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Mr. Sundeep Sikka brings over 30 years of experience in financial services and currently acting as ED & CEO of NAM India. 

He joined the organization in 2003 and later became one of the youngest CEOs in India’s mutual fund industry in 2009. 

Under his leadership, the Company achieved industry-leading scale, built a strategic partnership with Nippon Life Insurance, acquired Goldman Sachs Asset Management India , and successfully listed on the stock exchange.

He is currently serving his second term as AMFI Chairman and has led several key industry committees including CII,FICCI,IFSCA . Mr. Sikka is also a prominent speaker at National and Global forums.

He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
 

BP Biddappa is the Executive Director and Chief People, Transformation and Sustainability Officer for HUL. He is also a Whole Time Director on the Board of Hindustan Unilever Ltd and Chairs the Board of Hindustan Unilever Foundation. Prior to this, he was the Chief HR Officer for Global Home Care and Head of Global Employee Relations for Unilever for the last five years. During this tenure, he also led two critical expertise functions for Unilever globally: Organisational Development & People Analytics and Global Employee Relations. He was also instrumental in helping build Unilever's Health and Wellbeing business. He has earlier led the HR function for HUL and Unilever South Asia as the Executive Director, HR for Hindustan Unilever Limited between 2013 to 2019. He set up the Winning in Many Indias approach, creating a more agile and focused business unit framework in South Asia. On the sustainability front, Prabhat, HUL’s community development initiative that touches millions of lives across India, was launched under his leadership. BP Biddappa started his three-decade career in Unilever with a factory stint in HUL and then moved on to undertake a variety of roles, from leadership development to business partnering, across several Unilever businesses. He also led HR for Unilever in Maghreb, Bangladesh, and India. He joined Unilever in 1992 after a brief stint as a consultant at AF Ferguson & Co. He graduated in Economics from Delhi University and has a post-graduation diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from XLRI Jamshedpur.

Mr. Sharma, in his current role as, Chief Credit Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer looks after setting up of policy directions both in the areas of credit as well as ESG and oversees the Credit approvals across the Bank.

He is also Nominee Director on the Board of NeSL (National E-Governance Services Ltd), NADL (NeSL Asset Data Limited) and ARCIL (Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited).

He has also been appointed as a member of Hybrid Securities Advisory Committee (HySAC) of SEBI.
Mr. Sharma has around 34 years of Banking experience in various verticals of the Bank and he is actively involved in policy level discussions at various policy level Bodies/Ministries.

Mr. Amit Tandon is the founder Institutional Investor Advisory Services India Limited (IiAS) and its Managing Director since July 2011. Before IiAS, Shri Amit was the managing director and CEO of Fitch Ratings: India from October 2001 to June 2011. He also had oversight over Fitch Ratings Lanka. Prior to joining Fitch, he was with the ICICI group for 17 years (from May 1984 – September 2001), where he rotated through various roles and businesses including project finance, leasing, and the merchant banking division. His last role with the ICICI group was as head of investment banking at ICICI Securities. He has been a member of the Reserve Bank of India’s Technical Advisory Committee on Money, Foreign Exchange and Government Securities Markets, a member of one of the working groups convened by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to review comments received on the Companies Act and the Kotak Committee on Corporate Governance constituted by SEBI. Shri Amit studied economics at St Stephens College, Delhi and has an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi and has an MPhil degree from the University of Cambridge, UK.

Neha Kumar is the Head, South Asia, Climate Bonds Initiative and is based in Delhi. She steers policy, strategy and partnerships on climate risks and sustainable financial ecosystem in the region. Her efforts are targeted at building policy mechanisms, market infrastructure and capacities needed to accelerate financing for green, just and resilient transition. Her current areas of focus include transition and resilence finance, the role of financial policy and regulation, and DFIs and MDBs. Avidly interested in the political economy of flow of sustainable finance, she has been working on the topics of equity and climate justice. She has over twenty two years of experience in responsible financing, environmental and socio-political risks, serves on several policy and regulatory committees on climate finance and taxonomy. She is trained in science, international environmental negotiations and politics.

