Board Strategy for Driving Transformation and Global Competitiveness.
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Title Partner
Silver Partners
Supporting Partners
Chief Guest
His Excellency Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu and Hon’ble Governor of Kerala
Chief Guest
Hon'ble Thiru. R. Kumar
Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services, Government of Tamil Nadu
Chairman
Hon’ble Justice U. U. Lalit
Chairman
Institute of Directors
former Chief Justice of India
Co-Chairman
Hon’ble Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
Vice-Chairman
Institute of Directors
Judicial Member, Lokpal of India
former Chairperson
Law Commission of India
former Chief Justice
Karnataka High Court
President
Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM AVSM (Retd.)
President
Institute of Directors
former Chairman, UPSC
former Vice Chief of Army Staff and former Independent Director, L&T Ltd.
Convention
Chairman
G. Srinivasan
Hony. Chairman
IOD, Chennai Region
MD & CEO – Galaxy Health Insurance
former CMD The New India Assurance Co.
Convention Chairman
Steering Committee
Vikram Kapur, IAS (Retd.)
former Addl. Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu
Special
Address
Balaji Nagabhushan
Group Chief Administrative Officer
Tristar Group
UAE
Recognitions & Felicitations
Shobana Kamineni
Executive Chairperson
Apollo Health Co. Ltd.
IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)
2026
Sankaranarayanan Padmanabhan
Chairman
Tata Chemicals Limited and
Rallis India Limited
IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)
2026
M. P. Vijay Kumar
Executive Director and Group CFO, Sify Technologies Limited
IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)
2026
Hans Raj Verma, IAS (Retd.)
Director General
Council of State Industrial Development and Investment, Corporations of India (COSIDICI)
IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)
2026
Prasanna Kumar Motupalli
former CMD
NLC India Ltd.
IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)
2026
IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)
IOD Life Members
Distinguished Keynote Speakers
In Alphabetical Order
Amb T. S. Tirumurti, IFS (Retd.)
former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations
former Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India
Dr. G.S. Sameeran, IAS
Commissioner
Greater Chennai Corporation
Geetha Ramamoorthi
Founder & Principal Advisor
Herizon Advisory
Dr. R.V. Perumal
Member Judge
Governance, ESG, Legal & Public Policy Expert
Motcha Pradha A
Director
Jwala Risk Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Neetu Choudhary
Business & Leadership Coach & Trainer | Board Member | Board Advisor | Keynote Speaker | Executive Speaking Coach | Business Podcast Host | It Release Manager & Pmo Leader | Business Excellence & Service Portfolio Expert | Author
Praveen Krishna
Head Investor & Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Sify Technologies
Rajiv Gupta
President
PB Fintech Ltd.
Ravichandran Purushothaman
President
Danfoss India
Sriram Iyer
Director and CEO
TVS Emerald Limited
Sai Sumanth Battepati
Entrepreneur in RegTech
& Strategic AI
Advisor - Kotak Mahindra Bank
Usha Subramaniam
Country President
Grundfos India Pvt. Ltd.
U. Subba Rao
General Manager
ICF
Vish Sahasranamam
Cofounder & CEO
Forge Innovation & Ventures
among a host of others.
The following esteemed IOD Life Members (from Tamil Nadu region)
inducted between April 2024 and June 2026 will be felicitated during the Convention
F. IOD
Sundaram Ramaswamy
Founder and
Managing Director
Aerospace Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
F. IOD
Ilanchezhiyan S
Managing Director
Reframing Growth Solutions LLP
F. IOD
Subramanyan S K
Independent Director
Kingfa Science & Technology (India ) Limited
F. IOD
Prof. KRS Krishnan
Director - Research & Innovations
Karunya University
F. IOD
CA Sriganesh Padmanabhan
Managing Partner
S. P. Associates
F. IOD
Krishna Shankar Venkataraman
Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer
Subramany & Co Exports Pvt. Ltd.
F. IOD
Dr. Sriram Natarajan
Independent Rating
Committee Member
ESG RISK Assessment & Insights
F. IOD
Mahendranath Ramachandralal
Chief Financial Officer
Jasmi’S Corporation WLL
M. IOD
Kumutaavalli Shivkumar
Managing Director
SKM Siddha & Ayurveda Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
Dr. Nalini Rajesh
Founder and
Chief Executive Officer
Unique Ventures
M. IOD
Ninan Vargis
Director
Sakthifinance Financial Services Limited
M. IOD
Dr. Kalaiselvan Periyasamy
Director and
Chief Technical Officer
Eco Services India Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
Ranish Haran
Director
Exxelo Business Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
Vijayalakshmi S
Director
Exxelo Business Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
Arunkumar Gangadharan
Chief Operating Officer
KRR Air Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
R. Mahendran
Global Product Manager
GE Vernova
M. IOD
Mahadevan Narasimhan
Chief - Tafe Advanced Technical Centre
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd.
