberoi
Ms. Mehak Oberoi is the Legal Head for Hydro (Asia Pacific) at GE Vernova, where she leads legal strategy across some of the region’s most complex and capital-intensive renewable infrastructure projects. With over a decade at GE, she advises senior leadership and boards on high-stakes EPC contracting, joint ventures, dispute resolution, regulatory risk, and organizational governance across multiple jurisdictions in APAC.
Ms. Oberoi’s work sits at the intersection of law, strategy, and execution. She is closely involved across the full project lifecycle from pre-bid structuring and risk allocation to claims management, mediation, arbitration, and large-scale commercial settlements. She has led and resolved multiple multi-million-dollar disputes, secured injunctions protecting critical financial positions, supported strategic exits from joint ventures, and driven recovery of significant outstanding receivables. Her role also spans global restructurings, change-of-control matters, and business transfers within GE Vernova.
Ms. Oberoi’s work sits at the intersection of law, strategy, and execution. She is closely involved across the full project lifecycle from pre-bid structuring and risk allocation to claims management, mediation, arbitration, and large-scale commercial settlements. She has led and resolved multiple multi-million-dollar disputes, secured injunctions protecting critical financial positions, supported strategic exits from joint ventures, and driven recovery of significant outstanding receivables. Her role also spans global restructurings, change-of-control matters, and business transfers within GE Vernova.
Her professional background spans legal leadership across GE’s Hydro, Onshore Wind, Solar, Oil and Gas, Grid Solutions, Transportation, and Manufacturing businesses, including active involvement in the Baker Hughes–GE merger (valued at about $7.4 billion) and the Wabtec acquisition (valued at about $11.1 billion). Prior to moving in-house, she practiced at leading law firms, advising on corporate and commercial transactions, joint ventures, foreign direct investment, and regulatory compliance. Ms. Oberoi holds an LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution and a BBA LL.B. (Hons). She is a trained mediator with the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre and the Construction Industry Arbitration Council. She is the first trained and certified woman mediator in India and serves as a Board Member of the Society of Construction Law India. She is also part of leadership and steering committees across ICC, IAMC, CII’s ESG and Climate Change sub-committee, and Indian Women in International Arbitration.
She has been recognized widely for her leadership and impact, including induction into the Hall of Fame for General Counsels 2025, BW Legal World’s “Elite Club of Future Masters” (40 under 40), the UK–India Legal Partnership “Rising Star” Award, the Asia Impact Award, GE South Asia President’s Award, and multiple Hydro CEO and Impact Awards.
Beyond her corporate role, Ms. Oberoi is a frequent speaker at industry forums on construction law, ADR, and the evolving role of in-house counsel. She is a published writer on mediation, construction disputes, and strategic legal leadership, and actively champions inclusion, diversity, and mental health initiatives within the renewables and infrastructure ecosystem.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Legal Head, Hydro, GE Vernova
Amar Sundaram
Amar Sundaram
With over 28 years of corporate experience in Strategic thinking, formulation of operational guidelines and a business enabler to complex legal issues, Amar has worked with best of the Indian and Multinational business houses like DCM Shriram, Birla, TATA, AT & T, Reliance, Citi, E&Y and Royal bank of Scotland (RBS- India / Natwest Group) where he had the privilege of holding senior leadership positions in Legal, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Ex-Co, Risk Management and Compliance.
Amar is currently the Sr. Vice President (Legal) – General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for NEC Corporation India.
Amar is currently the Sr. Vice President (Legal) – General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for NEC Corporation India.
A known name in the Corporate legal Industry , Amar is amongst the top GC’s of India from Legal500, Forbes, Legal Era, Business World, INBA WIPF consistently from the year 2016 till 2024.
Amar also speaks on a number of national and international legal forums on variety of legal topics and has published articles to his credit.
Amar holds various honorary positions – the latest ones being a member of the Advisory Board of UK-India Legal Partnership (UKILP) and a founding member of General Counsel Association of India (GCAI). He was the Chairperson of the CII sub-committee on “General Counsels Reforms” as a part of “CII National Committee on Legal Services” (2023-24) chaired by Dr. Lalit Bhasin and is currently the Vice Chair of “CII National Committee on Legal Services” (2024-25).
He is also associated with a number of law universities in India whereby he mentors young legal talent.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Sr. VP – GC & CCO, NEC
Arth Aggarwal
Arth Aggarwal
Arth Aggarwal
Co-Founder & Director
Energised Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Energised Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Arth Aggarwal is the Co-Founder and Director of Energised Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. (ESIPL), a renewable and sustainable energy company incorporated in 2010 and registered as an MSME. As a founding member, Arth has played a key role in shaping the company’s long-term strategy across clean energy generation, project execution, and operational scale-up.
