BTOPEX Global Series
Mastering Transformation, AI, and Process Excellence
BTOPEX APAC Summit
September 19, 2025
Singapore
BTOPEX Middle East Summit
December 11-12, 2025
Riyadh
BTOPEX India Summit
February 19-20, 2026
Bengaluru
BTOPEX Global Summit
May 21-22, 2026
Miami
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Empowering Global Leaders in Operational Excellence Introductory
The BTOPEX Series is the premier global platform for professionals dedicated to achieving peak performance and driving impactful change. We bring together the brightest minds to explore the synergistic power of:
Business Transformation through Operational Excellence (BTOPEX)
Master frameworks and methodologies to align strategic goals with flawless execution, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and breakthrough results.
AI in Operational Excellence (AI in OpEx)
Leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to unlock new levels of efficiency, predictability, and innovation within your operations.
Business Process Management (BPM)
Build the foundational strength for agility and scalability through robust BPM strategies, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource utilization.
Join industry pioneers and global leaders at the Business Transformation & Operational Excellence (BTOPEX) Summits in Bengaluru, Singapore, Riyadh and Miami. Discover actionable strategies to revolutionize your operations and drive sustainable growth.
Elevate Your Expertise. Expand Your Network. Drive Real Change.
Expert Insights
Learn from world-class speakers, industry visionaries, and practitioners at the forefront of BTOPEX, AI, and BPM.
Global Networking
Connect with a diverse community of C-suite leaders, strategists, and professionals from across industries and geographies.
Actionable Strategies
Gain practical tools, frameworks, and real-world case studies that you can implement immediately.
Cross-Industry Learning
Discover innovative solutions and best practices from diverse sectors, sparking new ideas for your own challenges.
Interactive Workshops
Participate in hands-on sessions designed to tackle real-world problems and foster collaborative solutions.
Future-Proof Your Career
Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of operations.
Partner with Excellence. Showcase Your Solutions Globally.
The BTOPEX Global Series offers an unparalleled platform to connect with key decision-makers and influencers actively seeking solutions in operational excellence, AI, and business transformation.
Key Sponsor Benefits:
- Thought Leadership: Position your brand as an authority and share your expertise with a highly engaged audience.
- Targeted Global Reach: Gain visibility across key markets in India (Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad), APAC (Singapore), and MEA (Riyadh).
- High-Quality Lead Generation: Connect directly with professionals who have purchasing power and a clear need for your solutions.
- Strategic Brand Building: Enhance your company’s image and associate with a premier global event series.
- Customizable Packages: We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities to meet your specific marketing goals and budget.
BTOPEX India Conclave Series
Meet Our Esteemed Speakers
Achyuta Ghosh
Senior Director and Head
nasscom
Achyuta has over 2 decades of professional experience in analytics, research and consulting. He is an active technology evangelist and has assisted Fortune 500 companies and investors with strategic insights on digital transformation, and its impact on business strategy, future of work, and global sourcing.
Achyuta heads research at NASSCOM. In his current role, he actively works with different industry stakeholders on driving innovation and developing the roadmap in disruptive technology areas such as artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, robotics, quantum computing, and virtual reality for the Indian IT-BPM industry.
Prior to NASSCOM, Achyuta led the smart cities business for Ford Smart Mobility in India, where he collaborated with Indian smart cities to understand their unique transportation challenges and designed innovative solutions through partnerships and in-house technology product development.
He has also worked in technology organizations such as Frost &Sullivan, Genpact, and WNS in various leadership consulting roles.
Kartick Kalaimani
Vice President – Global Contract To Cash Value Stream Lead
Dentsu
Kartick Kalaimani serves as Vice President at Dentsu, leading global digital transformation initiatives across media, creative, and customer experience management practices. With over two decades of experience, he has driven impactful change across industries such as media, healthcare, oil and gas, and consumer goods. Kartick excels in crafting and executing innovative strategies that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver measurable outcomes. An expert in process transformation, automation, and organizational change management, Kartick is a trusted partner in addressing complex business challenges. Before joining Dentsu, Kartick held leadership roles at Genpact, delivering multimillion-dollar outcomes for Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries. He holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Leadership, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and an executive certification in Digital Transformation from MIT. With his deep operational expertise and passion for innovation, Kartick continues to lead transformative change for global enterprises.
Santhosh Vijayabaskar
Director, Intelligent Automation, AI & Process Excellence
Fidelity Investments
With over 12+ years of experience in Information Technology, Software Development, RPA and Continuous Process Improvement, Santhosh is an award winning technology leader currently leading the Intelligent Automation, AI and Process Excellence practice for north America’s largest Brokerage and Financial Service Organization. Santhosh is deeply passionate about sharing thought leadership through writing, speaking and training engagements. He is an active contributor to Forbes Tech Council and AI Ambassador for AI Frontier Networks.
Greg Jones
Head of Business Transformation
Weatherford International
Greg Jones is a transformational leader at the intersection of Energy Technology, Corporate Strategy, and Business Transformation. He recently co-led McKinsey’s Global Energy & Materials and Transformation practices, having previously served as CEO of a global mid-market B2B enterprise that he successfully scaled and divested in 2020. In recent years, he has been responsible for the success of several large business units at a Fortune 500 corporation, where he also led global Corporate Strategy, Commercial Excellence, and Digital Transformation teams. He has lived in various countries across Europe and North America, and has served on several company boards since 2009.
Vatsala Sadasivan
Global Operational Excellence Lead
Sanofi
Vatsala is a strategy, business transformation and operational excellence leader with business, technical and organizational skills focusing in the biopharmaceutical industry, with 17+ years of experience.
She has worked in 4 different biopharmaceutical companies across 3 continents, from R&D to clinical and commercial manufacturing operations. Skilled at driving transformation roadmaps from R&D to manufacturing and supply. Expertise around process simplification and optimization, implementation of best in-class technology and digital solutions and developing high performing organizations. A strategic thinker who is able to translate vision and strategy into operational solutions. Passionate about innovation and technology, global networking, benchmarking and experience in multicultural environments (North America, South America, Europe and Asia).
Vatsala is currently the Global Operational Excellence Lead for R&D in Sanofi, where she is responsible for leading and driving the Operational Excellence program for global R&D. Prior to her current role, she was the Head of Operational Excellence for R&D North America Region and before that held various Operational Excellence roles within Sanofi in the Manufacturing and Supply business. Before joining Sanofi, Vatsala worked for Shire and Millipore in various functions from R&D to clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.
She holds a Masters in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University-Boston and Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has a digital mindset and is passionate about AI applications for the life science industry and has completed the Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence – Implications for Business Strategy from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Dr. Sabine Kapasi
Advisory to Global team
United Nation (UN)
Dr. Sabine Kapasi, a healthcare professional with expertise in finance, data science, and the global healthcare industry, brings a unique blend of skills and experience to the table. With a strong background in financial restructuring, fintech, insuretech, and healthtech, as well as governance strategy, she has consistently contributed to driving transformative change in the healthcare sector. In addition to her broad healthcare knowledge, Dr. Kapasi holds a specialization as a gynecologist, providing her with a deep understanding of women’s health and reproductive care. With a diverse skill set and comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape, she is well-equipped to make a significant impact in delivering high-quality patient care and shaping the future of the industry.
Saydulu Kolasani
SVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO)
Fisker
A dynamic and results-driven leader with 20+ years of experience driving global business, digital, technology, marketing, data, and AI transformations. Proven track record in achieving rapid revenue and profit growth, enhancing enterprise agility and resilience, reducing costs and enabling reusability, with metrics/KPI driven value creation, and improving operational efficiency & productivity.
Invented new business models and delivered world-class customer and human experiences by leveraging digital-first and global principles. Possesses strong P&L responsibility, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives and sustained organizational success.
Integrated business and financial acumen with deep technical expertise in defining and executing a customer-obsessed digital and technology vision, strategy, and innovation to build scalable, reliable, high-quality, and low-latency platforms leveraging MACH architecture, real-time site telemetry and insights. Delivered marketplaces, digital portals, mobile, eCommerce platforms, physical stores, SaaS, and PaaS solutions that provide seamless omnichannel experiences and hyper-personalization tailored to customer personas to educate, guide, and empower to take the next best actions with AI & ML methods across B2B, B2C, D2C, C2C, and social commerce to drive business growth and enhance customer engagement.
Drove enterprise data management, data engineering, data governance, advanced analytics, and AI strategies, as well as building a data and analytics-driven culture. Proficient in implementing flexible, cloud-native Data Fabric and CDP solutions, along with advanced Analytics and AI platforms with petabytes of data, including initiatives in ML, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, & recommender systems.
Reinvented digital marketing and SEO strategy by leveraging the data and analytics to reduce customer acquisition costs and improve LTV and conversions to drive revenue.
Built, scaled, and inspired cross-functional global teams of over 800 members with a shared vision and accountability. Owned digital experiences capabilities and delivered digital engineering, architecture, data, and product strategy, quality processes, and performance metrics/KPIs, inculcating a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adaptability.
Transformed the organizations to become product-centric by leveraging design thinking, journey maps, empathy framework, continuous feedback looks, and communities. Built Agile CoE from the ground up and enabled faster time to market iteratively with consistent team velocity.
Adil Khan
Director of Global Finance – Operations Excellence
BD
Adil is a Global Finance Leader for Becton Dickinson “BD”, a worldwide leader in Medical Technologies located in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Adil is a highly successful professional with demonstrated accomplishments in delivering cutting edge technology solutions to Business and Operations that deliver significant OIBT benefits. He has a track record of successfully delivering extremely complex business initiatives that have significant multi-generational and multi-cultural impacts.
Since 2011, Adil has been instrumental in positively impacting BD’s Global Functions, Operations, and Commercial Segments. He has designed, implemented, and audited complex Business and Financial Operating Models which have an ongoing material impact to BD’s EPS/ETR. Adil is instrumental in assessing Functional and Commercial changes that impact these Business/Operating models, due to his multi-functional expertise and in-depth understanding of interdepartmental dependencies. Adil conducts an annual assessment of these Business and Financial Operating Models for effectiveness, crafts annual responses to EY as SOX owner, and works with outside Counsel to craft the defense against taxing authorities inquiries, given these models impact on BD’s Global Functions and Worldwide Commercial Segments.
