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10th February 2026 I Fairmont, Mumbai

India’s Largest and Most Sought-After Workplace Culture Summit 

Join 1200+ visionary leaders from across India who are defining what the future of work looks like for all. 

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About For All Summit™ 

The For All Summit™ is Great Place To Work® India’s flagship gathering of visionary leaders, culture champions, and change-makers. At this summit, we talk, discuss, and explore how organizations can create workplaces that truly work For All – driven by inclusion, trust, innovation, and performance.

The Great Place To Work® India For All Summit™ is the largest and the most sought-after summit in India in the space of workplace culture.

It’s a catalyst for transformation. Delegates walk away with clear, actionable strategies that not only deliver measurable business results but also elevate organizational culture.  

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Why Should You Attend?

At the For All Summit, promise turns into progress. Every moment, from the conversations you’ll have to the ideas you’ll take home, is designed to help you create a workplace that truly works For All.

Future-Ready
Insights 

Gain powerful insights on trust, inclusion, and transformation from visionary leaders of India’s Best Workplaces™, Great Place To Work® experts, and global thought leaders across industries who are redefining leadership for a changing world.

Opportunities
To Connect 

Network with 1,200+ CXOs, CHROs, and culture champions who are shaping the future of work and building organizations where everyone can thrive 

Research- backed benchmarks 

Access trusted data, Certification™ benchmarks, and insights from India’s leading workplaces to understand what truly drives performance and belonging. 

Actionable strategies

Return to your organization with real-world tools and frameworks backed by our Trust Index™ Employee Survey to turn culture into a competitive advantage.

Lasting brand impact 

Strengthen your employer brand by learning directly from leaders who have built workplaces where people and performance grow together.

Learn from Best Workplaces

Explore how India’s most innovative organizations are staying ahead by creating inclusive, future-ready cultures that inspire commitment, innovation, and trust. 

The Great Adaptation:
Where Change Meets Opportunity 

Change is not something to endure; it’s something to embrace. Our research shows that in high-trust, high-performance workplaces, change becomes a catalyst for growth and a spark that drives innovation and belonging. Organizations that foster transparency, inclusion, and strong leadership see nearly 90% of employees adapt quickly to change compared to 83% in other workplaces.

The Great Adaptation is about leading that change with courage and conviction, turning uncertainty into opportunity, and building workplaces where every transformation strengthens both people and performance.

Some of Our 2026 Speakers

Gurcharan Das

Distinguished Author, Commentator, and
Former CEO of Procter & Gamble India

Arun Kohli

Managing Director and
Country Head of India, Morgan Stanley

Ipsita Dasgupta

Managing Director,
HP India Market

Pramod Bhasin

Founder,
Genpact Ltd

Dr. Santrupt Misra

National Spokesperson, Biju Janta Dal & Former CHRO & CEO,
Aditya Birla Group (Black Carbon Business)

Ruchika Panesar

CDIO Group Functions & Country Head-India,
NatWest Group

CP Gurnani

Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, AIonOS, Former MD & CEO Tech Mahindra

Ajit Prabhu

Co-Founder & CEO
​ Quest Global

Amit Jain

Managing Director and
Head of Carlyle India Advisors

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Ajay Vij

Senior Country Managing Director at Accenture India

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Rituraj Chaturmohata

Country Manager, Uber for Business - India and South Asia

Our Agenda

What enables organizations to produce the next Fortune leaders?

  1. Apprenticeship, culture and opportunities – how do organizations get it right and become “CEO factories”
  2. How do organizations deliver shareholder returns while balancing employee growth and well being as a top priority?

What enables organizations to produce the next Fortune leaders?

  1. Apprenticeship, culture and opportunities – how do organizations get it right and become “CEO factories”
  2. How do organizations deliver shareholder returns while balancing employee growth and well being as a top priority?

What enables organizations to produce the next Fortune leaders?

  1. Apprenticeship, culture and opportunities – how do organizations get it right and become “CEO factories”
  2. How do organizations deliver shareholder returns while balancing employee growth and well being as a top priority?

What enables organizations to produce the next Fortune leaders?

