2nd Edition of Bharat Recycling Show
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Speakers

Shri. Siddhesh Ramdas Kadam

Chairman
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

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Chairman, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

Prabodha Acharya

Chief Sustainability Officer
JSW Group

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Prabodha Acharya is a transformative sustainability leader whose career reflects a deep belief that business has the power—and responsibility—to shape a more resilient and equitable world. With over thirty years of impact across continents, industries, and cultures, he has emerged as one of India’ most respected champions of environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable business
transformation.
As the Group Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at JSW Group, Prabodha leads with a vision that goes far beyond compliance or reporting. His work centers on inspiring businesses to see sustainability not as an obligation, but as an opportunity to innovate, create long-term value, and redefine what responsible growth looks like for millions of people. Through his leadership, JSW’s diverse businesses—spanning steel, energy, cement, infrastructure, and paints—are steadily integrating sustainability into the heart of strategy, culture, and operations.
Prabodha’s career has been built on a powerful conviction: that meaningful change happens when people, systems, and purpose come together. From his early years working in environmental management, to his global roles driving climate strategy and assurance, he has consistently helped organizations navigate complexity while staying anchored to the larger goal of protecting the planet and empowering communities. Recognized as one of the most impactful sustainability leaders, Prabodha has been awarded honors such as the Best Sustainability Officer (SEEM National Sustainability Awards 2023), awarded as one of the most impactful sustainability leader by the World Sustainability and was inducted into the Board Stewardship Hall of Fame at the India Board Conclave 2025 for his visionary leadership and transformative contributions.

Mohit Kapoor

Advisor, AIIFA Sustainable Steel Manufacturers Association

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Mohit Kapoor is a strategic innovator and policy influencer dedicated to advancing digitalization and circular economy initiatives across India's steel, logistics, and resilient infrastructure sectors.
As Sustainability and Innovations Advisor to the AIIFA, Mohit champions green technologies and smart manufacturing, with a strategic focus on AI and ML based manufacturing intelligence, institutionalizing carbon credit mechanisms and developing a robust scrap ecosystem to drive industrial circularity.
His influence on national policy and industrial standards extends to-
Logistics & Warehousing Leadership: He serves as the Chair of the Projects and Events Committee at the Warehousing Association of India and as a Jury Member for the National Logistics Awards.
Standards & Infrastructure: He contributes to the BIS task force for Warehousing Standards and serves on the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs Committee, where he helps design smart, cost-effective warehousing solutions for the FCI and CWC.
Resilient Construction: In his corporate role at CECO HIRUN India Ltd, he pioneers seismic and vibration-resilient infrastructure technologies for India’s urban landscape.
Mohit also serves as an Editorial Advisor to leading publications including Steel & Metallurgy, Cargo Talk, and Cargo Insight, where he disseminates visionary perspectives on creating a digitally empowered, sustainable, and resilient industrial future.

Kiran Dighavkar

Deputy Municipal Commissioner - Solid Waste Management,
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

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Kiran Dighavkar is a Civil Engineer with over 15 years of experience in civic administration and currently serves as Deputy Municipal Commissioner for Solid Waste Management at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). He oversees the management of around 7,200 tonnes of waste daily, supported by a workforce of approximately 40,000 people and 1,500+ vehicles.
His work focuses on sustainable waste management, urban infrastructure, policy development and civic innovation. He is leading major initiatives including the 20-million-tonne Deonar bio-mining project, a Waste-to-Energy facility, modernized waste-collection systems, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), and data-driven waste-management operations.
Previously, he held several senior positions within BMC, where he worked on Dharavi's COVID-19 response, inclusive public spaces, sanitation infrastructure, heritage restoration, tactical urbanism and community development. His Dharavi work used the 4-Ts approach—Tracing, Tracking, Testing and Treating.
He is also the author of The Dharavi Model, documenting his experience and lessons from managing COVID-19 in one of Mumbai's most densely populated communities.
Overall: He is a senior civic administrator with strong expertise in solid waste management, sustainable urban development, public infrastructure, crisis management and community-focused governance.

Amit Srivastav

Director
SSG Vertical at Lenovo

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Amit Srivastav is currently a director in the SSG vertical for Lenovo managing Worldwide E-com services. He has been associated with Lenovo for the past 7 years and has an overall experience of 23 years with prestigious companies like HP, HCL,Emami leading multi-million dollar businesses. Amit had lead the sustainability enablement of Recertified laptops under Lenovo certified refurbished for Lenovo across Worldwide countries across 9 markets.

RV Sridhar

Senior Advisor
McKinsey & Company

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RV Sridhar Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company
is a global steel, energy transition and advanced manufacturing leader with over 33 years of CEO and CXO level P&L and transformation experience across India, Africa, Europe and international markets. He has led some of the largest, most complex downstream and value added steel businesses in Asia, most recently as President & CEO, Downstream at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, and earlier as Executive Director & CEO, Downstream at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, where he managed ₹23k+ crore of revenue and 5 MTPA across five major downstream platforms in two countries, with full end to end responsibility for Projects, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and Profitability. At AMNS India, he built, turned around and scaled world class cold rolled, galvanised, colour coated, automotive and value added steel platforms serving global OEMs, white goods, infrastructure and export markets. Under his leadership, multiple businesses moved from loss making to industry leading profitability, and his downstream turnaround became a widely referenced industry case study, earning him the Steel CEO of the Year Award (2017). A distinctive part of his profile is the intersection of steel, energy and decarbonisation. He led the 3.4 MTPA integrated CRM-galvanising-coating complex at JSPL Angul from concept to commissioning at exceptional speed and is deeply engaged in green steel, hydrogen based ironmaking, SMRs, CCUS, renewables-to-industry integration and industrial decarbonisation. He also brings strong M&A and integration experience, including Uttam Galva Steels and Indian Steel Corporation, along with portfolio consolidation across large downstream and automotive platforms. Earlier he was Global Business Head of Essar’s ₹7,000 crore downstream and automotive business and worked with Tata Steel and SAIL in international trading, logistics optimisation and global market strategy. He spent four years in East Africa with MRM / Safal Group and has travelled across 80+ countries. He is currently a Senior Industry Consultant with McKinsey, advising on metals, energy transition and industrial transformation, and is widely recognised for his thought leadership on energy transition, green steel, industrial decarbonisation and advanced manufacturing, with high impact articles read by global industry, policy and investment leaders. He is enrolled in the International Company Directors Programme (ICDP) through the Directors’ Institute in partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, focused on board level governance, capital allocation and technology strategy.

