Ratan is the former deputy managing director of Lemon Tree Hotels.
He’s also the former president of Trident Hotels.
Transition from Banking to Social Sector: Ujwal Thakar’s career journey began in banking, with influential roles at Standard Chartered Bank and BNP Paribas. At age 55, he transitioned to the social sector, motivated by a desire to contribute to society, taking on the role of CEO at Pratham, one of India’s largest NGOs.
Serendipitous Career Path: Ujwal’s entry into banking was unplanned, marked by a series of fortunate events. However, his shift to the social sector was deliberate, aligning with his long-held aspiration to make a social impact.
Self-Awareness and Personal Practices: Hassan emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for personal and professional success. He practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu to manage doubts, develop discipline, and integrate values like integrity and respect into his work.
Creative Expression through Writing: Hassan maintains mental clarity by writing and sharing thoughts and poetry anonymously on Twitter. This practice serves as both a creative outlet and a method for balancing the material and higher aspects of his life.
Early Entrepreneurial Start and Passion for Technology: Bevon’s entrepreneurial journey began at 12, running errands for neighbors, and by 14, he co-founded a video game store, showcasing his early interest in business and technology.
Military Background and Education: He served six years in the Navy, with assignments in aviation and special operations, during which he earned three degrees, including two in engineering from Old Dominion University.
Christoph emphasizes the need to reevaluate finance’s role, leveraging AI for societal improvements.
Advocates using AI to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mr. Talwar is a Musician and a Filmmaker.
He is a Managing Trustee of the Immaculate Ideal Human Foundation, which is an NGO.
Grant is the Chief Executive Officer of 5 Star BDM.
He has been recognized as South Florida’s top black healthcare professional of 2019 and an African American achiever in 2020 and he hosts a podcast which is called Follow The Brand.
Mr. Das is one of India’s most celebrated authors and thinkers.
He’s a former chief executive officer of Procter and Gamble India and managing director of Procter and Gamble Worldwide for strategic planning.
Deepak is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Practus, an organisation which is on a mission to disrupt the consulting industry to help customers solve business problems.
He is a Chartered Accountant and has worked with Deloitte and Ernst & Young.
Reddy is the AI Strategist and COO at Seventrain Ventures.
He is a thought leader and author of “AI Unleashed: A Leader’s Playbook to Master AI for Business Excellence”.