  1. Apprenticeship, culture and opportunities – how do organizations get it right and become “CEO factories”
  2. How do organizations deliver shareholder returns while balancing employee growth and well being as a top priority?

What enables organizations to produce the next Fortune leaders?

  1. Apprenticeship, culture and opportunities – how do organizations get it right and become “CEO factories”
  2. How do organizations deliver shareholder returns while balancing employee growth and well being as a top priority?

What enables organizations to produce the next Fortune leaders?

  1. Apprenticeship, culture and opportunities – how do organizations get it right and become “CEO factories”
  2. How do organizations deliver shareholder returns while balancing employee growth and well being as a top priority?

What enables organizations to produce the next Fortune leaders?

  1. Apprenticeship, culture and opportunities – how do organizations get it right and become “CEO factories”
  2. How do organizations deliver shareholder returns while balancing employee growth and well being as a top priority?

Some of our Participating Organizations

The Who’s Who of India Inc. is attending.
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Frequently Asked Questions 

The Summit is conducted for CXOs, HR leaders, culture strategists, business professionals, and organizations looking to strengthen their workplace culture.

Yes, by learning directly from Certified™ organizations and Great Place To Work® experts, you’ll understand how to use employee feedback from the Trust Index™ Survey to strengthen culture and prepare for Certification.

You’ll gain future-ready insights, practical strategies, and case studies from top leaders, along with opportunities to network with business leaders.

The Summit is a day-long Summit, it starts at 9:00 AM in the morning and ends by around 6 in the evening. Actual Summit timings will be available on agenda.

The For All Summit is Great Place To Work® India’s flagship event on workplace culture, leadership, and the future of work. It brings together HR leaders, CXOs, and culture champions to share insights and strategies for building inclusive, high-trust workplaces. 

No, the Summit is open to all organizations. Whether you’re already Certified, considering Certification, or simply beginning your culture journey, this Summit is the perfect platform to learn, connect, and be inspired.

The registration price for the For All Summit varies based on the registration window. Early bird passes offer the best value, with prices increasing closer to the event. For detailed pricing and group booking information, please get in touch with our team.

The For All Summit is India’s largest and the most sought-after Summit in the space of workplace culture. It is attending annually by the Who’s Who of India inc., and sees over 1200+ delegate in attendance, consisting of CEOs, CHROs, CXOs and senior HR professionals and key decision makers. In 2026, we are hosting the 16th edition of the For All Summit.

It is happening on 10th February 2026

Happening in Mumbai at Fairmont Hotel – https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ss5yEaTbMM8Tv4Lt8

Annual. Happens once each year.

As the name says, the For All Summit is For All – there is no criteria or restriction on the attendee designation. Every year, the For All Summit is attended by CEOs, CHROs, CXOs, senior HR professionals and other workplace culture enthusiasts. About 50% of the audience comprises of C-level executives and senior leaders.

  • Exclusive Access to India’s Top Leaders: Engage directly with 1000+ CEOs, CHROs, and senior leaders from India’s most admired workplaces—offering unmatched networking and collaboration opportunities.
  • Cutting-Edge Insights on Workplace Culture: Gain actionable ideas from global thought leaders and real-world case studies on building high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures.
  • Immersive & Experiential Learning: Participate in powerful keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, curated experiences, and deep-dive sessions that help you immediately apply learnings to your own organization.
  • Be Part of The Movement: Join a purpose-driven community committed towards Making India a Great Place To Work For All – by creating a consistently positive experience For All.

Traditionally, we have seen maximum participation from the IT industry (around 27%), followed by Manufacturing & Production at 20%, BFSI at 10%, followed by other industries.

Some of our annual participants at the Summit include DHL Express, Synchrony International Services, Blue Dart Express, Reliance Industries, YASH Technologies, Broadridge Financial Solutions, [24]7.ai, Randstad India, PwC, IndiGo, Virtusa Consulting Services, IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company and many others.

Traditionally, we have seen maximum participation from the IT industry (around 27%), followed by Manufacturing & Production at 20%, BFSI at 10%, followed by other industries.

