Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati is the Founder, Chairman and MD of Granules India Ltd, where he has been instrumental in transforming the company into one of the world's largest pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. With almost forty years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr Prasad has been a pioneer of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. His accomplishments include commercializing Pharmaceutical Formulation Intermediates (PFIs), an innovative and cost-effective product for global finished dosage manufacturers. He has filed 33 patents, five of which have been granted so far. He also established facilities in cities and countries such as China & the US.

Baroness Sandip Verma was born in Punjab, India, moving to the UK with her parents at the age of one. A successful business woman, Lady Verma started her first business at the age of 19 in high fashion, supplying high street multiples. In 2000, she changed her business to the service sector and went into auxiliary care. She joined Conservative Party in 1999. In 2006, she was raised to the peerage as Baroness Verma of Leicester in the County of Leicestershire. Prior to becoming Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DECC in September 2012, She was Spokesperson for Cabinet Office, International Development, Women and Equalities and Business Innovation and Skills. She also served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for International Development from May 2015 until July 2016.

Mr. Atul Temurnikar 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 is a philantrophist and born leader. Recently he contributed 200000 Singapore Dollar to PM Care Fund for Covid19. 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). Mr. Temurnikar is recipient of many awards / accolades incl Walter L. Hurd Executive Medal from Walter L. Hurd Foundation, USA and the Asia Pacific Quality Organization.

Dr 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 HCT Vice Chancellor till 2015.

Dr. Berlia was the first woman to lead a multi-state apex chamber of commerce in India, serving as the President of the PHDCCI in 2005. She was the first woman in India to lead her own pharmaceutical company, when not yet 30 and was the first woman entrepreneur of a major educational group in India. As Chairperson of Apeejay Education, she runs network of 26 Educational Institutions (Schools and Higher Education Institutions), and has made outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay vision of ‘Quality education of global standards leading to man-making and nation-building’ is effectively reflected in all its institutions. In 1995, she represented India at the UN World Social Summit at Copenhagen and delivered the keynote address on the ‘Role of Women at the Work Place’. She is also a recipient of numerous awards for contribution towards business, industry and academia by leading industry bodies.

With over 45 years of professional experience in business leadership, Mr. Eugene Mayne leads all the activities of Tristar Group spanning Surface Transport, Ocean and Coastal Transport, Specialized Warehousing, Fuel Farm Management, Turkey Fuel Supply Operations, Commercial Aviation Services, Lubricants and Chemicals Distribution. A very Effective communicator and motivator who identifies and leverages assets to reach organizational goals, under his leadership the group and its entities have grown to become Middle East's largest privately-owned liquid logistics company with operations in more than 29 countries spread across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Europe and Americas. Over the years he has received a number of prestigious accolades and awards including Seatrade Maritime Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa and has been chronicled as a logistics leader by the ITP Media Group.

Mr. Mohit Ralhan is the Managing Partner & CIO of TIW Private Equity. He is specializes in buyouts, margin expansion & turn- around situations. Prior to TIW, he was an investment & Operating professional at Baring Private Equity Partners India Fund II and Fund III. He has served on advisory board of companies in the interest- rate sensitive sectors, Technology, Education, Consumption, Media, Digital Businesses & Manufacturing Consumption. He has been awarded with Economic Times Most Promising Business Leaders of Asia in 2019.

Mr. Ovais Sarmad appointed as Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), at the Assistant Secretary-General level. The appointment has been made after consultation with the Conference of Parties through its Bureau. Mr. Sarmad will succeed Richard Kinley of Canada, to whom the Secretary-General and the Executive Secretary are grateful for his dedicated service to United Nations climate change efforts over the past 20 years. Mr. Sarmad, who currently serves as Chief of Staff to the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), brings to the position nearly 27 years of experience with IOM, where he worked in several policy and management areas to strengthen the Organization's operational effectiveness in close consultation with IOM Member States. He was instrumental in the establishment of the organization's Ethics and Conduct Office and was a key team member negotiating the agreement which brought the IOM into the United Nations System.

Mr. Jon Stanton is CEO of The Weir Group PLC, a FTSE100 engineering company and a global leader in mining technology with 12,000 employees operating in more than 50 countries. Since becoming CEO in 2016 he has led one of the most significant transformations in the Group’s 150-year history. This has included exiting the oil and gas and power businesses and completing Weir’s largest ever acquisition with the $1.3bn purchase of ESCO, the world’s leading provider of ground engaging tools for large mining machines. Weir is now an innovation partner to the global mining industry, helping it scale up and clean up to deliver the metals and minerals essential for the energy transition. Providing mining technology for a sustainable future, Weir is well positioned to benefit from long-term structural trends including demographic changes, decarbonisation and the shift to smart, efficient, sustainable mining. Mr. Stanton first joined Weir as Group Finance Director in 2010 having previously been a partner with EY where he led global board-level relationships with a number of FTSE-100 multi-national companies. In May 2019 he joined the Board of Imperial Brands as a Non-Executive Director and became Chair of the Audit Committee in June 2020.

Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas is Director-General, IOD India, UK and Europe Operations and President of the Institute of Management Services. He has helped directors in over 40 countries to improve director, board and corporate performance and is the author over 60 books and reports. He has also held local, regional and national public sector board appointments and a variety of other board, professorial and leadership appointments. He received a CSR Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 CSR Leadership Summit and is the first Honoured Fellow of the Institute of Responsible Leadership. Honorary Professor, Aston University; Visiting Professor, Lincoln International Business School; and a Distinguished Professor at Sri SIIM where he is also President of the Council of International Advisers.

Keijo Varis currently works as Principal Lecturer and Tutor Teacher (professor) of MBA students at the Department of Business Administration, Turku University of Applied Sciences. Keijo does research in Organizational Studies.

Dr. Graham Wilson is a behavioural scientist and psychotherapist, who writes and speaks on leadership, management, personnel, and organizational development. He is an executive confidant and facilitator, conference rapporteur, and a lecturer with the Oxfordshire Business and Enterprise School. He is chair of two charities, executive lead for research in the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Coaching division, and project manager for research for the RLSS UK (Royal Life Saving Society).

Mr. Derek Blair has been a Chartered Accountant since 1994. He is one of two partners at Pinkham Blair, a general practice which he co-founded in 2004. The business specialises in assisting “corporate refugees” – those who have left large organisations to set up their own business. Graduating from Essex University in Accountancy, Finance & Economics, he joined BDO in 1990 as an audit trainee, before moving to a small firm, Charles Rippon & Turner, based in Willesden Green, London, where he qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. From there, he moved to Morgan Brown & Spofforth (MBS) in Clerkenwell as an audit manager and became a partner in 2001, focusing mostly on corporate finance projects. MBS subsequently became the founding firm of Vantis plc, an AIM-listed consolidator, where he remained until co-founding Pinkham Blair. He serves as Honorary Treasurer of the Army Records Society and previously as Honorary Treasurer of the Western Front Association. He is also a member of several military history societies. Mr. Blair will become ICAEW President in 2025.

Mao is the Non-executive Director at Comviva. His distinguished career of over four decades has been dedicated to the development and deployment of innovative software communications solutions in rapidly growing markets, transforming high-potential businesses into true world-beating organizations.

Mao has been the longest-serving CEO of Comviva where he spearheaded the growth of the organization for over 18 years. His visionary leadership significantly reshaped the organization and propelled Comviva to new heights with the organization expanding to over 100+ countries across the globe. Before joining Comviva, Mao was President and COO at Aricent, where he was instrumental in building the company from a relative start-up to a globally recognized brand, with over US$300 million in revenues. At Aricent, Mao led teams in the areas of R&D, product management, operations, and sales and marketing, gaining hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of the software and communications industries and honing his leadership talent.

Before moving to Aricent, Mao began his career with the Center for Development of Telematics (CDOT) where he made significant contributions to research and development in telecom switching. Mao has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Distinguished Fellow’ award by The Institute of Directors (IOD) in the year 2012 and in 2013.

Tristar Group, headquartered in Dubai, provides comprehensive fuel logistics solutions globally to prestigious clients, including international and national oil companies and intergovernmental organizations. With operations in 29 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Americas, and Europe, Tristar boasts a 25-year legacy of operational excellence and profitable growth. The company's integrated energy logistics platform encompasses surface transport with a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles, ownership and operation of more than 30 chemical, oil and gas tankers, management of 50+ fuel farms globally, and operation of 60+ fuel sites in remote African regions. Driven by a 'Business for Purpose' ethos, Tristar emphasizes positive community impact and environmental sustainability. It's committed to reducing its carbon footprint and is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. Additionally, as a board member of the Emirates Environmental Group, Tristar actively engages in environmental protection initiatives through education, action programs, and community involvement.

TIW Capital Group (TCG) is a multi-ethnic, multi-geography and multi-product fund house. It has offices in 10 locations, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, India, Bahrain, Dubai, Oman, UK, Sri Lanka and Mauritius. TCG currently manages SGD 1 Bn Asset Under Advise and is proud to serve investors across 29 countries. TCG team has a long track record of product innovation and is one of the thought leaders in the industry. Therefore, building an extremely high operating and technical expertise inside the Fund across industries and markets is the corner stone of TCG’s strategy. TCG also believes that high Transparency, Integrity, and Ethics are extremely critical for building a long-term, successful, and sustainable investment Fund. TCG team has many decades of Private Equity, listed investments and industry experience, but more importantly, the team reflects the above skills and principles. The Fund is helmed by Mr. Mohit Ralhan, who has more than two decades of experience in managing several funds across business cycles and asset classes. He has won several accolades in his distinguished career. Most recently, he has been conferred the Distinguished Fellowship at the Annual Convention of Institute of Directors at the House of Lords, London.