Col Suhail Zaidi (Retd)

Director General,
MAIT

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Col Suhail Zaidi (Retd) is the Director General of MAIT (Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology), where he champions policies and initiatives to strengthen India’s hardware and electronics ecosystem and accelerate digital transformation. A veteran leader with over two decades of expertise in secure networks, telecom, and ICT, he has led the design and deployment of resilient communication infrastructures across multiple technologies, ensuring connectivity and efficiency in complex environments. His Army career also included pivotal roles in Military Intelligence and Counter Insurgency operations, as well as talent selection at the Services Selection Board. Today, his work focuses on building competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability in India’s technology sector. Col Zaidi’s unique perspective bridges manufacturing, connectivity, and the digital economy, offering insights into how new-age networks and digital infrastructure are driving collaboration, value creation, and growth in industries.

Mr. Pawandeep Singh

Vice President, Business Development & Customer Success
Attero Recycling

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A seasoned professional in business development and market research, I bring over 26 years of experience across both international and domestic markets, with a strong focus on advancing sustainability and circular economy principles. I hold an MBA from a prestigious institution and have spent nine years managing high-net-worth individual (HNI) clients within one of the largest firms in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. My specialization encompasses the responsible management of precious metal-bearing waste and the innovative recycling of green metals, all while championing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Since joining Attero in 2011 as Vice President of Sourcing, I have played a pivotal role in driving the company's growth and expansion. I lead Attero's e-waste recycling initiatives, overseeing the processing of over 144,000 metric tons of e-waste and 1,000 metric tons of lithium-ion batteries annually. My strategic initiatives have achieved unparalleled efficiency in recovering valuable materials from lithium-ion batteries, setting a new benchmark within the industry. I am committed to identifying new market segments and fostering sustainable business growth, while upholding a strong dedication to circularity and Environmentally conscious practices. My contributions significantly enhance Attero's supply chain management strategy and advocate for responsible Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) management, reinforcing our mission to lead in environmental stewardship through innovative recycling solutions.

Himanshu Jadhav

CEO & Director – Jendamark India
Managing Director – Eepos India

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Himanshu began his professional journey as a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) at Tata Motors Car Plant in 2004. Over the next four years, he played a key role in planning new product launches and capacity expansion projects. Volkswagen India (2008–2016). In 2008, he joined Volkswagen (VW) during its greenfield project phase in India. His dedication and performance enabled him to steadily climb the management ladder. At VW, he was responsible for Strategic Planning and served as Head of Powertrain Projects, contributing significantly to the organization’s growth and operational excellence. Jendamark Global & Jendamark India (2016–Present). In 2016, Himanshu took on a global role as Global Sales Manager at Jendamark South Africa. Shortly thereafter, he was entrusted with transforming Jendamark’s recently acquired Indian manufacturing unit. Under his leadership, the company rapidly expanded into a major automation player in India.
Over the last eight years:
The team grew from ~50 employees to 350+.
Jendamark’s customer base expanded across India and international markets.
New offices were established in Chennai and Bangalore.
The company achieved exponential sales growth and became known for delivering best-in-class automation and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Rahul Singh

Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Exigo Recycling Pvt.Ltd

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Rahul Singh, Chief Business Development Officer, Exigo Battery Solutions Private Limited is a recycling and sustainability professional specializing in critical minerals, rare earth materials, and lithium-ion battery recycling. With international experience across Europe, India, and China, he has developed deep expertise in recycling technologies, circular supply chains, material recovery, and sustainable resource management.
He holds advanced academic and practical knowledge in lithium-ion battery recycling, magnet recycling, and critical raw material recovery, with strong understanding of global recycling ecosystems, policy frameworks, and commercial supply chains. Rahul has been actively involved in building recycling operations, sourcing networks, and strategic partnerships focused on circular economy and clean energy transition.
His expertise spans battery materials, rare earth magnets, black mass, critical metals, reverse logistics, and sustainable recycling business development across global markets.

Dr.Sandeep Vakharia

Managing Director
Aashumi Chemicals

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Dr. Sandeep Kirtikumar Vakharia is a dynamic chemical engineer and a pioneering recycler with an illustrious career spanning over 38 years in the non-ferrous metals sector. A specialist in the recycling of copper, aluminium, and zinc, he has also worked extensively with other metals including iron, gold, silver, and chromium. Throughout his career, Dr. Vakharia has collaborated with some of the most respected names in the industry such as Birla Copper, Siemens, ABB, L&T, Areva, Crompton Greaves, B.G. Shirke, and Bajaj Auto, contributing his technical expertise to advance sustainable metal recovery and circular practices. His commitment to environmentally sound recycling has earned him international recognition, including an award in Paris in 2015 for his contributions to sustainable recycling practices. In 2021, he was appointed Secretary of the Bombay Nonferrous Metals Association Ltd. and the Federation of Associations of Maharashtra, where he plays a pivotal role in industry representation and policy advocacy. Further cementing his leadership in the field, Dr. Vakharia was awarded a Doctorate in Recycling in 2022 by the World Human Rights Protection Commission (WHRPC), a division of the United Nations. An active advocate for policy reform, Dr. Vakharia has been working closely with the Government of India to recognise and regularise domestic recycling, aiming to strengthen the nation’s circular economy and promote sustainable industrial growth.

Shivam Arora

Project Manager
EWRI Recyclers India

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Shivam Arora is a supply chain and circular economy professional representing EWRI Recyclers India, with hands-on expertise in e-waste recycling, IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), and sustainable operations. He works on building efficient, compliant, and scalable systems for material recovery, refurbishment, and responsible recycling, contributing to India’s transition towards a circular economy. Leads end-to-end ITAD and recycling operations, covering procurement, asset tracking, dismantling, refurbishment, and downstream material processing. Drives coordination between logistics, vendors, and processing units to ensure compliant and efficient handling of e-waste streams. Actively involved in developing structured workflows for inventory, reverse logistics, and recovery operations, with a focus on maximizing value extraction from end-of-life electronics while maintaining environmental and regulatory standards.

