CHAIRMAN

Hon’ble Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, Chairman, IOD Advisory Council, former Chief Justice of India, former Chairman, National Human Rights Commission of India and National Commission for Constitution of India Reforms

Today's corporate landscape is vastly different, than what it was two decades ago. The change is pushing companies to be more transparent and accountable for their actions, and open about engaging with stake-holders. The Business Excellence case for good governance and long term sustainability is well established. Today's business environment provides a multitude of new challenges, but also significant opportunities for those who can master it's dynamics. In a world, where knowledge is growing exponentially and products and services are fast becoming obsolete, the challenge of innovation is irresistible and restless. Innovation is no option. You either innovate or perish. Managing innovation is rooted more in leadership and organizational capabilities, than in technological prowess, who can build, embrace, and take advantage of the contradictions, inherent in ambidextrous organizations.

Dr. Vivek K. Agnihotri is an IAS officer of 1968 batch. He has Master’s degrees in English Literature and Political Science from the University of Allahabad. He has Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis and Design from IIT Delhi. Dr.Agnihotri superannuated as Secretary to Government of India. Post retirement, he was Member of CAT and Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, in the Parliament of India. He is Director, LML, Kanpur; Member of the Technical Advisory Group, ISB; Adviser, UPSC; and Adviser of Eminence (Public Governance), American Society for Quality, New Delhi. He is widely travelled and has several publications to his credit.

Ms. Baroness Verma served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for International Development from May 2015 until July 2016. She has been a Conservative member of the House of Lords since 2006 and previously served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DECC. Baroness Verma attended local schools and university in Leicester.

In 2006 she was raised to the peerage as Baroness Verma of Leicester in the County of Leicestershire. She was Opposition Whip from 2006 to 2010 and then Government Whip following the 2010 general election. Prior to becoming Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DECC, Baroness Verma was Spokesperson for Cabinet Office, International Development, Women and Equalities and Business Innovation and Skills.

Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM, AVSM (Retd), Ex-Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, Ex-Vice Chief of Army Staff, Army Headquarters, Ex-Independent Director on the Board of Larsen and Toubro; Fellow of the Institute of Directors, New Delhi; Member of the Advisory Council, VGSOM, IIT, Kharagpur; M.Sc. in Defence Studies from Madras University; M.A. in International Relations from Allahabad University.

Born on 26th June 1937, Joined National Defence Academy in 1953 and commissioned into Regiment of Artillery from Indian Military Academy in June 1957; Attended various professional courses including Survey and Target Acquisition Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA; Defence Services Staff College Course at Wellington, Nilgirs; Command and General Staff Course, Tehran, Iran; National Defence College, New Delhi.

He took over as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi on 11th December, 1998 an appointment equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary, the highest post in the Government of India. UPSC is a Constitutional Body entrusted with the task of recruitment to various senior level posts in the Central Government and Union Territories and other organized cadres, viz. IAS, IPS and IFS etc. by conducting various competitive examinations and also by direct interviews. Apart from being the premier Institution in the country for recruitment and selection to posts/appointments ranging upto the highest level in the Government of India, it is an expert body for the development of human resources. Visited France, UK and USA in July 2001 to study the system and procedures adopted by similar organizations in those countries. After successfully completing his tenure in UPSC, demitted that office on 25th June 2002.

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Mrityunjay Athreya is an Indian author, educationist and management advisor, widely regarded as one of the founders and pioneers of Indian Management movement and education. A former professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, the London Business School and the Strathclyde Business School, Scotland, and a known speaker at various international forums, he is the founder of Sampradaan Indian Centre for Philanthropy, a non-profit non governmental organization, serving as a platform for charity initiatives by high-net-worth individuals. The Government of India honored him, in 2014, by bestowing on him the third highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan

Vinod Dhall was the first Member and acting Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). He set up the CCI and created its institutional and procedural framework. He has been associated closely with the origination and development of the Indian competition law from the stage of its formulation and enactment. After demitting office at the CCI, Vinod Dhall set up his practice which is recognised as a leading competition law practice in India; he is himself seen by some as an “expert amongst experts”. He has advised / represented several multinational and Indian companies on both merger control and antitrust matters.

Vinod Dhall has had a ‘best friends’ relationship with Linklaters on Indian Competition Law matters and the practice is now run in collaboration with TT&A, a leading corporate law firm that also has a ‘best friends’ relationship with Linklaters.

Manoj K Raut is CEO & Secretary–General of Institute of Directors, which he has been associated with, since the year 2000.

Mr. Raut holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management and also a Degree in Law (LLB) from Govt. Lingaraj Law College, Berhampur University, India. A Science Graduate, passed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Botany Honours) with Ist Class Honours Distinction from the Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur, Odisha, one of the century old educational institutions of India.

