Joint Secretary of the United Nations Global Compact Network India,

A leading global voice in ESG and sustainability. He drives responsible business action through global forums like the UN and G20. As Global ESG Leader and Managing Trustee of Brillio Foundation, he advances carbon neutrality, diversity and social impact initiatives worldwide, including Brillio Bringing Smiles.

CSR & Sustainability Consulting at Ripples Learning & Research and a Core ASSOCHAM Council Member,

CSR, ESG, and SDG strategist with 18+ years’ experience. He specializes in sustainable development, CSR design, BRSR/GRI reporting, impact measurement, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling, driving purposeful, outcomes-driven transformation across corporate, social, and policy sectors.

CSR strategist and UNICEF India partnerships lead with 20 years’ experience in building corporate alliances, advancing social impact, and aligning business goals with sustainable community development.

Global Head of Sustainability at HCLTech, is a global ESG pioneer with 25+ years’ experience across continents. Creator of six global ESG frameworks, two-time Stanford Fellow, and author of Essence of ESG, he has shaped sustainability strategies worldwide.

CSR and Sustainability Consultant and Founder of Samvardhan CSR Advisory, is a Ph.D. in CSR with 10+ years’ expertise in policy, compliance, training, and advisory, driving impactful collaborations across corporates, government, and civil society for sustainable change.

FCA and SRCC alumna, is an experienced financial services professional with 18 years’ expertise across project, forensic, and statutory audits, ESG consulting, and carbon credit advisory, blending financial acumen with sustainability leadership and regulatory proficiency.

CEO of Funcity Tanzania, is a visionary leader with over 15 years’ experience across USA, South Asia, and Africa. A certified CSR expert, he drives strategic growth, corporate sustainability, and social impact through transformational leadership and global stakeholder collaboration.

General Manager–Projects at Brigade Group, leading ESG-driven engineering initiatives and sustainable construction. Spearheaded the iconic IMAGE Towers, integrating environmental responsibility with innovation. Passionate about creating landmark projects that balance urban development, community impact, and long-term environmental stewardship

Engineer and Agri-Tech entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience, Co-Founder of Farmitopia driving data-driven, sustainable farming. Passionate about empowering
smallholder farmers through science, empathy, and innovation to build profitable, regenerative, and farmer-centric ecosystems transforming rural livelihoods across India.

Pro Vice Chancellor (Academics) at Sister Nivedita University with 30+ years in academic leadership, research, and consultancy. Expert in institutional transformation, accreditation, and strategy, fostering innovation, quality, and high-performance teams while advancing impactful research in subsistence marketplaces and sustainable academic growth.

With 15+ years of experience, Bibhas Mondal integrates strategy, digital transformation, and AI to drive sustainable innovation across global enterprises. With leadership roles at leading multinationals, he has steered Fortune 100 companies through technology-led transformation. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and NIT Durgapur, he mentors start-ups and champions sustainability-driven technological advancement worldwide.

Professor Tapan Sarker, based at UniSQ’s Springfield Campus, has over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, consulting, and administration. His expertise spans sustainable finance, SDG financing, and climate policy. Widely published and cited globally, his research informs international organisations. He holds degrees from Chittagong, Keio, and ANU.