He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, a globally reputed institution consistently ranked among the top universities for electrical engineering. Complementing his technical education, he also completed a Minor in Management from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.
He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, a globally reputed institution consistently ranked among the top universities for electrical engineering. Complementing his technical education, he also completed a Minor in Management from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.
Arth brings over four years of international IT consulting experience, having worked with Ameriprise Financial and Syntel across the United States, Pune, and Gurgaon. His professional background combines strong analytical capability, systems thinking, and execution discipline—skills that have translated effectively into large-scale energy projects.
At ESIPL, Arth has been closely involved in the development and execution of distributed renewable energy assets, including Solar PV projects executed for marquee clients such as InterGlobe, Walmart, Airtel, Asahi Glass, and Agilent Technologies. More recently, he has been instrumental in ESIPL’s strategic expansion into biomass fuel processing and supply, supporting India’s transition away from fossil fuels through scalable, regulation-aligned clean energy solutions.
Arth’s blend of engineering depth, management training, and on-ground execution experience continues to strengthen ESIPL’s position as a credible, execution-focused player in India’s evolving renewable energy ecosystem.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Co-Founder, ESIPL
Rajiv Malik
Rajiv Malik
Rajiv Malik Legal Leader –LG Electronics –Mfg. IBLJ In-house Counsel & Team Award 2024-2025,
2023-24; General Counsel of the Year 2023 Award by INBA, Top 100+ GC Award by BW
Legal ,India’s finest General Counsel award by Legal Era
Legal Leader Heading Legal Team of Noida Production Subsidiary | Speaker | Expertise in Contract
Management | Compliance |Litigation | IPR | ADR | AI & Law Technology |Anti-Trust| Competition
www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-m-02890b1a
www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-m-02890b1a
Edu:- LLB-Delhi University; Company Secretary (CS); Post Graduate in Cyber Laws-Amity University, AI & Law (LUND University-Sweden ), Leadership Skills certification by IIMA
Edu:- LLB-Delhi University; Company Secretary (CS); Post Graduate in Cyber Laws-Amity University, AI & Law (LUND University-Sweden ), Leadership Skills certification by IIMA
As an experienced Legal Counsel and sought-after speaker, He brings over 20 years of expertise in the legal
field, specializing in litigation, contract management, Data Privacy, Anti-trust issues and compliance.
Throughout his career, He has made significant contributions to the success of LG Electronics, where he
has been instrumental in navigating complex legal challenges and ensuring legal compliance.
He has written various articles on varied topics covering AI, Technology, and Corporate Governance &
Legal Landscape in various legal journal (s) & Magazines.
1. Legal Era - Digital Dawn: Data, AI & Future of Industry
https://www.legaleraonline.com/technology-media-and-telecom/digital-dawn-data-ai-future-of-industry
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2. Chartered Secretary – Digital Transformation & AI: Shaping Profiles of Future Professionals
https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/CSJ/November-2024/ICSI_November_2024.pdf
3. India Business Law Journal (LAW.ASIA)- Privacy Paradox: Digital Dilemma
https://law.asia/digital-personal-data-protection-act-compliance-india/
4. Legal Era – Avatars, Ethics & Law: Navigating the metaverse paradigm
https://www.legaleraonline.com/digital-economy/avatars-ethics-law-navigating-the-metaverse-paradigm
941833
Some of the events where he has participated as Speaker is as follows:-
1. Mastering Contract Management –Unveiling Unfair Terms, Leveraging Legal Tech, and
Negotiating with Finesse-Achromic Point
2. AI & Copyright by Legal Era
3. Sharda University : Orientation session for law students
4. Shielding the future : Proactive approach in legal & compliance landscape by UBS Forums
5. Cybersecurity in the Era of AI – by Events 4 Sure
6. GC: Guardians of Governance & Risk Management by Transformances forums
7. IPR & SDG’s –at Symbiosis Law School
8. Leveraging technology- In Litigation/ Contract management- Events4sure
9. Protection of Trade Secrets –ASSOCHAM-Mar 2024
10. Ethics in AI & Automation – LEXTALK –March 2024
11. Embracing Legal and Enterprise –Grade AI by ET Legal World- Jan 2024
12. The Future EU AI Act- Virtual Round Table Discussion, India, July 2023 by EVENTS4SURE
13. Streamlining Legal Operations with Automation: How can Legal Leaders Deploy Legal Tech to
Automate Routine Legal Tasks and Streamline Legal Operations, and What Benefits does this Offer
to the Business
14. The GC Conclave 2023 by BW Business world BW Legal World
15. ET Legal World Commercial Dispute Conclave ( June 2023)
16. Globalization of Legal Service by ACCOS (Oct 2023)
17. Mediation Act 2023 – INBA (Nov 2023)
18. ASSOCHAM –Strategic Contracts 8th Dec 2023
19. PHD chambers of Commerce- Decoding DPDP Act -20th Dec 2023
With his in-depth understanding of legal principles and extensive experience in litigation, he has
successfully handled numerous cases, employing strategic and persuasive advocacy to achieve favorable
outcomes.