Mr Raut is an Advocate on record and member of Bar Council of Delhi, left Law practice joined Institute of Directors, India as a Management Trainee in the year 2000 and later on, he was elevated as CEO of the Institute of Directors, India and also as Secretary-General in the year 2010. Currently he is also on few not-for-profit Boards including on the boards of World Environment Foundation and International Academy of Law besides the Editor of 'Director Today'- A Monthly Journal of IOD. He is also an advisory Board member of RIMS (USA), Lincoln Business School (UK), and CII TCM Board.

It has been his sheer passion to drive business with innovative strategies and dedication to ensure a win-win situation for the entire business ecosystem, consisting clients, partners, Members and the team members.

IOD, which over the years, has now emerged as most powerful network of business leaders and policy makers, keeps senior executives and board members abreast of latest developments on various boardroom issues and new trends in Corporate Governance & Business Excellence.
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Ashok Kapur was an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (1967 Batch). He has served the Government in various capacities, including Secretary & magistrate of various districts. During 1992- 94, was appointed leader of the Indian Delegation to the UN Conference on Biological Warfare. In September, 1991 was appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Supplies & food & science & technology, Govt. of India. Currently he is the Director General of Institute of Directors, India.

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Reji Mathew is responsible for Finance & Administration. He is a Graduate in commerce, PGDCA & DCD specializing in Finance & Administration. He has undergone extensive training in India & UK. He is also ‘Sub Editor’ of the "Director Today", a Journal of the Institute of Directors. He looks after all operational activities of IOD nationally and internationally. He joined IOD on 1997.

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Co-Chairman, Golden Peacock Awards

Hon’ble Justice (Dr.) Arijit Pasayat, former Judge, Supreme Court of India and former Chairman, Competition Appellate Tribunal & Authority for Advance Ruling (Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax)

Born on 10-5-1944. Enrolled as an Advocate on 10-10-1968. Practised in Taxation, Commercial and Constitutional matters. Completed Articleship in Chartered Accountancy and passed Intermediate Chartered Accountancy Examination. He served as the Judge of Orissa High Court from 20.3.1989 - 19.9.1999. Elevated as the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court on 20.9.1999 and Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on 10.5.2000 and elevated as Judge of Supreme Court of India on 19.10.2001.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM, AVSM (Retd), Ex-Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, Ex-Vice Chief of Army Staff, Army Headquarters, Ex-Independent Director on the Board of Larsen and Toubro; Fellow of the Institute of Directors, New Delhi; Member of the Advisory Council, VGSOM, IIT, Kharagpur; M.Sc. in Defence Studies from Madras University; M.A. in International Relations from Allahabad University.

Born on 26th June 1937, Joined National Defence Academy in 1953 and commissioned into Regiment of Artillery from Indian Military Academy in June 1957; Attended various professional courses including Survey and Target Acquisition Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA; Defence Services Staff College Course at Wellington, Nilgirs; Command and General Staff Course, Tehran, Iran; National Defence College, New Delhi.

He took over as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi on 11th December, 1998 an appointment equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary, the highest post in the Government of India. UPSC is a Constitutional Body entrusted with the task of recruitment to various senior level posts in the Central Government and Union Territories and other organized cadres, viz. IAS, IPS and IFS etc. by conducting various competitive examinations and also by direct interviews. Apart from being the premier Institution in the country for recruitment and selection to posts/appointments ranging upto the highest level in the Government of India, it is an expert body for the development of human resources. Visited France, UK and USA in July 2001 to study the system and procedures adopted by similar organizations in those countries. After successfully completing his tenure in UPSC, demitted that office on 25th June 2002.

He is Advisor FAO and former Chairman, Institution of Engineers, Delhi. He is a Mechanical Engineer and has been involved with Environment and Energy Policy and planning and implementation of energy projects under the UN Agencies for over three decades in India and other Asian and Pacific countries. For his life time contribution, he has been conferred Engineer of the Year 2013 Award of Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific. He was a Member of the Perspective Planning Group of Planning Commission; and Member of Energy Policy Expert Group. He is Vice-President, World Environment Foundation & Institute of Directors, India.

Ashok Kapur was an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (1967 Batch). He has served the Government in various capacities, including Secretary & magistrate of various districts. During 1992- 94, was appointed leader of the Indian Delegation to the UN Conference on Biological Warfare. In September, 1991 was appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Supplies & food & science & technology, Govt. of India. Currently he is the Director General of Institute of Directors, India.