Chetan Joshi

President
TRRAI (Imports & Global Affair)

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Chetan Narendra Joshi is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of distinguished organization recognized for its leadership in Trading, Recycling, Manufacturing, Dredging and marine Services. With a robust global presence, Mr. Joshi is committed to transforming the tyre recycling industry through innovation and sustainability. Driven by a clear vision—to become a global leader in pyrolysis, rubber recycling, and crumb manufacturing—he is focused on advancing sustainable solutions that contribute to a cleaner, greener future. His mission is to revolutionize waste management by converting end-of-life tyres into high-value resources, minimizing environmental impact, and
promoting a thriving circular economy.

Tushar Suhalka

Founder
ReGrip

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With over 14 years of experience in B2B businesses, I am a passionate first-generation entrepreneur and a circular economy advocate. As the founder of REGRIP, I lead a team of innovators who are reshaping the destiny of discarded tires, extending their lifecycle, and reducing their environmental impact. REGRIP is Bharat's first re-engineered tire company, backed by Mr Suniel Shetty and featured on prominent platforms such as HOTSTAR, NITI AAYOG, and AAJ TAK.
At REGRIP, we are on a mission to revolutionize the tire industry, propelling it toward a more sustainable and responsible future. By rejuvenating tires through a patented process, we are not only combatting pollution but also creating value for our customers, partners, and society. Beyond my entrepreneurial pursuits, I am honored to be a TiE Emerging Entrepreneur Member and a Mentor of Change at Atal Innovation Mission, where I leverage my experience and expertise to empower fellow entrepreneurs and innovators. I am driven by the vision of a cleaner, greener world, where we can coexist harmoniously with our environment and generations to come.

Mayur Prabhu

General Manager - Sales & Business Development, GRP Ltd

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A Chemical Engineer with 19 years experience in the Chemical Industry. Started my career with R&D in Birla Carbon and have gradually moved in sales & business development roles, in a variety of organization. Have worked in multiple industrial sectors: Polymers, Elastomers, Paints & Coatings, Synthetic Lubricants and Composites”. An avid marathoner having a passion for exploring new frontiers.

Mr. B. K. Soni

Chairman & Managing Director Eco Recycling Limited (Ecoreco), India

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Mr. B. K. Soni is recognized pioneer in the circular economy and sustainable resource management, and the Chairman & Managing Director of Eco Recycling Limited (Ecoreco)—India’s leading and most trusted e-waste management company. A qualified Cost & Management Accountant and a first-generation entrepreneur, Mr. Soni is widely credited with institutionalizing the organized e-waste recycling ecosystem in India. In 2005—well before regulatory frameworks were established—Mr. Soni founded India’s first authorized and registered e-waste recycling facility near Mumbai, setting the foundation for a compliant, technology-driven, and environmentally responsible recycling industry. His visionary leadership has consistently bridged policy, innovation, and scalable execution, positioning India as a key player in the global recycling value chain. Mr. Soni serves on the Board of the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), the country’s premier industry body, and is a Member of the Technical Advisory Committee of SERI (USA)—the global authority behind the R2 Responsible Recycling standard. Through these roles, he actively contributes to shaping international standards, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in sustainable electronics lifecycle management. Under his leadership, Ecoreco has evolved into an integrated circular economy enterprise offering end-to-end solutions across the entire e-waste value chain—including reverse logistics, asset recovery, refurbishment & remarketing, secure data destruction, dismantling, advanced recycling, and extraction of critical materials. The company operates a nationwide infrastructure and has developed scalable, compliant systems aligned with global ESG and EPR requirements. Ecoreco is also at the forefront of digital and decentralized innovation in waste management. It launched BookMyJunk, India’s first technology-enabled platform for responsible e-waste disposal—recognized by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat (January 2023). The company further pioneered “Recycling on Wheels – SmartER”, a first-of-its-kind mobile recycling solution endorsed by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and formally launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State, in October 2023. A strong advocate of inclusive growth, Mr. Soni has integrated large-scale skill development and formalization of informal waste workers into Ecoreco’s business model, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), creating a replicable model for green job creation and social impact. Ecoreco’s excellence has been recognized by leading global and national institutions including the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India), Lockheed Martin, CII, FICCI, Frost & Sullivan, Hurun India, Sankalp, and the Good Governance Foundation, among others—for innovation, sustainability leadership, and operational excellence. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Soni continues to drive Ecoreco’s vision of transforming waste into wealth, while building resilient, technology-led circular economy ecosystems that align with global climate goals and sustainable development priorities.

Srikrishna Balachandran

Director - Sustainability Solutions
Recykal

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An expert in plastic waste recycling, and building capacities with Govt & social enterprises. He holds years of experience in inclusive & technology-led waste management; establishing a plastic recycling ecosystem around the country in partnership with local government, businesses, recyclers & organisations in social sector

Saurabh Shah

Managing Director
Landbell GreenForest Solutions India

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He has an experience of 15 years working in the waste management industry. He is a subject matter expert on waste management and circular economy. He is a member of the CII Waste to Worth Committee and is often called upon to speak about EPR in various forums.   Saurabh is the Managing Director at Landbell GreenForest Solutions where he leads the business of offering EPR services for plastic waste, e-waste and batteries to customers across India. He has been actively involved in offering advisory services to multilateral organizations such as the World Bank and GIZ on EPR, plastic waste management and marine litter.  

Mr. Nitin Jain

Regional Head - Sales & Application
Fornnax

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Mr. Nitin Jain, Regional Head - Sales & Application at Fornnax Technology Pvt Ltd, brings in a wealth of spanning 17 years of valuable experience to the team. His expertise and strategic acumen have been essential to Fornnax Technology's success in achieving sales objectives and expanding its market presence. Mr. Jain's leadership has been crucial for Fornnax in navigating complex market dynamics and identifying new business opportunities.