M. IOD
G. S. Govindaraj
Vice President - EBS, EHS & Sustainability
ELGi Equipments Ltd.
M. IOD
Sudhalakshmi Narasimhan
Sr. Business Development Manager-Rail
Cummins India Limited
M. IOD
Sangeeta Krisna
Director
Ten Apparels and Industries Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
Sandeep Dhingra
Head Of Finance
Vanguard India
M. IOD
Sreeram Srinivasan
Full Time Director
SASPRO Tech Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
Dr. Deepti Sharma
Strategic Process Lead
Pfizer Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
Vaidhyanathan R. S.
Executive Director
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Limited
M. IOD
Sriram Vijayakumar
Founder
The Boardroom Blueprint (Corporate Governance Podcast)
M. IOD
V Kalyanasundaram
Board Director
Nokia India Pvt. Ltd.
M. IOD
Mathimukhilan V.
Chief Manager
Bank of Baroda
Many more names are being added soon.
About the Convention
The Convention - Driving Transformation for Global Competitiveness is designed as a high-level platform bringing together board members, independent directors, CXOs, and policy leaders to reflect on the evolving role of governance in a rapidly transforming industrial landscape. As industries navigate technological disruption, sustainability imperatives, and increasing interdependencies across sectors, the boardroom is no longer confined to oversight but is emerging as a strategic driver of foresight, resilience, and long-term value creation.
The Convention will deliberate on strengthening strategic foresight and adaptive governance, positioning sustainability and ESG as drivers of enterprise value, fostering leadership and organizational culture aligned with performance and accountability, and preparing directors to be future-ready through continuous learning, digital fluency, and diversity of thought.
Participants are expected to gain a clear strategic perspective on the evolving role of boards, practical frameworks for foresight-driven decision-making, insights into integrating sustainability with profitability, stronger alignment between boards and management, and a roadmap for building high-impact, future-ready governance structures. More than a conference, the Convention seeks to shape a new paradigm of board leadership where governance inspires direction, enables innovation, and delivers enduring institutional impact.
Governance Excellence for Long-Term Value Creation
• Strengthening board effectiveness in a dynamic global environment • Reimagining board priorities for sustainable and responsible growth • Navigating geopolitical shifts and economic realignments • Building resilient international partnerships and market presence • Aligning governance practices with global standards
• Driving competitiveness through integrated and resilient industrial systems• Strengthening manufacturing competitiveness for growth and exports• Integrating MSMEs into resilient value chains• Building globally aligned and robust supply chains• Leveraging industrial capabilities for scalable growth• Enabling scale through talent, infrastructure, and innovation
Global Manufacturing & Innovation Hub
• Positioning India as a leading global manufacturing and technology destinationhhhh• Automobile & Auto Components• Textiles & Apparel• Engineering & Capital Goods• Electronics Manufacturing• Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)• IT & Digital Economy: SaaS, DeepTech, and AI
Sustainability, Climate & ESG Leadership
• Embedding sustainability into strategy, governance, and value creation• Integrating climate considerations into boardroom strategy and oversight• Advancing energy transition through renewables, storage, and clean technologies• Positioning renewables as a core growth driver• Integrating electric mobility (EV) into climate strategy• Moving from ESG compliance to measurable value creation• Strengthening disclosures, transparency, and stakeholder trust• Aligning sustainability with capital allocation and enterprise strategy
Digital, AI & Technology Governance
• Ensuring responsible adoption of emerging technologies• Governing AI and emerging technologies with accountability• Leveraging data for strategic insights and competitive advantage• Strengthening cyber resilience and digital risk oversight• Enabling innovation through technology-led governance frameworks
IOD – Members Meet
• The evolving role of Independent Directors• Felicitation of IOD Life Members
For Registration
Open to IOD Members
& Non-Members
For IOD Members:
Complimentary (Active)
For Non IOD Members: Rs.7000/- (inclusive of GST)
For Overseas Participants: (USD) $100/- (inclusive of GST)
Pre-registration required; walk-in registration not available
Disclaimer: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
Recognitions & Felicitations
Sankaranarayanan Padmanabhan
Chairman - Tata Chemicals Limited and Rallis India Limited
Mr. Padmanabhan is the Chairman of the Board of Tata Chemicals Limited, Rallis India Ltd and a Director on the Board of The Associated Building Company Limited, Director on the Board of Malcolm Baldrige Foundation, Member of the Governing Council of Tata Affirmative Action Program and a Member of the Advisory Committee of Center for Wisdom in Leadership at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research. He is a Trustee in the AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust.
