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Ethical AI Leader India

Ms. Suvarna Prasad Kulkarni

A Leading Intentégrity Living Coach & Ethical AI Leader

In a world where transformation is often reduced to frameworks and dashboards, Suvarna represents a deeper shift, one that begins within people and radiates outward into systems, culture, and performance. With nearly 23 years of professional excellence and over a decade of enterprise transformation leadership, she has consistently demonstrated that sustainable success is built on clarity, courage, and integrity.

An accomplished technocrat with an M.E. in Mechanical and a B.E. in Production Engineering, Suvarna combines engineering precision with human-centered leadership. Over 23 years in IT, including 10+ years leading enterprise transformation engagements, she has guided organizations across automotive, manufacturing, banking, and cloud domains. Her work has enabled teams to transition from traditional waterfall delivery to adaptive Agile ecosystems focused on measurable outcomes, speed, and value creation.

Yet her impact goes far beyond process adoption.

As an Intentégrity Living Coach, Suvarna helps individuals and enterprises live and lead with conscious awareness. She empowers leaders to return to their core values, make ethical decisions under pressure, and align intent with action. Her blended methodology integrates agile ways of working with Mindset Mapping, Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience, NLP, and Positive Psychology, creating transformation that is not only structural, but deeply human.

In her current role as a transformation catalyst and leadership coach, she leads portfolio coaching initiatives within fintech organisations, guiding OKR alignment and strategic execution. As a business capability coach, she enables teams and organizations to embrace business agility aligned directly to core business outcomes. She also drives community-level initiatives that empower leaders, strengthen women leadership, and promote ethical AI practices in the evolving digital landscape.

A certified coach with strong facilitation and mentoring expertise, Suvarna is known for creating psychologically safe environments where innovation flourishes. Her commercial awareness, combined with authentic leadership, enables enterprises to achieve high performance without compromising trust and collaboration. Clients consistently acknowledge her ability to plan effectively, assign responsibilities strategically, monitor performance rigorously, and deliver outstanding results.

Her contributions have earned global recognition. She has inspired many professionals being a global speaker at international platforms including Agile Alliance (US), XP Brazil, Lean Agile Scotland, RSG Singapore, RSG Sweden and numerous motivational talks across India.

She was honoured with the Leader of the Year Award in 2018 for driving customer obsession, instilling agile mindset, and nurturing self-organized team cultures. She also received Hall of Fame Awards in 2012, 2014, and 2015 for delivering exceptional quality across diverse projects.

Today, Suvarna stands as more than a transformation expert. She is a catalyst for conscious evolution, bridging strategy and execution, technology and humanity, agility and ethics. Her journey proves that when intent meets integrity, transformation becomes sustainable, leadership becomes purposeful, and organizations unlock their true potential.

Suvarna’s mission is to move organizations beyond frameworks and surface change into conscious, value-led transformation. She aligns intent with integrity, embeds empathy into agility and anchors AI in ethics. She empowers courageous leadership and clear decisions. She ensures technology strengthens human wisdom, not weakens it. It is a decisive shift toward responsible progress and lasting global impact and she is leading to drive this shift to enable intentégral future.

Conscious Leadership Coach
Intentégrity Living Coach

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Yogesh Soni

Mr. Yogesh Soni

Transforming VLSI & ASIC Design industry

Yogesh Soni is a distinguished technology leader with over three decades of experience in semiconductor and chip design and development. An Honors graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), his career reflects deep technical expertise, professional integrity, and a sustained commitment to innovation in advanced technologies.

He began his professional journey as an engineer at C-DOT, New Delhi, contributing to telecommunications systems. From there, he catapulted towards multiple companies across many domains, contributing towards many projects and domains in ASIC design. He now serves as a Technical Director at MaxLinear Technologies, where he leads chip design initiatives for 5G and PON solutions. Chip architecture and design have been his core passion throughout his career. He has played a pivotal role in delivering multiple ASIC and semiconductor IP designs, many of which power products successfully deployed in the market.

Mr. Soni has collaborated with global cross-functional teams and has been instrumental in achieving several first-pass silicon successes,demonstrating his ability to handle complex designs and drive execution excellence.

His domain expertise spans storage systems, communications, networking, multimedia, wearable SoCs, networking fabric chips, PON gateway ASICs, and 5G wireless technologies. He also maintains a strong interest in emerging and disruptive fields such as AI/ML, drones, and robotics.

