IP Directorate in CSIR and Director of CSIR’s Unit for R&D of Information Products
Prof. Raj Hirwani has 40+ years of experience in Research, Technology and IP Management. He was Head of IP Directorate in CSIR and Director of CSIR’s Unit for R&D of Information Products. He was a member of World Bank Consultancy Team for Strengthening of R &D Institutions in China and Indonesia as well as on the panel of UNCTAD. He has won many national awards and honours. He was President of Licensing Executive Society India and is a member of several CSIR and government committees. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Technology from UDCT and Ph.D in Technology Management from IIT Bombay. He was a Fulbright Scholar and was recipient of Hubert Humphrey Fellowship in Technology Policy and Management.
ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED and Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Prof. Atul Kanyalkar, based in Mumbai, MH, IN, is currently a Adjunct Professor at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Atul Kanyalkar brings experience from previous roles at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED and Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd – India. Atul Kanyalkar holds a 2002 – 2008 PhD in Operations Management @ Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. With a robust skill set that includes Business Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, Business Analysis, Team Management and more.
Fractional CMO & CGO
Prof. Bithindra Biswas has 20+ years of senior P&L leadership across media, telecom, banking, technology and manufacturing — P&G Singapore, Radio Mirchi (Times Group), Idea Cellular, ICICI Bank, Vodafone, IBM and Tata Steel. LinkedIn Top Voice, author of Brand Bharat and Disruptive Marketing, and guest faculty at IIM Mumbai and IIT Bombay.
President, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Division (PV)
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Prof. Mayank Pareek is a Professor of Practice at the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay. With over 35 years of leadership experience in the Indian automotive industry, he has held key roles including President of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Division and Executive Director at Maruti Suzuki. His expertise spans business turnaround, brand management, marketing, sales, product development, and strategic planning.
He has served on boards such as SIAM Retail Group and the Indian Society of Advertisers, and delivered lectures at IIMs, ISB, and FMS. A recipient of multiple industry accolades including “Marketer of the Year” by IAA, he holds a PGDBM from IIM Bangalore and a B.Tech. from IIT BHU.