Mr. Padmanabhan has served as a Director on the Boards of TCS, Tata Power and its subsidiary companies, Inf initi Retail (Croma) and Tata Singapore Airlines Ltd. (Vistara) and as the Chairman of Tata Consulting Engineers.
Mr. Padmanabhan’ s career with the Tata Group companies began with Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) in 1982. He retired in 2023 from Tata Sons Private Ltd., a career spanning 41 years.
During his distinguished career with the Tata Group, he has held several responsible roles.
He was the Chairman of the Governing Council of Tata Business Excellence Group (TBExG). At TBExG, he was responsible for enabling the Business Excellence journey across the Tata companies globally. This role is integral to Group initiatives in enhancing the performance of Tata companies through diagnostics, benchmarking and sharing best practices. Under his leadership, TBExG helped companies leverage data, process, social and safety excellence.
Prior to this, Mr. Padmanabhan was the Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Tata Sons Limited and was responsible for enabling key HR policies and initiatives across the Tata Group.
During the period 2008-2014, he was Executive Director - Operations, Tata Power, and was responsible for the profitable and sustainable operations of thermal and hydro generation plants across India and transmission & distribution systems in Mumbai. Apart from the Tata Power Board, he was on the boards of operating subsidiaries of Tata Power.
Before joining Tata Power, he was Executive Director, Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS). During his 26-year stint at TCS, he held roles such as Executive Director of Human Resources, Head of Application Development and Maintenance, Head of Airlines Practice, Country Manager TCS Switzerland, Head of Delivery Centre in Chennai. As the Executive Director of HR at TCS, he was responsible for managing over 100,000 employees worldwide. During his tenure, TCS achieved the highest retention rates. He set up scalable and sustainable processes to make TCS a learning -focused organization, capable of seamlessly integrating thousands of new employees each year. He significantly strengthened the industry -academia relation with various Indian and international institutes.
He was the founding CEO of Aviation Software Development Consultancy, a Joint Venture between TCS and Singapore Airlines.
Mr. Padmanabhan played a pivotal role in overseeing the $1 billion TCS IPO – engaging with multiple stakeholders and financial institutions across the globe to make this IPO one of the most successful ones in the Indian corporate history. His wide international portfolio as a senior executive on a global platform encompasses project management, customer, and global workforce management. He has represented TCS in several external forums.
With a distinguished academic record in the technical and management domain from reputable institutions, Mr. Padmanabhan is a Glaxo Marketing Scholar Medalist, Gold Medalist and Distinguished Alumnus from IIM Bangalore, Gold Medalist and Distinguished Alumnus from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. He has completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School. He is a life member of Computer Society of India.
Distinguished Speaker
Neetu Choudhary
Business & Leadership Coach & Trainer | Board Member | Board Advisor | Keynote Speaker | Executive Speaking Coach | Business Podcast Host | It Release Manager & Pmo Leader | Business Excellence & Service Portfolio Expert | Author
Neetu Choudhary is a distinguished business leader, certified corporate director, and executive coach with over 25 years of experience in IT governance, board advisory, business excellence, and organizational transformation. As Founder & Principal of Evolvitude FZE, Dubai, she advises boards and C-suite executives on governance, leadership, and strategic growth while coaching senior leaders to enhance their executive presence and boardroom effectiveness. A former IT Release Manager at DP World UAE, she has also served as a senior assessor and jury member for leading international business excellence awards across the UAE and beyond. An accomplished international keynote speaker, author, and podcast host, Neetu has worked with organizations in over 30 countries, combining expertise in governance, neuroscience-based leadership, Six Sigma, and business excellence to build high-performing leaders and resilient organizations.
