Sonali Gera is an Internationally Certified Leadership Coach and Global HR expert specializing in Women Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, POSH, and Trauma-Informed Coaching. With 15+ years in global corporate leadership roles at Tata Motors and more, she now empowers leaders worldwide through coaching, leadership development, and complex change management. Passionate about feminine leadership and creating inclusive workplaces.

Usha is a transformation strategist and founder of UnLEASH, driving customer experience-led business change, strategy deployment, and culture transformation. With 30+ years across hospitality, IT, and telecom, she has led impactful projects for airlines, hotels, real estate, and startups. A certified coach, Six Sigma Black Belt, and NLP practitioner, she mentors entrepreneurs and empowers women leaders. Usha also serves as an Independent Director at Sterling Holidays and engages with GlobalGyan.

Makwana Vijay is a PE/VC investee firm operations expert and growth strategist. With experience as CEO, consultant, and marketing leader, he specializes in P&L leadership, GTM strategy, brand building, and sales growth for consumer goods. An INSEAD MBA, he’s worked with global firms like Whirlpool, Rio Tinto, and Standard Chartered. Vijay now leads Genevraye Consulting, helping businesses scale through sharp execution and strategic insight.

Sanjay Yashroy is a dynamic leader and educator with a rich background in strategy, innovation, digital tech, and venture capital. An MBA from London Business School, he has held leadership roles at Reliance Jio, Pixion, and co-founded Right Angle Digital. Currently an Adjunct Professor at IIM, he blends global insight with Indian philosophy to drive transformation in business and education.

Chandramoulee Palani is a banker-turned-edupreneur with 25+ years in global finance, including leadership roles at Citibank, HDFC Bank, HSBC, and more. An expert in corporate finance, strategy, and cross-cultural stakeholder management, he now focuses on executive coaching, strategic consulting, and teaching at premier institutes like IIM and IIT Madras. A marathoner and author, he blends structured problem-solving with people skills to empower future leaders.

Dipesh Mohile is a seasoned startup advisor and investor mentor with 20+ years of experience, including 12 years at Cisco in sales strategy. Founder of IIA Ventures and Think Beyond Numbers, he helps startups scale, raise funds, and execute growth strategies. He partners with incubators, accelerators, and GlobalGyan to build strong leadership and reduce startup failures, focusing on practical, impactful solutions.

Gagandeep Singh is a Director at Reflexive Lenses Consulting and collaborator at GlobalGyan Academy. He specializes in organization development, focusing on transformation, leadership, and culture change. With expertise in behavioral labs, psychometric tools, and coaching, he partners with senior leaders to drive alignment and growth. He also teaches at IIMA and ISB, blending deep academic insight with practical leadership development.

Ashok Korwar is a growth catalyst and management consultant who helps companies in the $5M–$25M range scale up. With a B.Tech from IIT Bombay and a Ph.D. from UCLA, he was a professor at IIM Ahmedabad for 10 years and strategic advisor to Polaris Software during its 10x growth. Expert in strategic thinking, go-to-market strategies, and executive coaching, he designs workshops and drives leadership impact for businesses ready to grow.

Priyanka Sahay is a seasoned leadership coach at GlobalGyan, with a rare blend of corporate acumen and human insight. Backed by 20+ years across banking, entrepreneurship, and academia, she empowers mid-career professionals to lead with empathy, clarity, and strategic intent. A certified counselor and ex-Axis Bank leader, she’s deeply passionate about unlocking human potential through reflective and immersive learning.

Srinivasa Addepalli is the visionary Founder & CEO of GlobalGyan Leadership Academy. A former Chief Strategy Officer at the Tata Group and ex-IIM Ahmedabad faculty, he blends 25+ years of real-world leadership with a deep passion for teaching. Known for turning complex business ideas into simple, actionable insights, he inspires professionals to think like CEOs and lead with purpose, clarity, and courage.

Semira Khaleeli is a seasoned trainer, coach, and facilitator with 22 years in hospitality marketing and sales. Founder of Imagenation, she specializes in selling skills, communication, personal branding, and executive presence. Certified in NLP, DISC, and Emotional Intelligence, she has trained industries like Godrej, Siemens, and Vodafone. Semira also coaches executives remotely with Peakperformer and uExcelerate, empowering leaders globally.

Suman Addepalli is a leadership educator, author, and former COO (Thriive Global, Radio Mirchi, Reliance Ent.) with 20+ years in media and communications. As Director & Faculty Partner at GlobalGyan Leadership Academy, she empowers professionals through impactful storytelling, executive presence, and persuasive communication. Her bestselling book, “Supercharge Your Executive Presence,” has helped many advance their careers.

Prashant is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Rice University’s Jessie H. Jones School of Business. Previously, he taught at the University of Michigan and was a visiting faculty at Wharton, Kellogg, and ISB. His research and teaching focus on Corporate Strategy, Growth Strategies, Strategic Alliances, and Mergers & Acquisitions, with publications in top international journals.

Ashok is a management consultant based in Pune. His passion is to help SMEs grow to the next level. His focus is in the IT and engineering industries. Ashok was a strategic advisor to the Chairman of Polaris Software, where he actively engaged in strategic initiatives. He was also a professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, where he has served as the Chairman of the PGP, the MEP, and the International Management Group.

Currently the Chairman of Syndicate Bank, he was earlier the MD of 3M India. Ajay brings with him 35+ years of experience across geographies and industries. Business World nominated him as one of the top 10 most valuable CEOs for mid-size companies in 2013.

A reputed corporate leader, author, and speaker, Gopalakrishnan brings immense experience from his stint as the Executive Director of Tata Sons. He has also held leadership roles as the CEO of Unilever Arabia, MD of Brooke Bond and Lipton, and Vice Chairman of Hindustan Unilever. He has published over six books on various aspects of leadership.

A renowned scholar and internationally recognised thought leader, Jagdish is known for his contributions in consumer psychology, relationship marketing, competitive strategy and geopolitical analysis. He is the Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University whose clients includes AT&T, Bell South, Ford, GE, Motorola, Whirlpool and Sprint. Besides his award winning studies, he is also a member of the American Psychological Association.

Ratan Tata, an eminent industrialist, investor, philanthropist, and former chairman of Tata Sons, was one of our first investors. He was the chairman of Tata Group, a Mumbai-based global business conglomerate, from 1991 to 2012 and from 2016 to 2017 for an interim term. Mr. Tata was the recipient of two of the highest civilian honours of India–the Padma Vibhushan (2008) and Padma Bhushan (2000).