Mr Tyagi is an Independent Director on the boards of Larsen & Toubro Limited, Hyundai Motor India Limited, Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited and Bain capital controlled Novopor Advanced Science Private Limited. He is also a distinguished fellow at Observer Research Foundation.

Mr Tyagi served as the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) from March 2017 to February 2022. SEBI is a statutory Regulatory body with the mandate to protect the interest of investors in securities, and to regulate and promote the development of the securities market.

Before Joining SEBI, he had a career spanning about 33 years in the Indian Administrative Service, where he held several senior positions in the Central and State Governments.

He served as an Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, handling diverse areas/subjects like Capital Markets, Investment, Infrastructure Financing, Bankruptcy Resolution, Financial Sector Reforms, Financial Stability Issues, FATF, and Coins & Currency. He was also a Government nominee director on the board of RBI.

Earlier, he served as a Joint Secretary in the Ministries of Environment & Forests and Petroleum & Natural Gas. He was also Chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board and Secretary of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. He was a Government nominee director on the board of directors of BPCL and GAIL.

Mr Tyagi also served as Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary in the Departments of Finance, Planning, Industries, and Information Technology in the Government of Himachal Pradesh.

He did his Graduation in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering and Post-Graduation in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur. He has also got a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.

Mr. Jayant Sinha is a globally reputed policymaker, thought leader, and investor. As President of Eversource Capital, he guides India’s largest sustainable infrastructure fund. He focuses on mobilizing large-scale capital and developing innovative approaches for financing infrastructure assets. At the LSE, working with the world’s leading experts, he is pioneering new approaches for sustainable development. His research has already culminated in acclaimed TV shows, books, articles, and podcasts highlighting how Net Zero is Net Positive! for India and the world.

As a two-term elected Member of Parliament from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, Mr. Sinha represented 3 million people in an underdeveloped, coal-mining area. He won his elections in 2014 and 2019 with record margins. As Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, he led the 31-member Parliamentary Panel that has oversight of the Ministries of Finance, Corporate Affairs, Statistics & Program Implementation, and the Niti Aayog. In addition, the panel has parliamentary responsibility for the Reserve Bank of India, the Securities & Exchange Board of India, the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board, and the Insurance and Pension regulators.

Mr. Sinha served on India’s Council of Ministers from 2014 to 2019; first, as the Minister of State for Finance and then as the Minister of State for Civil Aviation. During his time as a Minister, Mr. Sinha gained wide recognition as an innovative and results-oriented policymaker with singular successes ranging from piloting the legislation that brought in India’s game-changing bankruptcy code to establishing India’s sovereign wealth fund (the National Investment & Infrastructure Fund) and the Higher Education Financing Agency to driving the privatization of Air India as well as multiple airports by devising entirely new bidding approaches. As Aviation Minister, he was instrumental in upgrading safety and security across India’s fast-growing aviation system. He launched the UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme which expanded the number of operational airports in India by 50% in just three years. UDAN was awarded the 2020 Prime Minister’s Award for Policy Excellence. Mr. Sinha also implemented several major technology initiatives such as the DigiYatra digital traveler program, the Digital Sky drone policy, and the national Air Traffic Control Center.

Prior to his career in public service, Mr. Sinha was Partner at Omidyar Network and the Managing Director of Omidyar Network India Advisors, where he led overall investment strategy and operations in India from 2009 to 2013. At Omidyar, he made venture capital investments in a variety of companies of which three went on to become unicorns: DailyHunt, Quikr, and Tata1mg. Several others were semi-unicorns including d.light, Aspiring Minds, Neogrowth, Vistaar Finance, and HealthKart. Before joining Omidyar Network, Mr. Sinha was Managing Director at Courage Capital Management, where he led Global Technology and India-related investing for a US based billion-dollar global special situations hedge fund. Mr. Sinha joined Courage Capital in 2006 after twelve years with McKinsey & Company, where he was a Partner in the Boston and Delhi offices and co-led the Global Software & Services Practice.

As a global thought leader, he has been published in the Financial Times, Times of India, Economic Times, Indian Express, Business Standard, Harvard Business Review, and the McKinsey Quarterly. Mr. Sinha is the co-author of the bestselling book and Disney/Hotstar series: India’s Green Startups.

