Ms. Vinita Bakshi.
Author of 31 miles | Founder of Aambra Foundation – a Non Profit Organisation | Social Entrepreneur | Educator | International Speaker
Ms. Vinita Bakshi is an author and Founder President of the non-profit organisation – Aambra Foundation. She has been involved in various social and cultural initiatives through the foundation, such as Project Aambrotsave, Project Aarohan, and Project SheSpeaks.
She is the author of the novel “31 Miles” published by Rupa Publications. The novel was released in 2017 at Jaipur Literature Festival.
Additionally, Ms. Bakshi has written the narration (VO), for the lead protagonist of a Bollywood commercial film “Paharganj” released in 2019.
She has been invited as a Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and a key note speaker in many educational institutions including Delhi University, SNDT, YMCA and Ahlcon International School, Noida.
Mr. Arvind Singhal.
Chairman & MD, Technopak
Mr. Arvind Kumar Singhal founded Technopak Advisors Pvt Ltd. Presently, Mr. Singhal is Chairman & Managing Director at the company. Mr. Singhal is also on the board of 15 other companies.
He received an undergraduate degree from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar.
IFS
Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar has worked for the Indian Foreign Service for over three decades. He was the ambassador of India to Kazakhstan, Sweden and Latvia, and has worked in diplomatic positions in Washington DC, Brussels, Moscow, Geneva, Tehran, Dhaka and Bangkok.
Ms. Deepshikha Sharma.
IRS
Ms. Deepshikha Sharma is a 2000 Batch IRS officer with a mission. Over the years, Ms. Sharma has come a long way from the times when she wrote her first paper on Feminism or tried to grapple with the Women’s question during a course of M.Phil. She strongly believes that changes can in fact happen once we start to tell and share our stories. According to her that’s the only game changer in today’s world as we move from ‘Paradise Lost’ to ‘Paradise Regained’.
Dr. Amarendra Khatua.
IFS
Mr. Amarendra Khatua belongs to 1981 Batch of Indian Foreign Service.
At the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, he has worked in different capacities in key divisions including Finance, Administration, Northern Division and Latin America Division. He has also served in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Planning Commission and Ministry of Industry.
Amb. Manju Seth.
IFS
Amb. Manju Seth is a career diplomat, retired as an Ambassador and Consul General of India to Madagascar and Comoros. She has extensive experience in India and abroad in dealing with diverse issues relating to international relations, governance , policy matters, administration, publicity, media, protocol, culture, International affairs and economic & commercial matters.
Mr. Rajiv Makhni.
Media Personality
Mr. Rajiv Makhni is a prominent Indian Journalist. He is known as India’s Tech Guru and has been awarded The Television Anchor of the year 2012 by the Indian Television Academy.
He has an extensive following on Social Media and is also one of the most sought after speaker and moderator at Key Events in India and abroad. Mr. Makhni is also a multiple award-winning columnist and writes for major publications like Hindustan Times, GQ, Outlook, Cnet and many others in India and Abroad.
Ms. Sameera Moledina.
International Journalist
Ms. Sameera Moledina is a London-based journalist and international campaigner striving for rights of women and children affected by domestic violence occurring beyond borders. Her research focuses on cases where the perpetrator crosses the border after committing a crime. Ms. Moledina has worked as Editor for a number of reputed newspapers and magazines in India and abroad, namely TOI & IE.
Mr. Sunjoy Joshi.
IAS
Mr. Sunjoy Joshi joined the Madhya Pradesh Cadre of the prestigious Indian Administrative Services in 1983 and took premature retirement from the service in 2009 in order to pursue his primary interests in energy and environment. During his career spanning over 25 years in the Indian Administrative Service, he has gained experience across the conventional as well as non-conventional energy sectors.
Mr. Sandeep Bhargava.
CEO & Founder – Leap EdTech
Mr. Sandeep Bhargava’s professional career spans over 35 years of international business experience. He has had roles in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Public Policy & Public Affairs, Sales, Business Development, Commercial and Contractual negotiations, Strategic planning, relationship management with the politico-legal system, government tendering and procurement.