As a qualified Company Secretary, He possess a strong grasp of corporate governance and compliance,
which enables him to help organizations adhere to legal obligations and mitigate potential risks. He is
dedicated in promoting ethical practices and ensuring that businesses operate within the boundaries of the
law.
He understands the complex legal challenges surrounding technology, data protection, and financial
matters, and he is committed to helping organizations navigate these critical areas successfully.
With his experience and passion for public speaking, he is frequently invited to speak at conferences,
seminars, Legal Conclaves and corporate events. He is having a unique talent for simplifying complex
legal concepts and engaging diverse audiences with practical insights and actionable advice.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Legal Leader –LG Electronics –Mfg.
Hemang Jain
Hemang Jain
Hemang Jain
Director Arihant Group
Arihant stands out as a long-experienced Indian expert with turnkey project execution capability. We are
a preferred choice of international giants for their business ventures in niche and mass markets. With a
state-of-the-art R&D center and manufacturing facility spanning 20,000 sq ft and a team of 160 highly
qualified personnel, we ensure uncompromised quality.
Arihant Group is headquartered in Delhi NCR, India. Our well-trained team closely serves customers
through 18 sales offices across India. The group generated a revenue of 34 million USD in 2023-2024.
Arihant Electricals
Arihant Electricals is a technology-driven company with nearly 40 years of expertise in delivering innovative and reliable solutions across diverse industries. Trusted by customers, scientists, designers, and engineers, the company offers end-to-end support including:
- Core Capabilities
- Design & Engineering
Projects & Solutions across:
- Power Electronics
- Electrical and Electromechanical systems for Railways & Defense Aerospace
- IoT
- Power & Energy
- Manufacturing
- Components Distribution (Electronics, Semiconductors & Electricals)
Arihant Elsys Pvt. Ltd.
Arihant Elsys specializes in industrial automation, safety, control, and process instrumentation, delivering customizable product and solution suites. Backed by highly skilled engineers and programmers, the company addresses complex industrial needs and is recognized as a leading automation partner.
Core Offerings Distribution of Automation & Process Control Products
Projects & Solutions in:
- Power T&D
- Metal
- Material Handling
- Control Systems
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Director, Arihant Group
Ankit Mehrotra
Ankit Mehrotra
A serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and CFA charter holder, I’ve spent the last decade building disruptive platforms across industries from dining to now healthcare with The Medical Travel Company.
Currently the Co-founder of TMTC the world’s very first full-service platform for medical travel, our mission is simple and bold: to make cross-border healthcare safe, trusted, and accessible. We partner with leading hospitals, governments, and wellness centers to transform medical tourism in India and beyond and bring world-class care closer to patients everywhere. This isn’t just healthcare, but healthcare innovation without borders.
Currently the Co-founder of TMTC the world’s very first full-service platform for medical travel, our mission is simple and bold: to make cross-border healthcare safe, trusted, and accessible. We partner with leading hospitals, governments, and wellness centers to transform medical tourism in India and beyond and bring world-class care closer to patients everywhere. This isn’t just healthcare, but healthcare innovation without borders.
Previously, I co-founded and scaled Dineout, India’s largest dining out and restaurant tech platform. It started as a scrappy startup founder’s dream in 2012 and went onto become a market leader acquired by Swiggy in 2022. Along the way, I learned how to build trust at scale, disrupt traditional industries, and create platforms that outlive the founders who are behind them.
Before entrepreneurship, I spent 10 years in London and worked with BNP Paribas (Investment Banking and Wealth Management) and also earned my CFA charter in 2011. That foundation definitely taught me systems, scale, and resilience but my heart has always been in building and creating.