Viral is the Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Credibl. Credibl takes a unique approach to helping organizations measure, manage, and report sustainability data as well as manage visibility and traceability into complex supply chains, significantly reducing the burden of data chaos and reporting fatigue. Viral also serves as an Advisor to Byufuel (a biofuels startup delivering circularity of used cooking oil) and NRoute (a nutrition supplements startup) Previously, Viral was the Global Consulting Services Sustainability Technology & Transformation Leader and led Deloitte’s Sustainability and Climate practice in South Asia. With over 28 years of experience, Viral has worked with clients across industries in the public and private sector to devise and introduce multi-disciplinary solutions for Sustainability and Climate initiatives. Viral has taken a particular interest in technologies for mitigating climate change and has mentored several startups who have won the Earthshot prize. Viral has led marquee initiatives for crop residue management (stubble burning) in Haryana over a four year period to reduce incidents of stubble burning by ~50% in Haryana, by launching farmer-centric technology based solutions. Prior to this role, Viral led the Strategy, Analytics and Mergers & Acquisitions practice in India, where he focused on strategic clients, serving them in areas such as such as strategy, innovation, enterprise transformation, and operations improvement leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence. Viral has led several large, global engagements in areas such as GBS strategy, IT Outsourcing, Shared Services/GBS Design and Implementation, as well as GCC transformation. Viral has also served on the India Consulting Executive. Viral had established the Shared Services and Outsourcing Advisory practice for KPMG in India, and served on the Board of Directors. Prior to that, Viral worked for Daimler-Benz Research and Technology, where he was engaged in transportation and mobility research, focusing on telematics-based initiatives. Outside of work, Viral serves on the Management Committee of Chandaramji School (Mumbai), one of the oldest schools focused on the education of girls, and is involved with Saraswatam, which operates 22 schools and 102 Anganwadis (Kutch district). Viral also serves on the India Advisory Board of Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC)

Royston joined Grameen Capital in 2007 to launch the organization as CEO. He currently oversees all aspects of operations in India.

Grameen Capital, founded by Grameen Foundation USA, IFMR Trust and Citigroup, is a first of its kind social business enabling Microfinance Institutions and Social Enterprises wider access to the capital markets. Grameen Capital is part of the global Grameen family of companies, the flagship of which is the Nobel Prize-winning Grameen Bank founded by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus.

To realise his dream of a “Capital-with-a-Conscience” ecosystem, Royston along with Grameen Capital, promoted “Grameen Impact Investments India” a unique vehicle to provide debt financing to social enterprises across sectors such as affordable education and skill development, affordable healthcare, clean energy & innovation, agriculture, financial inclusion and livelihoods.

In his earlier assignment, as a Senior Vice President with HSBC, Royston was instrumental in setting up and heading HSBC’s Microfinance & Priority Sector businesses. Prior to that, he was the head of HSBC’s SME Business. Before joining HSBC, Royston worked in Citibank India for over 8 years in various assignments across both the Consumer Bank and the Corporate Bank.

Royston has just been elected to the global Board of GSG Impact, the Global Steering Group established under the G7 UK Presidency. He is the first Indian to hold this post.

In addition to being the current Co - Chair of the Impact Investors Council of India & the former Chair of Sa-Dhan, whose members have over 70 million women micro- entrepreneurs, he serves on many boards and advisory bodies, including Grameen Foundation India, Inclusive Business Action Network (iBAN), FICCI Financial Inclusion Committee, CII National Committee on NBFCs, the United Nations Microfinance Resource Group and the Banking & Finance Committee of the Indian Merchant Chambers.

Royston has been invited to address various programs in India and globally, to promote impact investment and blended finance as a sustainable tool to eradicate poverty, and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. In September 2018, Royston addressed a high-level event at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York on the Sustainable Development Goals, and recently on multiple taskforces of India’s G20 Presidency and also Brazil’s G20 Presidency.

The London-based Finance Monthly publication named Royston in their 2013 Global CEO Award Winners list as Top 4 CEOs in Asia, and Top 2 in India, the other one being Kumar Mangalam Birla. He has also been awarded the Global CSR Leadership award by World CSR Congress and the Power of One Award by the Archdiocese of Bombay.

Royston has done his Masters in Management Studies from the prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.