Mr. M.S. Sundara Rajan served as the Chairman & MD, Indian Bank from June 4, 2007 to March 31, 2010. Mr. Rajan served as an Executive Director of Indian Bank from April 1, 2006 to June 3, 2007. He serves as Honorary Chairman of Institute of Directors, Tamil Nadu. He has core expertise is in investment banking, project finance, corporate restructuring and capital market. He is an Indian Banking Consultant and Economist. He has over 35 years of experience in the field of banking. He has been an Independent and Non-Executive Director of Sharda Cropchem Limited since July 26, 2011. He has been a Non-Executive Independent Director of Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited since May 17, 2014. He serves as Independent Director of Capital First, Sundaram Mutual Fund Trustee Company, AAPL Environmental Solutions Private Limited, The Clearing Corporation of India Limited, BGR Energy Systems Limited and Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Limited. He has been Non Executive - Independent Director at GVR Infra Projects Limited since June 1, 2015. He has been Non-Executive Independent Director at Continental Warehousing Corporation (Nhava Seva) Ltd. since September 23, 2015. He serves as Director at Sundaram Trustee Company Limited He serves as Nominee Director of Computer Age Management Services. He serves as Trustee of Hand-in-Hand (India). He serves as Director of MSA Holding Private Limited, Capital First Home Finance Private Limited and GVR Projects Limited. He served as Director at United India Insurance Company Limited and Dewan Housing Finance Limited. He is a certified associate of Indian Institute of Bankers. He won the Golden Peacock Award on behalf of Indian Bank on October 2009. He was ranked 45th in the Economic Times India Inc’s most powerful CEOs list in 2009. He was ranked No.2 among the CEOs of Nationalized Banks and No.6 among the CEOs of Commercial banks. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in economics from Madras University. He is an associate member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Mr. Arun Balakrishnan is the former Chairman and Managing Director of one of India's largest oil refining and marketing companies - Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) ? a position he has held since April 1, 2007. Prior to this, he held various positions in marketing, corporate, and HR functions across the country, including the Director of Planning, Oil Coordination Committee; General Manager, International Operations; and, Executive Director,Direct Sales.

He is a former director of CBI and former Director General in National Human Rights Commission. He was also the Chief of Intelligence and Security of Karnataka State. He served as a DIG of Railway Police, later in the Ministry Commerce of the Government of India, functioned as a Director of trade Promotion in Australia with headquarters in Sydney. In addition to being on deputation in the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India, he also functioned as a Diplomat and the head of Chancery and Consular Division of the Embassy of India in Moscow (then USSR)

He held challenging positions like Chief of Investigation of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case; Director General of Central Reserve Police Force, the largest Para military force in India and perhaps the entire World. Director of the prestigious Central Bureau of Investigation of India; and the Director – General in the National Human Rights Commission.

Dr. Uddesh Kohli, B.E. (Hons), MBA and Ph.D in Economics, is presently the Chairman Emeritus of Construction Industry Development Council, Chairman of Construction Industry Arbitration Council and Engineering Council of India. He is also Secretary General of International Federation of Training & Development Organizations (IFTDO). He is Independent Director on the Boards of several companies and a Member of the Board of Governors of IIM, Kozhikode and Bangalore. He is a Senior Adviser in the Global Compact Office of UN Secretary General and is promoting this Program in India. He has also worked as a Consultant with several other United Nations organizations and the Asian Development Bank. His wide ranging specialization includes corporate governance, strategic management, development planning, project planning, appraisal & management, finance, energy, power systems, corporate citizenship, reforms and restructuring, public systems, and training.

Dr. Kohli has been Adviser, Planning Commission, the Chairman & Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Chairman of Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) and Consultancy Development Centre. A HRD expert, Dr. Kohli is the President Emeritus of Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) and president of Council of Indian Employers (CIE), All India Management Association, Asian Regional Training and Development Organization (ARTDO).

Rakesh Bharti Mittal is Vice-Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, one of India’s leading business groups with interests in telecom, agri-food business, financial services, realty, and communication & media devices.

Bharti Airtel, the flagship company of Bharti Enterprises, is among the world’s largest telecommunications companies offering mobile, fixed broadband and digital TV solutions to over 400 million customers in 18 countries across India, South Asia and Africa. Bharti Infratel, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, is a leading provider of passive telecom infrastructure in India. Bharti has joint ventures with several global leaders: Singtel, AXA, Del Monte, SoftBank, and Brightstar.

Rakesh is the Chairman of Bharti AXA Life Insurance, Bharti AXA General Insurance and FieldFresh Foods. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Bharti Airtel and Managing Director of Bharti Realty Holdings.

Rakesh served as the President of CII for the year 2018-19. He has been the Chair of several CII Councils and Committees at the National level.

Mr. Rajan has 36 years experience in a wide range of industries including Gas Processing, Gas Pipelines, LPG pipelines, LNG terminals and associated facilities, Petrochemicals and Fertilisers and Chemicals. Areas of expertise include conceptual design, process design, preparation of pre-feasibility reports and detailed feasibility reports (DPR), technology section, plant operations, project management, etc. I was Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of PDIL, a consultancy PSU from Jan 2007 to Nov 2010 and CMD of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers (RCF) from Nov 2010 to June 2016. I also had the additional charge of CMD of National Fertilisers Limited (NFL) from Jan 2013 to August 2013. I also served as Chairman of Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) from September 2012 to September 2014 and as Chairman of Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) from June 2015 to June 2016.Since July 2016 I am an Independent Consultant available for giving advice in the areas of my expertise.