Mr. Sinha has an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School, an MS in Energy Management & Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BTech with Distinction from the IIT Delhi. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumni award from IIT Delhi in 2015. Mr. Sinha was recognized as the Best Lok Sabha MP of the Year 2021 while the Standing Committee on Finance was awarded the Best Parliamentary Committee in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Based on his five year record, he was awarded as a top Parliamentarian by the President of India. In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Cumulative Achievement Award by the Indian VC/PE Association. Mr. Sinha is a member of the Harvard Business School Global Advisory Board and has also served on the IFC Global Advisory Board (2012-2013).

Mr Kingsbury CBE leads the Industrial Climate Solutions business and was the founding CEO of the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB), which he ran from 2012 to its successful sale in 2017.

He is also the Chairman of Renewable Power Capital, a wind and solar company headquartered in London and Madrid which is backed by CPPIB, the Canadian state pension fund. He is also a member of the Board of Stegra, the green steel business that is building a world scale green steel plant in Boden, Northern Sweden.

Prior to GIB, Mr Kingsbury CBE had a long track record as a private equity investor in sustainable investing and has co-founded and served as a director of a number of clean energy and green mobility businesses.

He received a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from the University of Ulster.

Mr Rajnish Kumar completed his 3 years term as chairman in October 2020. He is credited with steering the bank successfully through very challenging times. During his tenure, Bank developed YONO, a digital platform, which has established bank as a global leader in adoption of technology and innovation. 

Mr Kumar is a career banker with nearly 4 decades of service with State bank of India. His expertise in corporate credit and project finance is well recognized. He served the bank in various capacities across the country including in the Northeast as Chief General Manager. He successfully managed UK operations of the Bank immediately after the crisis caused by the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Earlier he worked as Vice President (Credit) at Toronto. 

Mr Kumar was also the Chairman of SBI’s subsidiaries, important ones being, SBI Life Insurance Company Limited, SBI Foundation, SBI Capital Markets Limited, and SBI Cards & Payments Services Limited. He also served as Director on the boards of various organizations, viz. Export- Import Bank of India, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, National Institute of Bank Management, Pune, Indian Banks’ Association, Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, among others. 

He is currently serving as an independent director on the Boards of many prestigious companies like HSBC Asia Pacific, Hongknong, Amuja Cements Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Hero Motorcorp Ltd, Brookprop Management Services Pvt Ltd and Mastercard India. He is also Non-Executive Chairman of Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd. (BharatPe), one of the fastest growing Fintech in the country and Independent Director on the Board of Lighthouse Communities Foundation & Multiples Equity Fund Trustee Pvt Ltd. Mr Kumar is also an advisor with BPEA Equity Pte Ltd. apart from being Chairman, of the Board of Governors, Management Development Institute, Gurugram. 

Born in January 1958, Mr Kumar has done M.Sc. in Physics from Meerut University and is also a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).

Prof. Amit Garg is the NIIF Chair in ESG (Environment, Social & Corporate Governance) within the Public Systems Group at IIM Ahmedabad. Holding a PhD (Fellow) from IIMA and an MTech from IIT Roorkee. He specializes in energy, climate change and sustainable development issues and offers courses titled Carbon Finance, Managing Energy Businesses, Sustainable Finance, Energy and Environment Policy, and Public Management. His current research interests include carbon and climate finance, energy businesses, corporate accounting of greenhouse gases, energy and environment modeling, water-energy nexus, and preparing businesses for climate change challenges.

Prior to joining IIMA, Prof Garg worked as Senior Economist at UNEP Risoe Centre, Technical University of Denmark. He has worked on a large number of research and consulting assignments for international and Indian organizations including IEA, the World Bank, ADB, UNDP, UNEP, USAID, the European Union, UK government, German Government and Government of India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, University Grants Commission, and many state governments.

Prof. Amit Garg serves on several high-level national and international committees in the domains of sustainability, climate risk, and sustainable finance. His current roles include membership in the India Sustainability Task Force (CII), the RBI’s Climate Risk Information System Expert Group, the NITI Aayog Task Force on Macroeconomic Implications of Transition, the Goa Blended Climate Finance Facility Working Group, and the Monitoring Committee for CSIR’s E3OW theme. He is also Mentor to the Advisory Group on Climate Risk & Sustainable Finance at the Institute of Actuaries of India and serves on the Board of Advisory Council for NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the Scientific Advisory Board for Renault Group, and the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group Expert Committee under Brazil’s presidency.