Ashok has nearly 30 years of extensive experience of applying ESG and sustainability aspects spanning across financial services sector, consulting and research. Ashok leads the NIIF’s approach to investing responsibly for impact while working closely with investors, investment colleagues and company management to assess and manage ESG risks and opportunities and helping build “NIIF-way of business”. Before joining NIIF in 2018, he was the Director & Head ESG at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). Prior to this, Ashok led IDFC Alternatives ESG practice, working with multiple stakeholders including investors, investee companies, sustainability forums and communities. During his ~17 years stint with the IDFC and its subsidiaries, apart from other key initiatives he was responsible for managing a USD 3.8 billion alternatives portfolio in project equity, private and real estate asset class and has gained practical hands-on experience in implementing the IFC Performance Standards / ESG requirements. He started his career with ERM India in 1997 with the Natural Resource Management & Social Development group. Ashok is member of the ESG working group at Global Infrastructure Investors Association (GIIA). Ashok is a recipient of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of UK Government for pursuing environmental management and sustainable development program at University of Wales, Bangor. He holds M.Phil. degree in Applied Economics from Centre for Development Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University, a rank holder with distinction in MSc Environmental Sciences from Andhra University and a BSc Biological Sciences from University of Delhi.

Chemical engineer with 29+ years of experience in manufacturing, project management, process safety, sustainability and environment and with the Sanmar Group for over 28 years. Currently, the operations head of the Chemicals unit and responsible for EHS. Successfully implemented various sustainability initiatives and responsible for disclosure as per GRI standards. Currently pursuing the usage of AI in managing plant operations smartly, including equipment reliability thereby enhancing process safety.

Mr. Pramod Marar is a seasoned banking leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years in banking and 3+ years in start-up ventures, specializing in scaling businesses across sustainability, fintech, MSME financing, and Corporate Banking. In his last role with a bank (HSBC – where he worked for 18 years) as Managing Director & COO of HSBC India’s Wholesale Banking vertical, he was instrumental in growing a strong portfolio and has a proven track record in business incubation, risk management, strategy execution, and building performance-driven cultures. In his banking career, Mr. Marar held leadership roles spanning corporate, mid-market, SME, and microfinance segments, launching new verticals and building profitable portfolios. He has steered major transformation programs, technology initiatives, regulatory compliance projects, and market expansion strategies across geographies, while fostering customer-centric innovation and operational excellence. He has strong academic and professional credentials that includes a PGDM from IIM Indore and B. Com (Hons) from SRCC, Delhi University. He is also a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. Further, he has successfully completed a 6-month advanced management program in Fintech and Financial Blockchain from IIM Kolkata.

Sanjay Notani is a Partner at ELP and co-heads the International Trade & Customs practice. He is a member of the Supreme Court Bar of India (SCBA) and Maharashtra & Goa Bar Council, American Bar Association (ABA) and has the distinction of being appointed to ABA’s Steering Group of the Export Controls & Economic Sanctions Committee, representing Asia. Sanjay is also Vice Chair on the ABA’s South Asia/Oceania & India Committee. He is also a member of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and the Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) and represents various committees. Additionally, Sanjay has been nominated by the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) to be a member on its Committee on Environment and Climate Change.

Prachi heads Policy Advocacy and Economic Research at Hindalco Industries Limited, the metal flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group Apart from macroeconomics, her body of work spans climate policy, trade policy, FTAs, international trade, and WTO affairs. She is also an op-ed columnist, contributing opinion pieces to leading national and international publications such as Livemint, The Express Group, The Hindu, India Today Group, Economic Times, The Print, The Diplomat, and Nikkei Asian Review, providing industry perspective on key economic and policy issues.

Prachi has also collaborated with the Government of India’s think tank, NITI Aayog, as a co-author of a research report titled India’s Free Trade Agreements and Their Costs. With over 17 years of experience across business, investment banking, and public policy, she brings well rounded perspectives to her work. Beyond her professional life, Prachi is an avid traveler who pursues her personal goals with the same dedication as her professional ones.

Ankit Todi drives sustainability for the Mahindra Group (>$70B market cap), a federation of companies headquartered in India and presence in multiple different sectors including automobiles, farm, information technology, financial services, renewable energy, logistics, hospitality, real estate, etc. His role encompasses multiple areas namely, 

a)    shaping the group sustainability strategy & providing thought leadership, working closely with the group executive board members & group Sustainability CEO council
b)    partnering and managing all intl. & domestic relations on sustainability, including with investors, policy makers and organizations like World Economic Forum, United Nations Global Compact, etc. & various domestic industry associations, 
c)    driving sustainability reporting, disclosures and compliance as well as helping with green business transition and capability building, etc. 