Board Member of National Governing Council and All India Honorary Director of IOD

Dr. Tayeb Kamali is a leader in organizational change, and has spearheaded education, training, research and applied technology programmes in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East for more than two decades.In 1989, following doctoral studies in engineering at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., he returned to the UAE where he took up senior leadership positions with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) - the UAE's largest institution of higher learning with 17 campuses. Five years later, he founded the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT), HCT's entrepreneurial and commercial arm. In 2005, he was appointed HCT Vice Chancellor. Currently he is the chairman,IOD India, UAE Chapter

He is a prominent member of the education industry in South East Asia, Middle East and India and serves as a founding Trustee and Executive Chairman of Singapore based Global Schools Foundation (GSF), a not-for-profit organisation. He has presented several papers on education at various forums globally. In addition to several personal recognitions received in the field of education, Mr. Temurnikar is recipient of Walter L. Hurd Executive Medal from Walter L. Hurd Foundation, USA and the Asia Pacific Quality Organization. An engineer by qualification, he has completed his Masters in Management from the University of East London. His career saw him venturing into the education sector after a 14-year stint in information technology (IT) firms like HCL Technologies Ltd and IBM (1997-2002).

Prof. (Dr) Colin Coulson-Thomas, President of the Institute of Management Services and Director-General of IOD India for UK and Europe operations. He has helped directors in over 40 countries to improve board and corporate performance. An experienced director and board chair, he leads the International Governance Initiative of the Order of St Lazarus, is Chancellor of the School for the Creative Arts, Director-General, IOD India, UK and Europe, Chair of United Learning's Audit and Risk Committee.

Honorary Professor at Aston University, Distinguished Professor at SRISIIM, Visiting Professor of Direction and Leadership at Lincoln International Business School and an Advisory Board Member of Bridges of Sports and the Arvind Foundation, The author of over 60 books and reports, he has held various public appointments and professorial roles in Europe, North and South America, Africa, the Middle East, India and China. Educated at the LSE, London Business School, UNISA, USC and the Universities of Aston and Chicago, A fellow of seven chartered bodies, Colin is a prize winner in final exams of three professions.

A behavioural scientist, author and commentator on many aspects of management, leadership, organisation and personal development, I have been very fortunate in the range of experiences that my career has opened up for me. In most cases, my colleagues and I have delivered pioneering, and some quite exceptional, outcomes.

My primary interest is in facilitating the learning and development of leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs – individually and collectively.

As a confidant to some elite leaders in global business, government and the not-for-profit sectors, I help them navigate their own complex worlds to achieve outstanding results. My publications list includes nine books and over 300 articles.

He is Managing Partner of Crowe Horwath (DMCC branch) in Dubai. Crowe Horwath is a member firm of Crowe Horwath International which is among the top 9 global accounting networks, consisting of over 200 independent accounting and advisory service firms, with close to 726 offices and 31,040 professionals. Current position Elected as Chairman of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – UAE (Dubai) Chapter is the largest Overseas Chapter with over 2000 plus members. Elected and Served the ICAI Dubai Chapter in various key positions as Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive committee member for the past several years. ICAI is the second largest professional accounting body in the world. Served as the Chairman of Steering Committee of MECA (Middle East CFO Alliance). Middle East CFO Alliance (MECA) is the largest CFO Networking Group based across Middle East region. Founder Member of Indian Chartered Accountant Toastmasters Club (ICAT) & Executive committee Member 2007-08. Active member of Indian Business Professional Council (IBPC), Capital Club and JSG (Dubai).

Manoj K Raut is CEO & Secretary–General of Institute of Directors, which he has been associated with, since the year 2000.

Mr. Raut holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management and also a Degree in Law (LLB) from Govt. Lingaraj Law College, Berhampur University, India. A Science Graduate, passed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Botany Honours) with Ist Class Honours Distinction from the Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur, Odisha, one of the century old educational institutions of India.

Mr Raut is an Advocate on record and member of Bar Council of Delhi, left Law practice joined Institute of Directors, India as a Management Trainee in the year 2000 and later on, he was elevated as CEO of the Institute of Directors, India and also as Secretary-General in the year 2010. Currently he is also on few not-for-profit Boards including on the boards of World Environment Foundation and International Academy of Law besides the Editor of 'Director Today'- A Monthly Journal of IOD. He is also an advisory Board member of RIMS (USA), Lincoln Business School (UK), and CII TCM Board.

It has been his sheer passion to drive business with innovative strategies and dedication to ensure a win-win situation for the entire business ecosystem, consisting clients, partners, Members and the team members.