Distinguished Speaker
Vish Sahasranamam
Cofounder & CEO - Forge Innovation & Ventures
Vish Sahasranamam is the CEO & Co-founder of Forge Innovation & Ventures and a leading architect of India’s innovation ecosystem. With over 25 years of global experience in technology, telecom, product strategy, and international business, he has transitioned from an entrepreneur to an institution builder, driving innovation-led transformation across strategic and industrial sectors. He co-architected iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence), the Ministry of Defence’s award-winning open innovation platform that has reshaped India’s defence innovation landscape. Through Forge, he has led pioneering initiatives with the Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu, Vedanta, Bosch, and other leading institutions to accelerate startup innovation, venture growth, and industrial transformation. A former Professor of Practice at IIT Madras, Vish is also Program Director for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways’ S2I2 initiative. He serves on several national advisory boards and offers his insights on topics including innovation, technology, and strategic capability development.
Distinguished Speaker
Geetha Ramamoorthi
Founder & Principal Advisor - Herizon Advisory
Geetha Ramamoorthi is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Herizon Advisory, a strategic advisory firm which partners with global enterprises to design, establish, scale, and transform Global Capability Centers in India, enables Digital transformation, and drives women’s workforce participation and elevation in the industry. Until recently, she served as the VP and Managing Director of KBR India leading a business with a total people count of 3000. She has experience in manufacturing, financial services, engineering and technology sectors in India and overseas.
She is among Thinkers360's Top 100 Thought Leaders in APAC, ranked as no 9 Thought Leader in Energy, no 14 in Engineering, no 16 in International relations, and no 26 in AI Infrastructure, She is a winner of the 2025 leadership award of the CII Centre for Women Leadership for Gender Parity, and Highly Influential GCC & Enterprise Services leader award from SSF Global.
She is a CA, CMA, and has obtained certifications in Digital Transformation from MIT Sloan, Corporate Strategy from UCL School of Management, and Climate Change Finance from Imperial College Business School.
She has served in the Executive Council of NASSCOM, is the Chairperson of Indo American Chamber of Commerce Tamil Nadu, is on the Advisory Board of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers - India, and is part of the CII National Council for Energy Transition & Hydrogen.
Known for her transformational leadership she is an advocate for Total Inclusion, Innovation, and talent development.
Distinguished Speaker
D. Arul Selvan
Chief Financial Officer - Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.
Mr. D. Arul Selvan serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. He is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and hold a Master’ s in business administration from the Open University, UK. He has over 33 years of experience in Finance and management. He has been in Murugappa Group for more than 27 years serving various organizations in the Group. He has worked with Tube Investments of India, Corporate Strategic Planning Division of Murugappa Group, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd., and Group Corporate Finance of Murugappa Group. He currently heads the Finance and Treasury at Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola).
Distinguished Speaker
Rajiv Gupta
President - PB Fintech Ltd.
Rajiv Gupta is President of PB Fintech Ltd. and brings over 34 years of leadership experience across banking, insurance, securities, fintech, and insurtech. He has a distinguished track record of building and scaling businesses while driving strategic growth, governance, and innovation across the BFSI sector.
At PB Fintech, he leads the Group’s Strategy, Risk Management, and Advocacy functions, spearheading engagement with government policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and other key stakeholders on critical policy and regulatory matters. He also serves as Director on the boards of PB Pay, PB Fintech Account Aggregator, and several other group subsidiaries, representing the organisation at leading government and industry forums.
Rajiv plays an active role in advancing India’s financial services ecosystem through leadership positions in prominent industry bodies. He is Co-Chairman of the National Committee on Insurance at ASSOCHAM, Co-Chair for BFSI at the European Union Chambers of Commerce, and a member of CII’s National Committee on Fintech.
Prior to PB Fintech, he held senior leadership positions at GE Capital, ICICI Ltd., HDFC Securities, Willis Towers Watson, and SBI Life. He also founded and managed his own startup, InstaRemedy, adding entrepreneurial depth to his corporate leadership experience.
Rajiv has represented India on several international assignments during his student years and is a qualified Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Wealth Professional (CWP), reflecting his enduring commitment to excellence in the financial services industry.
Distinguished Speaker
Usha Subramaniam
Country President - Grundfos India Pvt. Ltd.
Usha is a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of driving organisational success. Her tenure at Grundfos spans over 12 years, during which she has held both local and global roles and led several key projects.
As the Country President of Grundfos India, Usha plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and growth within the Indian market, which leverages her extensive experience in business management, profit centre management, and fostering people development.
Her leadership aligns with Grundfos’ commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I). She champions a workplace where diversity is celebrated, equitable opportunities are provided, and inclusion is at the heart of the organisational culture. She emphasises integrating sustainable strategies into business operations, ensuring long-term value creation for the company, its stakeholders, and the environment.
