Esteemed Speakers at Asia Dialogues
Forum 2026 | Ahmedabad

Dr. Padmakumar Nair

Vice Chancellor Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

Professor Padmakumar Nair, Vice Chancellor, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and the founding Dean of Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is a passionate researcher, teacher, and scholar in innovation in higher education, leadership development, nanostructured materials, and sustainability. He has more than 55 publications in journals of international repute. He has been cited more than 2900 times in academic journals with a Google Scholar H-factor of 29. Professor Nair has worked both in academia and industry and has a combined experience of more than 38 years in various sectors such as oil & gas (Shell in Amsterdam), education (Netherlands, Denmark, US, Japan, China, and South Korea), consulting (PwC, Japan and the US) and advanced R&D (NL, Japan and US).

Dr. Ankita Singh

Chief People Officer & Board Of Directors - Relevance Lab, Founder- HR Association Of India

Dr. Ankita Singh is currently the Chief People Officer and Board Member at Relevance Lab and Founder of the HR Association of India. With over 23 years of HR leadership experience in the ITES sector, she has driven high-performance cultures and organizational transformation. A member of the Forbes Human Resource Council, she was honored as “Woman Leader of the Year” by Times Group and listed among Top 100 Managers by Forbes India. She holds an MBA (HR+IT), Executive MBA, and a Ph.D. in Management.

Arth Patel

Co- founder & CEO, Tirex Transmission

Arth Patel is Co-founder and CEO of Tirex Transmission, a technology-driven company innovating in the electric vehicle charging ecosystem. A UNSW graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a major in Artificial Intelligence, he is passionate about applying advanced technology to real-world challenges. Under his leadership, Tirex has delivered fast, scalable EV charging solutions, secured major industry partnerships, expanded globally, and actively contributes to advancing clean energy and sustainable mobility.

Bhavesh Mehta

Chief Delivery Officer, Apexon

Bhavesh Mehta is currently Chief Delivery Officer at Apexon (2025–Present), leading global delivery strategy, digital transformation, and AI-driven efficiencies to deliver measurable customer value. A seasoned business leader, he previously served as SVP & Deputy Chief Customer Officer at Eviden (2023–2025) and held multiple senior roles at Atos (2018–2023) including COO and Global Delivery Head. Earlier, he spent seven years at Syntel and over a decade at Capgemini, managing global P&L, large-scale transformation programs, and strategic client partnerships across US, Europe, and APAC.

Bhupendra Pant

Chief Technology Officer, Patel Infrastructure Limited

Bhupendra Pant is Chief Technology Officer at Patel Infrastructure Limited (2025– Present), driving enterprise digital transformation and IT strategy. Previously, he served as Chief Information Officer at OTE Group, Oman (2018–2025), leading SAP S/4HANA cloud migration, analytics, IoT, and cybersecurity initiatives. He was CIO & Vice President–IT at Welspun Corp (2017–2018) and spent over two decades at Larsen & Toubro (1993–2017), progressing from Graduate Engineer Trainee to Head–Corporate IT.

Jaideep Chowdhary

Director Marketing, eInfochips

Jaideep Chowdhary is a senior marketing and communications leader currently serving as Director – Product Marketing at eInfochips (An Arrow Company), where he drives product positioning, digital strategy, and global marketing initiatives. With two decades of cross-industry experience, he has led brand, strategy, and corporate communications roles across technology, consulting, and education sectors. His previous roles include CubeRoute Advisors

Kishore Upadhyay

Director – Factory & SCM, Otsuka Pharmaceutical

Kishore Upadhyay is an experienced IT and supply chain leader currently serving as Director – Factory & SCM at Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Private Limited since 2014. He previously worked with iCubix Infotech Ltd (2007–2013) as AGM – Information Services, WeP Peripherals Limited (2004–2007) as Regional Product Specialist, CMS Computers Limited (1999–2004) as Group Leader, and Sai Infosystem Pvt. Ltd. (1998– 1999) as Customer Support Engineer, driving digital transformation and business continuity.

Nirav Brahmbhatt

Chief People Officer, iFedora Services

Highly accomplished strategic HR leader with over 17 years of experience in the Information Technology, Services and Manufacturing Sectors. Proven track record of operating at an executive level and building and managing successful HR consulting ventures. Specialized in organizational transformation, scaling people operations, and designing robust HR frameworks that directly align talent strategy with business growth, ensuring exceptional performance and compliance across large enterprises and mid-sized organizations

Pawan Alamchandani

Chief Human Resources Officer, Prompt DairyTech

A strategic and award-winning HR leader with over decade and a half of experience driving impactful HR strategies across diverse and growing organizations. As Chief Human Resources Officer at Prompt DairyTech, Dr. Pawan Alamchandani leads the HR charter for the group, unifying practices across 1500+ employees in headquarters, software, sales, manufacturing, and field operations. He collaborates closely with the board and leadership team to execute HR strategies that foster cultural transformation, high-performance, strong employer branding, and strategic business partnerships, ultimately driving organizational growth and business results.

Ravindra Misra

Chief Product Officer, OPLinnovate

Ravindra Misra is currently Chief Product Officer at OPLinnovate (2024–Present), driving fintech product strategy and digital innovation in the BFSI domain. A veteran banker with over 25 years at State Bank of India, he served as Deputy General Manager (2020–2024), leading SME product design, digital lending, risk compliance, and business development. He earlier held roles as Regional Manager, Corporate Credit Head, and VP Credit in Israel, bringing deep expertise in banking operations, finance, and regulatory strategy.

Sankalp Shakunt

CHRO, Head HR, TDS Lithium-Ion Battery

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with 30+ years of leadership across Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, Speciality Materials and Pharma sectors, driving HR strategy, human capital governance, culture transformation, and large-scale people operations. Built & scaled HR function for India’s first Lithium-Ion Battery Company; expanded workforce to 1500+ employees across functions and geographies. Production flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2025.

Santosh Marathe

MD and CEO, Sterling Hospitals

Santosh Marathe is a senior healthcare industry leader and hospital administrator currently serving as MD & CEO at Sterling Hospitals (2025–Present). He brings over three decades of experience in hospital operations, finance, and regional healthcare leadership across India and the Middle East. He previously held key roles at NMC Healthcare (COO, 2024–2025), Apollo Hospitals (Regional CEO, 2016–2024; VP Finance/CFO, 2002–2010), and American Hospital Dubai (CFO, 2010–2016), along with earlier leadership positions at Eagle Flask, Deeva Network, Sapat & Company, and Crompton Greaves.

Saurabh Singhvi

Managing Director, Litera

Saurabh Singhvi is Managing Director at Litera (2024–Present), leading strategic growth and operations in India. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Cimpress India (2019–2024), including Director and Senior Director & Head of Graphic Services Organisation, and at Vistaprint (2012–2019) as General Manager and Director, overseeing large-scale production and operations. Earlier, he spent a decade at Azure Knowledge Corporation (2002–2012) as VP & Head – North America, building deep expertise in operations, BPO, and global services leadership.

Sudesh Jain

Chief Operating Officer - GCC, Adani Group

Sudesh Jain is Chief Operating Officer – GCC at Adani Group (2014–Present), leading Group Finance Shared Services and finance transformation initiatives across the conglomerate. Earlier, he worked with Vodafone (2008–2010) as Treasury Lead for shared services and transformation, JP Iscon Ltd (2008) as Financial Controller, Adani Enterprises Ltd (2005–2008) in Treasury Operations, and Ashok Chajjed & Associates (2003–2005) as Audit Partner. A Chartered Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he brings over two decades of finance and operations leadership.

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