Beyond my ventures, I also actively invest in and mentor early-stage startups across EV, F&B, healthcare tech, sports tech, mental health, and more backing people and ideas that dare to be different.
From finance to food to healthcare entrepreneurship, my journey has always been about creating access, rewriting rules, and also always proving that the underdog can win.
At TMTC, we’re not just changing how the world heals. We’re changing how the world thinks about possibility.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Co-Founder, TMTC
Rajiv Dhawan
Rajiv Dhawan
Mr. Rajiv Dhawan is the Senior Advisor for India at TCR Group, Co-Founder of DMH Business Advisors, Director at Magotteaux Industries Private Limited and Director at the Belgium-Luxembourg Business Association (BLBA).
He has a strong focus on strategic advisory, market entry, and cross-border business development. Actively involved in strengthening India–Europe business relations, supporting companies in navigating regulatory landscapes, partnerships, and growth opportunities across multiple sectors.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Director, BLBA
Ashutosh Mishra
Ashutosh Mishra
Ashutosh Mishra is a Senior Vice President and Sales & Marketing leader with over 23 years of extensive experience in driving growth, profitability, and market expansion across the Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) and Telecom Infrastructure industry. Based in Mumbai, he has successfully led domestic and international businesses with full P&L accountability, steering high-performance teams and building strong commercial engines across India, the Middle East, and Asia.
Throughout his career, Ashutosh has consistently delivered revenue acceleration through strategic account development, large-scale project acquisitions, and expansion into new customer verticals, including PSUs, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Smart Infrastructure, and major telecom operators. He has deep relationship management experience at the CXO and government decision-maker level, enabling him to secure high-value projects and long-term supply agreements.
Throughout his career, Ashutosh has consistently delivered revenue acceleration through strategic account development, large-scale project acquisitions, and expansion into new customer verticals, including PSUs, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Smart Infrastructure, and major telecom operators. He has deep relationship management experience at the CXO and government decision-maker level, enabling him to secure high-value projects and long-term supply agreements.
Currently serving as Senior Vice President & Full-time Director – Sales & Marketing at Aberdare Technologies, Ashutosh is responsible for driving national growth strategy, international business programs and supplier partnerships. Previously, as Vice President & Head of Sales & Marketing at the same organization, he strengthened the company’s enterprise and PSU business footprint, introduced new sourcing strategies, and expanded addressable markets. Before this, he led the OFC business at West Coast Optilinks for nearly seven years, where he successfully launched the FRP/GRP Rod product line achieving ₹12 Crores in the very first year, and entered new project-driven segments like smart surveillance and highway infrastructure.
His earlier leadership roles at Apar Industries (Unit: Uniflex), Raychem RPG, BCH Electric, Microqual Technolink, and Hulasi Metals contributed to a progressive track record of launching over 20 telecom infrastructure products, establishing channel ecosystems across India, and directly contributing to multi-crore business expansions. One of his standout achievements includes closing the largest single APO worth ₹116 Crores from a national broadband program, along with consistently meeting gross margin targets through cost optimization and supplier diversification.
Ashutosh brings strategic foresight, commercial discipline and strong stakeholder management to every assignment. His expertise spans international sales management, product life-cycle leadership, tendering & bidding for government projects, channel partner enablement and margin improvement. Known for a collaborative leadership style, he focuses on building profitable and sustainable business models while ensuring strong customer experience and predictable execution.
An MBA in Marketing & Sales, Ashutosh is recognized as a relationship-builder and a results-oriented leader who thrives on new business creation, market penetration, and driving high-quality revenue outcomes. His career reflects a clear passion for enabling telecom infrastructure growth and creating long-term value for organizations, customers, and partners.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
SVP & Director, Aberdare
Prashant Sharma
Prashant Sharma
Seasoned legal and corporate governance professional with 26+ years of experience across corporate law, contracts, compliance, insurance, dispute resolution, and strategic advisory in multinational, EPC/EPCM and listed-company environments. Recognized as a trusted Board and C-Suite advisor, with a strong track record of managing complex legal ecosystems, high-value infrastructure projects, cross-border operations, and regulatory engagements.
At Technip Energies India Ltd. (formerly Technip India Ltd.) for nearly two decades, leading legal, secretarial, compliance, contracts, ethics, and insurance functions, while enabling business growth, risk mitigation, and governance excellence.
At Technip Energies India Ltd. (formerly Technip India Ltd.) for nearly two decades, leading legal, secretarial, compliance, contracts, ethics, and insurance functions, while enabling business growth, risk mitigation, and governance excellence.