Her broad experience over two decades spans across countries in Europe, the US, and Asia. Usha’s global expertise allows her to successfully lead diverse teams and cultivate an employee-centric culture across geographies.
Usha has also held leadership roles in multinational corporations like IKEA, TAFE, and TATA Infotech Ltd., further enhancing her ability to navigate complex business landscapes and drive operational excellence. This underscores her adaptability and capacity to thrive in dynamic global environments.
Secretary
Dept. of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt. of India
Dilip Shanghvi
Chairman & MD
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vivek Kumar Dewangan, IAS
Chairman & MD
REC Ltd.
G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, IAS
Chief Executive Officer
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Sandeep Kumar Gupta
Chairman & MD
GAIL (India) Ltd.
Dr. Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, IAS
Chairperson
National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and
DG & CEO, India Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
Ravneet Kaur, IAS
Chairperson
Competition Commission of India
Vini Mahajan, IAS
Secretary
Dept. of Drinking Water & Sanitation
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Govt. of India
Sunil Kant Munjal
Chairman
Hero Enterprise
Sailesh, IAS (Retd.)
Former Member
Public Enterprises Selection Board
Former Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India
Rameshwar Prasad Gupta, IAS (Retd.)
Chairman & MD
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Pradeep K. Kheruka
Chairman
Borosil Renewables Ltd.
Vijay Karia
Chairman & MD
Ravin Group of Companies, India
Shantmanu, IAS
Additional Secretary & FA
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution,
Govt. of India
Dr. Hanif Qureshi, IPS
Additional Secretary
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Govt. of India
Ashwani Bhatia
Whole Time Member
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Amarendu Prakash
Chairman
Steel Authority of India Ltd.
Sanjay Kumar Verma
Chairman and MD & Director (Commercial)- Addl. Charge
MECON Ltd.
Ajit Kumar Saxena
Chairman-cum-MD
MOIL Ltd.
A.S. Lakshminarayanan
Managing Director & CEO
Tata Communications Ltd.
Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya
Chairman-cum-MD
National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC)
Rajiv Ranjan Mishra
Managing Director
Apraava Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Vivek Srivastava
Chief Executive Officer
Suzlon Group
Angelo George
Chief Executive Officer
Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.
Jai Prakash Shivahare, IAS
Managing Director
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.
Vishal Gupta
Managing Director
Borges India Pvt. Ltd.
Subramanian Vivek
Partner
Price Waterhouse & Co Bangalore LLP (PW)
Murali Vaidyanathan
Sr. President & Country Head
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
V.C. Raghunath
Director
Business Development
SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd.
Srinivasan Sathyamoorthy IA&AS (Retd.)
Advisor
TIW Capital Group
Suman Kumar Jha
Head Operations
Patanjali Foods Ltd.
Arati Porwal
Country Head, India
CFA Institute
Yatish Mamniya
Founding Partner
Integrity Matters
Dr. Arvind Aggarwal
Founder Chairman
Sevati Devi Digital Medical Centers Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Deependra Singh
Chairman & MD
Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL)
Some of the Participating Organizations
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Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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(Saturday) September 05th 2026
0900 hrs to 20:30 hrs
Venue
Hotel Taj Lands End
Mumbai
Theme
Board Leadership
for an Emerging Global Order
Hon. Chairman
Sitaram Kunte, IAS (Retd.)