IOD, which over the years, has now emerged as most powerful network of business leaders and policy makers, keeps senior executives and board members abreast of latest developments on various boardroom issues and new trends in Corporate Governance & Business Excellence.
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An experienced multi-disciplinary professional with a demonstrated history of working with the Governments, utilities /industry and non- Government sectors in strategic planning and policy making at the top level, He has proved himself to be of unmatched value to every organization that he worked for. With strong leadership and consulting skills in Team Management, Project implementation, Governance and Public Policy, he has been recognized, nationally and internationally, for developing strategies and finding out of box solutions through innovative thinking, for some very complex and challenging work environments.

A veteran of Sales & Marketing with Print Media and FMCG Industry, a B.Sc., MBA (Mktg) and MMBM (Media & Entertainment), attended MDPs at Cranfield UK, Wharton etc.

His is currently Board Director-Times of India Group-WWM, prior to this he was Sr. Vice President-Circulation and Exports with them. Previous work experience with PZ Cussons, UK and other best known FMCG companies like Shaw Wallace, Balsara and Goodnight etc. He is a visiting faculty with Mumbai University for MMS students. He is on the Advisory Council of TSCFM, Mumbai for Media Management Program. A speaker and panelist at Industry Seminars and Business Schools.

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A distinguished military officer with a glorious carrier spanning over three decades. He got commissioned in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering. Besides the Army mandatory courses, the officer did his specialization in Tanks and Infantry Combat Vehicles and got distinction and was also awarded with Gold Medal. Apart from the various courses, few important qualifications the officer attained are M.Tech & B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, PGDM in Personal Management & Industrial Engineering and Defence Studies. He has also tenated tenures in various establishments.

His long and illustrious carrier continued for over 35 years in which he has served in all types of terrain like snow peaked Mountains of North & Eastern India, thick jungles of North East, Deserts of Rajasthan and Plains of Punjab. He has witnessed Counter Insurgency Operations, Standoff with India & China in Arunachal Pradesh and India & Pakistan in the Deserts of Rajasthan. He has also had tenures in Army Headquarters, Border Road Organization and other Field / Operational Headquarters.

Starting off as a Second Lieutenant, he has worked his way up the ladder through hard work, dedication, perseverance & professional commitment, for which he was conferred with Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card.

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Mr. R.Srinivasan, a Science Graduate from Madras University with Diploma in Business & Industrial Management and Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management from Bombay University. He is having 40 years experience in the Shipping Finance and in-charge of Corporate Affairs for about 20years. He has grown from an Accounts Assistant to Chief Accountant then Manager to General Manager finally Vice President (Corporate Affairs) to Executive Director then retired as Chief Executive from Japanese subsidiary.

During this period he was Board of Directors in Indian Ship Owner’s Association (INSA) for ten years and was also nominated as a one of the Trustees in Paradip Port (4 years), Vizag Port(4 years) and Chennai Port (two years) . He was also nominated various committees of the shipping Industry for dealing with Union Ministry of Shipping, Govt of India.

During his tenure as Executive Director he was responsible for Corporate affairs, Finance and HRM. Even before the Independent Directors requirements as per Companies Act came in to effect he was instrumental in appointing three independent Directors, during the year 1994 such as a retired Union Secretary from Ministry of Shipping (Govt of India) , a Former CMD of Shipping Corporation of India, and Former Chairman of LIC in the Company’s Board. He was also instrumental in establishing three new shipping companies in Chennai during 1993-2000.

Mr. Srinivasan was responsible to commence Institute of Directors’ activities in Tamil Nadu during 2013 and now he is the Hony. Regional Director of Tamil Nadu Region and conducting various events on behalf of IOD in Chennai.

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He has 36 years experience in a wide range of industries including Gas Processing, Gas Pipelines, LPG pipelines, LNG terminals and associated facilities, Petrochemicals and Fertilisers and Chemicals. Areas of expertise include conceptual design, process design, preparation of pre-feasibility reports and detailed feasibility reports (DPR), technology section, plant operations, project management, etc. I was Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of PDIL, a consultancy PSU from Jan 2007 to Nov 2010 and CMD of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers (RCF) from Nov 2010 to June 2016. I also had the additional charge of CMD of National Fertilisers Limited (NFL) from Jan 2013 to August 2013. I also served as Chairman of Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) from September 2012 to September 2014 and as Chairman of Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) from June 2015 to June 2016.Since July 2016 I am an Independent Consultant available for giving advice in the areas of my expertise.

Board Member of National Governing Council and All India Honorary Director of IOD.