Adil has architect and implemented global technology initiatives/strategies, by leveraging collaboration, workflow-automation, and robotics tools. At BD, Adil harmonized and unified OneSource and CorpTax twice as a result of BD’s acquisitions of CareFusion and CR Bard. He developed/deployed the Corporate Tax global SharePoint framework with embedded 3rd Party workflow functionality. Adil also led the creation of a Transfer Pricing solution connected to BD’s ERP systems to identify intercompany & 3rd Party sales at the SKU level. Last but not least, Adil was a founding member of BD’s ePMO organization in 2011, where he developed and deployed the multi-year 3PM roadmap that has become the cornerstone foundation and success of the organization to this day.
Adil brings the leadership experience of leading global initiatives that cross functional and geographic boundaries. In today’s growing remote work environment, this coupled with having expert experience in influencing without authority is critical to any global organization’s success. Last but not least, Adil began his career in consulting/re-engineering processes for companies like Pfizer, in addition to permanent roles at Stryker, Montefiore Medical Center, and most recently Becton Dickinson.
Natalia Rodriguez
vice president of Operational Excellence
BairesDev
I am a results-driven global leader specializing in operational excellence, process optimization, and change management, with deep expertise in strategic operations. I build strong partnerships within organizations to design and implement end-to-end strategies that drive efficiency, growth, and sustainability in business processes.
My experience spans across diverse industries, where I’ve led initiatives to streamline operations, manage organizational change, enhance overall performance, and achieve significant cost reductions.
What sets me apart is my methodical approach, grounded in proven methodologies like Lean, Kaizen, and Agile. I work closely with teams and build strong partnerships across the organization, starting with a thorough diagnosis and gap analysis to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. From there, I craft tailored strategies that align with the company’s goals, focusing on continuous improvement and sustainable growth.
My ability to leverage AI tools and data-driven insights ensures that every decision is backed by solid analysis, leading to measurable results. By applying science to business, I delivered scalable solutions that aligned with corporate objectives, resolved complex challenges, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
My empathetic approach, coupled with effective communication and strong leadership, ensures that these strategies are successfully integrated within the organization, fostering a collaborative environment that drives sustainable change.
Arjun Bali
Staff Data Scientist
Rocket Mortgage
Arjun Bali is a seasoned data scientist whose innovative solutions have consistently driven transformative change across industries. Currently a Senior Data Scientist at Rocket Mortgage, Arjun has spearheaded the development of a cutting-edge Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based analytics platform, showcased as a flagship product on Investor Day. This groundbreaking solution not only slashed analyst hours by 70% but also empowered data-driven decision-making organization-wide, cementing its reputation as a cornerstone of modern analytics. Arjun’s career has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence. From designing a Predictive Maintenance Model to predict asset failures in Wind Turbines to revolutionizing site selection strategies at Yum! Brands, he has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to merge advanced machine learning techniques with business acumen. His work at FedEx and SparkCognition further highlights his expertise in predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and natural language processing, showcasing a proven ability to deliver actionable insights that drive efficiency and reduce downtime. Beyond his professional achievements, Arjun is a dynamic innovator with a passion for tackling complex challenges. Whether co-founding UrbanMedico to bring accessible medical consultations to underserved areas or developing impactful data science projects in sentiment analysis, image captioning, and employee churn prediction, his work embodies a blend of technical mastery and entrepreneurial spirit. A proud alumnus of The University of Texas at Dallas, where he earned his M.S. in Data Science, Arjun combines deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset, making him a sought-after leader in the data science community. Armed with a visionary approach and a proven track record, Arjun Bali continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the realm of analytics and machine learning.
Dr. Sandra Weppler
CEO | Chief Transformation Officer
UImproved
Dr. Sandra Weppler is a distinguished Google Women in Tech Ambassador for Canada, possessing a Doctorate in Philosophy with a specialization in Psychology, and boasting over two decades of experience within B2B SaaS Technology Organizations across North America. Recognized for pioneering the inaugural Agile Framework for Learning & Development during a transformative initiative involving 18,000 employees and other key business transformation initiatives at Enterprise organizations as the Founder of UImproved.
Dr. Weppler has been mentioned in 39 media outlets including Fox News, NBC News, ABC News, CBC, Bloomberg, American Business Times, KTLA 5, Associated Press and had been approached by Forbes Council and other prestigious associations to be their Keynote speaker at events in North America and globally.
She has held pivotal roles at esteemed Enterprise organizations in North America including Visier, Manulife Financial, Toronto2015 Pan Am Games, and the Canadian Government’s CCE-Health. Collaborated extensively with Enterprise clients such as Sunstate, McKesson, Gartner, Rivian, among others with the key stakeholders being C-suite professionals.
Dr. Weppler possesses adeptness in steering diverse teams, encompassing Business Process Improvement efficiencies as a Senior Business Transformation Officer/Consultant spearheading digital transformation endeavours throughout North America and Globally.
Dr. Sandra is also a global Keynote Speaker, Award winning TV Host & Amazons’ Best Selling Author of her book “The Dubai Girl:How My Life-Changing Journey Will Unlock Your Destiny. She has been featured in both TV Networks and Radio Shows across North America.
Lately, she has been pioneering Proprietary Business Transformation Next-Gen Operating Model globally through her own organizations UImproved.
Arun Prasad Jaganathan
Co-Founder and CTO at Jugl
JUGL
Dr. Sandra Weppler is a distinguished Google Women in Tech Ambassador for Canada, possessing a Doctorate in Philosophy with a specialization in Psychology, and boasting over two decades of experience within B2B SaaS Technology Organizations across North America. Recognized for pioneering the inaugural Agile Framework for Learning & Development during a transformative initiative involving 18,000 employees and other key business transformation initiatives at Enterprise organizations as the Founder of UImproved.
Dr. Weppler has been mentioned in 39 media outlets including Fox News, NBC News, ABC News, CBC, Bloomberg, American Business Times, KTLA 5, Associated Press and had been approached by Forbes Council and other prestigious associations to be their Keynote speaker at events in North America and globally.
She has held pivotal roles at esteemed Enterprise organizations in North America including Visier, Manulife Financial, Toronto2015 Pan Am Games, and the Canadian Government’s CCE-Health. Collaborated extensively with Enterprise clients such as Sunstate, McKesson, Gartner, Rivian, among others with the key stakeholders being C-suite professionals.
Dr. Weppler possesses adeptness in steering diverse teams, encompassing Business Process Improvement efficiencies as a Senior Business Transformation Officer/Consultant spearheading digital transformation endeavours throughout North America and Globally.
Dr. Sandra is also a global Keynote Speaker, Award winning TV Host & Amazons’ Best Selling Author of her book “The Dubai Girl:How My Life-Changing Journey Will Unlock Your Destiny. She has been featured in both TV Networks and Radio Shows across North America.
Lately, she has been pioneering Proprietary Business Transformation Next-Gen Operating Model globally through her own organizations UImproved.
Chirag Nijjer
Customer Centricity
Google
With an online audience of 60k+ followers & 6.1M+ views, Chirag is a recognized expert in simplifying complex business concepts into practical advice. With compelling digital content and global speaking engagements, he employs dynamic real-world storytelling to help entrepreneurs navigate toward setting clear objectives and following research-backed methods.
His accolades include the Hunsicker Business Studies Award, the Dyer Innovation Fellowship, and the Whitman Economics Fellowship. In addition, appointments as a Dyer Innovator-in-Residence and a 2023 Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Global Ventures Judge.
Erin Perkins
Founder, Accessibility Educator
Mabely Q
Erin Perkins, CEO of Mabely Q, is deafblind (you wouldn’t be able to tell just by looking at her!) She can still hear with the help of her hearing aid & cochlear implant (without them, she’s profoundly deaf). She can see only 50 degrees… if you’re waving to her, and she doesn’t wave back…the chances are pretty high that she didn’t see or hear you!
It was through collaborating with independent business owners, coaches, and mentors that she became aware of the limited understanding of accessibility. This realization prompted her to pivot towards accessibility education.
She loves to teach businesses how to be accessible by leaning on her life experiences which she shares with others to foster true inclusion at all levels, and also teaching in a way that feels good. Her mission is to make the world more accessible one business at a time.
Cindy Rowe
Founder/CEO
Cindy Rowe, LLC
Cindy Rowe is a professional speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur who’s passionate about transforming workplaces and communities through kindness. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Speakers of 2024, she’s built two thriving businesses from scratch and is a leading voice for positivity in her community.
Leveraging her expertise in sales, marketing, and organizational communication, Cindy empowers leaders with practical strategies to boost employee morale, drive business growth, and create a culture of kindness. When she’s not captivating and inspiring audiences, she’s empowering entrepreneurs as the Chief Marketing Rockstar at Cindy Rowe Marketing and championing kindness with her kindness apparel line as the Founder/CEO of Be Kind Crew.
Katie O’Malley
Founder & Principal Coach
(en)Courage Coaching
Katie O’Malley is a Career Coach and Workplace Consultant with fifteen (15) years of professional experience serving the nonprofit, corporate, and education sectors. Across these workplaces, Katie noticed her strengths and values consistently steered her toward the support and development of others. In 2012, Katie translated this observation into action, earning a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Board Certification in Coaching.
Since 2018, Katie has worked alongside more than 200 clients as the CEO and Principal Coach of (en)Courage Coaching. Founded with the noble mission of providing exceptional, financially accessible coaching services to Chicago area professionals, (en)Courage Coaching has grown to support individuals and businesses from coast to coast, as well as in the United Kingdom.
Coaching clients in the design of authentic career paths, effective leadership practices, and courageous workplace cultures is in the DNA of (en)Courage Coaching. By leveraging a mix of evidence-based practices from the fields of counseling, organizational development, and leadership education, Katie equips her clients with customized strategies to meet their individual needs and aspirational goals.
Prior to opening the doors of (en)Courage Coaching, Katie served as a leadership coach and course instructor to MBA and graduate students at Chicago Booth, The University of Texas at Austin, and DePaul University. Recently featured in Fast Company and Thrive Global, Katie’s research and writing supports both sides of the workplace equation, encouraging employers and employees to remember, “We’re all in this work-thing together.”
Mary Kay Campbell
Inspirational Speaker and Trainer
Queens of Moxie
MK Campbell is a vibrant and passionate storyteller dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their Moxie – an empowering framework for finding joy, purpose and community in life.
Moxie is more than a concept; it is a way of life. Her unique approach empowers people to tap into their innate strengths and live authentically. This distinctive approach is rooted in MK’s personal journey of overcoming significant obstacles, including living with an invisible disability.
