Naresh Gaekwad - Art of Leadership Program

Venkat Mani

Venkat, a Textile Engineer by training, has over three decades of experience in the corporate sector and leadership training. With a wealth of knowledge, he brings more than two decades of expertise as a seasoned leadership trainer, dedicating over 20 years to delivering impactful leadership programs. His influence extends globally, encompassing teaching experiences in the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Venkat has conducted programs with prestigious organizations, including Google, L&T, HCL, IBM, Accenture, Tata Group, and many more. Beyond his role in corporate training, Venkat excels as a yoga and meditation expert.

Sanjiv Sarin

Sanjiv brings over 40 years of global leadership experience and has held Global Leadership & CEO roles with Tata Coffee, Tata Global Beverages and Cadbury Schweppes; in India, Philippines, UK and Egypt. Sanjiv’s experience encompassed business strategy, new venture set ups, creating customer focused organisations, sales and marketing. He has enabled people to blossom and nurtured ethical, people driven organisations. Sanjiv has received the ‘Triple A’ award (the highest recognition to outstanding Alumni) from the Asian Institute of Management, Manila. Sanjiv has been conducting leadership programs for over 20 years.

Ravi V

Ravi, with a career spanning over three decades, is a distinguished Talent Development expert who has held key management positions in Learning & Development and HR functions within leading organizations in India. An Engineer and MBA by training, Ravi is deeply passionate about nurturing individuals for success. His commitment to personal development is evident through his certifications as a coach and master facilitator. In addition to his professional achievements, Ravi is a gifted singer and talented writer, showcasing his multifaceted abilities and adding an extra layer to his diverse skill set.

Nandita Pai

Nandita presently serves as Partner and CFO Programme Leader at Deloitte India, stationed in Mumbai. Her specialization lies in valuing businesses, including equity, intangibles, fixed assets, and real estate. With a commendable tenure of over 15 years as a partner at Deloitte, Nandita is deeply passionate about people development. She is a sought-after speaker at industry forums and has been actively involved as a leadership and well-being trainer for more than a decade. Notably, Nandita is an avid learner and a staunch advocate for advancing women in the finance industry.

Anup Agarwal

Anup, a graduate of XLRI, Jamshedpur, and BITS Pilani, currently serves as the Founder and Partner at Sanyojit Advisors. Prior to his entrepreneurial venture, Anup was Vice President – Sales in Global Liquidity and Cash Management at HSBC, amassing over two decades of corporate experience with HSBC, ICICI, and Cognizant. Bringing a wealth of knowledge, Anup has been teaching leadership programs for the past 15 years. His passion for leadership, meditation, and yoga underscores a holistic approach to personal and professional development.

Pawan Tayla

Pawan currently serves as the Regional CFO for Publicis Sapient, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience from a diverse range of companies, including Fidelity, Aon Hewitt, Pernod-Ricard, Convergys, HP, PwC, and CFO4YOU. Pawan is an integral part of the Core Group of Nasscom. Leveraging his extensive expertise, he has been actively engaged in teaching leadership and well-being programs for over two decades. Pawan’s recognizable trait is his brilliant smile, reflecting his approachable demeanor. He holds a keen interest in various pursuits, including Meditation, Photography, and Music.

Bharat Iyer

With two decades of leadership experience at renowned organizations like IBM, ABB, and Standard Chartered, Bharat is an alumnus of the NIT, Karnataka, and the Asian Institute of Management, Manila. Achieving excellence academically and professionally, he automated South Asia’s largest shipbuilding crane at ABB and earned the Best People Manager Award at IBM. Apart from corporate achievements, Bharat has actively contributed to the CII-Karnataka – IT Panel and has dedicated over a decade to teaching leadership and well-being programs. In his leisure, he finds joy in singing and writing.

Shweta Vyas

Shweta Vyas, currently serving as a Private Banker and Assistant Vice President at Barclays Wealth, India, boasts an impressive 16-year track record in the financial industry, including her previous role in Corporate Banking at Standard Chartered Bank. While excelling in banking, Shweta has found a fulfilling path of service through the Art of Living. For over 15 years, she has shared her expertise in leadership, meditation, and mindfulness. Balancing her corporate responsibilities and mindfulness pursuits, Shweta embodies the impactful synergy of mindfulness and yoga in the business world.

Anish Dua

As a seasoned leadership development trainer and environmental biology scholar, Anish brings forth over two decades of experience in conducting workshops on leadership, resilience, well-being and meditation. With an extensive background encompassing 28 years in teaching, research, and administration, he has over 25,000 hours of formal classroom teaching and mentoring. Dr. Dua is also a distinguished author and an engaging public speaker, rounding out his multifaceted contributions to education, leadership and personal development.

Arti Jain

Arti, a Masters in Fashion Management, is a dynamic entrepreneur, engaging in diverse roles. She owns a business (JARODS), advises SMEs, practices as an interior designer, authors books, and serves as a leadership trainer. With over two decades of expertise, Arti excels in crafting marketing strategies and implementing systems for SMEs, driving growth and profitability for her clients in 150+ cities. Her recent book, “7 Reasons Why Architects and Contractors are failing at project management,” received acclaim. Arti has been facilitating leadership and well-being programs for over a decade, showcasing a holistic approach to her multifaceted career.

Ajay Rastogi

With over 35 years of global leadership experience, Ajay, a senior corporate leader, has held prominent roles with Deutsche Bank in Singapore and India. Presently the SVP of Business Development at Evolko, a leading digital health platform, he is also a seasoned angel investor and mentor in Fintech and Healthtech. Beyond his corporate role, Ajay has been actively conducting leadership and well-being programs for over two decades. Known for his approachable, light-hearted demeanor, he is not only a respected professional but also someone enjoyable and fun to be around.