As a mentor and technology leader, he has guided numerous engineers in ASIC design and development. His professional journey exemplifies innovation, technical excellence, and leadership, contributing meaningfully to the vision of a technologically advanced “New India.”

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ICICI Lombard General Insurance

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd., Motor Claims

ICICI Lombard Redefines Motor Claims with a Seamless Digital-First Experience

ICICI Lombard is the leading private general insurance company in the country. The Company offers a comprehensive and well-diversified range of products through multiple distribution channels, including motor, health, crop, fire, personal accident, marine, engineering, and liability insurance. With a legacy of over 2 decades, ICICI Lombard is committed to customer centricity with its brand philosophy of ‘Nibhaye Vaade’.

 Digital Motor Claims:  

In today’s fast-paced digital era, ICICI Lombard has redefined motor insurance claims by moving away from tedious paperwork toward a seamless, app-centric experience. By leveraging the IL Mobile app, the company has transformed a traditionally stressful ordeal into a transparent, DIY process that can be managed entirely from a smartphone.

The Digital Journey:

The digital claim journey is built on speed and simplicity, typically following these stages:

  • Instant Intimation: Instead of waiting to speak to an agent, policyholders can register a claim instantly through the IL Mobile app, website, or even via WhatsApp
  • Video Inspection: This is the crown jewel of their digital offering. It allows users to conduct a self-inspection by recording a live video of the vehicle damage. This eliminates the 24–48 hour wait for a physical surveyor to arrive, enabling “spot approvals” for minor to mid-sized claims.
  • Digital Documentation: Required documents like the RC, Driving License, and FIR (if applicable) are uploaded directly through the app. Artificial Intelligence and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technologies process these files in real-time, reducing manual errors and verification lag.
  • Real-Time Tracking: Much like tracking a food delivery, the app provides a live dashboard where users can see the status of their claim—from “Surveyor Assigned” to “Settlement Completed.”

Key Advantages

The shift to digital provides significant benefits:

Cashless Convenience: Users can locate the nearest network garage through a built-in GPS locator, ensuring the bill is settled directly between the insurer and the workshop.

Drastic TAT Reduction: The Turnaround Time (TAT) for approvals has dropped from days to mere hours or even minutes for eligible claims.

Transparency: Digital logs ensure every update is recorded, providing a clear trail for the policyholder.

By integrating AI-based automated approvals and video-led assessments, ICICI Lombard has effectively placed the power of claim settlement directly into the hands of the customer.

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Indian Achievers' Award 2026

Ms. Liberatha Kallat

 The Visionary Behind India’s Travel & Lifestyle Services Ecosystem

Ms. Liberatha Kallat, Chairperson & Managing Director, Dreamfolks Services Limited, is recognized as a pioneer of India’s airport and travel services ecosystem. Since founding the company in 2008, she has led the company with a bold vision and long-term conviction, transforming a fragmented industry into a structured, technology-driven ecosystem that redefines how travel & lifestyle experiences are accessed and delivered.

Her foundation was built in the hospitality industry. Over the years, she gained significant experience working with leading Indian and global multinationals such as Indian Hotels Company, Taj Hotels & Resorts, PepsiCo India, Plaza Premium, and Pernod Ricard India. Working with these companies gave her a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, service operations, and global standards – insights that shaped her entrepreneurial journey.

When Liberatha founded DreamFolks in 2008, her vision was both innovative and bold: democratizing access to premium travel and lifestyle services. At a time when airport lounges were seen as exclusive privileges, she imagined a structured, scalable platform that could make such experiences accessible to a wider audience through partnerships with banks, card networks, OTAs, fintechs, and enterprises.

What began with airport lounge access gradually evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem of 20+ services – from global lounges and airport transfers to meet-and-assist, spa services, golf, beauty & grooming, healthcare, members-only clubs, visa services, and more. Today, DreamFolks’ footprint spans over 3,000 touchpoints across 100+ countries, reflecting both scale and reach. In FY25 alone, 10.9 million passengers accessed services powered by DreamFolks – a testament to the trust the platform has built across stakeholders and travellers alike.