Core Expertise
- Board, CEO & CXO Advisory | Corporate Governance & Secretarial Leadership
- Corporate & Commercial Contracts (EPC, EPCM, PMC, JV, M&A)
- Mergers, Demergers & Restructuring | NCLT / MCA / RBI Approvals
- Contract Risk, Claims & Dispute Management (Arbitration, Mediation)
- Ethics & Compliance Officer | Third-party Due Diligence
- Insurance Strategy & Claims Management (CAR/EAR, PI, CGL, D&O)
- Cross-border Transactions & Subsidiary Setup
- Green Energy & New Business Lines Legal Enablement
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Prabhat Labh
Prabhat Labh
Co-founder, DTAG Private Limited, Co-founder, PRARABDH Food and Future Private Limited
Prabhat is business leader with over twenty five years of experience, working across Asia, Africa and North America, straddling the space of both social impact as well as business.
He is the co-founder of DTAG Private Limited- an agri food startup, which brings food commodities sourced directly from farmers from different parts of the country. He is also the cofounder of Prarabdh Food and Future- an impact focused advisory firm, providing strategic advisory to leading Indian and global social impact organizations. As CEO of Grameen Foundation India (GFI) during 2017 to 2023, Prabhat led a major organizational turnaround, taking it on a path of growth and sustainability through business model restructuring, diversification and strategic partnerships, registering over eight-fold growth.
He is the co-founder of DTAG Private Limited- an agri food startup, which brings food commodities sourced directly from farmers from different parts of the country. He is also the cofounder of Prarabdh Food and Future- an impact focused advisory firm, providing strategic advisory to leading Indian and global social impact organizations. As CEO of Grameen Foundation India (GFI) during 2017 to 2023, Prabhat led a major organizational turnaround, taking it on a path of growth and sustainability through business model restructuring, diversification and strategic partnerships, registering over eight-fold growth.
With Grameen, he co-founded Grameen Impact Ventures, a tech enabled social business delivering a wide range of products and services to low-income customers in rural areas. Prabhat was also the founding CEO of Grameen Foundation for Social Impact, a not for profit subsidiary of Grameen.
Earlier, at MasterCard Foundation, Canada, Prabhat built a US$ 100 million portfolio of programs to facilitate access to saving services for low income communities across eighteen countries in Africa. He forged and managed partnerships with governments, Banks, NGOs, UN Agencies and Fintech firms to implement scalable solutions.
Prabhat holds a post graduate degree from Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal and did B. Sc. (Honours) in Statistics from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He has also undergone specialized training programs at the Harvard Business School, Southern New Hampshire University, International Training Center of ILO at Turin, Italy Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad and XLRI, Jamshedpur. Prabhat is passionate about mentor C-suite executives, strategizing organizational turnaround and rural market strategizing, and enjoys travelling, adventure sports, reading and photography.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Co – Founder, PRARABHD
Maulik Vyas
Maulik Vyas
Mumbai-based journalist with The Economic Times, specialising in Corporate & Legal Affairs, with a sharp focus on the business of law, litigation and disputes, government accountability, and policy impact. Currently covering high-stakes disputes within business families and matters involving distressed assets, with an emphasis on governance failures, financial stress, and regulatory scrutiny.
Over the course of my career, I have developed strong expertise in investigative reporting, breaking news, and deep-dive analysis, consistently tracking legal and regulatory developments shaping India’s corporate landscape. My early reporting across FMCG, retail, and consumer durables has given me a distinctive lens on branding, market strategy, and consumer behaviour, particularly in the context of new-media and digital-first businesses.
Over the course of my career, I have developed strong expertise in investigative reporting, breaking news, and deep-dive analysis, consistently tracking legal and regulatory developments shaping India’s corporate landscape. My early reporting across FMCG, retail, and consumer durables has given me a distinctive lens on branding, market strategy, and consumer behaviour, particularly in the context of new-media and digital-first businesses.
Having reported extensively on complex and sensitive stories, I bring a disciplined approach grounded in accuracy, fairness, and rigorous attention to detail, with a commitment to contextual, evidence-based journalism that informs decision-makers and the wider public alike.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Senior Editor, Economic Times
Sachin Goel
Sachin Goel
Sachin is a result-oriented and passionate Chartered Accountant (2003) with extensive experience across finance leadership, strategic planning, and corporate governance. Proven expertise in monthly reporting (MIS), budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, treasury, accounting, taxation, compliance management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
Previously served as Executive Director – Finance, with end-to-end responsibility for finance and accounts, treasury, company secretarial functions, legal coordination, and regulatory compliance. Earlier roles include Group Controller (Asia-Pacific) with KAEFER Group and professional experience with Price Waterhouse.
