Mr. Lakshmanan Chidambaram

Lakshmanan Chidambaram (CTL), CEO and MD of Bristlecone, has over three decades of experience in global technology services and business transformation. Most recently, he served as President of Tech Mahindra Americas, Strategic Vertical Business, leading one of the company’s largest business units and driving strategy, innovation, and the expansion of a multibillion-dollar footprint across critical industry sectors.

Ms. Padmasree Warrior

Ms. Padmasree Warrior is the Founder, President and CEO of Fable, a mobile-first company that brings stories for everyone, anywhere. Previously, Ms. Padma was the Chief Executive Officer of NIO U.S., Chief Development Officer and Board Member of NIO Inc., a manufacturer of Smart, Electric, and Autonomous Vehicles. In this role she scaled the company from start-up to a successful IPO NYSE:NIO in 3 years. Prior to NIO, Ms. Warrior served as the Chief Technology & Strategy Officer (CTSO) for Cisco until September, 2015.

Mr. Ranjan Pant

Mr. Ranjan Pant is a CEO Advisor and consultant specializing in global strategy and change management. With a tenure spanning over three decades, he has leveraged his expertise across diverse industries and international conglomerates. Education: Mr. Ranjan Pant is a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from BITS, Pilani and MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Samina Hamied

Ms. Samina Hamied represents the third generation of the founding family of Cipla, the ~ $14 Bn global healthcare major headquartered in Mumbai with operations in 80 countries, including significant footprints in India, the United States, and Africa. In her former role as Cipla’s Executive Vice Chairperson from 2016 to 2024, she championed a period of unprecedented transformation and growth and was pivotal in crafting a new era of institution building at the Board and Management.

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