Under Liberatha’s leadership, DreamFolks became the engine powering millions of seamless journeys. Liberatha’s success lies not just in building a company, but in shaping an industry. Through foresight, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to enhancing travel & lifestyle experiences, she has redefined how premium benefits are accessed in India, turning aspiration into everyday reality for millions of travellers.

Indian Business Excellence Awards
Leadership Excellence Award India

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Business Leadership Awards India

Mr. Hemraj Singh

A Visionary Leader in ESG, HSE and Sustainability

Hemraj Singh is a seasoned sustainability and ESG professional with over 13 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, specializing in wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). His journey is anchored in a strong academic foundation, holding a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from Gurukul Kangri University, Uttarakhand (70%), complemented by a PG Diploma in Industrial Safety Management and NEBOSH IGC certification in Occupational Health and Safety. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Life Sciences.

He began his professional career in 2012 as an Environmental Consultant, advising on large infrastructure developments including high-rise residential, industrial, and commercial projects. During this phase, he played a key role in environmental clearances, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and formulation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP).

In 2014, Hemraj transitioned into India’s fast-evolving renewable energy sector, becoming an ESG professional with leading Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Since then, he has been deeply involved in shaping sustainable energy projects through robust Health, Safety, Environment, Social, and Governance (HSES&G) frameworks.

He has demonstrated strong leadership in implementing risk-based HSES management systems aligned with global best practices, ensuring regulatory compliance while enhancing operational efficiency. His work integrates sustainability with business strategy, driving measurable impact across renewable portfolios.

His core areas of expertise include:

  • ESG standards and sustainability reporting
  • Climate action and Net Zero strategy
  • ESG assurance and ratings
  • Carbon markets
  • Health & Safety systems implementation
  • Governance frameworks and regulatory compliance

Hemraj’s contributions have earned him notable recognition. He was named among the Top 40 Under 40 Renewable Energy Leaders by Energy Quarter (2023), conferred the Visionary Leadership Award – HSE & Sustainability at the Golden Awards 2025, and featured on the cover of BTALK Magazine (December 2025 Edition) for his leadership and industry impact.

He continues to champion responsible energy transition and sustainable growth, contributing meaningfully to India’s clean energy and climate ambitions.

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Secure Infrastructure Leadership

Mr. Senthil Raj Subramaniam       

Transforming Financial Technology Through Secure Cloud Leadership

Senthil Raj Subramaniam is a seasoned technology leader with over 17 years of comprehensive experience in software engineering, enterprise platform modernization, cloud transformation, and large-scale system resilience across the banking and insurance industries. He currently serves as a Senior Lead at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he leads a high-performing team of 16 engineers responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure, scalable, and mission-critical enterprise applications for global financial services organizations, including MetLife and American Express.

Notably, he directed the migration of more than 200 mainframe applications and over 100,000 batch jobs to Control-M, creating proprietary automation tools that significantly reduced operational risks, improved efficiency, and minimized downtime. His expertise spans distributed systems, enterprise integration, governance frameworks, DevOps enablement, and secure cloud-native architectures.

Senthil holds globally recognized certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate and AWS Certified Solutions Architect, reflecting his advanced knowledge in cloud security, identity management, and scalable infrastructure design. He combines hands-on architectural expertise with strategic IT roadmap planning, aligning technology initiatives with long-term business goals.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Senthil actively contributes to the global technology community. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and has published multiple technical research articles in IEEE and IGI Global, focusing on emerging technology trends and enterprise systems. He has also served as a judge for IEEE SoutheastCon and MIT innovation programs, contributing to the evaluation of research and startup innovations. These roles reflect his professional recognition and thought leadership within the engineering community.

With deep domain knowledge in financial technology platforms, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and enterprise-scale system engineering, Senthil continues to deliver transformative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and digital resilience. His sustained record of innovation, leadership, and measurable impact positions him as a highly skilled technology professional capable of contributing significantly to advanced digital ecosystems and economic growth initiatives in a global context.

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Shishir Prasad Corporate Real Estate

Mr. Shishir Prasad          

Pioneering excellence with transformative leadership

Shishir Prasad’s recognition at the India Achievers Awards marks a defining milestone in a career distinguished by operational excellence, ethical governance, and transformative leadership within India’s Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management sector. With extensive experience overseeing multi-site IT park portfolios across the country, he has consistently delivered performance-driven strategies that integrate sustainability, technology, and structured governance—closely aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat.