Kaushik Madhavan

Vice President & Head of Automotive Consulting
MarketsandMarkets

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Kaushik currently heads the Mobility Advisory and Consulting practice at MarketsandMarkets as Vice President and Head of Consulting.​ Kaushik comes with over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, specifically strategic consulting and market research. Expertise in Competitive intelligence and benchmarking, new market entry and diversification strategies, end consumer analysis – automotive technologies and customer purchasing behaviour, strategic planning and technology benchmarking. Kaushik brings with him experience over a wide range of sectors, leveraging long-standing working relationships with Senior Management Executives in the automotive industry. Focus areas include Automotive powertrain in passenger and commercial vehicles, Alternative fuels [Flex fuels, CNG, LPG], Hybridisation / Electrification of vehicles & Ecosystem development. Kaushik previously managed Powertrain consulting at the Global level within Frost & Sullivan and also managed the Global Innovation Centre at Frost & Sullivan. Kaushik was also in the long term Product Planning team at at Nissan Motor India and was closely involved in launching of the Datsun brand in India in 2014. Kaushik is a Jury member for the Apollo CV Awards for 10 years and has also been part of the Jury for Auto Tech Review Annual Automotive Technology Awards. Kaushik is also a Columnist for ET Autologue at Economic Times Auto and has moderated numerous discussions at Auto Tech Review, ACMA, HD Truck, CII Autoserve, CV Forum. He has been a regular Speaker at Engine Expo, CTI’s Transmission Symposium, Future Mobility Dubai, NASSCOM’s Connected Mobility, etc. apart from being quoted in Economic Times, Hindu Business Line, Reuters Kaushik has a Master of Science in Automotive Systems Engineering from the University of Technology RWTH Aachen in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the R.V. College of Engineering in Bangalore, India.​

Dr Anupam Agnihotri

Former Director, JNARDDC
Advisor in Critical Minerals, Aluminium and Circular Economy

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An IIT Kanpur alumnus, Dr Anupam Agnihotri holds a PhD in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from VNIT, Nagpur. Under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), he has served as visiting faculty at the University of Quebec, Canada, and at the Hungarian Research Institute. He superannuated as Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC), an autonomous R&D institution under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, after more than twelve years of leadership. His professional and research experience spans aluminium technology, critical minerals, mineral processing, recycling and circular economy, decarbonisation, industrial modernisation and development of cost-effective material and process solutions. He now leads an independent advisory practice focused on critical minerals and has also taken up a teaching assignment. He is the recipient of several awards for scientific and professional excellence

Sandeep Jain

Vice Chairman, Indian Copper Development Centre - (ICDC) & Imm. Past President of Bharat Metal Exchange Ltd (Formerly, Bombay Metal Exchange Ltd)

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Sandeep Jain is the Vice Chairman of the Indian Copper Development Centre (ICDC) and Immediate Past President of Bharat Metal Exchange Ltd (formerly Bombay Metal Exchange Ltd), one of India's leading industry bodies representing the non-ferrous metals trade. He is also the Managing Director of Laurel Wires Ltd, a leading manufacturer of enamelled copper wires. Since 1995, he has led the company's collaboration with Typlaz Australia Pty, bringing international technology and quality standards to India. An alumnus of VJTI Engineering College, he holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Western Sydney, Australia. He has represented the industry before institutions such as MCX, BSE, NSE, SEBI, and various government departments, playing a key role in policy advocacy. Beyond business, he is also the CEO of Laurel Entertainment and an accomplished singer who has performed alongside Kavita Krishnamurthy and released his own music album.

Alex Alegria-Seif

Founder
Critical Metals and Circularity (CMC) The Collective

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Alex spent 25 years building metal recycling operations across 11 countries — and is the founding force behind CMC — Critical Metals and Circularity, a Singapore-incorporated, member-owned collective of circular-economy SMEs, built on a simple principle: 10× your financing power collectively — without giving up your company.
As a founder, investor, and philanthropist, Alex: Serves as President of Metaluck — anchoring it as the first member of the Collective’s first cluster — with two active verticals: zinc recycling in Malaysia, fed by a consolidated EAFD supply chain across Latin America and Africa, and an e-waste vertical in the United States.
Is Group President of Ithaka Holding, deploying long-duration capital into circular and regenerative platforms. Is Chairman of Betterworld Capital Investments — controller of Providence Asset Management — under which an SME community bank, structured trade finance, and a private equity fund serving the CMC Collective are being launched. Alex holds an Executive MBA from Harvard, speaks four languages, and has lived in 13+ countries across five continents. Most importantly, he is a devoted husband and a poet at heart.

Girish Mahashabde

Head Of Sales
Jendamark India Pvt. Ltd.

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Mr. Girish Mahashabde is the Head of Sales at Jendamark India Pvt. Ltd., bringing over 16 years of experience in Assembly Line, Automation, Electric Mobility, New Energy Systems, aerospace engineering solutions and Industry 4.0 Solutions.
An engineer by profession, he began his career with Jendamark as a Design Engineer before progressing through project management and Sales Management roles, reflecting a strong blend of technical and commercial expertise.
Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in driving business growth, building strategic customer partnerships, and leading large-scale manufacturing transformation initiatives. He currently heads a high-performing sales team and contributes significantly to the company's growth strategy, supporting a vast business portfolio.
His expertise spans Industry 4.0, automation, EV manufacturing, aerospace solutions, and technology-driven operational excellence.
Mr. Mahashabde is passionate about helping manufacturers accelerate their transformation journey through innovative engineering and smart automation solutions.

Dr. Ajit Salvi

Director
Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies (RCUES), AIILSG, Mumbai

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Dr Ajit Vishnu Salvi is working as a Director of Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies of AIILSG, Mumbai which is supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Government of India (GOI)}. He organised program on Swachha Bharat Mission at Gandhinagar, Panaji, Gandhidham in Sept. & Oct. 2024 with focus on Swachhata Hi Seva. He worked with Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai as a Dy.Chief Engineer. He has done D.M.E., B.E (Production), MBA (HRM), Dip.( Training & Development), Phd ( Management). He is having long 33 years of experience of Planning & Maintenance of Sewage Conveyance system, Pumping & Treatment plants. His areas of Interest are mainly related to Environment. He has participated in various World Bank Aided Projects related to environment. He has published various Research Papers. He is a Resource Person for subjects related to Water, Sewerage & SWM for various Missions of the Government such as AMRUT, NULM etc. He has also been involved in Training of Engineers & Elected Representatives of Municipal Corporations in Western Region for Various Government initiatives. He is a Resource Person for various Management Development Programmes which includes Technical Subjects & soft Skills. He is a National Council member of Indian Society for Training & Development, Mumbai Chapter. He is member of Board of Studies of Commerce for B.Com & M.Com for College of SNDT University. He has delivered lectures in various National & International seminars. He is visiting faculty in various Technical & administrative Institutes which includes Mumbai IIT, YASHADA, Pune & AIILSG, Mumbai.