Because of this, her second keynote speech focuses on creating inclusive work environments that support individuals with invisible disabilities.
She has two keynote speeches:
Reclaim Your Moxie
Invisible Disabilities
Drawing from her background as a TEDx speaker, former college professor of public speaking and public information officer, plus more than 25 years of strategic marketing and communications experience, MK brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her speaking engagements. Her presentations are infused with warmth, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to connect with her audience.
Join MK in reclaiming your moxie and discover the power of living a life filled with passion, connection and authenticity.
Amy Gutman
Emergency Physician; CEO
AdventHealth; Tough Love MD
With over three decades of clinical, corporate, and research experience, Dr Amy Gutman MD,
FACEP, is board-certified in Emergency Medicine with Fellowships in prehospital care,
resuscitation, and specialized certifications in general surgery, maritime medicine,
administration/leadership, occupational medicine, and nutritional and ketogenic coaching.
She is an attending physician at AdventHealth in Orlando and CEO of ToughLoveMD, a private
practice specializing in optimizing physical and mental health through evidence-based medical
practices.
Dr. Gutman is committed to positively impacting patients’ lives using science-based strategies with
real-life applications. She has spoken to thousands of conference attendees across North America
and internationally and is dedicated to utilizing transformational medical science to empower
personal and professional resiliency. Her passion lies in reducing the prevalence of debilitating
chronic illnesses and empowering individuals to thrive mentally and physically, transforming into
resilient powerhouse leaders.
Yvette Hetrick
CEO
Optimized Solutions
Yvette Hetrick is the founder and CEO of consulting firm, Optimized Solutions. Her skills and perspectives are informed by 20 years’ experience in senior leadership positions in Strategy, Operations and Human Resources. Yvette pivoted from her in-house business career and founded Optimized Solutions 16 years ago to focus on helping Fortune 500, global, fast paced and innovative companies optimize their business environment and ensure teams have the capabilities, direction and alignment to deliver results.
At Optimized Solutions, Yvette and her team of transformation and organizational development senior consultants enable companies to navigate periods of significant change from strategy through execution. She is globally recognized as an expert in business transformation & activation, global integration, culture assimilation, organizational health, team effectiveness and executive alignment, which serve as the backbone for Optimized Solutions consultative success and results.
As a career “accelerator,” Yvette’s strategic insight helps clients seize optimal market share and strengthen value creation. Optimized Solutions advisory spans building scalable models, navigating complex transformations, activating operational practices, and calibrating talent readiness to align with core business strategies. This unique approach connects evolving cultural norms with the ability to enact bold, scalable change, focusing on organizational capabilities, getting the environment right, reinforcing key behaviors and promoting experiences that directly impact actions and results.
Passionate about cultivating leadership, Yvette and her team provide solutions to bring to bear mindful and deliberate leadership to fuel collective innovation, introspective growth and empowered accountability. Optimized Solution’s Organizational Health, Transformational Leadership and Management Fundamentals programs help organizations realize their business and talent potential through proven workshops, simulations, tactics and proprietary frameworks.
Yvette’s expertise is bolstered by her partnerships with esteemed institutions like Wharton Executive Education, The Conference Board, Linkage Institute, Center for Creative Leadership, Table Group, the Leadership Challenge, and others. Her repertoire includes program certifications such as Strategic Thinking, Organizational Development, Transformational Leadership, Myers-Briggs, DISC, Business Chemistry, Crucial Conversations and Hogan Assessments.
Saundra Dalton-Smith
Founding Physician and CEO
Restorasis
I am a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, work-life integration researcher, speaker, and best-selling author. My latest book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, includes ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com.
Restorasis is my workplace well-being consulting agency where we work with organizations to create healthy cultures where employees and leaders can thrive both personally and professionally. My research has been featured in numerous media outlets and it is the foundation of our proprietary 7 Types of Rest framework used in our training to address mental health, physical health, relational health, the human spirit, energy management, and creativity/innovation.
Julie Anderson
CEO/Founder
Your Best Mind LLC
Appreciating natural health since I was a teen, I remain in awe of how amazing our human bodies are and how healthy eating, regular physical exercise, and a positive mindset can lead to a long, healthy, and happy life.
I started studying natural health in my late 20s and became fascinated by psychoneuroimmunology –scientific research that proves a connection between our mindset and our physical health. Our thoughts and stress levels – positive or negative – effect our brain chemistry and adjust our immune systems accordingly.
The more I dove into this information, the more fascinated I became.
Did you know there are differences between the male brain and the female brain? Genders process information differently. I studied how the brain liked to learn and I started incorporating the information into how I homeschooled my three kids, two are right-brained, one is left-brained; they learn differently.
Realizing other homeschooling parents needed to learn this information, I wrote and published my first book in 2009 about how to homeschool with the brain in mind.
I transitioned into a homeschool coach, then I wanted to engage with women about how to embrace their natural DNA code and get a handle on negative self-talk. Many women suppress their natural gifts, which sets off a negative response to our immune system and leads to feeling less than our best.
Becoming a professional speaker and presenter came naturally, as I’ve been on stages since a young age. I love making the science and psychology relatable for everyone I speak to – executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, teens, men, and women.
Fun fact: Did you know there are three types of ‘verts’ in the population?
– 30% are introverts; self-sustaining, fine by themselves
– 30% are extroverts; need a lot of stimuli just to keep brain awake
– 40% are ambiverts – part introvert, part extrovert. They can be quiet and perfectly happy today, tomorrow they need to get out and get the stimulus.
My greatest satisfaction comes when people have their “A-ha” moments; when parents can understand their kids, when corporate leaders see how neuroscience and neuropsychology enable people to become better leaders and communicators, and when individuals understand themselves a little better.
I didn’t create the neuroscience. I’m simply the delivery method for assisting as many people as possible to achieve new levels of success personally and professionally.
People call me “Brain Lady Julie” and I’d love to help you ignite your brain!
Doni Landefeld
CEO/Founder
Metamorphosis Coaching LLC
WHY US, WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
We believe great leaders are not always born, they are more often created. We’re on a mission to transform the performance and well-being of leaders and their teams, one individual at a time. Each of our coaches have served in leadership positions and know firsthand the pressures to perform and achieve in a world that is changing faster than ever. Our team of 7 coach-consultants is strategically located across the US and Ireland, serving mid to executive-level leaders and their teams.
Our boutique coaching firm takes pride in providing customized transformation for leaders through exquisite client support and service. Leveraging 150+ years of combined experience, we incorporate best practices in leadership, management and well-being. Assessments are used in the beginning of each engagement to gain clarity on strengths and developmental areas. Every client has their own private, secure portal to conveniently access program materials and communicate with their coach before and after sessions. We use a combination of coaching and strategic advising to bring out the best in our clients so they may bring out the best in those they lead!
WHAT WE DO:
From newly promoted to executive level, we create GREAT leaders. Together, we integrate client vision with strategy to transform performance. We do this by focusing upon growth across the following areas:
• Productivity and Performance
• Thriving relationships at work, home and everywhere in between
• Happiness and Well-Being
Our specific strategies draw from a blend of positive and emotional intelligence. Positive Intelligence (PQ) builds the foundation to intercept ways we can hijack ourselves, while leveraging strengths in a balanced way. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the “secret sauce” in creating great leaders across 15 different skills; we typically focus upon one or two skills at a time. PQ + EQ = New you!
Services include coaching, training, consulting, assessments and a new hiring and selection service.
If you are looking for a strategic thought partner to unleash the impactful and inspirational leader within, please explore our site and schedule a complimentary strategy session now!
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Sandeep Chatterjee
Supply Chain and Sustainability Leader
IBM Consulting
Sandeep is a Supply Chain and Sustainability Leader with IBM Consulting with responsibility for engagements in supply chain, sustainability leveraging technology. Prior to IBM Consulting, he has worked with Deloitte, KPMG, Tata Motors, Lafarge, Infosys and Oracle Consulting and his key strengths lie in the areas of supply chain management, business process reengineering, emerging countries enablement, network optimization, sustainability, ERP advisory across multiple industries and geographies.
He holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur (formerly Bengal Engineering College).
He has presented several academic and technical papers at International Conferences. He has written several supply chain cases for IIM Kozhikode, IIM Mumbai (NITIE), XLRI Jamshedpur and IIT Bombay. Among his various accolades and awards, recently Sandeep became the recipient of the coveted ‘Global Power Leader 2024’, ‘Global 200 Inspirational Leaders 2023’ and ‘Economic Times Inspiring Leader Award’, 2022 . He has been conferred upon the “Supply Chain Evangelist”, “MTC Global Awards for Excellence, 2017 as an outstanding Corporate Award: Consulting”; “50 Under 50 Professionals” by HR Association of India and “40 Under 40 Supply Chain Professionals” Awards and is among the top 100 Supply Chain Professionals in the country.
He is also the Board member at KARE School Hyderabad where his role is to chalk out the roadmap for a sustainable model for the first generation learners from not-so-privileged background.
Sandeep is also the Member of Board of Governors, IIM Kozhikode & the CEO and Chairman of International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA). ISCEA is on a mission to create awareness on supply chain across the world. He is also an Executive Member of ISCEA International Standards Board.
Sandeep is a Board Member of a few Startups and Investment Banks.
Sandeep has authored two books ‘ The Six Sigma Trap’ and ‘The Consulting Way’
He also teaches management students & has been part of the interview panel for various management entrances and corporate recruitments.
Additionally, he belongs to the coveted MLE℠ – Member of Leaders Excellence Group.
He is also an avid marathoner.
Specialties: Supply Chain, Emerging Countries enablement, Business Process Reengineering, Oracle Application Implementation, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability, Supply Chain Network Optimization, ERP Footprint Review, Business Development, Solution Architecture
Soumen De
Global Technical Consultant
SGS
Soumen is an astute engineering leader with over 28 years of expertise in leading QMS, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and CI deployment, across sales, manufacturing, supplier and design quality depts in variety of industry such as manufacturing, automobile, wind and textiles.
He is presently working as a Global Technical Consultant at SGS, which is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.
He has Authored/Coauthored 23 technical patents and published papers and presented at various national and international forums on innovation, data analytics, operational excellence and project management. He has served as a pro bono board member of PMI Bangalore Chapter, India and APQP4Wind Country ambassador for India by APQP4Wind.org in the past.
