Our speakers
Martin Schwenk, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
Martin joined Mercedes-Benz India on November 1, 2018 as Managing Director and CEO.
He holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Stuttgart and has pursued additional courses in finance and business management. Martin joined Daimler in 1992 through the Mercedes-Benz Trainee Program and has been with the Group ever since.
He has over 25 years of experience in the German and international operations of Mercedes-Benz. He has held various important positions in finance and controlling in a varied set of markets, including Germany, South Africa, Austria and the United States. In September 2015, Martin joined Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd. as Chief Financial Officer.
With professional insights and strategic direction, Martin played a leading role on many critical projects and business processes in the biggest automotive market in the world and proved himself indispensable in powering the sustainable success of the Mercedes-Benz passenger car business in China.
Martin looks forward to an enriching, challenging and a successful time in India. Martin loves travelling and experiencing new cultures. He is also an avid technology enthusiast.
Mathew Cyriac, Executive Chairman, Florintree Advisors
Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd.
Mayank Bathwal is the Chief Executive Officer of Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. With over 30 years of experience in the Aditya Birla Group, Mayank has held leadership roles across various sectors, including insurance, financial services, manufacturing, energy, and power.
He was the founding team member of Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance and in his last role, he was the Deputy CEO of ABSLI and had held multiple roles in the business in India and Indonesia.
In 2015, Mayank took on the challenge of setting up Aditya Birla Health Insurance (ABHI). Under his leadership, ABHI has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most recognized and fastest-growing health insurance companies. He has championed a well-diversified strategy, entering the market with a unique ‘health-first’ business model and developing an efficient multi-channel distribution system by leveraging digital opportunities.
Mayank is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and a member of the ICWA and ICSI. He also serves as the co-chair of the FICCI Health Insurance Committee and plays an active role in the insurance industry forum of NATHEALTH.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mayank is an avid reader, a fitness enthusiast, and deeply committed to ensuring that every Indian has access to a robust health ecosystem and can lead a healthier life.
Mayank Gupta, COO & Co-Founder, Zopper
Mayank Jain, Principal, Stellaris Venture Partners
Meenakshi Iyer, MD, Wealth Retail Banking Technology, Standard Chartered Global Business Services, India
Meenakshi is technology leader with over 25 years of experience. She has been a driving force in transforming the banking and financial services sectors through innovative strategies and a deep commitment to operational excellence. Her ability to craft and execute impactful technology strategies has consistently delivered measurable results in global delivery and support services.
Meenakshi’s career is built on a foundation of driving digital transformation, streamlining application delivery, and growing skilled tech organizations. She has a proven ability to navigate complex challenges and turn them into opportunities, ensuring that technology investments align with business priorities to create long-term value.
Her expertise spans end-to-end IT management, including enterprise architecture, platform modernization, and organizational growth. She is skilled at leading large-scale initiatives, building highperforming teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
Meenakshi is passionate about creating workplaces where diversity thrives and innovation flourishes. Her leadership inspires teams to think big, aim high, and deliver exceptional results, making her a transformative force in everything she works on.
Mehul Pandya, MD & Group CEO, CareEdge
Mekhala Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Ashoka University
Metesh Bhati, Chief Digital & AI Officer, Protean e-Governance Technologies Ltd.
Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India