Ravi Singh

Head - Operations
Landbell GreenForest Solutions India

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Ravi Singh serves as Head of Operations at Landbell GFS India, where he draws on seven years of dedicated experience in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and circular economy practices. Over the course of his career, he has built strong expertise in managing reverse supply chains in line with CPCB's EPR frameworks, working across a wide range of waste streams. This depth of experience has positioned him as a trusted operational leader within the organization, capable of navigating the practical and regulatory complexities that come with running compliant, large-scale EPR operations. In his current role, Ravi oversees a broad set of operational functions, including planning and conducting site audits, mapping waste channels, onboarding recyclers, and monitoring activity through the CPCB portal. Beyond day-to-day operations, he plays a central role in shaping the company's compliance strategy, ensuring that processes stay aligned with a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. He is also focused on strengthening traceability across the entire waste management value chain, helping build systems that are transparent & accountable.

Karan Thakkar

Founder & CEO, The Recycling Company
Committee Member - Circular Economy in E Waste, NITI Aayog

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Karan is the Founder & CEO of The Recycling Company. It is one of India’s leading Recycling Companies specializing in Ewaste Management & Recycling which includes all a electronic & electrical equipment, small and big appliances. The company also recycles Solar Panels & Li-Ion Batteries. With a Pan India presence they are helping some of the largest companies, electronics brands, institutions and individuals dispose their e-waste in an eco-friendly manner across India. Karan and his team has played a key role in creating awareness around the subject. He has received many awards for his contribution to E-waste Recycling Industry Including the Indian Leadership
Award. Karan is also a member of the NITI AAYOGS Committee on Circular Economy.

Mayur Karmakar

Managing Director, International Copper Association India

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With over two decades of leadership experience across the energy, sustainability, and industrial sectors, Mr. Mayur Karmarkar serves as the Managing Director of the International Copper Association India (ICA India). Known for his collaborative approach, Mr. Karmarkar works closely with government bodies, industry leaders and think tanks to drive industry advancements and technology adoption.
His deep understanding of India’s regulatory and market landscape has positioned ICA India as a trusted partner in the nation’s clean energy transition. A firm believer in impact-led action, he continues to champion conversations on safety, circularity, and innovation in India’s evolving development journey. At ICA India, he leads strategic initiatives that advance copper’s role in energy efficiency, velectrical reliability, clean mobility, and sustainable infrastructure, all of which is vital to India’s
Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. ICA India engages with policymakers, regulators, like-minded organisations, institutions, trade bodies and other key stakeholders towards strengthening India's copper sector by working with industry partners to achieve sustainable development
goals

Akshit Jain

Founder & CEO, Recyclify

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Founder & CEO, Recyclify

Dr. Subash Chandra Mallick

Founder & Managing Director
LN INDTECH Services PVT. LTD

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Dr. Subash Chandra Mallick is distinguished Scientist & Technologist and the Founder & Managing Director of LN INDTECH SERVICES PVT. LTD., a DSIR-Recognised R&D and technology-based company headquartered at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. With over 30 years of experience and expertise in basic and industrial research, technology development, and entrepreneurship, he began his career at CSIR-IMMT (formerly RRL Bhubaneswar), Hydromet (India) Ltd and Gharda Chemicals Ltd before founding LN INDTECH. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences, with doctoral research on Rechargeable battery Materials, and brings deep expertise in hydrometallurgy and electrometallurgy across aqueous, molten-salt, non-aqueous, and ionic systems.
Dr. Mallick has worked in pioneering technologies spanning from critical mineral recycling and advanced material synthesis including hydrometallurgical Recovery of metals and chemicals recovery from spent battery, E-wastes, spent residues, catalysts, secondaries, 100% utilization of red mud/bauxite residue, and aerospace-grade Al-based master alloys alongside contributions to industrial waste water treatment through ELCOGEN™ Technology. He is distinguished in his technological journeys with work on alternative technologies on Aluminium, Titanium, Iron Making, Hydrogen, Clean Coal Technologies, Advanced Energy Materials, Magnetic Materials and Semiconductor Materials. His works bridges the laboratory science with industrial-scale deployment and disseminate technologies across industries in India and abroad.

Nilesh Bhattad

Founder and CEO
CleanCarbon.ai

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Mr Nilesh Bhattad is founder and CEO of CleanCarbon.ai. He advises national and international companies in CBAM and decarbonisation strategy. He is a recognised thought leader in industrial decarbonisation and has been actively driving awareness and capacity building on CBAM, carbon markets, and sustainable manufacturing in India.

Dr. Abhilash

Scientist-F​ Group Leader-Recycling​ Metal Extraction & Recycling Division​, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory​
CEO/Head - Centre of Excellence For Critical Minerals & Metals (Ministry of Mines)

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Ph.D. from Jadavpur University, India for his work entitled “Biohydrometallurgy of Indian uranium ores” Awards: ​Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award in Engineering Sciences. ​
Fellow – Society for Applied Biotechnology, India​ Awarded Membership by National Academy of Sciences, India, 2017​   
CSIR-Raman Research Fellow at BGR, Hannover, Germany ​4 Young Scientist Awards- Indian Science Congress Association-DST; Association of Microbiologist, India; Indian Nuclear Society, DAE; Biotech Research Society of India​
Young Metallurgist Award-Nonferrous Metallurgy (Ministry of Steel & Mines, GOI)​
Young Engineer Award, Mineral Engineering Science Association, Vishakapatnam, India​.

Publications: +110 papers in SCI Journals and Nat./Int. Conference Proceedings, 5 books and 14 chapters.

Patents: 6 granted and 7 filed patents, mostly as joint IPs with industries ​Editorial Board Member: +Russian Journal of Nonferrous Metals, Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy Review, Nature Scientific Reports.

Research Interests: Development of Interdisciplinary methods in waste management and metal extraction from process waste, mine waste and secondaries, critical metals and rare earth extraction, etc.​

Shantesh Hede

Founder and Business Head
Rexcorp Nanotech

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Mr. Shantesh D. Hede PhD is a Founder and Business Head of Rexcorp Nanotech since its inception in 2005 after winning the prestigious Business Plan competitions at IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta. Rexcorp Nanotech specializes in Advanced Engineering Product Development and Customized Plant & Machinery for various industries ranging from Space, Aerospace, Defence to Medical Technologies, Heavy Engineering and Waste to Wealth Transformation. He and his Team are strong supporters of the importance of Chemistry, Metallurgy, Advanced Materials and Process Engineering to make India a global leader in Waste to Wealth Transformation because for them Waste is the New Crude just as Data is the New Oil.