As Director and Head of Operations at Denali Management Services Pvt. Ltd., Shishir has successfully unified engineering, maintenance, security, retail operations, and ESG initiatives into a streamlined and high-performing operational ecosystem. His leadership has been instrumental in transitioning traditional facility management practices into digitized, compliance-oriented, and resilience-focused operating models. By introducing standardized governance frameworks and structured performance dashboards, he has enhanced regulatory compliance, strengthened asset reliability, and ensured business continuity across complex urban commercial environments.

A strong advocate of technology-enabled operations, Shishir led the implementation of IoT-driven monitoring systems, predictive maintenance protocols, and energy optimization programs that significantly improved uptime and efficiency across managed portfolios. His data-backed operational model improved service responsiveness, reduced downtime risks, and enhanced environmental performance indicators. Notably, his structured workforce productivity and workflow automation initiatives generated cost efficiencies ranging between 12% and 18%, while improving response and resolution times by 25% to 30%. These measurable gains translated directly into elevated client satisfaction and stronger long-term partnerships.

Beyond metrics and systems, Shishir’s leadership philosophy is grounded in three foundational pillars: Strategic Clarity, People-First Empowerment, and Purposeful Execution. He believes operational excellence begins with clear direction, empowered teams, and disciplined implementation. Under his guidance, workforce upskilling programs, digital adoption initiatives, and safety standardization practices have been institutionalized, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. His emphasis on ESG-driven facility practices has further positioned the organization to meet evolving sustainability benchmarks and responsible business standards.

Shishir has also played a pivotal role in embedding structured safety governance across assets, enhancing risk mitigation practices, contractor compliance, and emergency preparedness frameworks. By aligning operational processes with broader stakeholder expectations—clients, employees, regulators, and communities—he has ensured that performance excellence is matched with ethical responsibility.

Through innovation, robust governance, and an unwavering commitment to stakeholder value, Shishir Prasad has helped redefine benchmarks in India’s Facility and Asset Management industry. His leadership reflects a rare combination of operational depth and forward-thinking vision—creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces that support India’s expanding infrastructure and knowledge economy.

Receiving the India Achievers Award for Excellence in Leadership & Industry Contribution stands as a powerful acknowledgment of his enduring impact and his continued contribution toward strengthening India’s built environment ecosystem.

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Sumes Dewan corporate lawyer

Mr. Sumes Dewan 

A Leading Authority in Corporate and Cross Border Law

 Sumes Dewan, Managing Partner of Lex Favios, stands among India’s most respected corporate legal advisors, bringing over three decades of experience in complex domestic and international transactions. With offices in Delhi and Mumbai, Lex Favios is a full service law firm known for its expertise in corporate advisory, transactional structuring, and regulatory services.

Over a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, Mr. Dewan has advised multinational corporations, Fortune 100 companies, financial institutions, and high net worth investors on a broad spectrum of legal matters. His core areas of expertise include cross border mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, capital markets, banking and finance, real estate, hospitality, and regulatory advisory under SEBI framework.

Mr. Dewan’s legal excellence has earned him numerous prestigious recognitions at national and international platforms. He was selected by Acquisition International as Leading Adviser in 2019 and 2020 and was honored as Leading Banking and Securities Lawyer of the Year India.

He is among a select group of lawyers in India admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars at the Center for International Studies. He is also a Member of the Congress of Fellows at the Center for International Legal Studies, reflecting his global engagement with international legal scholarship.

Further strengthening his industry involvement, Mr. Dewan has been nominated to the Direct Taxes and Intellectual Property Committee of ASSOCHAM, one of India’s leading chambers of commerce.

Key Awards and Rankings

Sumes Dewan’s consistent performance and leadership in the legal profession are reflected in his rankings and accolades:

* Featured in the A Lists of Top 100 Lawyers by India Business Law Journal

* Nominated by AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers from 2007 to 2014 as a top legal expert in Capital Markets and Corporate Finance in the Asia Pacific region

* Ranked as Notable Practitioner in Mergers and Acquisitions by IFLR1000 Asia Pacific 2024

* Recognized as Top Managing Partner by Forbes India Legal Powerlist

* Named Leading Lawyer by Legal Era India Lawyer Rankings 2024

* Awarded Best Real Estate Lawyer of the Year by BW Legal World

Through his strategic insight, global outlook, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Sumes Dewan continues to shape the evolving landscape of corporate and cross border law in India.

