Category Archives: Business Leader

Gauri Jauhar, Global Executive Director, S&P Global Energy

Gauri Jauhar is the Global Executive Director of Strategic Climate and Energy Initiatives at S&P Global, driving initiatives at the intersection of energy, sustainability, and strategy.
With extensive global leadership experience, she specializes in climate strategy, energy transition, and guiding organizations through complex business challenges.

Discovering Ancestry and Adventure: Brigid Kennedy, Author of Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold

Brigid Kennedy is an author, violin teacher, and educator who inspires readers through engaging storytelling rooted in history, adventure, and family values.
She is the author of Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold, her debut novel that blends historical intrigue with imaginative fiction.

Leadership Lessons with A. Manimekhalai, Former MD & CEO of Union Bank of India

A. Manimekhalai is a distinguished banking executive who led Union Bank of India through a period of significant growth and transformation.
Rising from humble beginnings, she built an inspiring career founded on resilience, integrity, and customer-centric leadership.

Sanjay Jain, Former CMD, Accenture & Author, on AI, Technology & Cognitive Skills

Sanjay Jain is the former Chairman and Managing Director of Accenture and the author of Are We Outsourcing Our Minds?.
With over four decades of experience in strategy, consulting, technology, and outsourcing, he has guided organizations through major waves of digital transformation.

Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO of Convanto: Pioneering Leadership in Investment Banking

Vandana Tolani is the Founder and CEO of Convanto, with extensive leadership experience across Asia.
Her journey from India to Singapore and Indonesia reflects resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to breaking barriers, particularly for women in finance and business.

Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Open Origin: From Global Citizenship to Regenerative Leadership

Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Open Origin, focused on advancing sustainability and systems change.
She is an acclaimed filmmaker and social impact leader whose work bridges storytelling, climate action, and global collaboration.

Ronald C. Shon, President, Shon Group & Founding Partner and Co-Chairman, REDDS Capital: From Real Estate to AI—Lessons in Leadership and Innovation

Ronald C. Shon is the President of the Shon Group and Founding Partner & Co-Chairman of REDDS Capital.
With a career spanning real estate, venture investing, and technology, he has built a reputation for identifying emerging opportunities and creating long-term value.

Jaya Row, CEO of Vedanta Vision, on the Timeless Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita

Jaya Row is the CEO of Vedanta Vision and the Managing Trustee of the Vedanta Trust, dedicated to spreading the wisdom of Vedanta.
A renowned teacher of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita, she makes timeless spiritual principles accessible and relevant to modern life.

How Ela Thier, Founder of The Independent Film School

Ela Thier is a writer, director, educator, and the founder of the The Independent Film School, dedicated to nurturing independent filmmakers.
She is the author of How to Fail as an Artist, offering candid insights into creativity, resilience, and the realities of an artistic career.

Darlene Damm, Faculty Chair & VP of Community and Impact, Singularity University

Darlene Damm is a technology entrepreneur and innovation leader with experience spanning startups, global organizations, and impact-driven ventures.
Her career includes leadership and advisory roles with Singularity University, Ashoka, the World Bank, and pioneering technology companies.