Granules India Limited is a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. It has a strong track record of innovation and excellence in the manufacturing of high-quality Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Pharmaceutical Formulation Intermediates (PFIs), Finished Dosages (FDFs), Oncology, High Potent APIs, and Finished Dosage Forms. The company is also a leading contract manufacturer for global pharmaceutical companies. It is a leading manufacturer of several key products, including Paracetamol, Metformin, Ibuprofen, Methocarbamol, Guaifenesin, and Oncology products produced in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities spread across India and USA, and approved by leading Regulatory Authorities such as USFDA, EU GMP and WHO. Its 60+ products ae marketed globally to more than 300 customers across 80 countries. Granules new purpose is “Healing lives responsibly through pioneering green science.” Driven by a strong sense of environmental responsibility, Granules is dedicated to achieving Net Zero by 2050. In pursuit of revolutionizing manufacturing and transforming pharmaceutical supply chain, it is establishing an integrated green pharmaceutical zone (GPZ) in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, as part of Granules CZRO. Granules CZRO aims to harmonize growth and sustainability by harnessing renewable energy, sustainable raw materials and embracing the principles of a circular economy.

We’re the global experts on gold. Leveraging our broad knowledge and experience, we work to improve understanding of the gold market and underscore gold’s value to individuals, investors, and the world at large. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our approach. We’re an association whose members are the world’s most forward-thinking gold mining companies. Combining the insights of our members and other industry partners, we seek to unlock gold’s evolving role as a catalyst for advancements that meet societal needs. We develop standards, expand access to gold, and tackle barriers to adoption to stimulate demand and support a vibrant and sustainable future for the gold market. From our offices in Beijing, London, Mumbai, New York, Shanghai, and Singapore, we deliver positive impact worldwide.

State Bank of India (UK) Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 757156). SBI (UK) Ltd is registered in England and Wales (Registered no: 10436460), with a registered office at 15-17 King Street, London EC2V 8EA. Your eligible deposits with State Bank of India (UK) Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit protection scheme.

We are ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide.

Founded in 1904 to widen access to the accountancy profession, we’ve long championed inclusion and today proudly support a diverse community of over 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries.

Our forward-looking qualifications, continuous learning and insights are respected and valued by employers in every sector. They equip individuals with the business and finance expertise and ethical judgment to create, protect, and report the sustainable value delivered by organisations and economies.

Guided by our purpose and values, our vision is to develop the accountancy profession the world needs. Partnering with policymakers, standard setters, the donor community, educators and other accountancy bodies, we’re strengthening and building a profession that drives a sustainable future for all.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a premier professional body, established under an act of Parliament (The Company Secretaries Act, 1980), to regulate and develop the profession of Company Secretaries. ICSI functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The Institute provides top-quality education to the students of Company Secretaries (CS) Course and best quality set standards to CS Members.

Headquartered in New Delhi, the ICSI has a nationwide presence with four Regional Offices in New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai, 73 Chapter Offices spread all across the country and Centre for Corporate Governance, Research and Training (CCGRT) in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The Institute also has six overseas centres at Australia, Canada, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA. With over 74,000 members and around 200,000 students, the ICSI has the largest membership and student base of Company Secretaries in the world.

As an inclusive body on the global governance map, the ICSI has been taking various initiatives for the growth and development of the profession. ICSI has been contributing to the initiatives of Government of India that have potential to excel the social-economic growth of India.

SLID stands at the forefront of Corporate Governance in Sri Lanka bringing together over 950 business leaders representing private and public sectors. The Institute is focused on empowering today’s Directors with insights and skills to take-on their roles, while preparing a new generation of Boardroom Leaders for the challenges of tomorrow.

Through your membership with SLID, you will have access to the upper echelons of the Sri Lankan business community as well as the largest community of BOARDROOM LEADERS both locally and internationally.

Being a Member of The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors will grant you access to exclusive member benefits.

Banking, Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal is established under Company Act 2063 on August 14, 2018 (2075 Shrawan 29). The main objectives of this Institute are to offer training, workshop and seminar and enhance the knowledge, skills and capabilities of the employees of financial sector and other stakeholders, conduct research and consulting to strengthen the financial sector, offer specific accredited courses and creating data bank for the use of banking community and help strengthen the financial systems in Nepal.

Dubai Quality Group is a non-profit organization set up by the Dubai Economy under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Guided by the vision of H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Quality Group was established in 1994 to develop and promote Excellence in UAE.

Dubai Quality Group organizes various training programs, conferences & awards throughout the year with the objective of improving Quality of Service & Business Excellence in the Region. The group extends membership opportunities to organizations, in exchange of various benefits.

Through its associations with international bodies such as the EFQM, ASQ, Ideas UK, Ideas America, DIB Germany, GBN etc., the group brings international knowledge and best practices to the local business community. DQG is committed to be center of Knowledge sharing for all topics relating to Innovation and Excellence.

MCDGI is a leading training provider for corporate governance and capacity development in the Maldives market. MCDGI was established in April 2017 to cater for the capacity building needs of Maldives MCDGI’s work will remain focused on building the corporate sector of the Maldives. In our efforts we will focus on tailoring our programs to the needs of the Maldivian economic development. We will draw on the expertise of our local and international resource person’s pool and with consultations and collaborations we design, develop and deliver training programmes to international standards.