Yes, sponsorship opportunities are available. To know more, please feel free to write to adishva.doshi@greatplacetowork.com

Speaker invitations for the Summit are by invite-only. If you would like to nominate your speaker, request you to share a profile of the nominate speaker along with their areas of expertise at in_events@greatplacetowork.com. Our speaker & content management team will get back to you in case they see a fit between the session topic and the nominated speaker’s area of expertise.

You can block the seats now and share attendee details closer to the event in December/January.

Payment must be made 30 days from date of invoice or 7 days before date of event, whichever is earlier.

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Yes, virtual seats are available as well for your team members who are unable to travel. The virtual experience is crafted on a customized platform for the virtual delegates.

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Gurcharan Das

Distinguished author, commentator, and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India

Gurcharan Das is a distinguished author, commentator, and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India. He graduated in philosophy with honours from Harvard University, where he was later inducted in Phi Beta Kappa for ‘high attainments in liberal scholarship’. After a successful career in business – leading Procter & Gamble India and Southeast Asia, and later serving as Managing Director of Procter & Gamble Worldwide (Strategic Planning) – he retired early to pursue a writing career.

He is today one of India’s most celebrated authors and thinkers, best known for two iconic, bestsellers: The Difficulty of Being Good and India Unbound, which have shaped public discourse on India’s economic and social transformation. His newspaper columns are among the most widely read in India. His latest books are a memoir, Another Sort of Freedom, and Dilemma of the Indian Liberal.

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Dr. Santrupt Misra

National Spokesperson Biju Janta Dal Party, Former CHRO & CEO, Aditya Birla Group (Black Carbon Business)

Dr. Santrupt Misra is a global business leader and an HR Professional of standing, with close to four decades of experience in global business leadership, corporate governance, organizational transformation, non-profit leadership, and Human Resource development. He has worked at Board level for over two decades as Non-Executive Director and Executive Director in publicly listed companies, unlisted companies, and not- for-Profit Organizations both in India and overseas. Until mid-January, 2024, he held office as the Group Director, Birla Carbon; Director, Chemicals; and Director, Group Human Resources for the Aditya Birla Group and retired early after 28 years of glorious service to explore wider and newer horizons in his next journey.

Until recently, Dr Misra has served as a Director on the Board of Karmayogi Bharat. Mission Karmayogi has been launched by the Government of India with the objective to create a competent and responsive civil service which can help drive the agenda of effective and efficient public service delivery. Dr Misra also serves as the Chairman of the Project Advisory Committee for the ‘Ekamra Kshetra Scheme’, an Odisha State Government project of immense significance for the heritage of Odisha. He was until last year a Member to the Governing Council (GC) of the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) has been on Governing Bodies of professional organisations/associations such as the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) U.S.A.; SHRM Certification Commission, US and others.

Under his leadership Birla Carbon emerged as a global leader in the carbon black space from its beginnings as a regionally focused carbon black player. He has been instrumental in developing a strong employer brand for the Aditya Birla Group, which has been named as the Best Employer in India, Great Place for Leaders to Work, and Top Company for Leaders by Aon Hewitt, Fortune Magazine, and RBL Group, respectively at different times.

Dr Misra has served as an Independent Director on the Board of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., a leading Government of India enterprise, and as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. He was also on the Board of the Xavier’s Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar and the Worldwide ERC, USA and was the President of National HRD Network Of India for 3 years..

He holds two Post Graduate degrees in Political Science and in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, from the Utkal University & the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, respectively. In addition, he also holds two PhDs, from India & UK, in Public Administration and Industrial Relations, respectively, and an honorary D.Sc. degree from Aston University, U.K. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR), USA; Hon. Fellow of the Coaching Federation of India; an Eisenhower Fellow, an Aston Business School Fellow, an AIMA Fellow and a Commonwealth Scholar. He has received many Awards such as Best CEO Award by the Ceo Magazine; Pritam Singh Award for Transformational Leadership; NIPM Ratna Award; Mathai Award from Indian Business Schools Association; Best HR Leader Award from National HRD Network and Life Time Contribution Award from the Aditya Birla Group amongst others.

