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IIM Calcutta -Amphitheatre 250
IIM Calcutta, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal 700104
Kolkata, West Bengal, 700104
India

Akhil Awasthi

Tata Capital, Managing Partner

Akhil Awasthi, Managing Partner at Tata Capital Growth Fund (TCGF), leads with a strong track record in Private Equity, overseeing fundraising, investing, and exits across five funds. After joining TCGF in 2009, following an MBA from Delhi University and Harvard's AMP, Akhil has excelled in strategic investments across sectors such as IT, healthcare, and manufacturing. Known for his mentorship and big-picture thinking, he also serves on several prominent boards, including Star Health Insurance and Igarashi Motors.

Anwesshaa -

Singer, Songwriter

Anwesshaa's first breakthrough in Bollywood was in Golmaal Returns for Pritam Chakraborty at the age of 14. Films like I am 24, Golmaal Returns, Raanjhanaa, Revolver Rani, Dangerous Ishq, Panchlait, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Sita Ramam, etc. have been a part of her journey in Bollywood so far. She has received honours like Filmfare Award (East), 3 Mirchi Music Awards,3 Tele Cine Awards, Star Parivar Award, Dadasaheb Phalke Film foundation award as the YOUTH ICON OF INDIAN MUSIC, Gujarat Government Award, Academia Award (from Los Angeles, USA for independent song) and many more. Her playbacks are for around 600 movies across all languages till date originals have crossed the 1000 mark. One of her singles in 2020 'Balcony' released during the lockdown got featured on Best of Indian music. Sunidhi Chauhan, Javed Ali, Shaan, and many others have rendered her compositions widening the spectrum of her experiences.

Col. Shivender Kanwar

Ex- Special Forces, Leadership Trainer

Colonel Shivender Pratap Singh Kanwar, Founder and CEO of Team Global Security Solutions Pvt. Ltd., brings over 20 years of experience in special operations and security. After a distinguished military career, where he commanded a Special Forces unit, Shivender transitioned to the private sector, specializing in close and executive protection. His expertise spans advanced surveillance, anti- surveillance techniques, evasive driving, unarmed combat, and counter-terrorism awareness. Certified by the UK's Security Industry Association, he leads his company in providing bespoke security solutions, including threat assessment and client management, to elite clients. Shivender is dedicated to applying his extensive operational knowledge to ensure safety and protection at the highest level.

Megna Mukherjee

Actress, Femina Miss India West Bengal 2022

Megna Mukherjee is an Indian actress who made her acting debut in the Telugu film Baraabar Premistha. She is also a model known for her work with top brands such as Titan, Streax, Pantaloons, and L'Oréal. Megna gained widespread attention after appearing in a viral advertisement alongside cricket legend Sourav Ganguly. She was crowned Femina Miss India West Bengal 2022. A trained jazz dancer, she continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry.

Parul Gupta

YouTuber Chef

Parul Gupta is an acclaimed celebrity chef and YouTube personality known for her immensely popular YouTube channel "Cook with Parul". The motto of her channel is 'Simple, Easy & Authentic Recipes'. Forbes India identified Parul as India's biggest, best, and most creative digital creators 2022 across 9 key categories. She was selected in India's Top 100 Digital Stars 2022. She was part of the Nestle Milkmaid Project and was awarded Creators United Global 2023 Food Creator of the Year Award. She has 9.7Mn+ subscribers on her YouTube channel.

Prateek Aggarwal

President - Value Creation, RPSG Group; Ex CFO-HCL

Prateek Aggarwal, President of Value Creation at RPSG Group, brings over two decades of experience in the global IT & FMCG sectors. Renowned for his expertise in value creation, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations, Prateek has a proven track record of driving revenue and profit growth. He also served as CFO at HCL Technologies, where he was instrumental in executing one of India's largest software acquisitions and in securing favorable credit ratings for the company. A graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce and an MBA from IIM Calcutta, Prateek combines strategic financial acumen with a commitment to operational excellence. He now steers RPSG Group's diverse business interests in renewable energy, sports, FMCG, and more toward sustainable growth.

Rajkiran Kanagala

President and Chief Business Officer TCI

Rajkiran Kanagala, President and Chief Business Officer at Transport Corporation of India (TCI) Group, brings over 25 years of expertise in supply chain, logistics, and transportation. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, Rajkiran has driven strategic growth initiatives in areas such as technology, innovation, brand development, and ESG, particularly focusing on sustainable logistics solutions. A leader in the field, he chairs the Logistics and Supply Chain Tech Committee at IAMAI, actively contributing to industry advancements through digital technology. Rajkiran also heads TCI's chemical and SAARC verticals at a P&L level and leads the "TCI Safe Safar" national initiative on road safety and health. His distinguished career has positioned him as a sought-after speaker and advisor in India's logistics sector.