Dr. George V. Antony, the recipient of Educationist of the year in Asia (2016) for revolutionary contribution in education from ASSOCHAM and education post, Fellow of IAAP (UK) and the Institute of Directors has nineteen years of professional exposure in the industry, academia, research and consulting. He is the first Post-Doctoral Fellow in management [Information security governance in banking] from School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science & Technology [CUSAT], holds Doctorate in the unique area of information security management from VMU and MBA from BU at KIT campus. A Certified Corporate Director(CCD) from Institute of Directors, Certified LA for ISMS from IQMS (UK), Certified Trainer Facilitator(CTF) from Calton Advanced Management Institute, Connecticut (USA), Certified Internal Information Security Auditor(CIISA), Certified Internal Software Quality Auditor(CISQA), Certified Information Security Professional(CISP) from STQC-MIT(GOI), Accredited Management Teacher(AMT) in IT from AIMA and Certified Bank Trainer(CBT) from NIBM-IIBF, George also serves as consultant, advisory board member, IB member of learning enterprises in India and abroad. The training programs conducted by George at national and international levels have inspired hundreds of ardent participants including senior executives of NEC Corporation, Japan, IBMC Group, Dubai, Hyogo University, Japan and Punjab National Bank, India. He remains an active enthusiast and resource person in various conferences and seminars including UGC sponsored programs. A member of All India Management Association, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance and Institute of Directors his research interest include information security governance, behavioural issues related to information security and corporate governance. He is a doctoral research supervisor in the area of management and currently serves as the Dean of FISAT Business School, Kochi.

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Mr. Arun Balakrishnan is the former Chairman and Managing Director of one of India's largest oil refining and marketing companies - Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) ? a position he has held since April 1, 2007. Prior to this, he held various positions in marketing, corporate, and HR functions across the country, including the Director of Planning, Oil Coordination Committee; General Manager, International Operations; and, Executive Director,Direct Sales.

Mr. M.S. Sundara Rajan served as the Chairman & MD, Indian Bank from June 4, 2007 to March 31, 2010. Mr. Rajan served as an Executive Director of Indian Bank from April 1, 2006 to June 3, 2007. He serves as Honorary Chairman of Institute of Directors, Tamil Nadu. He has core expertise is in investment banking, project finance, corporate restructuring and capital market. He is an Indian Banking Consultant and Economist. He has over 35 years of experience in the field of banking. He has been an Independent and Non-Executive Director of Sharda Cropchem Limited since July 26, 2011. He has been a Non-Executive Independent Director of Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited since May 17, 2014. He serves as Independent Director of Capital First, Sundaram Mutual Fund Trustee Company, AAPL Environmental Solutions Private Limited, The Clearing Corporation of India Limited, BGR Energy Systems Limited and Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Limited. He has been Non Executive - Independent Director at GVR Infra Projects Limited since June 1, 2015. He has been Non-Executive Independent Director at Continental Warehousing Corporation (Nhava Seva) Ltd. since September 23, 2015. He serves as Director at Sundaram Trustee Company Limited He serves as Nominee Director of Computer Age Management Services. He serves as Trustee of Hand-in-Hand (India). He serves as Director of MSA Holding Private Limited, Capital First Home Finance Private Limited and GVR Projects Limited. He served as Director at United India Insurance Company Limited and Dewan Housing Finance Limited. He is a certified associate of Indian Institute of Bankers. He won the Golden Peacock Award on behalf of Indian Bank on October 2009. He was ranked 45th in the Economic Times India Inc’s most powerful CEOs list in 2009. He was ranked No.2 among the CEOs of Nationalized Banks and No.6 among the CEOs of Commercial banks. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in economics from Madras University. He is an associate member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM, AVSM (Retd), Ex-Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, Ex-Vice Chief of Army Staff, Army Headquarters, Ex-Independent Director on the Board of Larsen and Toubro; Fellow of the Institute of Directors, New Delhi; Member of the Advisory Council, VGSOM, IIT, Kharagpur; M.Sc. in Defence Studies from Madras University; M.A. in International Relations from Allahabad University.

Born on 26th June 1937, Joined National Defence Academy in 1953 and commissioned into Regiment of Artillery from Indian Military Academy in June 1957; Attended various professional courses including Survey and Target Acquisition Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA; Defence Services Staff College Course at Wellington, Nilgirs; Command and General Staff Course, Tehran, Iran; National Defence College, New Delhi.

He took over as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi on 11th December, 1998 an appointment equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary, the highest post in the Government of India. UPSC is a Constitutional Body entrusted with the task of recruitment to various senior level posts in the Central Government and Union Territories and other organized cadres, viz. IAS, IPS and IFS etc. by conducting various competitive examinations and also by direct interviews. Apart from being the premier Institution in the country for recruitment and selection to posts/appointments ranging upto the highest level in the Government of India, it is an expert body for the development of human resources. Visited France, UK and USA in July 2001 to study the system and procedures adopted by similar organizations in those countries. After successfully completing his tenure in UPSC, demitted that office on 25th June 2002.

Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM, AVSM (Retd), Ex-Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, Ex-Vice Chief of Army Staff, Army Headquarters, Ex-Independent Director on the Board of Larsen and Toubro; Fellow of the Institute of Directors, New Delhi; Member of the Advisory Council, VGSOM, IIT, Kharagpur; M.Sc. in Defence Studies from Madras University; M.A. in International Relations from Allahabad University.

