Our speakers
Ankit Todi, CSO, Mahindra Group
- Shaping the group sustainability strategy & providing thought leadership, working closely with the group executive board members & group Sustainability CEO council
- Partnering and managing all intl. & domestic relations on sustainability, including with investors, policy makers and organizations like World Economic Forum, United Nations Global Compact, etc. & various domestic industry associations,
- Driving sustainability reporting, disclosures and compliance as well as helping with green business transition and capability building, etc.
Ankit Todi drives sustainability for the Mahindra Group (>$70B market cap), a federation of companies headquartered in India and presence in multiple different sectors including automobiles, farm, information technology, financial services, renewable energy, logistics, hospitality, real estate, etc. His role encompasses multiple areas namely,
He is passionate about the clean-tech. ecosystem and works to bring new innovations to group companies by engaging with the start-up ecosystem. He’s also part of Mahindra groups young leaders’ cohort. His previous experience was in the strategy management consulting space working with Bain & Company for ~7 years, having led projects across multiple industries (e-commerce, logistics, FMCG, real estate, etc.) in strategy, due diligence, and implementation roles.Ankit has a Masters’ degree in ‘Information & Communication Technology’ and a Bachelor’s degree in ‘Electrical Engineering’ from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
Angelo George is the CEO of Bisleri International. With a career spanning over three decades, Angelo has held leadership positions in prominent organizations in the FMCG, consumer durables, and pharmaceutical sectors, including Hindustan Unilever, EID Parry, Dabur India, and Emami
Angelo is a transformational leader with a profound grasp of the market dynamics, and a passion for innovation staying at the forefront of industry trends. An avid brand-builder, Angelo has provided strategic direction and built new businesses and platforms to foster enhanced consumer engagement. Under his leadership, Bisleri has registered the highest ever growths strengthening its position as market leader. Bisleri provided exemplary service during ‘Pandemic’ leveraging its robust network and ‘Bisleri@Doorstep’ the Ecom platform, serving consumers directly, demonstrating agility. The recent introduction of Carbonated Beverages from Bisleri has garnered reassuring market acceptance. Bisleri has expanded its global footprint in 2023 with the launch in United Arab Emirates.
Angelo is deeply committed to environmental sustainability. He has positioned Bisleri as a socially responsible brand, leading industry initiatives to promote plastic and water neutrality. By recycling more plastic than what is sold and harvesting more water than is extracted, Bisleri is setting a remarkable example for responsible corporate practices.
Angelo graduated from Madras Christian College and earned a PGDM from Bangalore University. He has refined his skills through an Advanced Global Management Program from ISB Hyderabad and Kellogg School of Management in Chicago. In addition to his responsibilities at Bisleri, Angelo serves as an independent director, offering strategic counsel to various organizations. He is actively involved in academia, sharing his knowledge and experiences as an Honorary Professor, nurturing future business leaders.
In recognition of his leadership, Angelo was honoured as one of the 'Inspiring CEOs' at The Economic Times CEO Conclave in 2022