India's Biggest Summit for People Leaders.

Mr. Nitin Paranjpe

Non executive Chairman of HUL, Former CEO HUL

Over his long career of over three decades, he has performed many important roles in India and globally. He was the CEO of HUL (2008-2013) before joining Unilever’s global executive leadership team where he performed various roles including being the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Transformation Officer and the Chief People Officer for Unilever. He is also an Independent Director at Infosys and is a Board member at Heineken and the Indian School of Business (ISB).

Lieutenant General Raj Shukla

PVSM, YSM, SM

A former Army Commander, with over four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army, across a wide range of operational, ideational and training assignments. In these assignments, Lt Gen Raj Shukla made noteworthy contributions to the development of India’s Strategic – Military Futures, Technological Innovation, Professional Military Education, Capacity Building, Operational Poise and Civil-Military Fusion.

A combat aviator and accomplished public speaker, the officer has an abiding interest in strategic-military affairs. He has published more than 100 articles in journals and prominent dailies. He has also lectured / participated in approximately 400 talks / seminars / events in India and abroad.

In recognition of his service of the most exceptional order, the officer was awarded the Param Vashist Seva Medal on Republic Day 2021.

He is a Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) and has been elected to the Executive Council of the United Services Institute (USI) w.e.f. 01 Jan 2023.

The Hon’ble President was pleased to appoint Lt Gen Raj Shukla to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 18th July, 2022.

Marzin R. Shroff

Former MD and CEO Eureka Forbes

Marzin R. Shroff is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience as a thought leader, business leader, and people leader. Formerly the MD & CEO of Eureka Forbes, he has helped build iconic brands like Aquaguard, and led the company through an intense transformation exercise. Marzin is now closely associated with the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, and serves on several boards, leveraging his expertise to drive transformation, culture and leadership growth.

Ankur warikoo

A serial entrepreneur, a bestselling author, public speaker and a content creator.

Ankur Warikoo is a multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned author, and influential content creator. He has successfully founded and led several prominent companies, including nearbuy.com, a leading local commerce platform, and held key leadership roles at Groupon. Warikoo is a prolific author with three best-selling books that have collectively sold over a million copies globally. He actively engages with a massive online community across various social media platforms and has founded WebVeda, an online school dedicated to empowering young professionals with knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, career growth, and personal development. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Warikoo actively invests in and mentors early-stage startups. He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business and has been recognized by prestigious publications such as Fortune Magazine and Forbes for his contributions.

Mr. Nitin Paranjpe

Non executive Chairman of HUL, Former CEO HUL

Over his long career of over three decades, he has performed many important roles in India and globally. He was the CEO of HUL (2008-2013) before joining Unilever’s global executive leadership team where he performed various roles including being the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Transformation Officer and the Chief People Officer for Unilever. He is also an Independent Director at Infosys and is a Board member at Heineken and the Indian School of Business (ISB).

Lieutenant General Raj Shukla

PVSM, YSM, SM

A former Army Commander, with over four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army, across a wide range of operational, ideational and training assignments. In these assignments, Lt Gen Raj Shukla made noteworthy contributions to the development of India’s Strategic – Military Futures, Technological Innovation, Professional Military Education, Capacity Building, Operational Poise and Civil-Military Fusion.

A combat aviator and accomplished public speaker, the officer has an abiding interest in strategic-military affairs. He has published more than 100 articles in journals and prominent dailies. He has also lectured / participated in approximately 400 talks / seminars / events in India and abroad.

In recognition of his service of the most exceptional order, the officer was awarded the Param Vashist Seva Medal on Republic Day 2021.

He is a Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) and has been elected to the Executive Council of the United Services Institute (USI) w.e.f. 01 Jan 2023.

The Hon’ble President was pleased to appoint Lt Gen Raj Shukla to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 18th July, 2022.

Marzin R. Shroff

Former MD and CEO Eureka Forbes

Marzin R. Shroff is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience as a thought leader, business leader, and people leader. Formerly the MD & CEO of Eureka Forbes, he has helped build iconic brands like Aquaguard, and led the company through an intense transformation exercise. Marzin is now closely associated with the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, and serves on several boards, leveraging his expertise to drive transformation, culture and leadership growth.

Ankur warikoo

A serial entrepreneur, a bestselling author, public speaker and a content creator.

Ankur Warikoo is a multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned author, and influential content creator. He has successfully founded and led several prominent companies, including nearbuy.com, a leading local commerce platform, and held key leadership roles at Groupon. Warikoo is a prolific author with three best-selling books that have collectively sold over a million copies globally. He actively engages with a massive online community across various social media platforms and has founded WebVeda, an online school dedicated to empowering young professionals with knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, career growth, and personal development. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Warikoo actively invests in and mentors early-stage startups. He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business and has been recognized by prestigious publications such as Fortune Magazine and Forbes for his contributions.