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Assistant Professor Grade I BITS Pilani

Prof. Kamalesh Kumar

A Distinguished Academic and Research Leader in Civil Engineering

Prof. Kamalesh Kumar, Assistant Professor (Grade-I) in the Department of Civil Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani, Rajasthan, has established himself as a respected academician and researcher with significant contributions to geotechnical engineering and civil engineering research.

He began his academic journey at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, where he earned his B.Tech. degree with a commendable GPA of 7.7/10. Pursuing higher studies internationally, he completed his M.S. degree from Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, USA, securing a GPA of 3.6/4. He later obtained his Ph.D. from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, in 2002, further strengthening his academic foundation and research expertise.

Over the years, Prof. Kumar has built an impressive research portfolio. He has published eleven papers in reputed international journals and two in national journals, reflecting his consistent engagement with high-quality research. His academic outreach extends to conferences as well—he has presented papers at four international conferences outside India, eight international conferences within India (including one held in virtual mode), and seven national conferences.

In addition to journal publications, he has authored three books, contributed to three book chapters, and has a publication featured in lecture notes, underscoring his commitment to knowledge dissemination and academic scholarship.

Prof. Kumar is also a member of Phi Beta Delta, the Honor Society for International Scholars, recognizing his global academic engagement and contributions.

His dedication to research excellence has earned him numerous prestigious recognitions. He received the Best Researcher Award at the International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine held in August 2021 in Trivandrum, organized by VDGOOD Professional Association. In September 2023, he was honored with the Best Researcher Award (Male) at the IAMRF Award 2023 by the Innovative & Advanced Multi Disciplinary Research Foundation and Prerna Education Research Society during an event at B. M. Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sonipat, Haryana.

Continuing his streak of accolades, he was conferred the Distinguished Researcher in Geotechnical Engineering Award at the 10th Venus International Research Awards (VIRA 2024) during the Annual Research Meet 2024 held in Chennai on 7th December 2024. Most recently, in March 2025, he was awarded the Best Researcher Award in the Field of Civil Engineering by the Scientific Laurels Committee in recognition of his exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions to research and development.

With a career defined by academic rigor, research innovation, and sustained excellence, Prof. Kamalesh Kumar continues to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of civil and geotechnical engineering in India and beyond. 

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Recognition Awards In India

Mr. Chiranjeevulu Reddy Kasaram

A journey of impact and perseverance

With over Eleven years of experience in software quality engineering and automation architecture, Chiranjeevulu Reddy Kasaram has demonstrated sustained technical excellence and leadership in building reliable, scalable, and governed software systems across enterprise environments. His work spans across complex application platforms and data-intensive systems, where quality, resilience, and compliance are critical to business success.

Currently serving in senior engineering leadership roles, Mr. Kasaram has been responsible for architecting enterprise-wide automation frameworks to support continuous validation and release governance. His contributions have strengthened release reliability, reduced operational risk, and enabled engineering teams to deliver complex systems with greater confidence and consistency. He has led AI-driven intelligent automation to proactively identify risk and ensure system stability across infrastructure and application changes. He consistently advocates for sustainable system design, ethical application of intelligent technologies and quality practices that balance innovation with governance. Through this approach, he has helped teams and organisations adopt modern engineering methods while maintaining long-term maintainability and regulatory alignment.

Beyond his organisational responsibilities, Mr. Kasaram has made significant contributions to research and professional knowledge. He is the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications spanning software engineering, automation systems, enterprise data quality and applied artificial intelligence with research contributions dating back to 2016. His work has been cited by other researchers, reflecting sustained engagement with the academic and professional community. He has also served as a peer reviewer for scholarly publications, contributing to the evaluation and advancement of technical research.

His professional impact extends to mentoring and coaching engineers at various career stages, helping them develop strong technical judgement and system-level thinking. In addition, he has served as a panel judge for multiple hackathons, providing structured feedback and guidance to emerging practitioners.

Through his research-informed and practice-driven approach, he has strengthened enterprise software capabilities by aligning academic insight with real-world engineering strategies to improve system reliability, automation governance, and operational resilience. His work continues to influence engineering practices, contributing to higher standards in large-scale software systems and AI driven automation.

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