He has co-authored 12 books, 25 international research reports and published extensively in international journals. He is a Lead Author for five reports of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He is currently the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Carbon Management journal.

Prof Garg was felicitated by the Prime Minister of India in 2007 for his outstanding contributions to climate change research. He was also a prominent member and contributed to the award of Nobel Peace Prize to IPCC in 2007. He received the Distinguished Young Professor Award for Excellence in Research at IIMA in 2010 and Outstanding Researcher Award at IIMA again in 2016.

Dr. Kawishwar is a specialist in Renewable Energy and Sustainability with over 25 years of experience. He holds a doctorate in Renewable Energy and multiple certifications including Chartered Engineer, Approved Valuer, Independent Director, QHSE Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Black Belt and Diploma in TQM.

He has worked with leading companies like Enercon, Germanischer Lloyd, Inox Wind, ReGen Powertech and Centre of Renewable Energy (CORE).

Mr. Sreekumar is the Chief Sustainability Principal and Head of Sustainability Business for SAP Asia Pacific region, based out of Singapore. He is responsible to drive SAP APJ’s efforts to both lead by example and enable our customers when it comes to sustainability. He is spearheading go-to-market efforts, developing thought leadership, and supporting strategic customer sustainability engagements in the region for SAP’s sustainability products, solutions, and
prioritisations for delivering true impact to customers and helping them reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion Tons by 2025.

With his 25 years on experience working across industries and consulting organizations across the globe, he is strongly focused on creating the link between environmental outcomes and business performance which is essential to both SAP’s success and customers’ ability to make profitability sustainable and sustainability profitable.

Dr. Sandip Chatterjee is a leading global policymaker & experienced techno-administrator with 35 years of experience in translating research outcomes into commercial viability and disruptive policy-making.

Dr. Chatterjee is a visionary leader, who has consistently delivered on strategic innovation, international policy negotiations and advocacy. He is a global expert on materials, electronic waste, circular economy and resource efficiency, with over 60+ research and review publications, 10+ patents, 5+ book chapters and an extensive public speaking experience of 1000+ engagements. Received President’s award from Former Hon’ble President of India in 2013 for his work.

Currently, he is promoting global best practices on sustainable electronics including longer product life, responsible refurbishing and recycling standards, ITAD, data sanitization with SERI. He is also Adjunct Professor at IIT Mandi School of Materials and Mechanical Engineering.

He strategizes R&D in materials, photonics, IoT sensors, additive manufacturing for successful commercialization and created a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, engaging industries and State government. He has established pan-India 22+ Centres of Excellence in emerging technologies like quantum materials, graphene, 2D materials, E-waste and 3D printing etc.

Dr. Chatterjee has formulated India’s policy roadmap on additive manufacturing, circular economy and resource efficiency. He also led the formulation of India’s digital data protection policies. Besides, also headed the Cyber Law and Data Governance Group and formulated DPDP Act, amendment of IT Act, IT Rules etc.

Served as Officer on Special Duty to Secretary, Govt. of India, advising the Secretary on technical, administrative, financial and legal matters, for seamless Ministry functioning. Represented Indian policy interests in the United Nations, European Union, Wassenaar Arrangement, as also, in bilateral forums with European countries: Hungary, Romania, Armenia etc. Drafted ICT policies for Colombia & Suriname on foreign deputation.

Besides, also served electronic component industry, a color picture-manufacturing company at M/s. JCT Electronics, Gujarat on design, R&D, new product development, indigenization, process improvements etc.

Masters in science (Physics) from Univ. of Calcutta and Doctorate from Univ. of Delhi, his research work was on rare earth oxides and rare earth oxysulfide phosphor materials from National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi. He is keen to explore opportunities with research commercialization for emerging technologies, entrepreneurial mentorship and policy advocacy.

Ms. Chetna Sinha dedicated to empowering rural women and fostering holistic community development. 