Amod Malviya

Co-Founder at Pre6, Former Co-Founder at Udaan & Former CTO at Flipkart

Amod Malviya, co-founder of Pre6 and the visionary behind Udaan and Flipkart, is a renowned technologist and entrepreneur. Pre6 represents the next evolution of Amod’s entrepreneurial journey, focusing on AI-driven innovation and transformation. Previously, he co-founded Udaan, revolutionizing B2B commerce, and served as CTO at Flipkart, shaping India’s largest e-commerce platform. His unique leadership and technological expertise promise to deliver invaluable insights into building scalable businesses and driving disruptive innovation.

Shaheen Mistri

Founder & CEO, Teach For India

Shaheen Mistri, a visionary leader in education, founded The Akanksha Foundation in 1989, impacting over 14,000 students through 26 schools. In 2008, she launched Teach For India, which now empowers 33,000 children annually through 1,000+ Fellows, 300 staff, and an alumni network of 5,000+ change-makers. Her initiatives, such as Firki, a teacher training portal reaching over 1.5 lakh educators, and TFIx, supporting education entrepreneurs impacting 260,000+ children in rural areas, reflect her unwavering commitment to systemic change. A recipient of numerous accolades, Shaheen continues to inspire and mobilize thousands to transform education in India.

Aradhana Lal

Senior VP- Sustainability & ESG Initiatives at Lemon Tree Hotels

Aradhana is a passionate advocate for inclusive hiring and drives impactful sustainability initiatives at Lemon Tree Hotels. She champions creating opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Her work focuses on building a more inclusive workforce and fostering a culture of positive social impact. This includes developing and implementing strategies to enhance accessibility and create meaningful employment opportunities. With over 31 years of experience spanning Sales, Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability, including leadership roles at the Taj Group and Hindustan Unilever, Aradhana brings a unique and invaluable perspective to building truly inclusive workplaces. She is a recognized leader in her field and a sought-after speaker on topics related to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.

Naiyya Saggi

Founder & CEO Of EDTLIFE, Co-founder Of My Glam & Babychakra

Naiyya Saggi is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and leader, passionate about building global teams and transformative products from India. As the Founder & CEO of EDTLife, she is redefining how Indian founders create world-class brands and businesses for the global stage.
Previously, she co-founded BabyChakra, a pioneering platform that revolutionized parenting support for millions of mothers. After merging with MyGlamm in 2021, she played a key role in forming The Good Glamm Group, India’s first Insurgent Brands Unicorn, valued at over $1.2 billion which she exited in June 2024.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Naiyya serves as an independent board member, angel investor, and mentor, actively shaping India’s startup ecosystem. She is a Harvard Business School graduate (Fulbright & Tata Scholar), a former McKinsey consultant, and a recognized leader in consumer, tech and healthcare Ventures.

Elisa Farri

Vice President, Capgemini Invent & a renowned Harvard Business Review author

Elisa Farri is a global expert on the future of management and leadership. As Vice President of Capgemini Invent, she leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of business and academia. Previously a researcher at the Harvard Business School Research Center in Paris, Elisa has authored several influential pieces in the Harvard Business Review and was named one of Thinkers50’s Management Thinkers to Watch.

Mimi Nicklin

Founder of Empathy Everywhere, Bestselling Author & Global Keynote Speaker

With the goal of reconnecting 1 Million people in empathy, everywhere, Mimi Nicklin is an internationally bestselling author and the multi- award winning Founder of the world’s widest-reaching empathy training & engagement platform. Ranked as the Number 1 Workplace Wellbeing Leader in Malaysia on LinkedIn by Favicon, Mimi is a top 5-rated podcast host of her show, ‘MiMi YouYou’, she is omnipresent in the media including recently appearing live on the BBC to 85 million people. Having recently appeared on stage with Bill Gates, she is an experienced executive coach, and the globe's leading thought leader advocating for the movement to create more empathy in the world. She trained over 18,500+ professionals in Fortune 500 organisations globally in Listening-Led Leadership and has recently been awarded Malaysian Female Leader 2024 and Top 45 Sri Lankan Leader 2024. Mimi specialises in Listening-Led, Empathetic Leadership, Multi Generational Engagement, Psychological Safety and Inclusion & Wellbeing. She is as charismatic as she is passionate, and she is set on reconnecting our world, one organisation at a time!