He is highly proficient in streamlining a business process, using the methodologies of Toyota Production System (TPS) Lean, Six Sigma, and Lean Six Sigma. Has good experience in facilitating Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops
Suresh Khadakbhavi
Chief Executive Officer
Digi Yatra Foundation
Suresh Khadakbhavi: Digital Transformation & Innovation Architect
Visionary | Strategist | Executor | Achiever
At the forefront of digital innovation, Suresh Khadakbhavi stands as a vanguard in the implementation of pan-India initiatives. His pioneering work with #DigiYatra—a biometric passenger processing system grounded in W3C Standards and Self Sovereign Identity—is revolutionizing the way we think about travel.
As an active member of the IATA One-ID Contactless Travel working group, Suresh is instrumental in reshaping the global air travel paradigm. His contributions are pivotal in transitioning the industry towards a future that is not only technologically advanced but also secure, seamless, and inherently contactless.
Suresh’s vision extends beyond the present, aspiring to transform the travel process into an experience that is effortless, frictionless, and devoid of health risks for air travelers worldwide. His commitment to excellence and his passion for innovation make him a true leader in the digital age.
Souveek Ray
Director of Product Management
Best Buy
Souveek is a NEXT100 CIO 2019 Award Recipient which is awarded to individuals who have the potential to become India’s next CIOs.
A seasoned Product leader with proven experience in creating impact through technology and delivering millions of dollars in top line and bottom line impact. Souveek has built teams from scratch and created products that have helped deliver immense value to the companies.
His focus has been in Digital Transformation and Data and Analytics and he has helped enable businesses to take decisions through insights derived from data. Souveek specializes in transforming how companies do business and helps to streamline Business functions.
He is extremely passionate about new technologies and how we can leverage them to enable better business decision making. Seasoned leader with an ability to motivate and build cohesive teams that achieve results.
Gaurav Sharma
Vice President – Operations
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Mr. Gaurav Sharma is Vice President – Operations at Bajaj
Allianz General Insurance Company. Bajaj Allianz General
Insurance has been twice awarded Digital Insurer of the Year
across Asia, is ranked #8 amongst the global top 100 digital
insurers & figures in IDC’s 20 Best Insurers for 2020 in the
Asia/Pacific.
Mr. Gaurav’s distinguished career spanning 19 years with
Bajaj Allianz, Cholamandalam, et al. His forte has been driving
branch operations across the value chain by combining new
age technologies with customer insights and exceeding
customers’ expectations profitably.
His specialities includes: Insurance | Operations | Robotic
Process Automation | Process Reengineering |
Suryasnata Mohapatra
Vice President – Digital Transformation
JPMorgan Chase
• 18 years of Industry experience including Transformation Leadership, Strategy development & execution. Lean Agile Change Agent for driving enterprise and portfolio level transformation to achieve business agility.
• Been responsible for transforming multi-cultural, multi-national team of technologists to achieve agility as scale.
• Defined operating model for GIC. Focused on coaching leadership and teams on agile mind-set, improving agile maturity, building innovation focused environment and built a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Trained multiple programs to improve agile maturity, socialized organizational agile culture by creating high performing and self-organizing teams.
• Set up Communities of Practice for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Product leaders and Engineers
• Led Scaling of agile transformation & overall process excellence. Accountable for managing transformation across multiple portfolios.
• Set up engineering practices for Technical Agility like TDD, XP, DevOps, automation, CI/CD in order to enhance Delivery Excellence
• Planning & Execution of PI Planning, Big Room Planning for inter dependent teams
• Led Waterfall to Scrum Transition and Scrum to SAFe Migration for Organization level Agile Adoption & Implementation.
• Had played role of Senior Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer.
• Leading various Diversity and Inclusion initiatives as Core member of Organization Women’s Network
Led Six Sigma projects with team of Green Belts & Yellow Belts for projects resulting significant cost saving, productive improvement and customer satisfaction by Maximizing efficiency & Waste reduction
• Facilitated projects for CMMi level 5 assessment and created dollar saving by implementing six sigma methodologies. Co-founded 2 start-ups and trained more than 50 sessions. Currently Writing Book named “Zero Dollar Agile”
INTERNATIONALY ACCREDITED & LICENSED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION TRAININGS
• Leading SAFe (SAFe Agilist)
• SAFe for Teams (SAFe Practitioner)
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)
• SAFe DevOps (SDP)
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• SAFe for Architects (ARCH)
• SAFe for Government (SGP)
• Agile Software Engineering (ASE)
• Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
• SAFe Agile Product and Solution Management (APSM)
• SAFe for Lean Enterprises (SAFe LE)
EDUCATION:
• MBA from Symbiosis International University, Pune (2011)
• B.E. ( Electrical Engineering) form BPUT, Orissa (2006)
Ranan Bhattacharya
Head of Intelligent Automation
Shell
Innovative Leader in Intelligent Automation & High-Performance Delivery
As the Head of the Intelligent Automation CoE at Shell, I specialize in creating strategies that drive transformation and build high-quality delivery organizations within GCCs. With a strong foundation as the former Practice Lead for Salesforce, I have a proven track record in leading teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering impactful results.
I thrive on challenges, whether it’s scaling up automation capabilities or ensuring that our delivery meets the highest standards. My passion lies in building robust, scalable organizations that can adapt to the fast-evolving technological landscape.
Looking forward, I am committed to further expanding my expertise and stepping into a Head of Engineering role, where I can manage larger portfolios and lead strategic initiatives that drive business growth and innovation.
Aneel kumar Savalagi
Director, Global Chapter Leader – ICC(Innovation Capabilities Centre), India
Takeda Innovations India Private Limited
Impactful communicator and hands on Technology Leader with expertise in Technology Engineering ,Architecture, Transformation, Infrastructure, Platform & Application Engineering, Reliability Engineering Transformation(SRE), IT Enterprise Service Management, Service Delivery(ERP, CRM), Project and Product Management, setting up COE, GCC Capabilities with strong focus on Metrics – KPIs / KRIs / SLAs, People, Process, Culture and building domain expertise.
Focusses on Value generating Technology Transformation & Excellence leveraging Agile, AI, Automation and Process excellence.
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication and MBA in IT having 17+ years of rich experience in handling People, Process, Product and Technology management for Enterprise IT Engineering & Operations functions.
Leading engineering teams that translate business requirements and functional specifications into technical requirements that support integrated and sustainable designs for designated IT systems.
Building new capabilities(Functions and resources) – Resource estimation, GCC Set Up, Hiring new talents, Transitioning, coaching/mentoring and retaining, Performance and L&D Management.
Successfully delivered strategic IT programs & Portfolio / Program management across various geographies while leading teams globally by setting up Center of Excellence, Global Delivery Center/GIC/GCC and Grow teams in line with strategic people & location roadmap.
Expertise in IT Strategy (Location/Governance/Vendor & Labor), Maturity assessments, Capability Building, Strategic Capability Analysis, Governance, Transition Planning, roadmap creation and delivery management.
Transformed businesses by multiple automation and optimization projects leading to Cost avoidance, $$ Saves and Making critical processes more “touch & human error” free.
Strong focus on maintaining strategic relationship, Cost optimization, ROI improvement, Automation/operational efficiency by setting up metrics & measurement (KPIs) system for measuring effectiveness of people, process & relationship.
Amarpreet Kaur
Head of Digital Delivery & DEI, India
AVEVA
20 years of IT and digital experience spanning across multiple domains, capabilities and technologies. Passionate about driving digital transformations by leveraging and developing people, process and technological capabilities effectively. Diversity and inclusion champion.
– In previous roles, led IT Strategy, governance and delivery of custom application development including Low code platforms, mobile and legacy development stack
– Worked on multiple AI initiatives including chatbots, process automation, MS co-pilot, GenAI enabled automation.
– Created new service lines and led multiple high performing teams in the domains of low code development, Governance, Risk & Compliance and Employee Experience.
– Hands on experience in managing GDPR, Security and Data strategy for multiple SAAS platforms
– 7+ years of practicing Agile methodologies, design thinking and leading software engineering teams
– 10 + years of program/product management & cross functional team leadership
Experience in IT Strategic planning, delivery & operations, financial planning, AI & data-driven solutions, business process improvements, Risk management, Vendor Management, SaaS platforms, Cloud migrations, ERPs (SAP, Oracle), SDLC, Infrastructure and productivity tools
Soumya Datta
Director- Infrastructure & Cloud
London Stock Exchange Group
With 22 years of progressive experience in the IT industry, Soumya has consistently provided strategic leadership in managing end-to-end IT infrastructure operations across multiple geographies. His expertise spans building modern IT infrastructures and platforms, driving change and transformation through Cloud, DevOps, and RPA technologies, and streamlining IT operational processes while ensuring comprehensive risk management and disaster recovery. He has great experience and thought leadership in GCC transformation space.
Soumya’s proven track record in managing large, diverse teams and engaging global stakeholders makes him a pivotal figure in today’s tech landscape.
Nithya Subramanian
Head of Data and Analytics
Kellanova
Nithya Subramanian is a Global Leader in Data & Analytics, who comes with more than 2 decades of rich industry experience.
She has successfully executed progressive strategies towards building scalable & sustainable AI & Analytics solutions for empowering business teams with data driven decisions; towards driving operational efficiencies, cost optimization, expansion of revenue streams and improved customer satisfaction.
She has also propagated data culture, open innovation, and diversity across organizations.
Aura Bhattacharjee
Europe Lead – Data Quality & Performance
Mondelēz International
A 30-under-30 Award Winner, Aura currently leads the entire Europe market in terms of Data Quality & Performance. Having previously led the Asia Pacific, Australia & Middle East geography for Data & Analytics Self-Service, the Governance of Global Enterprise Architecture in Mondelēz; and held positions ranging from Programmer, Market Research Analyst, Consultant across Technology & Consulting companies earlier, Aura has been having her head-and-heart in the Data, Innovation & Number-crunching world for a decade now. A true advocate of nurturing mental health, Aura also shells out time for her hobbies; writing being one of them. As a result of which, she is a published author as well, of her book which is a collection of short stories.