Chairman
Institute of Directors, Western Region
former Chief Secretary
Govt. of Maharashtra & Member
Board of Governors, NISM
Special Address
Gautam Thakur
Chairman
Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Recognitions & Felicitations
IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)
IOD Life Members
Distinguished Speakers
Smita Jhingran
Whole Time Member
National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)
Vaisshali Babu
MD & CEO
BSE Clearing Limited (BSECL)
Suresh Balakrishnan
Director
Novo Insurance
Dharmarajan Sankara Subrahmanian
MD & CEO
Impactsure Technologies
Galaxy of Speakers
(Over the years)
P Velrasu, IAS
Chief Executive Officer
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)
Dr. Prashant Narnaware, IAS
Secretary to the Governor of Maharashtra
V S Sundaresan
Executive Director
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Amarjeet Singh
Whole Time Member
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Ashishkumar Chauhan
Managing Director & CEO
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
Rajesh Kumar Dangeti
Chief General Manager
SEBI–Corporate Finance Department
Alessandro Giuliani
Managing Director
SDA Bocconi Asia Center
Arun Raste
Managing Director &
Chief Executive Officer
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)
Tony Goldner
CEO
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
Prof. (Dr.) Rama Prosad Banerjee
Chairman & Director
EIILM-Kolkata, India
Thought Leader, Author
Shyamak Tata
Former Chairman
Deloitte & Independent Director
on multiple boards
Devender Kumar
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Persistent Systems
Ashish Das
Vice President & Country Head
Garfield Health Solutions (wholly owned subsidiary of Kaiser Permanente)
Unnati Bajpai
CEO & Principal Officer-India
Berkley Insurance Company, IFSC Branch, India
Kevin LaCroix
Executive Vice President at RT ProExec, Beachwood, Ohio, US
Suresh Balakrishnan
Director
Novo Insurance Broking Services Pvt. Ltd and Mentor in TransAsia Softech
Title Partner
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Insurance Partner
About the Convention
The Institute of Directors (IOD) Western Region National Convention 2026, themed “Board Leadership for an Emerging Global Order,” will bring together directors, policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to deliberate on the evolving role of boards in a complex and interconnected global economy. Hosted in Mumbai, the Convention aims to strengthen boardroom leadership across corporate, financial, and public sectors, with a strong emphasis on governance in the financial domain, including regulatory compliance, risk oversight, audit integrity, and capital stewardship.
The Convention will also address broader priorities such as ESG integration, sustainable finance, and climate responsibility, alongside technology governance covering digital transformation, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI-led innovation.
A special Felicitation Ceremony will feature the presentation of the IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL), while also honouring distinguished IOD Life Members for their contribution to corporate governance and leadership excellence.
Who Should Attend
The Convention is ideal for board members, independent directors, and chairpersons, along with CEOs, Managing Directors, CFOs, and CXOs across sectors. It is especially relevant for leaders from banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and capital market institutions focusing on financial governance and regulatory compliance. Regulators, policymakers, and government representatives will also benefit from the discussions. Additionally, audit committee members, risk and compliance professionals, ESG and sustainability leaders, and technology heads will gain valuable insights. Legal professionals, will find the Convention highly relevant.
Convention Highlights
The programme brings together high-impact plenary sessions, engaging fireside chats, and cross-sector discussions spanning finance, governance, technology, and sustainability. It offers practical insights into emerging boardroom priorities, encourages interactive audience engagement, and includes focused dialogues on high-growth enterprises. Participants also benefit from valuable networking opportunities and a special segment recognizing excellence in leadership and corporate governance.
Key
Deliberations
Strengthening board accountability and governance frameworks in line with evolving regulatory expectations, particularly across financial markets, audit practices, and supervisory engagement.
Enhancing board oversight of financial performance, capital allocation, risk governance, and compliance within the banking and broader financial sector.
Integrating ESG principles and sustainable finance into board strategy, with a focus on climate risk, energy transition, and responsible business practices.
Governing digital transformation through robust oversight of data privacy, cybersecurity, AI-driven innovation, and emerging technology risks.
Panel Topics
Regulatory Expectations & Board Accountability: Strengthening Governance in India’s Financial Capital
Board Governance in India’s Financial Capital: Navigating
Regulatory Expectations Across Critical Sectors
Governance of Sustainable Growth & Climate Responsibility: The Board’s Mandate
Technology Governance: Board Oversight in a Digital Era
For Registration
Open to IOD Members
& Non-Members
For IOD Members:
Complimentary (Active)
For Non IOD Members: Rs.7000/- (inclusive of GST)
For Overseas Participants: (USD) $100/- (inclusive of GST)
Pre-registration required; walk-in registration not available
Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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Distinguished Speaker
Vaisshali Babu
MD & CEO - BSE Clearing Limited (BSECL)
Ms. Vaisshali Babu assumed office as the Managing Director & CEO of the Company effective January 1, 2024. Prior to this, she served the organisation in critical leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Risk Officer.
A seasoned capital markets professional with over 30 years of experience, Vaisshali has held influential positions across reputed global & domestic institutions including BNP Paribas, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, State Street, SHCIL, United India Insurance, and Mumbai Port Trust.
A recognised industry contributor, she has been instrumental in shaping key regulatory frameworks in India, particularly in areas such as foreign investments, settlement efficiencies, and debt market development. She is part of various industry committees and working groups, including those on PaRRVA, non-agri derivatives contracts, netting for FPI, ISF for brokers, ISF for MIIs, the Expert Working Group on ETD, the T+0 Custodians Working Group, and agri commodity reforms.
