Our speakers

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

Micheal Ward, MO, Harrods

Mihir Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO, PocketATM

Co-Founder & CEO of PocketATM, Mihir spearheads an innovative fintech venture addressing financial inclusion challenges through a unified protocol. In his pivotal role at Ashika Group, he led a dynamic investment banking team, delivering top-notch advisory services to companies seeking capital raising, M&A guidance, strategic equity placement, and merchant banking solutions. Prior to his entrepreneurial and investment banking pursuits, Mihir honed his financial acumen at Google, where he was recruited as an Account Planner. Alongside his entrepreneurial pursuits, he has served as a Director for the Association of Investment Bankers of India, The Bohri Kitchen, a leading F&B brand, and currently the Advisor of Fintuned, a financial service firm.

Mihir Mishra, National Corporate Editor, Mint (Moderator)

Milind Nagnur, Group President & CTO, Kotak Mahindra Bank