Shubham Thakur

Climate policy analyst & Journalist | Head - Marketing & Content
CleanCarbon.ai

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Shubham Thakur is a climate policy analyst, educator, climate journalist and corporate sustainability expert with over 7 years of experience. He has contributed extensively to
climate change discourse through articles, interviews, and video stories published in prominent outlets like The New Indian Express, ABP Live, Financial Express, Dainik Bhaskar Digital, NewsX, International Risk Management (Climate Change) etc. He is an expert on the global and Indian carbon markets, the Paris Agreement, CBAM, CSRD, ESG, and Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions. He also hosts SustainabilityAdda podcast on climate and its impacts on the economy. Currently serving as a Climate Policy Analyst and Climate Communications Head at the Cleancarbon.ai . Shubham has been invited to share his expertise on renowned forums such at prestigious institutions including the Phd Chamber of Commerce and Industries, India Foundation, GeoStrata think tank, Outlook Planet, PHDCCI (PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Policy Circle, India Energy Week 2025, and CII among others. He was invited as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the Galgotia University’s Centre for Sustainability School in Noida in 2025. Recently, he was invited by India Today Media Institute to deliver a lecture on climate communication and career in sustainability. He has also hosted and moderated high profile launch event discussion of India CBAM Registry portal with experts form the SEPC and the FICCI (under the Ministry of Commerce and Industries).

Jayeshh Patel

Founder and Managing Director,
Lead Reclaim and Rubber Products Ltd. (LRRPL)

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I am Jayeshh Patel, Founder and Managing Director of Lead Reclaim and Rubber Products Ltd. (LRRPL), an NSE Emerge-listed company and one of India’s leading manufacturers of reclaimed rubber and sustainable tyre recycling solutions.
As a passionate first-generation entrepreneur and circular economy advocate, I have dedicated my journey to transforming end-of-life tyres into valuable industrial raw materials through innovation, responsible manufacturing, and sustainable business practices. My vision is to build a world-class circular manufacturing company that creates economic value while protecting our environment.
Under my leadership, LRRPL has grown into a trusted name in the recycling industry, serving customers across India and international markets. We continue to invest in advanced recycling technologies, including reclaimed rubber, EPDM recycling, and tyre-derived materials, with the goal of positioning India as a global leader in sustainable rubber recycling.
Beyond my entrepreneurial journey, I actively engage with industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and academic institutions to promote circular economy principles, resource efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing. I regularly speak at national industry forums, sharing insights on tyre recycling, innovation, ESG, and the future of the recycling sector.
I strongly believe that sustainability is not just an environmental responsibility but a powerful business opportunity. My mission is to transform waste into wealth, build globally competitive sustainable industries, and create lasting value for customers, shareholders, society, and future generations.

Jatin Makkar

AGM Strategic Partnerships Battery Business
LOHUM

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Jatin Makkar is a seasoned business development and strategic partnerships professional with over 10 years of experience, including extensive experience across the battery, energy, mobility, and recycling ecosystem. He currently serves as AGM – Strategic Partnerships, Battery Business at LOHUM, where he leads strategic partnerships, business growth, and the 2nd-life battery business, with a focus on battery critical minerals and circularity. At LOHUM, Jatin is responsible for driving business growth across the domestic market while also leading efforts to expand the business internationally into new geographies. He works closely with a diverse ecosystem of OEMs, fleet operators, energy storage companies, battery manufacturers, and institutional customers, building strategic relationships and developing solutions across battery lifecycle management, reuse, recycling, and critical mineral recovery. His experience spans commercial strategy, business development, and execution, with a strong focus on creating scalable opportunities across the evolving global battery ecosystem.
Prior to LOHUM, Jatin spent over three years with Exide Industries Limited, where he was involved in business planning, new business development, and business leadership across the traction segment. He managed a diverse customer base across OEMs, institutional accounts, and channel partners, with
business exposure across East and North India. Earlier in his career, Jatin spent three years with Genpact, building a strong foundation in stakeholder management, business relationship management, and process excellence Jatin holds an MBA from the School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) and a Bachelor of Technology from Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology , Murthal. With a career spanning business development, strategic partnerships, customer management, and business leadership, Jatin brings a strong understanding of B2B ecosystems and a track record of building relationships across OEMs, institutional customers, fleet and mobility players, battery and energy companies, and channel networks.

Dinesh Chandra Upadhyay

Senior Consultant
Automobile Industry & ELV Expert

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Dinesh Chandra Upadhyay
Educational Qualifications -
1- Graduated in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, BHU in the Year 1971
2- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Mumbai.
3- Specialised training in Sintered Technology from IIT, Bombay
Affiliations -
Member of Forum of Asian Managers
Corporate Affiliations -
1- Held Senior Management positions in the field of Automobiles for 5 decades.
2- Associated with Automobile giants like Ashok Leyland & Japanese Toyota Group ( Hino Motors Pvt Ltd).
Startup Project -
Started own Startup Project, DOSNEXTGEN India PVT Ltd, in Uttar Pradesh as per MOU issued by UP Govt in the Year 2019 & it was armed with the License from Govt of NCT of Delhi.
The Project was honoured with “Most Innovative Startup of the Year” by University of Lucknow & MSME, Uttar Pradesh.
Presently Consultant in an Automotive Corporate House for their new Project of ELV Recycling set up in Nagpur, Maharashtra and another Project in Khalapur, Maharashtra.
Management Committee Member in Sharda Gyanpeeth Educational Institute, Malad, Mumbai.
Other acknowledgements -
My letter to PMO highlighting some suggested improvements in the 2019 Budget, related to Automobile Industry, were acknowledged, accepted & notified by Ministry of Transport, Government of India in 2021.