Pramod Bhasin

Pramod Bhasin

Founder, Genpact Ltd

Pramod is currently the Chairperson of ICRIER(Indian Council for Research on International Economic relations), one of India’s leading economic research think tanks that contributes extensively to economic policy research on critical areas. He is also the Chairperson of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a Nasscom organisation, focused on increasing awareness and building expertise in the area of data security. He has recently set up Aparajita, an NGO focused on Sexual harassment. He was also the Founder and CEO of Genpact ltd.

Earlier he was the President & CEO of GE Capital in India from 1994 to 2005, and GE Capital Asia from 1998 to 2001. He was with the General Electric Corporation in UK and the USA and Asia for over 25 years.

Pramod is considered the  Pioneer of the Business Process Industry in India. He founded Genpact in 1996 and led it till 2011. Genpact is a NYSE publicly listed  Global business that currently spans 26+ countries and employs over 90,000  people. Under his leadership, Genpact also pioneered this industry in Easter Europe, China and Latin America. Genpact currently has a market capitalization of approximately $10 billion and revenues of approximately $4 billion.
Pramod is the Co-founder of Clix Capital, a Financial Services Business in India focused on providing digital platforms and financial services to consumers and small businesses.

He is also the co-founder of Asha Ventures, a pioneering fund and organisation focused on Social Impact Investments and Advocacy in key areas such as Education, Waste Management, Healthcare and Financial Inclusions. He also co-founded Punjab innovation Mission. He is a Strategic Advisor to Kedaara, a Private Equity firm.

He is one of the Founders of Plaksha and Ashoka Universities— and pursues a variety of philanthropic initiatives.

He is the Chairperson of the American Friends of Help Age, based out of Washington DC, which aims to raise support and advocacy for the underprivileged elderly in India.

He is the Chairperson of the Board of DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL). He sits on the Governing Board Invest India and IPHS (Society). In the past, he has served on the Board of Bank of India, NDTV, SRF Ltd, DLF Ltd and Help Age India.  He has  been the Chairman of Nasscom and was voted IT Man of the Year by DataQuest, and Manager of the Year by EY & Co. He was also the President of TIE, NCR.

Pramod is a Chartered Accountant (England and Wales) and an alumni of Shri Ram College of commerce.

CP Gurnani

C.P. Gurnani

Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, AIonOS, Former MD & CEO Tech Mahindra

Global Tech Visionary | AI Pioneer | People Focused Leader | Advocate for Sustainable Innovation

C.P. Gurnani, or “CP” to those who know him, is a visionary with the belief that technology should serve people and transform lives. With the purpose of shaping an AI-native future, CP serves as the Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of AIonOS. Launched as a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and Assago Ventures, AIonOS is an AI-first company, blending generative AI, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems to help enterprises and GCCs become smarter, greener, and more sustainable across BFSI, telecom, healthcare, logistics, and customer experience. Under CP’s leadership, AIonOS is not just building AI platforms but engineering realworld impact, setting new benchmarks in contextual, outcome-driven, and autonomous systems with a global footprint spanning the US, Europe, Middle East, and APAC.

Before AIonOS, CP led one of India’s most iconic corporate turnarounds at Satyam, a case now studied at Harvard Business School and transformed Tech Mahindra into a global digital powerhouse recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for eight consecutive years. His four-decade journey includes leadership roles at HCL Corporation, Hewlett Packard, and Perot Systems, where he drove large-scale digital transformations with a focus on sustainability and inclusion.

Beyond the corporate world, CP serves as Chairman of Mahindra Holidays and is a strong advocate for education and skilling through his involvement with Plaksha University, IIM Nagpur, and Mahindra University. Deeply committed to giving back, he co-founded the NGO Titliyan and actively supports community health and empowerment initiatives across India.

