Mr. Girish Sohani, an alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, is a distinguished development professional with over four decades of experience in natural resource management and rural livelihoods. He has dedicated his career to BAIF Development Research Foundation, where he played a key role in strengthening sustainable livelihoods, rural agribusiness, renewable energy, irrigation, and Farmer Producer Organizations. He was instrumental in transforming BAIF into a leading multi-sectoral development institution. Mr. Sohani has served on expert committees of the Central and State Governments, NABARD, and international agencies, and continues to serve on the governing boards of several development organizations. His contributions have been recognised globally, including France's prestigious Commander in the Order of Agricultural Merit.

Venkat is the Principal Trustee of India Welfare Trust and a committed advocate of philanthropy and volunteerism in India. An IIMA alumnus, he began his career with The Times of India and later joined the founding team of Sony Entertainment Television in India. He co-founded Eklavya School, Ahmedabad, Educational Initiatives, and GiveIndia, which he established in 2000 to foster a culture of giving. He also supports initiatives such as #DaanUtsav, India’s annual festival of giving, as well as #LivingMyPromise and #EveryIndianVolunteering. Since 2018, through India Welfare Trust, Venkat has dedicated his wealth and time to advancing philanthropy, volunteering, and social impact across India.

Ajay Sathe is a Qualified Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, and an MBA (Honours) from the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT), Berlin, Germany. With over 26 years of leadership experience at the Bajaj Group, he has held key roles across finance, IT, strategy, risk management, customer experience, and CSR. As Group Head – Customer Experience and CSR until his retirement in 2023, he led the CSR portfolios of the Group's financial services companies, overseeing partnerships with nearly 300 implementing organizations across skilling, education, healthcare, and disability sectors. He is now working with few social organisations, across sectors and advises social organizations on finance, governance, risk management, and sustainability.

Mr. B.S. Nagesh is the Founder of TRRAIN (Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people in retail by improving their lives at work and at home. A pioneer of India's modern retail industry, he was the first employee of Shoppers Stop in 1991 and served as its Chairman until July 2025, playing a defining role in building one of India's leading retail chains. In 2009, he transitioned from executive leadership to establish TRRAIN, driven by his philosophy of "25 years of learning, 25 years of earning, and 25 years of returning." A World Retail Hall of Fame inductee, Ashoka Fellow, Helen Keller Award recipient, and author of SERVE (2024), he continues to champion inclusive and purpose-driven leadership.

Bharat Balkrishna Phatak is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Advisory Board Member at Scripbox Wealth Managers Private Limited. With over 40 years of experience in wealth management, investment advisory, taxation, and financial consulting, he is widely respected for his prudent, client-centric approach to wealth creation. As co-founder of Wealth Managers (India) Private Limited, he played a pivotal role in building a trusted advisory practice that now manages assets exceeding ₹20,000 crore following its merger with Scripbox Wealth Managers. A distinguished academic achiever, he has consistently excelled at the national level and is a sought-after speaker on finance, investments, and public policy.

Priya is the Founder and CEO of Samhita, a prosperity accelerator, alliance builder, and home to India’s largest CSR and FCRA-compliant blended finance facility. She holds advanced degrees from Yale, the University of Michigan, and Mumbai University, and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School. Under her leadership, Samhita has partnered with over 600 companies, government bodies, financial institutions, philanthropies, NGOs, and social enterprises to deliver large-scale social impact. Through Samhita and its nonprofit arm, CGF, more than 17 million lives have been impacted, with a mission to double the incomes of 10 million workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs, particularly women. Previously, Priya co-founded The Spark Group and held roles at the International Finance Corporation, MIT’s Poverty Action Lab, and Arthur Andersen.

Dr. Anand Deshpande is the Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Persistent Systems and one of India’s pioneering technology entrepreneurs. Over the past three decades, he has transformed Persistent into a globally recognised digital engineering company while advancing India’s technology and innovation ecosystem. An IIT Kharagpur alumnus with M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Indiana University, he is widely respected for his contributions to engineering, entrepreneurship and institution building. Beyond business, he actively supports research, higher education, healthcare and social impact through leadership roles in national institutions and philanthropic initiatives, including Persistent Foundation and deAsra Foundation. His work continues to shape innovation-driven, inclusive and sustainable development.

Abizer Diwanji is a rank-holding Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and over a decade of experience in financial services, restructuring, and regulatory advisory. He was a Partner leading the Financial Services and Restructuring Practice in India, having joined the firm in 2013 and worked from its Mumbai office. In June 2024, he stepped down from the partnership to pursue new ventures through NeoStrat, serve on corporate boards, and focus on learning and strategic advisory. He has been a member of various committees constituted by the RBI, MCA, and SEBI, and was recognized by Finance Outlook among the "10 Most Promising Restructuring & Insolvency Consultants – 2026."