Previously served as Executive Director – Finance, with end-to-end responsibility for finance and accounts, treasury, company secretarial functions, legal coordination, and regulatory compliance. Earlier roles include Group Controller (Asia-Pacific) with KAEFER Group and professional experience with Price Waterhouse.
Possess deep hands-on experience in reviewing financial performance, preparing and monitoring annual budgets and forecasts, evaluating business projections, providing strategic business direction, conducting due diligence, and executing mergers and acquisitions. Strong background in consolidation, statutory audits, corporate advisory, risk analysis, and internal audits, with independent handling and finalisation of complex assignments.
Highly experienced in multicultural environments, with a demonstrated ability to lead and mentor diverse, cross-border teams while driving governance, profitability, and sustainable growth.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Chief Financial Officer, Skootr
Sameet Gambhir
Sameet Gambhir
SAMEET GAMBHIR, FCS, LLB – A senior corporate legal, compliance & risk management professional & Company Secretary
with 35 years of industry experience. He has also done a Leadership Effectiveness Programme from IIM- Bangalore, India
- Present Occupation- Sr. Vice President & Group head – Legal – UFELX LIMITED
- Past Organisations: DCM Shriram LTD., KPMG India, Schneider Electric India and Hill & Associates.
Area of Expertise and Interest:
- Litigations, Contracting, IPRs
- Regulatory & Corporate legal, Corporate Governance & Compliances
- ESG, Risk management, IPR matters, brand protection, data privacy issues
- Corporate restructuring, M&A, RBI & FEMA matters, SEBI Regulations, Industrial/labour Laws
- Corporate due-diligence & investigations
- Corporate Secretarial - Board meetings, Committee meetings and shareholders meetings.
Accolades / Acknowledgments:
- Top In-house Counsel by Forbes India for three consecutive years 2021, 2022 & 2023 Powerlist
- Recognised in GC Powerlist India- 2022, 2023 & 2024 released by The Legal500
- The Chief Legal officer of the year by UBS Forums in its 4th Compliance & Legal Summit 2024
- Recognised as Bharat GC Doyen 2024 by ASSOCHAM and included in the coffee book
- Compliance Lawyer of the year -2022 by LegalEra.
- Recognised among top 100 GCs of India -2022 & 2023 by Business World (BWLegal)
- Recognised among the Finest GCs of India – 2023 & 2024 by LegalEra
- Distinguished Legal Minds of India by LegalEra & featured in Coffee book.
- Global LexFelcon Award - 2022 for “Governance & Compliance” in Dubai- LexTalk World
- Awarded for Compliance & Governance in CFO Conclave 2024 organised by Achromic Point
- Most influential Corporate Counsel and Company Secretary by ACoS - 2019.
- Featured among “India’s leading lawyers” in a compendium released by ICCA
- Featured among the “Shining stars of Indian Legal fraternity” as released by CCAI.
- Featured in the coffee book released by Netrika (a Risk Management Consultancy firm) among the Titans of Security (Risk Management) Professionals.
- Team led in DCM Shriram Ltd won the “best compliance team of the year” by LegalEra in 2020 and by Kamikaze in 2019.
- Team led in DCM Shriram Ltd won the Notable Legal compliance team of the year” by ASSOCHAM in 2023
Volunteering / Honorary memberships
- Chairman - Corporate Affairs committee - PHDCCI
- Member - ESG and Sustainability Board constituted by the Institute of Company Secretary of India (ICSI)-(2023)
- Member- Sub Committee constituted by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India for making Indian Standards on ESG
- Member- Working Group constituted by Ease of Doing Business (EODB) section of Ministry of Commerce & Industry Government of India
- Member - Company Law Task Force of ICSI.