Born on 26th June 1937, Joined National Defence Academy in 1953 and commissioned into Regiment of Artillery from Indian Military Academy in June 1957; Attended various professional courses including Survey and Target Acquisition Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA; Defence Services Staff College Course at Wellington, Nilgirs; Command and General Staff Course, Tehran, Iran; National Defence College, New Delhi.

He took over as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi on 11th December, 1998 an appointment equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary, the highest post in the Government of India. UPSC is a Constitutional Body entrusted with the task of recruitment to various senior level posts in the Central Govt. and Union Territories and other organized cadres, viz. IAS, IPS and IFS etc. by conducting various competitive examinations and also by direct interviews. Apart from being the premier Institution in the country for recruitment and selection to posts/appointments ranging upto the highest level in the Government of India, it is an expert body for the development of human resources. Visited France, UK and USA in July 2001 to study the system and procedures adopted by similar organizations in those countries. After successfully completing his tenure in UPSC, demitted that office on 25th June 2002.

He is Advisor FAO and former Chairman, Institution of Engineers, Delhi. He is a Mechanical Engineer and has been involved with Environment and Energy Policy and planning and implementation of energy projects under the UN Agencies for over three decades in India and other Asian and Pacific countries. For his life time contribution, he has been conferred Engineer of the Year 2013 Award of Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific. He was a Member of the Perspective Planning Group of Planning Commission; and Member of Energy Policy Expert Group. He is Vice-President, World Environment Foundation & Institute of Directors, India.

He is Advisor FAO and former Chairman, Institution of Engineers, Delhi. He is a Mechanical Engineer and has been involved with Environment and Energy Policy and planning and implementation of energy projects under the UN Agencies for over three decades in India and other Asian and Pacific countries. For his life time contribution, he has been conferred Engineer of the Year 2013 Award of Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific. He was a Member of the Perspective Planning Group of Planning Commission; and Member of Energy Policy Expert Group. He is Vice-President, World Environment Foundation & Institute of Directors, India.

Mr. Ashok Kapur was an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (1967 Batch). He has served the Government in various capacities, including Secretary & magistrate of various districts. During 1992- 94, was appointed leader of the Indian Delegation to the UN Conference on Biological Warfare. In September, 1991 was appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Supplies & food & science & technology, Govt. of India. Currently he is the Director General of Institute of Directors, India.

Manoj K Raut is CEO & Secretary–General of Institute of Directors, which he has been associated with, since the year 2000.

Mr. Raut holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management and also a Degree in Law (LLB) from Govt. Lingaraj Law College, Berhampur University, India. A Science Graduate, passed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Botany Honours) with Ist Class Honours Distinction from the Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur, Odisha, one of the century old educational institutions of India.

Mr Raut is an Advocate on record and member of Bar Council of Delhi, left Law practice joined Institute of Directors, India as a Management Trainee in the year 2000 and later on, he was elevated as CEO of the Institute of Directors, India and also as Secretary-General in the year 2010. Currently he is also on few not-for-profit Boards including on the boards of World Environment Foundation and International Academy of Law besides the Editor of 'Director Today'- A Monthly Journal of IOD. He is also an advisory Board member of RIMS (USA), Lincoln Business School (UK), and CII TCM Board.

It has been his sheer passion to drive business with innovative strategies and dedication to ensure a win-win situation for the entire business ecosystem, consisting clients, partners, Members and the team members.

IOD, which over the years, has now emerged as most powerful network of business leaders and policy makers, keeps senior executives and board members abreast of latest developments on various boardroom issues and new trends in Corporate Governance & Business Excellence.

Dr. Vivek K. Agnihotri is an IAS officer of 1968 batch. He has Master’s degrees in English Literature and Political Science from the University of Allahabad. He has Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis and Design from IIT Delhi. Dr.Agnihotri superannuated as Secretary to Government of India. Post retirement, he was Member of CAT and Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, in the Parliament of India. He is Director, LML, Kanpur; Member of the Technical Advisory Group, ISB; Adviser, UPSC; and Adviser of Eminence (Public Governance), American Society for Quality, New Delhi. He is widely travelled and has several publications to his credit.

He is Advisor FAO and former Chairman, Institution of Engineers, Delhi. He is a Mechanical Engineer and has been involved with Environment and Energy Policy and planning and implementation of energy projects under the UN Agencies for over three decades in India and other Asian and Pacific countries. For his life time contribution, he has been conferred Engineer of the Year 2013 Award of Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific. He was a Member of the Perspective Planning Group of Planning Commission; and Member of Energy Policy Expert Group. He is Vice-President, World Environment Foundation & Institute of Directors, India.

Manoj K Raut is CEO & Secretary–General of Institute of Directors, which he has been associated with, since the year 2000.

Mr. Raut holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management and also a Degree in Law (LLB) from Govt. Lingaraj Law College, Berhampur University, India. A Science Graduate, passed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Botany Honours) with Ist Class Honours Distinction from the Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur, Odisha, one of the century old educational institutions of India.