Kedar Joshi

Senior Research Analyst,
McCloskey, OPIS (Dow Jones Energy)

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Kedar Joshi is a Senior Research Analyst at McCloskey, OPIS (Dow Jones Energy), leading South Asia ferrous scrap and steel market coverage.
Previously, he served as Markets Manager - Asia at Davis Index and contributed to the development of ferrous scrap price reporting at BigMint. With a decade of experience in commodity markets, Kedar specializes in ferrous trade analysis of bulk and containerized routes, index development and price reporting across Asia. He has been instrumental in building and managing several price indexes covering scrap, shipbreaking, semi-finished and finished steel and freight charges. His contributions to IOSCO-compliant indexation methodologies and market transparency have earned him recognition across various industry forums.
Kedar is also an experienced public speaker and moderator, having presented at leading global platforms such as BIR, BMR, MRAI, SEAISI, AIIFA Steelex, the Greens Recycling and Stainless-Steel Expo. His work includes insightful industry interviews, deep-dive market reports and features in international publications.
He holds academic credentials in Mechanical Engineering from Central University, Business Analytics from IIT Kharagpur, and Operations Research, which brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and market insight to his work.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Kedar is an avid traveler, Yoga practitioner, Tabla player, and a volunteer committed to community development.

Parvez Murshid

Founder,
Createch.Green

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Mr. Parvez Murshid is a distinguished technopreneur and the Founder of Createch.Green, driving innovation in technology-led e-waste recycling solutions. With over 15 years of expertise in the e-waste industry and more than two decades of experience in technology, IT, and project management, he has delivered turnkey recycling systems and served as a trusted technical advisor to major government, non-government, and leading consulting organizations worldwide. Having spent over 15 years abroad leading large-scale technical operations and holding senior leadership roles across global organizations, his contributions to Green IT and sustainable technology have earned him prestigious international recognitions, including awards from foreign governments

Ankush Malhotra

Director,
SAIMEX Trading Pvt Ltd

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Mr. Ankush Malhotra engineer by profession and with 18 Years of experience serves as Director at Saimex Trading Pvt Ltd, leading the company initiatives as the exclusive distributor of Irismec Srl (Italy)- a global leader in depollution and dismantling machinery for RVSF. Under his leadership, Saimex delivers end-to-end solutions for RVSF, spanning strategic consultancy, high grade machinery supply and complete turnkey project delivery with a proven track record of executing around 100 RVSF projects nationwide. Ankush Malhotra has been instrumental in modernizing India’s ELV recycling landscape to meet strict government regulatory standards.

Naveen Suman

Co-Founder,
Aloe Ecell Pvt. Ltd

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Naveen Suman is the Co-Founder of Aloe Ecell Pvt. Ltd., the pioneering Indian clean-tech company behind the world’s first eco-friendly dry-cell batteries powered by aloe vera. A Civil Engineering graduate from Rajasthan Technical University and a native of Bundi, Rajasthan, Naveen co-founded the company in 2018–19 with a clear mission: to eliminate the toxic impact of conventional batteries that contaminate water and soil. Under his leadership, Aloe Ecell has established manufacturing operations in Bundi and developed a unique circular economy model — “Make–Track–Recycle” — that converts used batteries into valuable micronutrient fertilizers for Indian agriculture.
Aloe Ecell’s innovation has earned national and global recognition, including the National Startup Award in the Energy Sector and the Global Winner title at Schneider Electric’s Go Green in the City competition. Today, the company’s sustainable batteries are trusted by government departments, defence establishments, and consumers across multiple states.
Naveen brings a rare combination of technical insight, grassroots manufacturing experience, and a deep commitment to practical sustainability. He continues to drive the company’s mission of creating clean energy solutions that are both environmentally responsible and commercially viable

Shreya Sikarwar

Assistant Manager
IESA

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Shreya Sikarwar is a battery industry professional with experience across battery supply chains, recycling, second-life applications and circular economy policy and market research. At the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), she works closely with industry, government and other stakeholders on market intelligence, policy advocacy and strategic initiatives related to the lithium-ion battery ecosystem. Before joining IESA, she was part of the Policy and Government Relations team at Lohum, where she supported policy development for critical mineral processing and battery circularity. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology Mesra.

Deepali Sinha Khetriwal

Co - Founder
E[co]work

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Deepali is a co-founder of E[co]work, an award-winning social enterprise that has set up the first-of-its-kind e-waste dismantling co-working space. She has over 20 years of work experience as an established international expert in circular economy, having worked on a range of projects at the intersection of environmental and social impact, particularly in the domain of secondary resources. She has worked at the United Nations University, where she was instrumental in setting up the capacity development activities of the StEP Initiative, a UN-supported forum on the e-waste problem. She has also authored several research reports for the European Commission and has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of e-waste.
At E[co]work, she is working on solutions to optimise the value of secondary raw materials through better sorting and segregation of various fractions that are socially just, environmentally sound, and economically sustainable.
She has a PhD in International Management from the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland where her thesis was on modelling e-waste flows linked to consumer behaviour.

Prassann Daphal

Chief Executive Officer
Recyclekaro

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As Chief Executive Officer of Recyclekaro, Prassann Daphal leads the company’s strategic vision and execution, accelerating its role in strengthening India’s circular economy. Since September 2022, he has driven end-to-end business transformation across financial strategy, centralized automation, plant performance modernization, business development, and stakeholder alignment. Under his leadership, Recyclekaro has sharpened its operational efficiency while scaling its impact across battery recycling, advanced material recovery, and circular resource systems.
Prassann is a business transformation leader with over 18 years of experience across sales, operations, automation, analytics, and enterprise-scale delivery. A natural problem-solver, he is known for connecting the dots between systems, people, and purpose turning complexity into clarity through structured thinking and technology-led solutions.
He began his career in sales at Sony VAIO, where he developed strong commercial instincts, customer-first thinking, and agility in high-performance environments. Seeking broader systemic impact, he moved to eClerx, gaining deep exposure to operations architecture and large-scale service delivery. At Catseye Systems, he led cross-functional teams, aligning execution with strategic outcomes and building scalable people and process frameworks.
Prassann’s global exposure expanded at DHL Global Forwarding, where he held multiple leadership roles in business intelligence and automation—enabling data-driven decision-making and performance optimization across geographies. As Assistant Vice President at Genpact, he led enterprise-wide transformation programs, embedding analytics into core decision-making across global stakeholders.
At Recyclekaro, Prassann brings together strategic foresight and executional excellence to build future-ready recycling infrastructure and data-led ecosystems. His solution-driven, collaborative, and empowering leadership style has strengthened operational resilience, accelerated growth, and positioned Recyclekaro as a key enabler of India’s green and circular economy transition. 

