Distinguished Speakers & Sessions
Jonty Rhodes
Co-Founder – Life By Jonty, Former International Cricketer,
Wellness Advocate
“The Winning Edge” Jonty Rhodes in Conversation
A powerful conversation with cricket’s legendary fielder, Jonty Rhodes, as he shares the mindset and strategies that made him one of the greatest fielders in cricket history. This session goes beyond the game, offering CXOs actionable insights on leadership, decision-making under pressure, and building high-performing teams. Through stories of resilience, quick thinking, and teamwork, leaders will discover how to translate these lessons into their organizations to drive impact and maintain a competitive edge.
Jonty Rhodes, a global sporting icon whose name is synonymous with excellence, athleticism, and relentless discipline. Renowned worldwide for redefining fielding standards in international cricket, his career stands as a benchmark for precision, commitment, and performance under pressure. Beyond the game, as Co-Founder of Life By Jonty, he brings the same rigor to wellness and sustainable high performance, working with leaders and organisations to embed resilience, longevity, and balance into demanding professional lives.
The Leader’s Dilemma: When Doing the Right Thing Isn’t the Most Profitable
This fireside chat reflects on moments where leadership calls extend beyond immediate returns. It focuses on ethical judgment, long-term consequences, and how leaders navigate complex, high-pressure decisions while staying anchored to principle and responsibility.
Banmali Agrawala brings over three decades of leadership across some of the world’s most influential organisations. As Senior Advisor at Tata Sons, and former President & CEO of GE South Asia, he has shaped strategy and operations at scale across energy, infrastructure, defence, and aerospace. His career spans boardroom leadership within the Tata Group, global executive responsibilities at GE, and two decades with Wärtsilä across India and Finland, where he held senior global roles. Today, his chairmanship and board positions across critical Tata enterprises and international institutions place him at the centre of global governance and industrial transformation—making his session a rare opportunity to hear from a leader who has operated at the highest levels of global enterprise.
Banmali Agrawala
Senior Advisor, Tata Sons
Eriko Asai
Co-Founder and Partner Trinity Indo-Pacific Partners
Former President – GE Japan
The Changing Face Of Globalization: From Free Trade To “De-Risking
This dialogue explores the shift from expansive free trade to a more deliberate, risk-aware form of globalization. As geopolitical realities, supply-chain vulnerabilities, and regulatory divergence reshape global commerce, leaders are re-evaluating where to operate, partner, and invest. The session explores how resilience, regional alignment, and strategic choice are redefining global operating models and what this means for decision-making at the enterprise level.
Eriko Asai brings over three decades of global leadership across technology, healthcare, energy, and industrial manufacturing, with senior roles at Sony, Microsoft, and GE. As President of GE Japan, she steered a USD 2B+ portfolio spanning healthcare, energy, and aviation, while also driving the creation of new industrial platforms in renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Her career is marked by deep engagement with governments, regulators, and global stakeholders, including advisory roles linked to Japan’s foreign direct investment and international infrastructure initiatives. Today, through board and strategic advisory roles across the Indo-Pacific region, she continues to shape cross-border industrial growth, governance, and global collaboration.
Mahesh Palashikar is a global strategic leader with nearly four decades of experience building and scaling high-tech industrial businesses across multiple continents. As former President & CEO of GE South Asia, he oversaw a $3B+ portfolio spanning energy, healthcare, and aviation, while chairing NSE-listed companies and advancing large-scale decarbonization initiatives. His leadership journey spans India, the United States, China, Japan, and Australia, combining operational scale with board-level governance. Today, as a strategic advisor to global corporations and private equity investors, he operates at the intersection of capital, policy, technology, and industrial ecosystems.
Mahesh Palashikar
Founding Partner, Trinity Indo – Pacific Partners
Former President & CEO – GE South Asia
Virat Chirania
Executive & Life Coach | Director – Programs at
The Art of Living Foundation
The Creative Leadership Workshop – Think Out Of The Box
Experience a powerful blend of creativity, consciousness, and leadership. This immersive workshop enables leaders to break habitual thinking patterns, sharpen clarity, and make creative, emotionally intelligent decisions in high-pressure environments.