A proud NIT Rourkela graduate, CP has received several global honours for his leadership and impact, including:

  • CEO’s Choice Lifetime Achievement Award (SKOCH & CAII, 2021)
  • People-Focused CEO of the Year
  • Named among the Top 100 Most Influential Global Leaders in AI
  • Gold Winner – CEO of the Year for enterprise-wide reskilling
  • Asia One Global Indian of the Year – Technology (2016)
  • Featured in The Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 Global CEOs (2016)

At AIonOS, CP’s vision remains clear: technology must work for people, not the other way around. With decades of experience, he continues to build platforms that deliver meaningful, sustainable impact for businesses and society. C.P. Gurnani’s legacy is more than a list of milestones. It is proof that bold thinking and deep empathy can not only build great companies, but also a better world for all.

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Ipsita Dasgupta

Managing Director HP India Market

Ipsita Dasgupta serves as the Managing Director of HP’s India Market, comprising India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. In this role, Ipsita is responsible for all aspects of the go-to-market strategy and P&L for HP’s fastest growing market, spanning the company’s broad portfolio of products and services across commercial, consumer, and public sector.

Ipsita is a seasoned leader who brings a wealth of strategic business expertise to her new role at HP, with 24 years of international operating experience across various industries. She has invested more than half of her career leading P&Ls across multiple industries and the other half leading Marketing, Strategy and Growth functions for global multinationals (both B2B and B2C), with regional and global responsibilities.

Prior to joining HP, Ipsita served as the Senior Director of Marketing for Apple Services HQ. In this role, she led Global Synergy Marketing, External Partnership Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Market and Competitive Intelligence for Apple’s subscription services.

Prior to Apple, Ipsita held a variety of executive positions including President of Corporate Strategy and Incubated Business at Star India, A Walt Disney Company; Chief Commercial Officer for South Asia and Greater China at General Electric Company, Managing Director of Smart Connected Communities — Emerging Markets at Cisco and IBM, where she held various leadership positions in strategy and marketing.

Ipsita holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from Columbia University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

She resides in Mumbai, with her husband and two children.

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Amit Jain

Managing Director and Head of Carlyle India Advisors

Amit Jain is a Managing Director and Head of Carlyle India Advisors, where he oversees Carlyle’s India operations and private equity team, and leads local investment and portfolio company activities across the technology, consumer, advanced manufacturing and industrial sectors. Mr. Jain has both deep private equity and industry experience and specializes in buyout and control investments. He is based in Mumbai and is a core member of the senior leadership team for Carlyle in Asia.

Mr. Jain joined Carlyle in 2021 after 10 years at Blackstone in India where he last served as Senior Managing Director in its Private Equity Group and focused on investments across the consumer, healthcare, automotive, telecommunications and financial services industries. Prior to that, Mr. Jain was a consultant at McKinsey & Company and started his career with Unilever in India in operating roles.

He currently serves on the boards of several Carlyle portfolio companies, including Quest Global, Piramal Healthcare, VLCC, Viyash Life Sciences, Highway Roop, Varmora Granito, and Strata Geosystems. He has also previously held board positions at EPL, Aakash Educational Services, SONA BLW Precision Forgings and FINO Payments Banks, amongst others. 

Mr. Jain is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA), and was recognized by The Economic Times as one of India’s “40 Under 40” young business leaders in 2019.  He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur.

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Ajit Prabhu

Co-Founder & CEO Quest Global

Ajit Prabhu is the co-founder and CEO of Quest Global, one of the world’s fastest-growing engineering services firms whose purpose is to be the most trusted partner for the world’s hardest engineering problems. It is a company recognized for building long-term sustainable partnerships and providing innovative end-to-end solutions for customers in the aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.​

Ajit is a mission-centric entrepreneur dedicated to the premise that culture is as impactful as business strategy, a belief that has driven him to build an organization that will be a force for positive change as a centenary company. He is also a visionary leader firmly rooted in the principles of aspiration, humility, and hunger on which he founded Quest Global, principles that are at the heart of its success and growth from a two-person operation in 1997 to a global market leader employing over 21,000 extraordinary engineers in 18 countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.​

As a lifelong learner, he believes education has the infinite capacity to shape future for the better, so he contributes generously to his alma mater, which has earned him a place of distinction as a member of the Livingston W. Houston Society of Patrons; provides ongoing financial support to adopted government schools in Bangalore and Hubli, India; and has given his personal pledge for the college tuition expenses of 1,000 underprivileged students by 2035.​

Over the years, Ajit has been honoured and humbled by the recognition he has received from an assortment of meritorious industry bodies and universities for his achievements. Ajit holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering; an MS in Mechanical Engineering; and an MS in Biomedical Engineering. When he is not engaged in business enterprises or community service activities, Ajit enjoys the serenity of under-water life as an advanced scuba diver and life on land at his home in Singapore.