He is passionate about the clean-tech. ecosystem and works to bring new innovations to group companies by engaging with the start-up ecosystem. He’s also part of Mahindra groups young leaders’ cohort. 
His previous experience was in the strategy management consulting space working with Bain & Company for ~7 years, having led projects across multiple industries (e-commerce, logistics, FMCG, real estate, etc.) in strategy, due diligence, and implementation roles. 

Ankit has a Masters’ degree in ‘Information & Communication Technology’ and a Bachelor’s degree in ‘Electrical Engineering’ from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

Contact: +91 9873495840 || 9810955462
Email Id: todi.ankit@mahindra.com
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Dr. Harish Ahuja is the Head of Sustainability, Product & Strategy Development (Power & Carbon Markets), Primary Market Relationships, and the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

He also serves as a Director on the Boards of Power Exchange of India Limited, RXIL Financial Technologies Services, RXIL Global IFSC Limited, Receivables Exchange of India Limited, and India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited.

An ex-civil servant with 27 years of experience, Dr. Ahuja has worked extensively across energy markets, infrastructure, and climate finance in both government and corporate sectors. Prior to transitioning to the corporate sector in 2011, he served in the Ministry of Power, Government of India, the Government of NCT of Delhi, and the Administration of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He also embarked on an entrepreneurial journey as the Founder of India Go Solar—the country’s first solar e-commerce marketplace.

Dr. Ahuja holds an M.Tech from IIT Delhi, an MBA from NTU Singapore, and a Ph.D. in Electricity Markets from IIT Delhi. He is the author of the book “Reforming Power Sector Reforms: Multiple Conflicts, Democratic Solution.”

In addition, he is a member of the ICSI Sustainability Board and the ICAI Social Auditor Board.
 

Prabodha Acharya is a transformative sustainability leader whose career reflects a deep belief that business has the power—and responsibility—to shape a more resilient and equitable world. With over thirty years of impact across continents, industries, and cultures, he has emerged as one of India’s most respected champions of environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable business transformation.

As the Group Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at JSW Group, Prabodha leads with a vision that goes far beyond compliance or reporting. His work centers on inspiring businesses to see sustainability not as an obligation, but as an opportunity to innovate, create long-term value, and redefine what responsible
growth looks like for millions of people. Through his leadership, JSW’s diverse businesses—spanning steel, energy, cement, infrastructure, and paints—are steadily integrating sustainability into the heart of strategy, culture, and operations.

Prabodha’s career has been built on a powerful conviction: that meaningful change happens when people, systems, and purpose come together. From his early years working in environmental management, to his global roles driving climate strategy and assurance, he has consistently helped organizations navigate complexity while staying anchored to the larger goal of protecting the planet and empowering communities.

Recognized as one of the most impactful sustainability leaders, Prabodha has been awarded honors such as the Best Sustainability Officer (SEEM National Sustainability Awards 2023), awarded as one of the most impactful sustainability leader by the World Sustainability and was inducted into the Board Stewardship Hall of Fame at the India Board Conclave 2025 for his visionary leadership and transformative contributions.

Beyond his operational leadership, he actively contributes to global sustainability governance. Prabodha serves on committees and councils of institutions such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Worldsteel, CII, FICCI, and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Stakeholder Council,
etc. offering thought leadership on climate action, ESG integration, and resilient business models. 

Prabodha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Hons.) from IGIT, Utkal University, an M.Tech in Environmental Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, and has completed an advanced Strategic Leadership program at Brown University, USA. But beyond credentials, he brings something far more powerful: a belief that sustainability is not just a function—it is a movement. A movement that requires courage, imagination, integrity, and a willingness to build a better future than the one we inherited.

Strategic and accomplished sustainability leader with 22+ years of progressive experience in the Automotive, Energy, and Textile sectors. Adept at creating and executing ESG roadmaps to achieve carbon neutrality, driving adoption of Science Based Targets, and steering ESG committees for robust governance. Demonstrated expertise in responsible sourcing, enabling financed emissions assessment, and transition planning for lenders portfolios. Proven track record in ESG reporting, disclosures, compliance, and assurance for integrated annual reports. Recognised for elevating ESG ratings at national and international levels, maintaining strong investor relations, and championing digital initiatives for enhanced sustainability performance. Exceling in embedding ESG practices into business processes, fostering innovation, and ensuring transparency and accountability aligned with regulatory standards.