Vaisshali’s leadership has earned national recognition including:
• Being listed among India’s Top 100 Women in Finance by AIWMI (2019)
• Winner of the Best in Custody award at the Women in Finance Asia Awards (2022)
• Honoured with the SBI Visionary Leadership Award 2025
• Honoured with Securities services of the year award from Asia Asset Management awards at Singapore 2026
She holds a master’s degree in commerce from Mumbai University and a Business Administration qualification from Symbiosis. She has completed executive programs at IIM Bangalore, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Calcutta, and is a member of the Institute of Directors.
A strong advocate of education as a vehicle of empowerment, Vaisshali actively supports several NGO’s of education to transform the society.
Her life mantra: “Be Simple; Be Different.”
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Special Session at: University of Westminster (UK)
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Inaugural Address
H. E. Vikram Doraiswami, IFS
Indian High Commissioner to the UK
Chief Guest
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Hon'ble Chief Minister
of Andhra Pradesh
India
Keynote Address
Eugene Mayne
Founder & Group CEO
Tristar Group
UAE
Recognitions Felicitations - 2026
Distinguished Speakers
over the years
H. E. Vikram Doraiswami, IFS
the then Indian High Commissioner to the UK
The Rt. Hon. Lord Jonathan Marland
Chairman
Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and former UK Minister and PM's Trade Envoy
Lord Clement-Jones CBE
LibDem House of Lords spokesperson for Science
Innovation and Technology
UK
The Rt. Hon. Sir Alok Sharma, KCMG, MP
former President of COP26 & Member of Parliament for Reading West
Govt. of UK
Hon. Paul Scully MP
former Minister for London and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy)
Govt. of UK
Sir. David Clementi
former Chairman
BBC-The British Broadcasting Corporation, UK
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
Executive Coach
Leadership Thought Leader
#1 NYT Bestselling Author
USA
M. Nagaraju, IAS
Secretary
Dept. of Financial Services
Ministry of Finance
India
Shallu Jindal
Chairperson
JSPL Foundation & Director on the Board, Jindal Steel
India
Eugene Mayne
Founder & Group CEO
Tristar Group
UAE
Dr. Vivek Lall
Chief Executive
General Atomics Global Corporation
USA
The Baroness Verma
Global Chair
Advisory Council
Institute of Directors, India
Member of the House of Lords and Former Minister, International Development and Energy
& Climate Change
Govt. of UK
Dr. Tayeb Kamali
Global Chairman - UAE & Gulf
Institute of Directors, India
Chairman, Board of the Trustees
Abu Dhabi School of Management
UAE
Tim Jones CBE
former Director
Tata Limited
UK
Sir John Anderson Kay, CBE
Author, Columnist and Britain's leading Economist
UK
Prof. Mark E. Smith, CBE
President & Vice Chancellor
University of Southampton
UK
Prof. Sergei Guriev
Dean
London Business School
UK
Prof. Charlie Jeffery, CBE
Vice-Chancellor & President
University of York
UK
Prof. Sir Andrew Likierman
Prof. of Management Practice & Former Dean
London Business School
UK
Praveen Pardeshi, IAS (Retd.)
Chief Economic Advisor to Hon. CM Maharashtra & Chief Executive Officer
Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)
India
Kate Thornley
Chief Negotiator
UK-India FTA
Department for Business and Trade
Govt. of UK
Martin Wolf, CBE
Chief Economics Commentator
Financial Times
UK
Venu Lambu
Chief Executive Officer & MD
LTIMindtree
UK
Dr. Sushma Paul Berlia
Chairman
Apeejay Stya &
Svran Group and Chancellor
Apeejay Stya University
India
Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati
Chairman & MD
Granules India Ltd.
Manoj Jain
Chairman & Managing Director
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Puneet Chhatwal
Chief Executive Officer & MD
The Indian Hotels Company Limited
UK
Helen Brand, OBE
Chief Executive
ACCA
UK
Lord Karan Bilimoria, CBE, DL, FCA
Hon'ble Member at
the House of Lords
Founder & Chairman
Cobra Beer Partnership Ltd.