Rahul Gogi

Vice President – Growth & Strategy
Recyclekaro

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Rahul Gogi is a growth strategist, sustainability advocate, and emerging voice in India’s clean technologies and circular economy landscape. As the Vice President – Growth & Strategy at Recyclekaro, he has spent the past two years shaping the company’s brand presence, strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and national narrative-building across critical minerals, clean energy transition, and advanced recycling technologies.
Rahul operates at the intersection of technology, consumer behaviour, and green innovation. His work reflects a deep personal commitment to sustainable solutions, critical mineral recovery, rare earth extraction, and next-generation recycling ecosystems that support India’s transition toward energy independence.
With a multidisciplinary background spanning electronics engineering, telecom systems, law, sustainability regulations, and digital growth, he brings a uniquely holistic understanding to the future of India’s green economy.
Rahul is driven by a long-standing passion for green technologies, cleantech development, circular material systems, and environmentally responsible industrial solutions. His interest in rare earths, critical minerals, battery chemistry, and high-value material recovery has shaped his strategic contributions at Recyclekaro — one of India’s fastest-growing recycling and critical materials companies. 
He consistently advocates for India’s role in urban mining, circular resource security, and technology-enabled sustainability, enabling Recyclekaro to position itself at the forefront of future-ready recycling. 

Manish Rathi

Vice President - Business Operations & Partnerships
MiniMines

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Manish Rathi represents MiniMines Cleantech Solutions, located in a Southern Indian State. The company extracts critical minerals from Lithium Ion battery waste using its proprietary hydrometallurgy process developed indigenously in India.
Manish holds a master’s in chemical engineering from IIT Bombay with over 10 years of experience in Emissions Control and Battery Technologies. As Vice President of Business Operations, he leads MiniMines' 3000 MTPA operations, covering the procurement of waste batteries and the sale of extracted metal salts, such as lithium carbonate, nickel sulphate, cobalt sulphate, copper and graphite. Previously, he worked for SUN Mobility and Johnson Matthey. As part of its circular economy vision, MiniMines recently signed a $40 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government to establish a 15,000 MTPA material recovery unit in Karnataka to process black mass from spent batteries, cell gigafactory scrap, and other secondary materials.

Suyog Keluskar

Senior Director - IGS and BFSI
1Lattice

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Suyog Keluskar is a market intelligence professional with 19+ years of experience helping organisations make sharper decisions around markets, customers, channels, competition and growth. At 1Lattice, he leads the Industrial Goods & Services practice, working closely with leadership teams across industrial and manufacturing sectors. His work focuses on converting on-ground market intelligence into board-level decision support across market entry, customer and channel strategy, competitive benchmarking, product-market fit, brand perception and micro-market opportunity assessment.

Anuj Maheshwari

Co Founder
Trace Resource

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Anuj Maheshwari is a recognized expert in waste management, circularity, and sustainability, with over 17 years of experience across industry, government, and consulting. He has advised the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and several Urban Local Bodies on waste regulations and governance, and currently leads Trace Resource, a sustainability-tech venture driving waste traceability and circular economy solutions. An engineer with advanced management qualifications, Anuj brings a unique blend of policy, operations, and innovation expertise to the circularity space.

Dr. Sandip Chatterjee

Senior Advisor
Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), USA

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Dr. Sandip Chatterjee, Senior Advisor, Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), USA & Adjunct Professor, IIT, Mandi and Former, Senior Director & Group Coordinator, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, a leading global policymaker & experienced techno administrator with 36 years of experience in translating research, innovations into commercial viability and disruptive policy-making. A visionary leader, who consistently delivers on strategic innovation, international policy negotiations and advocacy. A global expert on materials, electronic waste, circular economy and resource efficiency, Sandip has over 90+ research and review publications, 10+ patents, 7+ book chapters and an extensive public speaking experience of 5000+ engagements. Received President's award from Former Hon’ble President of India in 2013 for his work.
Currently, Sandip is promoting global best practices on sustainable electronics, responsible refurbishing and recycling standards, ITAD, data sanitization with SERI.
At IIT Mandi, School of Materials and Mechanical Engineering, he teaches the course on e-waste recycling, circular economy, sustainable electronics.
Sandip strategizes R&D in materials, photonics, IoT sensors, additive manufacturing for successful commercialization and created a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, engaging industries and State government. Established 22+ Centres of Excellences in emerging technologies like quantum materials, graphene, 2D materials, E-waste and 3D printing etc.
He formulated India's policy roadmap on additive manufacturing, circular economy and resource efficiency and 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 to advise on technical, administrative, financial and legal matters, for seamless Ministry functioning.
Represented in United Nations, European Union, Wassenaar Arrangement, as also, in bilateral forums with European countries: Hungary, Romania, Armenia etc. for
Indian policy interests Drafted ICT policies for Colombia & Suriname on foreign deputation. Besides, also served electronic component industry, a colour picture-manufacturing company at M/s. JCT Electronics, Gujarat on design, R&D, new product development, indigenization, process improvements etc. Master 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. Sandip is keen to explore opportunities with research commercialization for emerging technologies, entrepreneurial mentorship and policy advocacy.

Jitendra Agarwal

Chief Vision Officer & MD,
Home Zone Rubber Solutions Pvt Ltd

Keerthana R

Editor
Waste & Recycling Magazine

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R. Keerthana is the Editor of Waste & Recycling magazine, writing on the waste management and recycling industries in the Middle East & India. A former journalist with The Hindu, she has been specialising in environmental journalism since 2016, shedding light on day-to-day global issues related to climate change, pollution, biodiversity, sustainability and circular economy. She is also trained in ESG reporting.

Satish Goyal

Founder & National President
TRRAI (Tyre & Rubber Recyclers Association of India)

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Mr. Satish Goyal is a visionary industry leader with over 17 years of extensive experience in India’s waste tyre recycling and circular economy ecosystem. As the Founder and President of TRRAI, he has united recyclers across the nation onto a single collaborative platform.
He has played an instrumental role in shaping national recycling policies, contributing significantly to the formulation of government Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. Widely recognized as a market expert on sustainable pyrolysis, recovered products, and green innovations, Mr. Goyal continues to champion environmental compliance and sustainable industrial growth in India.

Surjeet Singh Verma

RVSF - Planner
TVS Motor Company

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RVSF - Planner, TVS Motor Company

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