In 1997, Ms. Sinha established the Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank, India’s pioneering financial institution designed for and by rural women. The bank has since facilitated loans exceeding 780 million, consistently innovating to introduce new financial products tailored to the evolving needs of female micro-entrepreneurs. Under Chetna’s visionary leadership, Mann Deshi Bank pioneered the first pension scheme for women in the informal economy, showcasing an unwavering commitment to the financial well-being of women micro-entrepreneurs.

Her impact extends beyond financial services. In 2006, she founded the first business school for rural women in India, providing education as a key empowerment tool. In 2013, she launched a toll-free helpline and established the first Chambers of Commerce for women micro-entrepreneurs in the country, fostering a supportive business ecosystem.

Recognizing the importance of community development, Mann Deshi Foundation, under her guidance, operates a diverse range of programs. These include a community radio station, a healthcare for all initiative, a sports for development program, and a climate-smart agriculture program, all geared towards comprehensive development within the communities it serves. It has also set up women-led farmer-producer companies and organizations. 

Ms. Sinha’s illustrious accolades include being a Yale Fellow, Ashoka Fellow, and Schwab Fellow. In 2018, she co-chaired the World Economic Forum in Davos and the Financial Inclusion segment at the W20 Summit in Argentina. The same year, she received the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women in India, from the President. She is an active member of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (2022) and the Gender Equality Advisory Council (2022), appointed during Germany’s G7 Presidency. Additionally, she chaired the G20 EMPOWER’s Working Group on Financial Inclusion and Business Acceleration in 2023. On 11th March 2024, she was invited to speak at the inaugural session of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. 

Mann Deshi, headquartered in Mhaswad and operating in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Silvassa with an ambitious goal, the organization reached one million women in 2024, reflecting her tireless dedication to transforming lives and fostering sustainable development within marginalized communities.

Mr Watanabe is the President of Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), an international organization based in Jakarta that provides a multistakeholder platform for policy dialogue. He works closely with the ASEAN Secretariat, governments, academia, businesses, and civil society in ASEAN and East Asia. His work on policy research focuses on key areas such as supply chains, decarbonization, AI, digital economy, startups, public health and human resource development. Prior to joining ERIA in 2023, he was the Special Advisor to the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry.

He is a seasoned professional with 24 years of experience delivering business solutions across various industries, currently specializing as a Principal Advisor for Sustainability Solutions at SAP. Specializes in critical business application areas, including Sustainability, ERP, CRM, SCM, Asset management, and Analytics.

Focus is on integrating sustainability into business strategies and operations, leveraging SAP technologies to achieve demonstrable positive impacts on the environment, society, and the economy.

Mr Gargeshwari has been leading Automotive Axles Limited, a public listed company with a turnover of more than 2200 Cr since April 2022. He has been pivotal in driving remarkable revenue growth and transforming the company culture. His vision led to the implementation of a five-day workweek and the introduction of a gender-neutral hiring process, boosting diversity to 14% in an industry setup at Mysuru. Today, AAL proudly showcases women operating critical equipment and machinery, playing managerial roles in multiple functions.

In 2017, he took on a significant role as Senior Director of Global Product Validation and Materials Engineering at Meritor Inc. in the USA. In this capacity, he successfully led a diverse international team of approximately 220 engineers and technicians, overseeing global test laboratories, materials engineering functions, and the Bangalore Technical Centre.

He began his professional career in 1990 as an engineer at Wipro Infotech Ltd. His career then took him to Singapore, where he worked as an associate engineer in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering division at Maxtor Peripherals Pte Limited. After returning to India in 1999, he joined Reva Electric Car Company as a senior engineer, eventually moving to Meritor India in 2000. During his tenure at Meritor, he advanced through various managerial roles, including Engineering Manager, Site Manager, and Director of the Bangalore Technical Centre.

Mr Gargeshwari holds an MBA in International Management from ICFAI University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. With over 33 years of extensive experience in the automobile and computer electronics industries, he has built a remarkable career.

His career is distinguished by his global perspective and hands-on experience, having travelled extensively and collaborated across various countries to support product development initiatives. His contributions continue to have a positive impact on the industry.

Ms Rhea Mazumdar Singhal is the Founder of Ecoware, India’s first and largest sustainable packaging company. She is a global leader on climate change and inclusive growth, recognized for her contributions to environmental sustainability and women’s economic empowerment. 