UK
P. Velrasu, IAS
CEO
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Limited
India
Girija Subramanian
Chairman cum MD
The New India Assurance Co Limited
India
Raghav Singhal
Managing Director & CEO
ICICI Bank
UK PLC
Alok S. Kirloskar
Managing Director
SPP Pumps Limited &
MD, Kirloskar Brothers
International B.V.UK
Vijay Karia
Chairman and Managing Director
Ravin Group of Companies
India
Dr. Angelo George
Chief Executive Officer
Bisleri International
India
Terry Heymann
Chief Financial Officer
World Gold Council
UK
Dr. Mark C. Thompson
Chairman & Founder
Chief Executive Alliance
USA
Mohit Ralhan
Global CEO & MD
TIW Capital Group
Dubai
among a host of others.
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Bronze Partners
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About the Convention
The Institute of Directors (IOD), India, has had a long-standing presence in the UK, hosting the annual ‘London Global Convention’ on Corporate Governance & Sustainability along with the ‘Global Business Meet’ at the House of Lords for the past 25 years. These annual meetings in London have been increasingly successful, typically attracting around 500+ delegates.
This year, the ‘2026 Annual London Global Convention’ and ‘Global Business Meet’ will be held from November 18-21, 2026, in London. During the convention, the famed Golden Peacock Awards for Corporate Governance, Sustainability, ESG, and Risk Management for the year 2026 will be conferred upon some of the best-performing organizations and leaders at a special glittering ceremony and banquet.
The annual convention in London is an exclusive forum that will bring together Government Officials, and Business and Industry Leaders from various parts of the world along with a large number of IOD India & Global Members.
4
Days
500+
Business Participants
75+
Speakers
20+
Countries
150+
Leading Organizations (Worldwide)
Key Highlights
Engage with over 500 global business leaders, board experts, government officials, and top executives.
Discuss and debate pressing issues, including climate change, AI, the global economy, and the impact of worldwide elections.
Network with peers and forge new connections over morning coffee and evening cocktails.
Attend a special glittering business ceremony and banquet where the Golden Peacock Awards will be conferred.
Special Business Session at the House of Lords, UK Parliament
Registration Details
Seats are Limited and Subject to Availability at the Time of Confirmation
4 Day - Convention Highlights
Network with global leaders, policymakers, and experts from business, industries, and government & Gain access to world-class case study presentations.
Four Days of Information-Packed, Interactive Sessions
• Top technical speakers and renowned board experts loaded with professional experience from across industries and geographies.
• Learn best practices and gain insights from well performing global companies through business case study presentations.
Special Sessions:
• Special High-Level Sit-Down Luncheon and Global Business Meet at the House of Lords, UK Parliament.
• Special Golden Peacock Awards Felicitation Ceremony & Sit Down Banquet.
• Special Session at the University of Westminster
Networking Opportunities:
• Meet & greet the winners of the Golden Peacock Awards in ‘Corporate Governance', ‘ESG’, ‘Risk Management’, and ‘Sustainability'.
• Business Networking sessions.
IOD Members (Active)
Exclusive Complimentary participation applies to the main convention all sessions on 18th, 19th and 21st Nov.
Note: Separate passes will be required for the House of Lords session on 20th Nov, subject to limited availability.
The IOD, India has been a champion for what I describe as responsible capitalism over many years, and what you have done is champion issues such as corporate social responsibility, minority shareholding, sustainability, and all of this before it became either fashionable or indeed became a must for corporate leaders to talk about.”
The Rt. Hon. Alok Sharma, MP
(the then) Hon’ble Minister of State for Employment at the Department of Work and Pensions
Govt. of UK
Thank you to the Institute of Directors for your leadership in championing this key topic.”
Donald H Brydon CBE
(the then) Chairman
London Stock Exchange Group and The Sage Group Plc.
UK
IOD has really been very instrumental in enhancing the trade and investment between India and UK. Every year, what they do here is remarkable.”
Gopichand P. Hinduja
Co-Chairman
Hinduja Group
UK
I think I have to complement IOD because they started talking about governance and role of directors from 1990 onwards which was not as fashionable as it is today.”
Ajay Piramal
Chairman
Piramal Group & Shriram Group
Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
Today, building an effective business network is vital.
Annually, IOD conducts a large number of workshops, seminars, national & international conventions on current boardroom challenges, covering themes ranging from corporate governance, sustainability, leadership, business excellence, corporate social responsibility, environment & climate change. To make India a preferred investment destination, annual outreach programmes, global business meets and workshops are also conducted, not only in different parts of the country, but also global business hubs like London, Dubai & Singapore since 2003 to promote global exchange of ideas & networking and also to resonate with the voice of the boardroom.
The ability to successfully drive and deliver the change agenda is, what sets IOD apart.
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