- Member - National Committee on Legal Affairs - CII
- Member - National Council for Corp. Affairs, Co. Law and Corporate Governance - ASSOCHAM
- Member – National Council for Legal Affairs & Regulatory Affairs - ASSOCHAM
- Member - ASSOCHAM Delhi State Development Council
- Member - Board of Study of GD Goenka Law School
- Member - ESG Committee of Delhi Management Association (DMA)
- Member- Advisory Board – Global Legal Summit
Visiting Faculty / speaking / guest lectures:
- IMT-Ghaziabad, IMI- New Delhi, LBSIM, New Delhi, NDIM, New Delhi
- Regular speaker / panellist at various programmes organised by ICSI & other forums
A keen golfer and is life member of Qutab Golf Course, New Delhi
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
SVP, Group Head – Legal, UFlex
Sonia Mann
Sonia Mann
Sonia Mann is an Indian actress and model known for her work across Punjabi, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam cinema. She has featured in a diverse range of films, earning recognition for her screen presence and versatility across languages and genres. Alongside films, she has appeared in popular Punjabi music videos and fashion campaigns, strengthening her connect with audiences and brands alike. With a contemporary public image and growing interest in meaningful public engagement, Sonia Mann continues to explore opportunities across entertainment, culture and social initiatives, reflecting an evolving career that balances creative work with wider outreach.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Indian Actress & Model
John Francis
John Francis
John Francis is a visionary director and producer whose 20-year career spans the creation of high-end advertising films, videos, and digital content across diverse sectors. As the co-founder of Carbon Black Films Pvt. Ltd, John has earned a sterling reputation for delivering outstanding work for an impressive roster of global brands.
His journey began as an agency producer with Ogilvy Bangalore, where he honed his skills working with top-tier clients. From there, he made his mark at Footcandles Film (now Early Man, Mumbai), producing high-impact campaigns for iconic names like Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati on Star TV and award-winning projects for Zee Cinema and MTV in collaboration with the celebrated director Rajesh Krishnan
His journey began as an agency producer with Ogilvy Bangalore, where he honed his skills working with top-tier clients. From there, he made his mark at Footcandles Film (now Early Man, Mumbai), producing high-impact campaigns for iconic names like Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati on Star TV and award-winning projects for Zee Cinema and MTV in collaboration with the celebrated director Rajesh Krishnan
He collaborated with Infinite Studios, Singapore in the past on many commercial projects as a creative consultant and continues to share an excellent working relationship with them. As a director, his portfolio boasts partnerships with leading brands such as MRF Tyres, Apollo Hospitals, Decathlon, ITC, Hero MotoCorp, MPL, Platinum Guild, Royal Enfield, ESPN Sports, Vodafone, and projects spanning international locations across Europe and Asia, demonstrating his versatility. John has directed some of the world’s most recognizable figures, including cricket legends Virat Kohli, M.S. Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, and the New Zealand cricket team, along with numerous industry celebrities. His signature approach blends a keen eye for detail, an intuitive understanding of human emotion, and an elegant visual style. Whether crafting a 30-second commercial or a longer-format project, John’s ability to tell compelling, memorable stories is unmatched. Beyond the realm of film and content, John’s passion for adventure and motorcycles led him to co-found Goodwind Moto Tours, a premium motorcycle touring company with a unique mission. Now in its fifth year and holding a five-star rating, Goodwind offers exclusive, guided superbike tours across India and abroad, combining the thrill of travel with a commitment to charitable causes. This venture fuels his creativity, infusing his work with new perspectives and experiences. Constantly seeking fresh opportunities, John continues to collaborate with top production houses while pursuing his passion for long-form and feature film direction. His body of work stands as a testament to his creative genius, leadership, and unyielding pursuit of excellence in storytelling.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Co – Founder, Carbon Black Films
Steffi Elsy Xavier
Steffi Elsy Xavier
Steffi Elsy Xavier, popularly known as Boostuffy, is a contemporary creative professional known for her distinctive visual storytelling across fashion, art and editorial spaces. With a strong aesthetic sensibility and concept-first approach, she has built a niche digital presence through curated work that blends artistic expression with modern luxury culture. Steffi is also recognised for her collaborations and creative appearances, reflecting a refined, experimental style that resonates with today’s visual-first audience. Through her work as an artist and conceptual creator, Boostuffy continues to establish herself as an emerging voice in India’s evolving creative ecosystem.
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Artist | Visual Storytelling
Meher Sarid
Meher Sarid
Wedding Planner, Designer, Creative Marketing & Brand management,
Design & Strategy, Corporate Communication,
Organisation Culture Specialist & Independent Director
Creating Brands, Transforming Industries.
