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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.

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
TRAI (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.

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.

Thakur Pherwani

Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
TVS Motor Company

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Thakur Pherwani belongs to an exclusive league of young EHS & Sustainability leaders. He has spearheaded impactful initiatives with leading companies such as Cadbury’s, Unilever, Perfetti Van Melle, Coca-Cola, Amazon, Dr Reddy’s, now CSO at TVS Motor Company and VP South Region at UNGC Network India. 
 With a career spanning more than two decades, he has established solid technical expertise by working in cross-industrial and multi-faceted areas of ESG/sustainability governance, safety, health, and environmental management systems.  
 His key initiatives, such as ‘My Sustainability Index,’ ‘My Safety Index,’ and ‘My Health Index,’ are leading benchmarks and established Global standards. Because of his accomplishments, the National Safety Council—US awarded him the prestigious “Rising Star of Safety” award in 2013. In 2018, the worldwide EHS Amazon recognised him as the “Ultimate Innovator.” Transformance India team recognised him as “Top 20 Sustainability Leaders” award in 2023. Frost and Sullivan team recognised him as “Sustainability Transformation Champion of the Year” award in 2025. 
 Thakur is driving the Safety and Sustainability culture change at India’s top 2-wheeler TVS Motor company. He is an inspiring voice on maximising positive outcomes for the business, people, and the environment. He is facilitating the integration of the ESG roadmap into the core strategy, for the business and also double hatting as south region VP at UNGC Network India for faster forward UN SDG agenda in south region. He is in the process of implementing strategic, evidence-based sustainability initiatives at the organisation. 

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.

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.  

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.​

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.

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

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.

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.

Vijay Ganti

Business Head
Mahindra - CERO (Automotive Recycling)

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Vijay Ganti is the Business Head at CERO, - Mahindra Accelo and MSTC Ltd.'s joint venture, leading India’s organized end-of-life vehicle recycling initiatives and advancing the circular economy in the automotive sector. He brings rich global and domestic experience in the automotive space from leadership roles at Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd, Mercedes-Benz in India and Germany, and earlier with Tata Motors, spanning EV product strategy, technology, and sustainable mobility.

 

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.

Surendra Kumar Gotherwal

Scientist E/ Director,
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Government of India

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Working in Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India, as a Scientist ‘E’/ Director, engaged in implementation of various applications oriented R&D projects in the emerging area of Electronics materials & components development and e-waste recycling for last twelve years. He is the nodal officer for Circular Economy in Electronics sector in the Ministry. He contributed in the India’s Circular Economy Action Plan and report in EEE sector. He has undertaken several flagship initiatives under Circular Economy Action Plan, to mainstream circularity with in the electronics ecosystem. These initiatives span R&D and technology innovation, RoHS compliance and testing facility, skill and capacity development, awareness, informal sector formalization, and advanced recycling infrastructure.

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

Dr. Vaidhyanathan R.S. Ph.D.

Executive Director
Circular Economy & Recycling
Supply Chain Leadership Corporate Governance

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Dr. Vaidhyanathan R.S. belongs to an exclusive league of global business leaders driving transformation in the circular economy, metals recycling, supply chain, and corporate governance sectors. With over 35 years of international leadership experience spanning 45+ countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, he has built a distinguished reputation for delivering sustainable business growth, operational excellence, and strategic transformation. Currently serving as Executive Director at Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. (POCL), an NSE-listed company, Dr. Vaidhyanathan leads corporate strategy, ESG integration, circular economy initiatives, investor relations, and critical minerals strategy while strengthening resilient global supply chains through responsible recycling and sustainable industrial practices. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions, including CEO & Director at Sakthi Steel Industries India Pvt. Ltd., Director – Commercial and Group Advisor at INDICAA Group Limited, General Manager – Operations at Al Bhagnai Scrap & Steel Co., and Manager – Steel Rolling Mill at Middle East Metals. His leadership has played a pivotal role in expanding global procurement networks, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and driving business transformation across the metals recycling industry. Dr. Vaidhyanathan combines extensive industry expertise with strong academic credentials, holding a Ph.D. in Management Studies, MBAs in Business Strategy & Finance and Marketing, and completing the Senior Executive Leadership Program (SELP) at Harvard Business School. A recognised international speaker, researcher, and thought leader, he continues to champion innovation, sustainability, and responsible business practices, contributing to the advancement of the global circular economy.

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