Sreedevi Hegde
MD, India GCC Head
VERVENT Technologies Pvt ltd
Sreedevi Hegde has over 2 decades of vast experience including 12+ years in the BFSI Industry and 10+ years in IT and Consulting. Shouldered various roles including COS, COO, CAO and Transformation head. Eminent in setting up GCC’s from scratch. Have extensive experience in all areas of corporate functions, change management, IT, compliance & Risk, program & project management, client engagement, operations, finance & resource management and training & development. She was associated with Dell, Deloitte, Société Générale, Credit Suisse and Citi Bank. Currently heading India GCC for Vervent as MD @ Bengaluru.
Ankita Wadehra
Vice President- Operational and Process Excellence
SwissRe
14+ years of experience in property & casualty insurance and reinsurance, in operations as well as consulting.
Dr. Santosh Karthikeyan Viswanathan
Global Technical Director
AstraZeneca
I am a strategic‐minded, results‐driven Data and AI Leader with a career marked by documented achievements, strong business and technical acumen, and experience in leading IT/Clinical operations, projects, and teams globally.
I love creating AI vision, growing data teams with specialized skills on a large scale and establishing capability hubs. I have a strong understanding of AI technologies and a deep appreciation of the ethical and regulatory considerations associated with them.
Caring for patients is at the heart of my approach and I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise to create operational efficiencies, improve product quality, enhance productivity, and reduce costs, ultimately benefiting individuals and global communities. Grounded in spirituality, I find purpose and inner peace, enabling me to lead and partner with stakeholders, cross‐functional teams, and senior/executive management to launch and integrate new technologies and create innovative AI solutions.
My commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and my track record of successfully creating short and long‐term vision align with my goal of utilizing a strategic approach to achieve organizational goals. I am experienced in developing technical roadmaps and using data to measure, track, and achieve these goals.
I strongly believe in science and align myself with Nature, thereby dedicating time to sustainability initiatives towards environmental protection.
I enjoy mentoring young talents to help them build their careers in data and AI.
I aim to contribute to a brighter, more compassionate world and to guide organizations in unlocking the power of data, AI, and technology for the betterment of healthcare and beyond.
Ankush Bagwale
Global Supply Chain Leader
Ex-Amazon
As a versatile leader with over 12 years of experience spanning e-commerce, telecom, and energy sectors, I specialize in driving exponential growth through strategic partnerships and operational innovation. Currently heading Fulfillment Excellence at Amazon India, I thrive on transforming complex challenges into scalable growth opportunities.
🚀 Growth Highlights:
Catalyzed ₹1,030 MM GMV growth at Amazon India, penetrating 120 new Tier-4 markets
Orchestrated 15% partner base expansion, onboarding 45+ strategic partners
Steered ₹6,700 crore revenue planning at Bharti Airtel, achieving 95% of ambitious targets
Spearheaded 5G expansion, adding 2,270 new sites across Tamil Nadu and Kerala
🤝 Partnership & Growth Strategies:
Cultivate ecosystem growth through strategic alliances and innovative engagement models
Pioneer data-driven partner analytics tools to fuel mutual growth and optimize performance
Leverage cross-industry expertise to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities
💡 Operational Excellence & Innovation:
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, applying principles to streamline processes and drive efficiency
Patent holder for groundbreaking solutions in supply chain and operational management
Reduced Cost to Serve by 350bps through innovative process redesign and automation
🌟 Impact-Driven Results:
Improved value realization of exchanged products by 13% YoY at Amazon
Increased postpaid conversion by 1,000 basis points at Bharti Airtel
Achieved 30% reduction in energy consumption across data centers at HPCL
🔧 Tech-Enabled Growth:
Proficient in harnessing SAP, Oracle, AWS, SQL, PowerBI, and advanced analytics tools to drive data-informed growth strategies and operational efficiencies.
🌍 Global Mindset, Local Impact:
Enriched by international experience at Louvain School of Management, Belgium, I bring a global perspective to local growth challenges.
📚 Thought Leadership:
As a LinkedIn Leadership Voice, I’m passionate about sharing insights on growth strategies, partnership management, and operational innovation. I regularly contribute articles and speak at global conferences, fostering discussions on the future of business growth and operational excellence.
Let’s connect if you’re interested in exploring:
Strategies for exponential business growth
Innovative partnership models
Operational excellence as a growth driver
Cross-industry insights for emerging opportunities
Nakul Goswami
Director, Offering Management, UX & Growth
Honeywell
Experienced & Impactful UX, Operations, Product and OM Leader with 18 years of technology industry expertise, specializing in UX, Offering/Product Management & Growth Director roles. Proven success in leading cross-functional, cross-geography teams, driving product innovation, and achieving organizational and financial growth.
Currently leading Offering Management, Growth, and India Aero Design studio for Honeywell. Driving accelerated revenue realization, accelerated execution & Growth (New Product Introduction) and Market Penetration. Visualizing future aviation experiences and developing related products.
Proficient in elevating organizational performance and profitability
➤WHERE CAN I ADD VALUE
• Creating & driving innovation programs, establish innovation labs & cohorts to bring in sustained differentiation & fresh perspective.
• Unrelenting focus on user experience design. Improving the user experience, and impacting, adoption & acceptability of products & services.
• Improving Product lifecycle management, product roadmaps, and financial performance analysis for existing and new product lines with complex business models.
• Collaborating with diverse business, technology, and research leads to bring a global perspective to the table.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and cost control.
➤KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Managed & grew a $120M business line, conceptualizing innovative models and leading product and P&L strategies at Honeywell.
2. Successfully launched new products, achieving Euro 1M in revenue within 14 months and onboarded marquee customers at Bosch.
3. Drive 5 revenue-generating campaigns, yielding $14M/year in value at Honeywell.
4. Exceeded financial metrics, securing the single largest deal of $14M in the past 7 years and driving profitability at Honeywell.
5. Made product & program investment decisions, managing RDE funds exceeding $5M at Honeywell.
6. Progressing towards achieving ‘Design & User Experience’ monetization targets, introducing Design Services as value-added offerings at Honeywell.
7. Strategically initiated and implemented 3 Experience Labs for Honeywell.
✎About Me
Dynamic professional adept at driving initiatives in complex domains. Achieved success in enhancing design, product management, and growth through strategic decision-making, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. Proven ability to drive organizational growth and establish strong stakeholder relationships.
Bhargab Dutta
Chief Digital Officer
Century Plyboards
Digital and Analytics Leader in Industrial Sector spanning industries of Oil & Gas, Marine, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Textile, Home building products & FMCG. Well experienced in setting up Data Science capabilities across these industrial sectors covering functions of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Commercial and Human Resource. I have been performing multiple hats, including digital transformation leader, new capability development leader, Data Science and Analytics CoE Leader, people management, business analytics consultant, Product development leader etc. Experienced in executing programs and assignments with Business Heads and CXOs across geographies of US, Europe, APAC etc, with good exposure to Indian business culture.
1) 100 Most Influential AI Leaders in India, 2022 by Analytics India Magazine- https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-100/
2) Recognised as Top 10 Chief Digital Officers in India, 2022 by CEO Insights Magazine
3) Recognised as Industry Leader-2020 by 3AI Association- India’s largest association of AI and Analytics Professional. https://3ai.in/pinnacle-awards-2020/
4) Recognised as Gen Next Leader in Analytics for the year 2019 by SCM Pro Forum- http://www.asctls.com/pastevents/2019/ , as part of Asian Thought Leadership Summit-2019
5) AI100 maker, 2023 by 3AI Association
Regular speaker in coveted technical forums related to Data Science and Business Analytics associations.
Kaushik Das
Managing Director
JCPenney India
Kaushik is a versatile Senior Executive with over 24 years of rich global experience in transformation, strategy, operations, customer experience, enterprise program & change management – across Retail, Fintech, Financial Services, Start Ups & Consulting, spanning multiple geographies.
A seasoned global leader in the GCC space, Kaushik specialises in building, scaling and transforming complex capabilities and workstreams from the ground up and driving accelerated strategic & operational excellence globally, with strong investments in talent, culture, data & technology.
Ashis Rout
Sr. Vice President- Tech & Digital
HDFC Bank
(i) Implementation of COBIT proocesses
(ii)Operations of IT Security
(iii) Managing Technology Risk
(iv) SOX and regulatory compliances
Specialties: IT Governance, Risk, Compliances.::
IT Security
Prasad S. Deshpande
President, Chief Technical Officer
Shalina Healthcare
An accomplished senior-level executive with a wealth of experience in Fortune 100 companies spanning different organizational structures. Global assignments in various countries (USA, Belgium, Singapore, and India) across different continents.
At Shalina Healthcare, leading Global Supply Organization (GSO) that include R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Legal and Compliance.
Augmenting manufacturing capabilities and capacities in the supply network to solve the unmet needs of patients and provide access to affordable medication in Africa.
Dr Susil Kumar Meher
Head IT and CISO
AIIMS, New Delhi
Dr. Sushil K. Meher, MCA (NIT, Rourkela, Orissa), MBA (Hospital Management), M.Phil (CS- Telemedicine),Ph.D(eHealth)) is heading health IT group at AIIMS(All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India) for last 31 years. He is also heading the Technical group for making a paperless and filmless intuition. Dr. Meher is recognized as a leader in Hospital Digitization and Biomedical Informatics that provides scientific foundation for models of decision-making in health care and for medical education. His research interests include competent performance in the workplace, team decision-making, Processing Re-engineering, Clinical Research Informatics, Telehealth, Lab digitisation, Pharmacy informatics and Mobile Health, Public Health Informatics, PACS, Patient Safety and Medical Errors, Human-Computer interaction, AI and Big data analytics in health-care domains. Currently he is working in AI in oncology project funded by MEIT and nodal officer for SNOMED CT project (under MOHFW) implementation in AIIMS, New Delhi.He is supervising data center Management, DR and Business continuity, Network infrastructure and IT security of AIIMS.Technical Expertise in Digital Technologies: AR/VR/MR, IOMT, RPA, AI in big Data Analytics, Operation Technologies and processes connectivity and collaborative Management, He has already attended and presented more than 48 national and 37 international conferences and published 37 research papers in different Journals and also written few chapters in the on Bio-Medical Informatics, IOT in Healthcare and AI in Oncology books. He organized many workshops in India and abroad. He was Honorary Jt. Secretary is IAMI during 2010-11 and Honorary Secretary during 2012-13 and President of IAMI(Indian Association of Medical Informatics) during 2014-2016.He has organized NCMI 2012 (National Conference in Medical Informatics) in Delhi, Organizing Secretary of APAMI 2014 (Asia Specific Association of Medical Informatics) in Delhi, India and ICMI 2016 (International Conference in Medical Informatics) in AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. In year 2020 and 21 he was top 10 CIO in Healthcare domain in India awarded by VAR India Hewas also awarded Tekq Legendary Super CIO Award by Tekq India and COVID – 19 Super Hero CIO by Enterprise IT World 2021.Awarded as top Business Transformation leader award in 2nd Edition of Mint 2021 | TechCircle Business Transformation Awards 2021 for IT & Business Leaders.Awarded THE WORLD CIO 200 Awarded in 2021, Awarded Cloud Champion 2021 by Enterprise world, Awarded Eminent CIO of India 2021, Winner of India future CIOs NEXT 100 in 2021, Awarded CIO 22by CIOAXIS. CHANNEL-RECOMMENDED TOP CIO OF INDIA AWARD 2022. CIO progressive 100 in 2023/2024 by IDC, 100 CSO 2024 by IDC.