Mr Raut is an Advocate on record and member of Bar Council of Delhi, left Law practice joined Institute of Directors, India as a Management Trainee in the year 2000 and later on, he was elevated as CEO of the Institute of Directors, India and also as Secretary-General in the year 2010. Currently he is also on few not-for-profit Boards including on the boards of World Environment Foundation and International Academy of Law besides the Editor of 'Director Today'- A Monthly Journal of IOD. He is also an advisory Board member of RIMS (USA), Lincoln Business School (UK), and CII TCM Board.

It has been his sheer passion to drive business with innovative strategies and dedication to ensure a win-win situation for the entire business ecosystem, consisting clients, partners, Members and the team members.

IOD, which over the years, has now emerged as most powerful network of business leaders and policy makers, keeps senior executives and board members abreast of latest developments on various boardroom issues and new trends in Corporate Governance & Business Excellence.

CHAIRMAN

Hon’ble Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, Chairman, IOD Advisory Council, former Chief Justice of India, former Chairman, National Human Rights Commission of India and National Commission for Constitution of India Reforms

Today's corporate landscape is vastly different, than what it was two decades ago. The change is pushing companies to be more transparent and accountable for their actions, and open about engaging with stake-holders. The Business Excellence case for good governance and long term sustainability is well established. Today's business environment provides a multitude of new challenges, but also significant opportunities for those who can master it's dynamics. In a world, where knowledge is growing exponentially and products and services are fast becoming obsolete, the challenge of innovation is irresistible and restless. Innovation is no option. You either innovate or perish. Managing innovation is rooted more in leadership and organizational capabilities, than in technological prowess, who can build, embrace, and take advantage of the contradictions, inherent in ambidextrous organizations.

Co-Chairman, Golden Peacock Awards

Hon’ble Justice (Dr.) Arijit Pasayat, former Judge, Supreme Court of India and former Chairman, Competition Appellate Tribunal & Authority for Advance Ruling (Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax)

Born on 10-5-1944. Enrolled as an Advocate on 10-10-1968. Practised in Taxation, Commercial and Constitutional matters. Completed Articleship in Chartered Accountancy and passed Intermediate Chartered Accountancy Examination. He served as the Judge of Orissa High Court from 20.3.1989 - 19.9.1999. Elevated as the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court on 20.9.1999 and Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on 10.5.2000 and elevated as Judge of Supreme Court of India on 19.10.2001.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, PVSM, AVSM (Retd), Ex-Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, Ex-Vice Chief of Army Staff, Army Headquarters, Ex-Independent Director on the Board of Larsen and Toubro; Fellow of the Institute of Directors, New Delhi; Member of the Advisory Council, VGSOM, IIT, Kharagpur; M.Sc. in Defence Studies from Madras University; M.A. in International Relations from Allahabad University.

Born on 26th June 1937, Joined National Defence Academy in 1953 and commissioned into Regiment of Artillery from Indian Military Academy in June 1957; Attended various professional courses including Survey and Target Acquisition Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA; Defence Services Staff College Course at Wellington, Nilgirs; Command and General Staff Course, Tehran, Iran; National Defence College, New Delhi.

He took over as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi on 11th December, 1998 an appointment equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary, the highest post in the Government of India. UPSC is a Constitutional Body entrusted with the task of recruitment to various senior level posts in the Central Government and Union Territories and other organized cadres, viz. IAS, IPS and IFS etc. by conducting various competitive examinations and also by direct interviews. Apart from being the premier Institution in the country for recruitment and selection to posts/appointments ranging upto the highest level in the Government of India, it is an expert body for the development of human resources. Visited France, UK and USA in July 2001 to study the system and procedures adopted by similar organizations in those countries. After successfully completing his tenure in UPSC, demitted that office on 25th June 2002.

DIRECTOR GENERAL

Dr. Vivek K. Agnihotri, IAS (Retd.), former Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha (Parliament of India)

Dr. Vivek K. Agnihotri is an IAS officer of 1968 batch. He has Master’s degrees in English Literature and Political Science from the University of Allahabad. He has Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis and Design from IIT Delhi. Dr.Agnihotri superannuated as Secretary to Government of India. Post retirement, he was Member of CAT and Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, in the Parliament of India. He is Director, LML, Kanpur; Member of the Technical Advisory Group, ISB; Adviser, UPSC; and Adviser of Eminence (Public Governance), American Society for Quality, New Delhi. He is widely travelled and has several publications to his credit.

Reji Mathew is responsible for Finance & Administration. He is a Graduate in commerce, PGDCA & DCD specializing in Finance & Administration. He has undergone extensive training in India & UK. He is also ‘Sub Editor’ of the "Director Today", a Journal of the Institute of Directors. He looks after all operational activities of IOD nationally and internationally. He joined IOD on 1997.