She has been honored with the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for women, presented by the President of India. Recognized globally, she was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, an Asia 21 Young Leader by the Asia Society, and Impact Hero 2021 by the Earth Company. She serves as the Chairperson of the Indian Women Network (Northern Region) and is an invited member of several national industry committees dedicated to clean air and women’s empowerment. Her work involves close collaboration with CII and NITI Aayog to advance sustainable consumption and inclusive growth.

Before founding Ecoware, Ms Singhal worked as a senior sales executive at Pfizer Inc. Through Ecoware, she has revolutionized India’s food packaging industry by offering biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastic, driving policy changes, and influencing consumer behavior. 

Ms Singhal is also actively involved in Chemical Systems Technologies (CST), founded by Sunil Singhal, which pioneers circular solutions in the sugar industry. CST’s collaboration with the University of East London led to the creation of Sugarcrete, construction blocks from sugarcane waste, now used in infrastructure projects.  

In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Ms Singhal leads partnership efforts at The Udaiti Foundation, championing women’s economic empowerment across India. She is an alumna of the University of Bristol, Oxford, and Harvard University. She continues to drive impactful initiatives at the intersection of sustainability, policy, and inclusion, shaping a greener and more equitable future.

Mr Kelkar has over 15 years of experience in specialized machine building with domain expertise in metalfinishing technologies including Microfinishing and Superfinishing Technologies for Automotive Powertrain and other Precision Engineered components, Robotic Grinding for Castings and Forgings. Instrumental in bringing Grind Master solutions to the world setting up network of sales and service companies in China, Europe and America. Founder and Architect of Grind Master ROBOFINISH range of machines for Grinding/Finishing Ferrous and non-ferrous castings. Strongly believes in empowering people to be successful and leads Grind Master efforts in being a global technology leader in Finishing technologies.

Mr. Kapoor is a seasoned business leader with over two decades of experience in the Commercial Refrigeration and Air Filtration industries. As the driving force behind Camfil India’s market growth and operational excellence, he spearheads strategic initiatives that deliver cleaner, healthier, and more energy-efficient environments across sectors such as HVAC, commercial buildings, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, data centers, and food production.

With a career spanning India and key APAC markets including Thailand, Singapore, and Australia, he brings a global perspective to business leadership. His international exposure has honed his ability to navigate diverse market dynamics, adapt strategies to varied cultural and regulatory landscapes, and foster strong cross-border partnerships that accelerate business growth.
With a strong focus on market expansion and strategy, he drives sustained growth through targeted business development and meaningful customer engagement. His expertise in air filtration technology includes deep knowledge of ISO 16890, BIS, and other global filtration standards, enabling the delivery of high-performance, compliant solutions. He is equally committed to operational excellence, consistently streamlining operations, optimizing supply chains, and championing continuous quality improvement across all facets of the business.

Mr. Kapoor is a passionate advocate for the vision of Clean Air for Everyone, believing that healthy air is both a fundamental human right and a driver of productivity, well-being, and sustainability.

Dr. Debolina Kundu, Director of NIUA, has over 30 years of professional experience in the field of development studies. She has worked as a consultant with the ADB, LSE, IIDS, UNDP, UNFPA, UNESCAP, KfW, GIZ, Urban Institute, Washington, and East-West Centre Honolulu on issues of urbanization, migration, urban development policies, municipal finance, social protection, governance, and exclusion.

At NIUA, Dr. Kundu is the Country Investigator – India for the GCRF Centre for Sustainable Healthy and Learning Cities and Neighbourhoods supported by UK Research and Innovation and leading several projects supported by UNICEF, World Bank, and KFW.

She is a member of various committees formed by the central and state governments, including the Fifth Delhi Finance Commission. She has several articles published in books and journals. She recently edited a book on National Urban Policies (Springer) and is currently working on a ‘Handbook on Urbanisation in the Global South’ and books on urban policies and inequality. She is the chief editor of journals – Environment and Urbanisation, Asia (SAGE) and Urban India (NIUA). She was a Co-Chair of the Task Force on LiFE, Resilience, and Values for Wellbeing under G20 Think Tank initiative.