Suresh Bysani
Director of Engineering
Eightfold
At the heart of Eightfold’s infrastructural excellence, my focus is on enhancing our search, data, and serving stacks to drive industry-leading performance.
My mission at Eightfold is to forge a path in talent management that not only meets but anticipates customer needs. The health checking components I’ve designed are a testament to our commitment to reliability. We’re pioneering seamless talent data management pipelines that redefine distributed systems, all while maintaining an unwavering dedication to our client’s operational success.
Gerard Poolman
Head of Operational Excellence, Shell
“Gerard is an accomplished operational excellence senior leader and an often asked speaker at international conferences. His fields of interest are change management, executive coaching, continuous improvement, personal growth and business excellence. He was bestowed the 2022 Operational Excellence Award by Corporate Parity In august 2021 he was appointed Continuous Improvement Master at Shell’s global Projects & Technology Division. He supports major investment projects all over the globe. Prior to that he was responsible for CI in Shell’s Integrated Gas Division and CI Lead for Shell Chemicals with which organization he won the Kaizen Award for Continuous Improvement in November 2019. He is also an executive coach at the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (senior practitioner) and a certified Insights coach. In his coaching practice he develops individuals and teams to higher performance based on their psychological preferences and combines this with his CI/Opex work. Gerard began his career with Procter & Gamble as a packaging development manager. He spent most of his career at Johnson & Johnson working in Supply Chain, Operations, Sourcing and his last role was worldwide director of Manufacturing Excellence. At J&J he obtained his MBB and Lean Master accreditation. In 2009 Gerard joined Maersk’s APM terminals as their Director of Process Excellence and Asset Management for Europe & North Africa. Gerard holds an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) USA and a MSc in Chemical Technology/Materials Science from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. He is also an active member of Lean & Six Sigma Netherlands and a patron of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, and in his spare time enjoys to travel and play golf.”
C. Handan Aymaz
Head of Continuous Improvement Center, Turkcell
15+ years of professional experience with a proven track record in end-to-end process improvement, transformation, operational excellence. Possessing a deep understanding of driving efficiency and productivity through process improvement and use of technology, demolishing silos, end-to-end robust business process designs to ensure consistent business results delivery. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, mobilizing different functions around a common goal, designing operational excellence and continuous improvement mechanisms throughout the organization and hiring required skills. Had active parts in transformation programs with top global consultancy firms, gained a diverse set of expertise, and adept at leveraging this knowledge to provide innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Developed strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences and convince different stakeholders for a wholistic solution set and process design. A lifelong learner!
Damla Örücü
Process Automation Leader, Garanti BBVA
Damla Orucu graduated from Yildiz Technical University, Department of Mathematical Engineering. She continued her career journey, which started at Garanti BBVA technology Company as soon as she graduated, and as a Manager since 2018. In her leadership adventure, she has led many different subjects and teams. With belief and focus on providing the customers with the optimum solution and with latest technologies at our disposal, have worked on a wide range of projects such as document, OCR, workflow management, queue management and operations center applications. Especially since 2019; Damla has always focused on working on automating the operational load as much as possible and ensuring efficiency, from a perspective that includes RPA. Currently, posted as manager of the “Operational Efficiency Solutions” team at Garanti BBVA Technology, Damla continues to work on projects as 3 separate teams dealing with operations center applications, hyperautomation solutions and dedicated RPA solutions. Her RPA team is positioned as the RPA CoE team at Garanti BBVA technology.
Jenny Baynes
Director of Transformation Office, University of Leeds
An experienced and qualified transformation leader. I have led on a number of large scale programmes to deliver improved services, systems and culture change. Programmes that have won awards and recognition at a national level. I provide consultancy services to organisations to deliver change initiatives and have worked with a range of private and public sector clients. My key passion is people, leading a vision and bringing people together to achieve a joint purpose, with drive, determination and focus. I have excellent leadership skills and a keen eye for performance management approaches to professional service delivery. I am commercially astute and business oriented while customer focused in my approach. I am also a qualified coach, an active CIPD member and trained facilitator and change manager(LEAN/Six Sigma). I am a strong community advocate , I work as a volunteer youth worker, supporting vulnerable young people and I am also a director of a multi academy trust to drive schools in the trust to deliver high quality education and outcomes for young people. I have a portfolio of professional accreditation’s and I am currently educated to Masters level and continue to learn and develop my professional development portfolio.
Anil Raina
Product Owner, ING
An experienced risk and IT professional with solid experience in banking, financial services and insurance industry. I have performed various roles like IT projects implementation, risk management, business analysis, business process management, client relationship management for big names in the financial services industry. Specialties: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Client Relationship Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Process Management and Data Analysis
Bart Smets
CIO, It2Profit
Seasoned Leader with a large international, intercultural experience in multiple CIO Roles, Business projects, Managed Services, IT and Security as well operationally as commercial.
Specialties: Turn Around Management, IT Strategy, Security Strategy, Services Organization Design and restructuring, Commercialisation of Managed Services, Change Management, Vendor Performance Management, Sourcing Strategy, Negotiations, Business Process and IT Outsourcing, Application – Process and Systems Monitoring, Vendor Negotiations.
Combined with a strong commercial drive for as well internal as external commercialisation.
Strategy Definition with focus on long term results to drive business performance, optimise ICT and Security organisations and boost Service Providers and vendors. Large Outsourcing deals is part of running business.
Wide general management and commercial experience in several companies, IT Service Providers, ICT Departments, FMCG, ….
A passion to make people successful
Zeljko Rakic
Director of Operation and International Sales, The Lean Six Sigma Company Group
As a seasoned program leader with 32 years of experience in the aluminium, mining, and petro-chemical industries, I bring a unique perspective and diverse range of skills. My extensive multicultural experience living and working in Canada, Netherlands, France, UK, Australia, Balkans and the Middle East, along with my fluency in English, French, Dutch, Serbo-Croatian, and Russian, allows me to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds. In addition to my strong cross-cultural competencies, I am a certified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, with expertise in Lean, DMAIC, and DFLSS methodologies. I have in-depth knowledge in a wide range of subjects including Working Capital and Supply Chain Improvement, Management of Innovation in R&D organizations, Best Practice Sharing, Strategy development and Operational Excellence. What sets me apart is my ability to design and facilitate complex workshops and moderate discussions on a very high level. I possess particular knowledge of Design for Lean Six Sigma tools and their application in the strategy development decision-making process. I am confident that my diverse skill set, experience, and passion for excellence would make me a valuable asset to any organization that needs support in the deployment of Lean Six Sigma, creating a sustainable Continiouse Imporvement organization.
Rudolf Burkhard
Owner, Common Sense Solutions
If you aren’t a production, distribution or business manager, my summary may not interest you. Save time & stop reading.
If you ARE one of these & would like to know if I can help solve some of your problems, please read on.
If you & your team are frustrated by unrelenting pressure for shorter more reliable lead times; ever greater asset & personnel productivity, lower inventory, & cost reduction, maybe I can help.
How?
We will analyse to determine where your potential lies.
My objective is to protect jobs & employee security. For this we will find ways to increase Throughput (gross margin); the rate your company makes money.
We will target significantly shorter, more reliable lead times (to gain sales & Throughput). We will cut inventory and ensure no shortages & surpluses. We seek ways to increase factory capability without cost or investment. Success will boost profit & ROI.
I am a TOC & Systems-Thinking geek. Discovering what blocks better performance (in production & business systems) is my passion. Once we have your constraint, I plan to participate in the design & implementation of the changes.
Your limiting factor can be a physical resource (a machine, a person, or a group) or it can be the market does not buy enough. Many times, the root cause is a policy, rule, KPI or behaviour.
I can help cut lead time, eliminate shortages & surpluses, & improve due date reliability. You become a lot more attractive to clients.
I can help you find capacity you are not aware of. Often, a factory can produce up to 40% more without investing.
We will make your inventory management dynamic. Your system will continually move stock levels towards the optimum. Missing components and missed sale become rare. The algorithm helps eliminate shortages & surpluses.
Your new modified processes will increase fixed asset & working capital productivity. You get more Throughput per asset €. You produce more Throughput per € of investment.
Personnel productivity will increase.
Productivity improvements come from our focus on the physical or policy constraints.
Does this sound magical? It isn’t. Magic comes from focusing on those few elements that determine your bottom line. It comes by aligning & coordinating your organisation. Every employee’s target is to ensure your few limiting elements deliver to their maximum.
Think of traffic jams. If everyone behaves correctly many more cars can get through the bottleneck.
If you have not done so already, please Link with me. Check out my newsletter and maybe subscribe to it.