Arun Kohli

Arun Kohli

Managing Director and Country Head of India, Morgan Stanley

Arun Kohli is Managing Director and Country Head of India where he oversees all the Firm’s businesses, including the Global Centers in Mumbai and Bengaluru. ​

Arun is a member of the Asia Pacific Executive Committee and Asia Risk Committee. He has also served as a Board Member of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited Plc, Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited and Morgan Stanley Asia Limited. He has been closely involved in developing the Firm’s strategic alliance with MUFG.​

Prior to moving to India in 2023, Arun was based in London as the Chief Operating Officer for Morgan Stanley EMEA since 2016. In this role, he was responsible for developing and implementing business strategy and overseeing the business operations of the region. He also led all aspects of the post-Brexit strategy.

Arun joined the Firm in 2007 within the Firm’s Strategy & Execution team based in New York. There, he led several strategic initiatives for the Firm before moving to Hong Kong in 2012, where he spent four years serving as the Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific.​

Before joining Morgan Stanley, Arun worked within the Financial Institutions practice at McKinsey, New York serving as an Associate Principal where he advised a number of leading financial services firms on strategy. Prior to that, he spent five years in India with CRISIL (the Indian subsidiary of S&P).​

Arun attended the University of Delhi, graduating with Honours in Engineering and received an MBA from The Wharton School, graduating as a Palmer Scholar.

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Ruchika Panesar

CDIO Group Functions & Country Head-India, NatWest Group

Ruchika Panesar is the Country Head – India and the Chief Digital and Information Officer for the Group Functions at NatWest Group, one of the UK’s leading banks. A transformational and purpose-driven leader, Ruchika brings over two decades of experience across Banking, FinTech, and Payments, with deep expertise in enterprise technology, platform modernization, and digital innovation.

She has successfully led large-scale transformation initiatives by leveraging emerging technologies – including AI and GenAI - to build enterprise-grade platforms and deliver customer-centric innovation across business domains.

Before joining NatWest, Ruchika held several global leadership roles at American Express in New York and India, where she led product development, engineering, and technology strategy to drive impactful customer and employee experiences.

Ruchika is also a member of the Executive Council at NASSCOM, contributing to India’s broader technology and innovation ecosystem. A passionate advocate for education, STEM inclusion, and empowerment, she actively sponsors programs for underrepresented minorities and emerging talent in tech.

Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj

Former Cricketer, Broadcaster, Mentor, Corporate Speaker, and Change-maker

Mithali Raj is one of the greatest women cricketers of all time, known for her record-breaking career as a captain, batter, and ambassador for women’s sports. With a career spanning over two decades, she has shattered numerous records, led India to historic triumphs, and become an inspiration to millions. Post-retirement, Mithali has seamlessly transitioned into broadcasting, mentorship, and leadership roles, continuing to shape the future of women’s cricket and inspiring a generation of athletes.

Cricketing Legacy

Mithali Raj’s career is a showcase of unparalleled achievements and records:

  • Most runs in women’s international cricket – 10,868 runs across all formats.
  • Most-capped player in women’s cricket – 333 matches (12 Tests, 232 ODIs, 89 T20Is).
  • Most matches as captain in W-ODIs – 155 matches.
  • First batter to score a double century for India in W-Tests, and the youngest cricketer to score a Test double century.
  • Captain in two ICC Women’s ODI World Cup finals (2005, 2017).
  • First Indian cricketer to score a century on ODI debut (114* vs England).
  • First Indian and women’s cricketer to cross 2,000 runs in T20Is.
  • Youngest captain in W-ODIs (21 years, 94 days) and longest ODI career across genders (22 years, 274 days).
  • Led India to its first-ever victory over Australia in Australia in T20Is (2016).