Mr. Saikat Roy brings with him over 24 years of distinguished management experience across diverse geographies, with a strong record of strategic leadership, business development, and client relationship management in the financial services sector. A Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Mr. Roy possesses a solid foundation in financial analysis and cost management, which complements his deep understanding of corporate and infrastructure finance. He is currently serving as Senior Director and Business Head – Corporate & Infrastructure at CARE Ratings Ltd., where he leads the relationship management teams catering to large corporates and infrastructure clients across India. In this role, he is responsible not only for driving business growth through strategic client engagement but also for overseeing the sales and marketing of a diverse range of products tailored to meet the needs of corporates and financial institutions. His leadership has been instrumental in enhancing the market presence and credibility of CARE Ratings within key sectors. Prior to his tenure at CARE Ratings, Mr. Roy held senior leadership positions at Barclays Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and IndusInd Bank Ltd., where he played pivotal roles in expanding corporate banking operations, developing client portfolios, and spearheading innovative financial solutions. With his comprehensive industry knowledge, strategic foresight, and proven leadership skills, Mr. Saikat Roy is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to CARE ESG Ratings Limited growth and vision. His appointment is expected to bring immense value, particularly in strengthening business relationships and driving sustainable revenue growth.

Mr. Manoj Jain is the Chief Compliance Officer at Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX), where he is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and ensuring adherence to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act (SCRA), the SEBI Act, 1992, and related rules, regulations, and directives. He also supervises processes related to investor grievance redressal and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Jain joined MCX in November 2021 as Chief Operating Officer and was subsequently re-designated as Chief Compliance Officer in June 2025. He brings over 29 years of experience in Indian and global financial markets, having held diverse roles across business, operations, and technology.

Over the course of his career, he has worked with several leading institutions including Axis Bank, IL&FS Securities, Perot Systems (now NTT Data), Wipro, ICRA, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Mr. Jain holds an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, and a B.Tech degree from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra.

Sandeep is a seasoned leader in sustainability and climate strategy, with over 15 years of experience driving impactful solutions for businesses navigating the complexities of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities. As a Partner at PwC, Sandeep works with global organizations to integrate sustainability into their core business strategies, enabling long-term growth while addressing critical challenges such as climate change, resource efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

With a deep understanding of diverse industries—including energy, manufacturing, pharma, technology, and financial services— Sandeep brings a unique ability to align environmental goals with business objectives. He specializes in helping clients transition to net-zero pathways, design circular economy models, and embed ESG metrics into decision-making processes. In the realm of sustainable finance, Sandeep has guided clients in unlocking green investments, aligning portfolios with ESG benchmarks, and leveraging financial instruments to drive impact. He has also been instrumental in advancing nature-based solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to restore ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and integrate regenerative practices into business operations.A trusted advisor to C-suite executives and boards, Sandeep has a track record of delivering measurable impact, including achieving emissions reductions, unlocking green investments, and fostering innovation in sustainable operations. Passionate about thought leadership, Sandeep frequently speaks at industry conferences, contributes to leading publications, and mentors emerging leaders in sustainability.

Sandeep holds a post graduate degree in management from Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar. 

He brings over 27 years of experience spanning Corporate Banking, Credit, IT Services & Consulting, and ESG. Pradyumna, a seasoned professional with a background in corporate banking, has led multiple transformation initiatives across areas such as trade finance, CRM, and G-Suite. Pradyumna specializes in delivering end-to-end ESG strategy and implementation projects, including Climate Risk. His expertise extends to ESG risk assessments, Net zero strategy, sustainable finance, climate policy development and roadmaps, as well as integrating ESG principles using digital platforms. He also serves as the Relationship Partner for one of Europe’s largest banks at PwC India. 

He has over 28 years of Consulting experience driving transformation across Strategy, Supply Chain and Operations and Sustainability for Indian and Global Conglomerates across Sectors. He has led numerous engagements focusing on Sustainability Strategy, Energy Efficiency and Supply Chain Sustainability. Vishvesh has been part of Global Sustainability team and was instrumental in incubating APAC team of Sustainable Supply Chain Practitioners to enable drive Sustainable Supply Chains focusing on Decarbonization, Circularity, Traceability and Transparency for clients leveraging AI and Digital technologies. He has led multiple thought leadership reports on Sustainability with organizations such as United Nations Global Compact Network, India and Global, FICCI, WWF, Safe Water Network and NASSCOM.