Dr. Sabine Kapasi
Advisory to Global team, UN
Dr. Sabine Kapasi is a pioneering healthcare professional, renowned for her distinctive expertise in finance, data science, and the global healthcare industry. Currently, she holds a key advisory role with the Global Strategy Team at the United Nations, where she contributes an extensive skill set and wealth of experience. Dr. Kapasi’s multifaceted background encompasses financial restructuring, fintech, insure-tech, and health-tech, complemented by a profound understanding of governance strategy. With a resolute commitment to catalyzing transformative change in the healthcare sector, Dr. Kapasi has been instrumental in reshaping the industry on a global scale. Her professional journey spans 68 countries, where she has collaborated with 70 corporate clients and is presently providing consultancy to five Indian states. This diverse exposure has endowed her with a comprehensive perspective on the intricacies of healthcare delivery and governance. Beyond her role as a global strategist, Dr. Kapasi brings forth specialized expertise as a gynecologist, affording her a profound understanding of women’s health and reproductive care. This unique combination of skills positions her as a thought leader capable of making a significant impact on the high-quality delivery of patient care. Notably, Dr. Kapasi has made substantial contributions to the field of diagnostics, having worked on the largest AI-based diagnostics project in the world, known as Augmented Diagnostics. Her involvement in this groundbreaking initiative occurred during her tenure in Maryland, showcasing her global influence and commitment to cutting-edge advancements. Also during her tenure at the World Health Organization, Dr. Kapasi led international programs in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Estonia, and other countries, focusing on national-level strategy and healthcare data gathering programs. She has contributed to the implementation of state-level primary health programs in India, aimed at improving obstetric and mental health. Dr. Kapasi’s achievements extend to her work at RAND Foundation, United Health Group, and her educational pursuits at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, NYU Stern School of Business, MIT, and Wharton School. She has also been actively engaged in parallel projects, including developing a large-scale healthcare project for the Government of India, setting up funds for entrepreneurship, and leading strategy in Indian, Middle Eastern, and African markets. With her expertise in healthcare, data analytics, and technology, Dr. Kapasi has served on investment committees of renowned organizations such as SIDBI Venture Capital, International Finance Corporation, World Bank, and others. She has held advisory board positions with notable entities, including the US Department of State, Health Canada, and NHS, and has provided guidance on various initiatives, from identity creation and data integration programs to deep tech research and health data privacy. Dr. Kapasi’s contributions also extend to teaching engagements at esteemed universities, including NUS, Harvard Kennedy School, INSEAD, and Peking University, where she imparts knowledge on health strategy, soft power health econometrics, and various aspects of the health ecosystem. With her comprehensive skill set, expertise, and commitment to driving impactful change, Dr. Sabine Kapasi continues to make significant contributions to delivering high-quality patient care and shaping the future of the healthcare industry.
Miha Bobic
Head of building controls, Danfoss
Miha Bobič, born 4.9.1972, holds PhD from mathematical modeling of dynamic systems from University of Ljubljana. He served in Danfoss as R&D head for 18 years being active in field of valves, actuators, electronic controls, heat exchangers, small, large and flat energy transfer stations, optimization and monitoring Software. 2017 he started District energy vertical, with aim to digitalize and vertically integrate product offering in district energy systems. 2019 he become Head of District energy business unit and in 2022 Buildings business unit. Between 2004 and 2019 he participated in various business and administration courses on various business schools (Iedc, Insead, Ashridge and IMD). Besides this Miha Bobic is active member of standardization bodies, Slovenian national innovation committee, Chamber of commerce, Fraunhofer institute and lectures on some engineering schools. He is also president of Slovenian national initiative Let’s be engineers, which promotes engineering among youth, especially females. Since 1996 he also published several articles from field of mechanical engineering, electrotechnics, management of innovation, economics and human resources. He is frequent guest on business and innovation conferences.
Eelco Ouwerkerk
Chief Commercial Officer, Coface
Ever since I was a young boy, trade credit insurance, credit management, debt collection and factoring has been my sweet spot. My late grandfather, serial entrepreneur Nico Dongelmans founded credit management firms Dongelmans Business Services in The Hague and Dongelmans International NV in Antwerpen which were later sold to Vendex and Nederlandse Credietverzekering Maatschappij NCM (current Atradius). Then, together with another company (Van der Graaf) a joint venture was formed called Graydon (current GraydonCreditsafe). The name Graydon orginated from ‘GRA’ from Van der Graaf and ‘DON’ from Dongelmans, of which the letter y was inspired by the Spanish word for ‘’and’’.
In addition, in the late eighties my father amongst others founded international debt collection, trade credit insurance and factoring firm Eurocollect in Gouda which he successfully sold in 1999 to Nederlandse Credietverzekering Maatschappij NCM (current Atradius) and employed then 100 people.
Experience in industries & client segments B2B and B2C (EMEA, APAC, Americas) in general management, sales, marketing and procurement at Aon, Rabobank, Odido, PCM Publishing (DPG Media), Croon Elektrotechniek (Croonwolter&dros) and currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer for Coface in the Netherlands.
Co-author of the bestselling “The InsurTech Book” and guest-speaker at several InsurTech events.
I have held positions in various (high-growth) sectors liaising with both B2B & B2C customers and insurers.
I ensured for the maximum personal accreditations and certifications in Insurance and Risk Management:
• Master degree in Business Administration
• Executive master degree in Enterprise Risk Management
• Registermakelaar in Assurantien (RMiA®)
• Executive Sales Professional (ESP®) for Commercial Director
• Senior Marketing Professional (SMP®)
• Certified Risk Management Consultant (GRMC®)
• Registeradviseur Verzuim- en Inkomensmanagement (RVI®)
• Register Gevolmachtigd Agent (RGA®)
Specialties: Account Management, Marketing, Sales, PR, Branding, Business Development, Trade Credit, Credit Solutions, Property, Casualty, Health & Benefits, Claims, Broking, Financial Lines, Cyber, SaaS, Salesforce, Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance, Business Information, Assurance, Retail, Wholesale, Social Media, Fintechs and Insurtechs, Start-ups, Scale-ups, Multinationals
Ken Kaser
Former COO, Blades
Siemens Gamesa
Ken Kaser has 30+ years in Operations, holding a variety of roles in energy generation, both Services and Manufacturing, starting as an International Field Engineer with GE Vernova, working through increasingly responsible positions. He most recently was COO Blades for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, where he was responsible for 2.5 billion euro of product delivery and a team of over 6700 personnel. Ken is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a Masters of International Management degree from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). Ken is a certified Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and previously held ISO Lead Auditor certification from Lloyds. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Ken and his wife, Fatima, have three grown children and currently reside in Amsterdam.
Mustapha Mroueih
Senior Finance Director,
Visa Europe Limited
Senior Director Finance with over 21 years of Finance and Business Control expertise, focused on in-depth budgeting, planning/analysis, contract management, accounting, reporting and forecasting; MBA and Msc in finance; fluent in English, Arabic, French and basic in Spanish with proficient international career exposure.
Solomon O. Ayodele
Product and technology Innovation,
Wema bank
Solomon O. Ayodele Head, Innovation – WEMA Bank | ALATByWEMA In 2022, Solomon was listed as one of the Top 50 Young Africans to look out for and he recently won the prestigious Central Bank of Nigeria Next Generation Bankers Award for Trailblazers in the Banking Industry, for Innovation and Technology. At the age of 28, Solomon joined WEMA Bank [Nigeria’s Oldest Indigenous Bank], as the Head of Product and Technology Innovation, driving multi-functional teams, leading business transformation and building customer-centric technology products. He has gone ahead to lead the Innovation function into building the first Innovation and Incubation labs, since the bank existed and gone to the market with divergent innovative and groundbreaking products and services. With a background in Strategy & Innovation from Heriot University, Edinburgh Business School, Solomon serves on the board on three financial technology organizations, providing advisory around strategy, innovation, business transformation and product cum technology delivery. Solomon was an Analyst, Innovation Digital Enablement and Analytics at Standard Bank, where he drove digital strategy execution by managing product development from conceptualization to delivery to customers; leading design thinking training and workshops; driving partnership engagements with the technology ecosystem and facilitating digital emersion sessions to boost the digital knowledge quotient within the organization. He is a sought after Global Thought Leader, Multiple TEDx Speaker, TEDx licensee, BudgIT Active Citizen Award for Community Service, Digi-Bank Digital Leadership Award in Nairobi, Future Awards for Activism & Advocacy & he was recently recognized at the Prestigious Future Award for Intrapreneurship, for his work as an Innovation Leader. He is an Author of 3 Books & his overarching objective in life is to transform the fortune of Africa with his voice and the enabling power of technology.
Erdem Dursun
Manufacturing Science & Technology Manager,
Lonza Netherlands
Specialities:
* Manufacturing Science and Technology
* Solid Dosage Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
* Cell & Gene Theraphy Manufacturing
* mRNA Vaccine DS Manufacturing
* Global / Cross-functional Team Management
* Project Management
* Product / Technology Transfer
* Product / Process Improvement
* Process Validation
* IQP (Inovation – Quality – Productivity) Methodoligies
* Operational Excellence
* Six Sigma / Lean Production
* Product Lifecyle Management
Amrita Ghosh
Director, Value Stream Architect Ultrasound business,
Philips
A dedicated professional with versatile, managerial and technical competencies in the field of Information Systems and IT Architecture area. Skill sets developed through experience as Group Head of IT Applications , IT Consulting, Integration Architecture, SaaS ,PaaS and ERP architecture for HR, Sales and marketing, Commercial, Procurement ,Finance , Logistics, corporate function and Legal.
16 years in various cpg,manufacturing, oil a and gas,health tech industry, offers in depth knowledge in different Middle ware application tools, Application Development, Architecture Frameworks, Application support maintenance, SAP SFDC, ITIL Processes, TOGAF, SAFe, DevOps and Agile frameworks.
Dick van Schooneveld
Global COO & Managing Partner,
HYLMAN
Activity & Expertise Area
Transformation of the business in the telecoms and high tech industry due to innovations and new technologies, both from an advisory and business perspective. That always has been and still is my professional engagement. My focus on transformation, outsourcing, innovation and transactions has benefited telecoms, high tech and utility clients globally.
Achievements & Experience
I have served a large number of telco, high tech and utility clients in ICT, BPO, Finance, M&A and strategy areas in multiple board positions at ICT/Telco specific organisations. Furthermore my work experience has been in Germany (Nuremberg) and Latin America/USA from 1991-95, in Germany again from 2006-2009 (D’dorf) and 2017-2019 (Hamburg). Currently my focus is on M&A and BPO deals in the telco, high tech & utility industry in Europe.
Ambition & Objectives
International business opportunities moving forward are welcome. My ambition is entrepreneurial business management in high calibre international professional services organisations that play a sizeable and reputable role in the ICT industry. This ambition includes providing leadership to teams, client relationships and operational execution, preferably at professional, international and ambitious high tech corporations capable of making a difference in the market. Further information about my track record and achievements is available on request, please contact me
Pieter Sluis
Program Director Digital Transformation,
Versuni
Senior Program Director with a proven track record of delivering large transformations in a Corporate Environment. Strong leader with the ability to build and retain global teams.
Since 2020 involved in all stages of the Carve Out of the Domestic Appliances business from Philips; from the design of the to be organization, the legal carve out, the bond offering, the settlement of the closing balance till the issuance of the first annual accounts.