She captained India for 17 years, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cricket, with India’s #1 rankings in ICC Women’s ODI and T20I batter lists.

Awards and Recognition

  • Khel Ratna Award (2021), India’s highest sporting honor.
  • Padma Shri (2015), Arjuna Award (2003), Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World (2017).
  • Recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Sports by Forbes (2018).
  • Youth Sports Icon of Excellence (2017) and Vogue Sportsperson of the Year (2017).
  • Honored for her gender inclusivity efforts in sports in 2023 by several educational institutions.

Life After Cricket: Second Innings

After retiring from international cricket in 2022, Mithali has continued to make waves as a broadcaster, mentor, and thought leader.

Broadcasting and Commentary

  • Mithali is now a prominent commentator and analyst for major cricket events, including the Women’s World Cup and Men’s World Cup for Star Sports.
  • She continues to provide insightful commentary during the ICC and IPL events, bringing her vast experience and expertise to the broadcasting table.

Mentorship and Leadership

Mentor for the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), working on the development of women’s cricket at the grassroots level. Mithali was appointed Consultant for Women’s Cricket Operations at ACA in November 2024.

Corporate Speaker and Brand Ambassador

Mithali continues to serve as a motivational speaker at corporate events, focusing on leadership, teamwork, and resilience. She has spoken for companies like Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, and HDFC Bank.

Advocacy for Women in Sport

  • Mithali Raj has been a vocal advocate for gender equality in sport, pushing for greater recognition of women’s cricket and better support structures.
  • She actively collaborates with UNICEF to improve child welfare through various advocacy programs.

Recent Developments (2024–2025)

  • ICC Women’s Cricket Committee: Mithali Raj was appointed as a core member of the committee in 2024 and has been integral to bringing cricket to the 2028 LA Olympics.
  • ACA-VDCA Stadium Honor: In October 2025, the Andhra Cricket Association unveiled a stand and a gate named after Mithali Raj at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. This tribute is in recognition of her immense contribution to cricket in India.
  • Honorary Doctorates:
    • Mithali was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree from Sir Padampat Singhania University in 2024.
    • She was also honored with a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) by Invertis University in 2025 for her role as a youth icon and advocate for gender equality in sports.

Biopic

Mithali Raj’s life was the subject of the 2022 biopic Shabaash Mithu, directed by Srijit Mukherji, which highlighted her trailblazing cricketing career and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated sport.

Legacy

Mithali Raj’s legacy transcends cricket. She has not only been a phenomenal athlete but a leader, advocate, and role model. Her contributions to women’s cricket have been pivotal in raising its profile in India and around the world. As she continues to inspire new generations, Mithali remains a towering figure in both sport and society, reshaping perceptions of women’s sports leadership.

Ajay Vij

Ajay Vij

Senior Country Managing Director at Accenture India

He is responsible for leading and driving key company priorities – including talent-led growth, client value creation, boundaryless career journeys, sustainability and fostering a culture of trust and belonging. With a multi-industry experience, he has held several senior roles that have helped shape Accenture India’s story as a thriving nerve center for innovation, unmatched talent, and growth.

He is also a member of India Executive Council of NASSCOM and the India National Executive Board of AMCHAM

Rituraj

Rituraj Chaturmohata

Country Manager, Uber for Business - India and South Asia

Rituraj spearheads Uber for Business’s growth strategy in India & SA, focusing on strengthening partnerships with organizations, enhancing enterprise mobility solutions, and driving innovation across the corporate travel and employee transportation space.

At Uber for Business his focus is to deepen Uber’s relationships with existing business clients, build tailored mobility solutions that drive measurable ROI, and make Uber for Business a growth partner for every company operating in this region.

Prior to joining Uber, he was at Airbnb as Head of Sales and Business Development, leading teams across supply and demand functions of various lines of businesses – Airbnb for Work, Guest and host solutions. A former entrepreneur in the hyper-local delivery space, Rituraj brings a deep understanding of India’s dynamic business ecosystem and customer needs.