A visionary leader and brand custodian with over 34 years of experience
in Creative Marketing, Brand Strategy, Business Management & Wedding
Planning known to turn ideas into powerful realities that drive growth, build
loyalty and transform industries
Meher brings strategic expertise, creative vision, and leadership excellence
across diverse sectors. At Oxigen (2006 – Present), she pioneered India’s
first mobile wallet (2008) and the Micro ATM Super PoS (2016),
reshaping the digital payments landscape. With marketing budgets
exceeding 400+ Cr, she led high-visibility campaigns featuring global brands
like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, HUL, and American Express, firmly establishing
Oxigen’s market dominance
At Skootr, she spearheaded a comprehensive brand restructuring and market
positioning, strengthening Skootr’s brand identity. (2024 – 25)
Meher is known as a leader who revolutionized the Indian wedding and
event management industry by launching India’s first wedding planning
service (1997 – 2006), delivering high-profile events globally with
award-winning creativity. Since 2021, she has restarted taking on select
wedding projects, while successfully managing strategic consulting roles.
Her journey began at ITC Hotels & then she moved to Cathay Pacific Airways
(1991 – 1997), where she played a key role in one of the largest global brand
transformations in aviation history, enhancing service excellence and
market perception.
She has completed her Independent Director certification, in 2024 and
brings strategic insights, creative leadership, and governance value to
organizations as an impactful board member.
What sets her apart is her ability to blend creativity with strategic vision,
consistently delivering measurable results and acting as a true custodian
of the brands she leads – building lasting equity and market impact.
Specialized Skills: Brand Strategy, Creative Design, Multi-channel Marketing (ATL, BTL, Digital, PR), UI/UX Design, Digital Transformation,
Cross-Functional Leadership, Organizational Culture Development,
High-Impact Campaigns.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Pride Of India, Gold Medal
Awarded on The Bhartiya Pravasi Divas,NRI Community India, by thePresident Of Mauritius, Sir Aneroodh Jaganauth for my personal contributions to the Wedding Industry (2009)
Awarded on The Bhartiya Pravasi Divas,NRI Community India, by thePresident Of Mauritius, Sir Aneroodh Jaganauth for my personal contributions to the Wedding Industry (2009)
Brand Ambassador Inbound Tourism
Awarded by the Malaysia Tourism Board, for Malaysia’s Inbound Tourism, on it’s 50th Independence Day (2007)
Awarded by the Malaysia Tourism Board, for Malaysia’s Inbound Tourism, on it’s 50th Independence Day (2007)
India’s 100 Top Retail Marketing Professionals
by CMO Asia in Mumbai (2015)
by CMO Asia in Mumbai (2015)
Global Platinum Brand Award
by Stimulus Research and PwC in Hong Kong (2016)
by Stimulus Research and PwC in Hong Kong (2016)
ABBY Awards
Goa Ad Fest (for best concept) for Remittances (2015,16)
Goa Ad Fest (for best concept) for Remittances (2015,16)
Best Digital Integrated Campaign
award by IAMAI (2015)
award by IAMAI (2015)
Best Digital Integrated Campaign
award by IAMAI (2015)
award by IAMAI (2015)
HR Leadership Excellence
by Amity University (2017)
by Amity University (2017)
Felicitation Award – Ministry of Tourism
Late Smt. Sheila Dixit, Home Minister, Ministry of Tourism for my contribution to the Indian Wedding industry as India’s first wedding planner. (2010)
Late Smt. Sheila Dixit, Home Minister, Ministry of Tourism for my contribution to the Indian Wedding industry as India’s first wedding planner. (2010)
SOCIAL CAUSES
Director – Sahyog Foundation, 2010
www.sahyogfoundation.in
Meher and a group of friends set up Sahyog which is a self funded non- profit Foundation. So far Sahyog has served over 4,50,000 beneficiaries for
www.sahyogfoundation.in
Meher and a group of friends set up Sahyog which is a self funded non- profit Foundation. So far Sahyog has served over 4,50,000 beneficiaries for
- Health / Women hygiene awareness camps
- Free Medicine& Eye Surgeries
- Eye / Dental camps
- Skill development centers
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Independent Director Certification
Certified by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), November 13, 2024
Certified by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), November 13, 2024
Doctorate of Excellence in Management, Honoris Causa
Conferred by Young Scientists University, USA &
Confederation of International Accreditation Commission (CIAC Global)
September, 2018
www.ysu.education | www.ciacommission.org
www.ysu.education | www.ciacommission.org
Predictive Index Analyst Certification
Certified in the year 2016 – 2017
Certified in the year 2016 – 2017
Diploma in Hotel Management
(BSc Equivalent) Institute of Hotel Management, PUSA, New Delhi 1988 – 1991
(BSc Equivalent) Institute of Hotel Management, PUSA, New Delhi 1988 – 1991
Strategic Advisory Council, MOFM
Wedding Planner
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