Since May 2022, as Program Director responsible for the implementation of a Wall2Wall Greenfield Process / IT template to enable the final Carve Out from Philips.
Wael ElGendy
Former CFO,
Nestle
Highly accomplished and results-driven executive with 30 years of experience accomplishing and exceeding financial goals, overseeing the investment of funds, and assessing and minimizing associated risks of Nestlé, utilizing a unique blend of accounting and financial as well as business operations management attributes.
My Signature Highlights:
★ My credible history of success is directly related to improving financial performance of many countries within MENA region (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, Iraq & Yemen), as well as the legal entities based in Dubai including Nestlé Treasury Centre and all Principal Companies.
Employers recognize me for enhancing process efficiency and growth through the evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of cost reduction strategies that deliver substantial savings across business lines.
★ I have remarkable efficiency in convincing executive management to implement novel ideas as well as influence other organizations to take favorable actions, while creating win-win solutions.
★ Leverage exceptional expertise in switching gears quickly and collaborate cross-functionally across many countries within MENA Region.
★ I have built a vital track record of increasing profitability margins, exceeding top-line performance, and formulating strong and cohesive management structures.
★ Connect with me today for any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I’m always interested in making new professional acquaintances!
Carlos de Castro
head of continuous improvement, ABB E-mobility, vice president,
ABB E-mobility
Experience: leading people in strategic, business & operational excellence, helping to focus on problems to be solved.
– Multiple industries: Automotive, Energy Management, Building Automation, Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Process Control.
– Multiple brands: ABB, Honeywell, Pittway, Elster, Novelis, Philips, Senseo, Saeco, Gaggia, Walita, ZF, Sachs, BTR Flow Control, Worcester Controls, SGS.
– Multiple environments: Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing & Sales, Corporate Headquarters.
– Approach: Purpose, People, Processes and Practices.
– Ambition: to be brave, inspiring, energetic, kind, present.
– Passionate for technology.
* opinions shared here are personal
SRIRAM NATARAJAN
Former Nestle Global Supply Chain (Global HQ Nestle),
Nestle (Global Head Quarters, Switzerland)
Accomplished supply chain executive with a proven track record of driving transformational initiatives and fostering a customer-centric approach within Nestle. Successfully established the Customer Logistics improvements to optimize logistical touchpoints, leading to a significant organizational shift that resulted in unprecedented savings exceeding CHF 60 million with key clients such as Walmart and Carrefour. Demonstrated expertise in implementing a comprehensive supply chain strategy framework, influencing behavioural change across the organization and yielding improvements in supply chain positioning, metrics, and overall delivery. Instrumental in establishing foundational elements for the customer supply chain through innovative ideation and creative approaches, achieving a benchmark status in customer supply chain operations. Recognized for spearheading a worldwide Customer Centricity webcast and recognition program, mobilizing multiple functions and driving remarkable growth of CHF 500 million and savings of nearly CHF 80million through effective global communication strategies. Orchestrated seamless transition of the order-to-cash flow process, ensuring uninterrupted business operations and maintaining a competitive edge with 100% business continuity. Leveraged innovative strategies and robust planning to achieve sustained operational excellence and customer satisfaction, while also implementing a business- aligned leadership framework resulting in a 30-day reduction in working capital and attaining 99% service levels.
Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar
Data Science & Digital Expertise Leader,
Unilever R&D
Data Science enabled Digital Transformation
Program & product leadership in areas of – Digital, Data Science, R&D innovation, Industry 4.0, Asset Performance Improvement, IoT, Manufacturing Analytics & Advanced process control & optimization, Data Science Strategy, Data Science Coach/trainer, stake-holder management in global capacity for R&D, Manufacturing for process industry.
I lead development of in-house cloud AI platform and data science technologies for x- country, x-functional, x-capability business initiatives.
stake holder (internal and external) management, strategy dev., team management – build, manage, coach, inspire!
During 6 academic and 17 years of my professional career I have developed skills covering varied topics that support data science enabled digital innovation, development of engineering IoT Analytics solutions towards Asset Performance Improvement (APM) & Optimization. This involve skills from Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Advanced Process Control (APC), Technology Consulting, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Systems & Control, multi-physics & Fundamental modeling, Chemical & Process Engineering, CFD, Reaction Engineering, etc.
Software/Programming skills/knowledge: Azure, Cloud tech, Python, R, JMP, H2O, GE Predix, GE Proficy, Matlab (extensive), SQL, OPC, SCADA, Big Data, Historians, GTM-X (CFD glass furnace modeling software), gProms, Comsol (Multi-physics), Origin (Lab work), Latex (documentation), etc.
Others: High-tech entrepreneurship, Formal coaching of clients/partners towards digital transformation, Lab research work (2 years), literature (patents) search, writing (scientific, business plans), presenting (scientific/non-technical), team building, etc. support my work.
Dr.Rajesh Ganji
Head- Global R&D Operations,
ZF Group
Professional experience of more than two decades across geographies, have gained significant knowledge in Embedded Product development, spanning verticals of Aero, Automotive, Rail, Telecom, and Industrial ,Office Automation (Hitech).
In depth experience of the Automotive product expectations (supply chain) from OEM to Automotive Tier 2 organizations with deep rooted automotive product launches. Specialist in problem solving, base software platform development, product management which forms as a backbone for successful product launches.
A seasoned professional with rich experience in Engineering Process Consulting, Delivery Excellence, Strategic Process Management, Practice Development. Given my Global & Cross-Cultural experience with Clients, across industry domains, I bring forth Business Centric thinking and approach towards driving the Engineering/Product Delivery Excellence & Process Improvements – with a clear sight of business outcomes.
Led, delivered and managed delivery of large organizational change programs across geographies and verticals. Successfully engaged CXO level in organizations worked so far.
Leading Continuous improvement to the tune of XX million Euros YoY with engineering excellence and Optimized solutions
People Manager: Build and successfully led teams of more than 1000 employees (starting from Zero).
Subject Matter Expert :
Intacs VDA – Advisory Board Member and leader of Workgroup Procedures
Represents ISO working group 10,
Intacs working group,reviewer and presenter at various international forums,
Have won Awards in Quality Summits,
Best Presenter awards at VDA Automotive Sys and SPICE conferences
Expertise:
– Instructor and Principal Assessor – Automotive ASPICE (intacs®)
– Large scale program delivery experience in Automotive Tier 1 safety critical product launches.
– Driving high performance in teams with passion for execution excellence
– Process and intacs® ASPICE Assessor Training,
– Process consulting, (Statistical analysis, Business Risk Assessment)
Sanjay Khatte
Agile Transformation Coach,
ZF Group
Gaurav Sharma
Vice President and Head- Branch Operations
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Vikram Pandya
Director FinTech, SP Jain School of Global Management
Zaheed Islam
Transformation and Process Excellence Leader, JCI
20+ Years of experience in Leading Continuous Improvement and Digital Business Transformation across multiple business units and Geographies. An Agile Ninja Coach, a Lean, Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Design Thinking Practitioner with Demonstrated and proven ability to transform businesses by re-imagining customer journey and adopting Digital and Cognitive solutions with Agile Way of Working (Scrum & Lean Framework). Transformation due diligence to continuous Value delivery to enhance customer experience.
Hirak Raval
Deputy General Manager, Intas pharmaceutical limited
A competent Lean Six Sigma & Business Excellence Master Black Belt professional with 16 years of rich experience in implementing organizational strategies , digital transformation & project management. Experienced in assignments of Supply Chain transformation, Operational Excellence, Quality & compliance Enhancement and Manufacturing Operations with an organization of high repute.
Amit Chitnis
Vice President – Lean Digital Transformation, Genpact
Experienced Process Transformation professional. Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over 20 yrs of experience in Process Transformation, Six Sigma and re-engineering in GE, Genpact, IBM and HSBC.
Pradeesh Wanniarachchi Managing Partner – The Lean Six Sigma Company Asia
Over 15 years of industry experienced certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a sound academic background, holding many senior management positions in several leading multinational organizations. Currently I’m working as the Managing Partner for The Lean Six Sigma Company Asia.
Further I’m working as a resource person for leading government and private sector universities in Sri Lanka. Specialized in the areas of Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Data Analysis, Change Management, Design of Experiments and Operational Research.
Suresh Bysani
Director of Engineering
Eightfold
At the heart of Eightfold’s infrastructural excellence, my focus is on enhancing our search, data, and serving stacks to drive industry-leading performance.
My mission at Eightfold is to forge a path in talent management that not only meets but anticipates customer needs. The health checking components I’ve designed are a testament to our commitment to reliability. We’re pioneering seamless talent data management pipelines that redefine distributed systems, all while maintaining an unwavering dedication to our client’s operational success.
Amandeep (Aman) Chauhan
Principal Risk Manager
Amazon
At the heart of Eightfold’s infrastructural excellence, my focus is on enhancing our search, data, and serving stacks to drive industry-leading performance.
My mission at Eightfold is to forge a path in talent management that not only meets but anticipates customer needs. The health checking components I’ve designed are a testament to our commitment to reliability. We’re pioneering seamless talent data management pipelines that redefine distributed systems, all while maintaining an unwavering dedication to our client’s operational success.
BTOPEX Global Series: Your Gateway to Operational Excellence Across Continents
Building a Global Community of Operational Excellence Leaders
At BTOPEX, we believe that by sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and embracing innovation, we can collectively elevate the standards of operational excellence worldwide. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations with the insights and connections they need to navigate complexity, drive transformation, and build a more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable future.
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Supply Chain and Sustainability Leader, IBM
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Rudra Shankar Roy
Global Supply Chain SME & Process Transformtion. IBM Thought Leader (Industrial Products) & Academic Ambassador, IBM
“Thank you Eimran Kahn & confexco for inviting me to deliver a keynote talk on the Topic “Smarter Supply Chain is the future and impact of AI on Supply Chain” and moderating the panel discussion on “Conflict management among supply chain partners & Struggling with organizational change cascading”. Throughly enjoyed the interactions with the Industry stalwarts and various discussion on different topics related to Supply Chain..”
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Former MD & Country Head, Allstate India
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AVP, Loss Control (Marine Cargo), PRUDENTIAL
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Senior Consultant, KAIZEN INSTITUTE
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Senior Manager-Finance, WIPRO
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Leader, EY
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Director – Commerce Platform (APJC), CISCO
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