The MasterMind Series – 30th Annual CXO Summit, Bengaluru

About the Summit

The CXO Verse MasterMind Series arrives in Bengaluru with the 30th Annual CXO Summit—bringing together visionary leaders for meaningful conversations and future-focused insights.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Building Institutions that Endure: Lessons from the Bajaj Legacy

Meet Sanjiv Bajaj — Joint Chairman & Managing Director of Bajaj Capital, a distinguished leader in India’s financial advisory and wealth management landscape. In this exclusive session, he brings a thoughtful perspective on building institutions that stand the test of time. Drawing from the legacy of Bajaj Capital, he will share insights on creating organizations that outlast leadership cycles, embedding trust as a long-term strategic advantage, and shaping governance and leadership frameworks that enable businesses to grow and remain relevant across generations.

Leading beyond limits: lessons from the Moon Man of India

Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai will share insights from landmark missions including Chandrayaan-1 and the Mars Orbiter Mission. His session will explore visionary thinking, execution at scale, resilience under pressure, innovation with resource discipline, and the mindset required to transform bold ideas into lasting impact

Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai

Former Director, ISRO Satellite Centre

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Kaustubh Keshav

Director of AI & Data Science

FireAI

The Agent Era: Designing AI That Actually Gets Work Done

In this session, Kaustubh will unpack why organizations often confuse powerful AI models like Claude with autonomous intelligent systems. While general models can generate impressive responses, task-specific AI agents are designed to execute real-world workflows reliably through capabilities such as planning, memory, validation, and tool orchestration tailored to a specific business objective.

J S Gavankar

CEO

Safran India

Ravi Paliwal

CEO – Ash

Vedanta

Samit Guha

MD & CEO

MMTC-PAMP India

Jugvinder Pal Singh Bhatia

Vice President Finance & CSR Head

Valvoline Cummins

When Wars Shape Markets: A CEO’s Playbook for Geopolitical Disruption

As global uncertainties reshape economic landscapes, this exclusive panel brings together seasoned CEOs to examine how geopolitical tensions influence markets, supply chains, and strategic decision-making. The conversation will navigate real-world scenarios, offering perspectives on managing risk, ensuring business continuity, and identifying opportunity amid volatility. The discussion will reflect how leaders are recalibrating strategies to remain resilient and relevant in an increasingly complex global environment.

Hide and Seek with Data

Kaustubh Keshav brings his expertise in building scalable AI and data-driven solutions. In his upcoming session, “Hide and Seek with Data,” he will explore how businesses often overlook critical signals within their data and how a diagnostic analytics mindset can uncover hidden risks and opportunities. Through practical examples, he will highlight how complex analysis can be translated into clear, CXO-friendly insights, enabling faster and more informed decision-making at scale.

Kaustubh Keshav

Director of AI & Data Science

FireAI

Kaamya Karthikeyan

Youngest Seven Summits Mountaineer, Gold Medalist – Khelo India Winter Games | Environmental Advocate

Leading from the Edge: Resilience and Decisions at the Pinnacle

Meet Kaamya Karthikeyan — A trailblazer with extraordinary determination, Kaamya’s journey reflects resilience, courage, and clarity under extreme conditions. In this exclusive session, she shares powerful lessons from the mountains—offering leaders a unique perspective on decision-making at the edge, sustaining resilience through uncertainty, and pushing beyond perceived limits to reach new heights.

AI to ROI – The Business Value Equation

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, the conversation is shifting from experimentation to measurable outcomes. Senior leaders will explore how organizations are leveraging AI to enhance productivity, drive innovation, strengthen decision-making, and create sustainable business value while balancing governance, scalability, and ROI. The panel line-up will be announced shortly and will bring together accomplished business leaders and experts.