Virat Chirania operates at the intersection of leadership, emotional intelligence, and large-scale human transformation. A TEDx Speaker, bestselling author, and PhD in Emotional Intelligence, he has conducted more than 50,000 hours of leadership and mind-management programs across 15 countries. As Director of Programs at The Art of Living Foundation, he engages with senior leaders across global corporations, elite academic institutions, and national organisations, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, IITs, IIMs, and the Indian Army. His journey from an international corporate career to shaping leadership capability at scale lends his sessions a distinctive authority—grounded in experience, research, and real-world executive contexts.
The Leader’s Ascent
An extraordinary conversation with Kaamya Karthikeyan, the youngest Seven Summits mountaineer and youngest Indian to ski to the South Pole, translating extreme expeditions into lessons on resilience, mental discipline, and decision-making under pressure. Her experiences highlight quiet leadership, mental clarity, and the ability to keep moving forward when conditions are unforgiving.
Kaamya Karthikeyan is among the youngest and most accomplished explorers of her generation. A Seven Summits mountaineer, she has scaled the highest peaks across continents, often setting age records along the way. Most recently, she completed a historic ski expedition to the South Pole, becoming the youngest Indian in the world to achieve this feat, an expedition that tested endurance, mental focus, and judgment in one of the world’s harshest environments.
Kaamya Karthikeyan
Youngest Seven Summits Mountaineer,
Gold Medalist, Khelo India Games
Dhimant Bakshi
CEO, Imagicaaworld Entertainment | Co-Author, Rollercoaster of Hope
Pages & Perspectives
A reflective conversation with Dhimant Bakshi, the mind behind Rollercoaster of Hope and CEO of Imagicaaworld Entertainment. He shares insights on leadership, resilience, and navigating uncertainty, drawing from his journey and the lessons captured in his book.
Through his experiences, Dhimant offers perspectives on transformation, perseverance, and purpose-driven leadership.
Dhimant Bakshi comes with 25+ years of experience across retail and entertainment, he has led business transformations, built high-performing teams, and driven growth in iconic organizations like Shoppers’ Stop, Future Group, and Reliance Retail. Known for blending strategic insight with purpose-led leadership, Dhimant brings a unique perspective on resilience, innovation, and creating meaningful experiences.
Mayuresh Kore is a seasoned finance and legal leader with 23+ years of experience, currently serving as CFO & Head of Legal at Imagicaaworld Entertainment Ltd.. With a background spanning investment banking, entrepreneurship, and corporate finance, he is also the co-author of RollerCoaster of Hope and brings deep sector expertise across media, entertainment, hospitality, and real estate.
Mayuresh Kore
CFO & Head – Legal, Imagicaaworld Entertainment
Co-Author, Rollercoaster of Hope
Rhythms & Resonance with Ghazal Maestro
The love for music transcends boundaries and titles, drawing leaders from every walk of life. Pradeep Udhas, hailing from the renowned Udhas family of musicians, brings the timeless elegance of ghazals to life at the Global Leadership Summit. Each note carries melody and emotion, weaving stories of love, longing, and introspection, and creating an intimate atmosphere that sets the tone for an unforgettable evening.
Pradeep Udhas is a distinguished playback and ghazal singer, Bollywood music director, and seasoned business leader. With an extensive career spanning global stages, he has delivered live musical performances around the world and continues to work on creative music projects. Alongside his artistic pursuits, Pradeep serves as an Independent Director at IndusInd Bank and Senior Advisor to the Chairman & CEO of KPMG India, bringing deep experience in global business strategy, consulting, and leadership. He also contributes to music education and industry initiatives as a member of advisory boards, reflecting his commitment to both art and impact.
Pradeep Udhas
Independent Director, IndusInd Bank
Former Senior Partner & Managing Partner West – KPMG India
Rooted Forward | Tree Plantation at Taj Malabar
Rooted Forward is a quiet yet powerful sustainability initiative that reflects our belief that leadership is as much about legacy as it is about growth. Set against the serene landscape of Taj Malabar, this tree plantation symbolises a collective commitment to nurturing the future while staying grounded in responsible action.
Participating CXOs will take part in a thoughtfully curated plantation experience, where each sapling represents long-term thinking, stewardship, and continuity beyond boardrooms. The activity offers a moment of pause, an opportunity to step away from conversations on scale and strategy, and engage in an act that leaves a tangible, living impact.
More than a ceremonial gesture, Rooted Forward reinforces our sustainability philosophy: purposeful action, shared responsibility, and progress that is deeply rooted in values. CXOs can expect a meaningful, reflective experience that aligns leadership intent with environmental consciousness—one that resonates long after the event concludes.
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