Professor of Practice

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.

MD & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Dipak Gupta is a seasoned financial services leader and former MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, with over 30 years shaping India’s banking industry. He played a pivotal role in Kotak’s transformation from an NBFC to a leading private bank, overseeing major mergers, digital innovation, and strategic expansion across banking verticals.

An IIT-BHU and IIM-A alumnus, he has held board roles across Kotak entities and continues post-retirement pursuits in Generative AI, cancer research (TNBC), and spirituality. His leadership blends financial acumen with a visionary, tech-driven approach to transformation.