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Parul Gopal

Chief Administrative Officer Burns & McDonnell India

Parul Gopal’s journey at Burns & McDonnell India is a testament to the power of
purpose-driven leadership. What began 22 years ago as an HR internship has evolved into a remarkable career shaped by perseverance, empathy, and an unwavering belief in people. Step by step, she grew alongside the organization, guided by the conviction that when people thrive, businesses do too.

Today, as Chief Administrative Officer, Parul leads the people side of the strategy for a 2,200member workforce across Mumbai and Bengaluru. She is the steward of a culture built on inclusivity, ownership, and excellence where individuals are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and take pride in shaping the firm’s future.

Passionate about developing leaders at every level, Parul believes that lasting change rarely comes from a single bold move. Instead, it is created through consistent, thoughtful actions that improve lives one conversation, one decision, one moment at a time. This philosophy mirrors Burns & McDonnell’s mission to enhance the quality of life for employees and communities; a mission Parul lives every day through her leadership.

John Amaechi

John Amaechi OBE

A Catalyst for Leadership Transformation

John Amaechi OBE is a world-renowned organisational psychologist, bestselling author, and Professor of Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School. As the founder of APS Intelligence Ltd., John leads a global team that transforms leaders and cultures by combining cutting-edge behavioural science with psychological insight. His bespoke programmes aren’t about quick fixes- they drive sustainable growth, ethical leadership, and organisational well-being.

From his roots in Stockport, near Manchester, to becoming the first Briton to play professional basketball in the NBA, John’s personal journey exemplifies resilience and ambition. Inspired by his mother’s words “The most unlikely of people in the most improbable of circumstances can become extraordinary” John has spent his career challenging expectations and helping others unlock their potential.

An adviser to FTSE 100 boards, a LinkedIn Top Voice, and the recipient of the Sport Industry Integrity and Impact Award, John is recognised as one of the most influential voices in leadership and organisational culture. John is the author of two internationally bestselling books that inspire leaders worldwide. His latest book, It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders, builds on this foundation, equipping leaders with practical tools to navigate complexity, empower teams and achieve extraordinary results through everyday, repeatable skills that create exceptional leaders.

An Approach Like No Other

John’s coaching is bold, evidence-based, and refreshingly free from clichés. With his exceptional ability to understand organisational challenges and individual barriers, John empowers leaders to align their values and actions. His sessions are renowned for their intensity, impact, and ability to provoke growth—leaving clients transformed and inspired to tackle their toughest challenges.

The APS Intelligence Experience

At APS Intelligence, John and his team redefine leadership and culture for a new era. Every engagement is tailored to create transformational outcomes, equipping leaders and organisations with the tools to thrive, innovate, and foster environments where people flourish.

In Their Words

“John got to the heart of the problem in such a short timeframe and gave me fabulous analogies and techniques to dampen my anxiety; I will use them at my next leadership meeting!”

“Really impactful. I asked a specific question about my leadership style, and John quickly provided tools and approaches I could immediately see would be of value.”

gaurav sehgal

Gaurav Sehgal

SVP, Human Resources - Asia

  • Gaurav is the SVP of Human Resources for Synchrony Asia, leading the people agenda across India and the Philippines, and supporting a workforce of over 10,000 employees. ​
  • Under his leadership, Synchrony has consistently ranked among the Top 2 Best Places to Work by GPTW in both countries for two consecutive years. ​
  • He is passionate about driving Synchrony’s people agenda across dynamic, high-growth, and customer-centric environments.​
  • A firm believer in evolving People Strategy, Gaurav focuses on unlocking the full potential of diverse teams.​
  • With over 25 years of experience, he has led HR strategy across Financial Services, Premium Retail, and Hospitality.​
  • He has worked across start-ups and Fortune 20 companies, guiding organizations through transformative journeys including IPOs and M&A.​
  • His global career spans four continents, bringing a rich cross-cultural perspective to his leadership approach.​
  • He is known for his people-first leadership style, creating inclusive and empowering workplace cultures that drive results.​
  • Deeply committed to holistic well-being, he champions a culture where personal balance and professional growth go hand in hand.

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