IIM Calcutta alumnus with three decades of international experience in global strategy and scaled investment funding projects. Former Group CEO for Apollo Hospitals Group and Group Strategy Director for Marriott International. Led benchmark global projects including campuses for University of London and Monash University. Ph.D. in Business from University of Buckingham. Celebrated author and board member at several national bodies.

Master's in Infrastructure Finance, Development and Management from NICMAR Pune with over a decade of consulting experience across India and abroad. Worked with leading firms like EY and PwC on strategic projects in investment promotion, infrastructure planning, and public policy. Key contributor to Reliance Jamnagar Refinery, Delhi–Meerut RRTS, and Kanpur–Agra Metro projects. Instrumental in One District One Product (ODOP) and District as Export Hub initiatives.

Dynamic professional with over 10 years experience working at the intersection of government, development, and private sector engagement. Worked with UNDP, CII, and state governments in Punjab and J&K. Bronze Medalist from NIRDPR with focus on enterprise development, policy strategy, CSR fund mobilization, and SDG integration. Combines academic excellence with grounded fieldwork, specializing in evidence-driven development and inclusive growth strategies.

15+ years' experience in Urban Development and Smart City Mission. Former General Manager of Jammu Smart City and Associate Director at PwC India. Expertise in policy formulation, mission-mode implementation, stakeholder management, DPR & RFP preparation. Executed multiple domestic and international projects for clients in Netherlands & Hong Kong. Awarded SKOCH & CII-IUKAN excellence awards for smart city initiatives.

Result-oriented professional with 15+ years experience in designing and implementing strategic procurement frameworks and Public Private Partnership projects. Professional Diploma in Public Procurement with expertise in aligning practices with national laws and international guidelines. Adept at developing PPP policies, transaction structures, and managing full project life cycles. Experienced in working with government agencies and development organizations to foster sustainable partnerships.

Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from University of Jammu with 7+ years experience. UGC NET-JRF qualified. Former Programme Manager at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon. Research focus on entrepreneurial competencies and environmental contingencies for business development in MSMEs. Published papers on entrepreneurial environment and organizational effectiveness. Core member of organizing committees for academic seminars and workshops.

Ph.D. in Management with MBA specialization in Business Economics (University Topper). UGC-NET/JRF qualified. Former Assistant Professor and Consultant for World Bank-assisted TEQIP-III project (Ministry of Human Resource Development). Holds B.E. in Electronics and Communication. Expertise in institutional development and academic administration with 6+ years teaching experience.

Development economist with postgraduate degree in Economics and research-driven background in rural development and public policy. Contributed to ICSSR-sponsored study on Farmers' Income at ADRI and Road Connectivity in Left Wing Extremism Areas (RCPLWEA) project. Former Young Professional at Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD). UGC-NET qualified with training in SPSS, STATA, and ISO 9001:2015 auditing.

Master of Commerce with experience in UNDP's SDG-aligned programs. Expertise in budget mapping, having aligned ₹1000 crore Health Department budget across 17 SDGs using 100+ indicators. Worked on startup ecosystem development and incubation support for social impact projects. Former Project Assistant at UNDP Jammu and The Allstate Foundation. Recognized for effective coordination in multi-stakeholder development projects.