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The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, established in 1951 as the first in the chain of IITs, has been the helix of innovation, leadership, and excellence from the outset. With its academic foundation and multidisciplinary exposure, it has produced generations of professionals who have gone on to influence the market, industry, and technology at the global level.
IIT Kharagpur's Alumni Leaders network is one of the most dynamic and impactful communities globally. They share a community of rigor and creativity influenced by their shared legacy, and they have contributed in mass in commercial sectors, government affairs, technology, and social innovation and are committed beyond measure to further our missions. Individual success stories are celebrated, but this is an entire group of excellent innovators, the success of their respective professions is representative of the culture the institute developed in preparing today's leaders to tackle any challenge, complex or otherwise.
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Top 10 IIT Kharagpur Alumni Leaders - 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, established in 1951 as the first in the chain of IITs, has been the helix of innovation, leadership, and excellence from the outset. With its academic foundation and multidisciplinary exposure, it has produced generations of professionals who have gone on to influence the market, industry, and technology at the global level.
IIT Kharagpur's Alumni Leaders network is one of the most dynamic and impactful communities globally. They share a community of rigor and creativity influenced by their shared legacy, and they have contributed in mass in commercial sectors, government affairs, technology, and social innovation and are committed beyond measure to further our missions. Individual success stories are celebrated, but this is an entire group of excellent innovators, the success of their respective professions is representative of the culture the institute developed in preparing today's leaders to tackle any challenge, complex or otherwise. Alumni leaders are valued for guiding organizations to fiscal success, executing growth strategies, and creating enterprises that generate value for the long term. They play an initiating role in influencing corporate governance, planning global expansion, and promoting sustainable development. Their leadership transcends the boardroom by leading and accelerating investment towards innovation-driven economies and leading the fields to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs.
"Alumni leaders of IIT Kharagpur embody the vision of transforming ideas into impact, carrying the institute’s legacy to the global stage"
Alumni from IIT Kharagpur have performed exceptionally well in technology by contributing to leading edges in development, technology, research, and product development. IIT Kharagpur alumni have been a part of various cutting-edge developments in information technology and engineering, as well as in ways to solve problems in growing fields. As individuals, they have transformed industries with their skill sets. Collectively, their economic contributions to the market refresh and reinforce the fact that IIT Kharagpur has shaped not only technological leadership but also economic developments, which reinforces IIT Kharagpur's position as a beacon for excellence in the global stage.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 IIT Kharagpur Alumni Leaders - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
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Abhijit Roy, Co-Founder & CEO | GoldenPi | He has a history of working in the fintech industry, skilled in establishing and scaling business operations with a grasp of emerging technologies |
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Akilur Rahman, CTO | Hitachi Energy India | He leads the company's core technologies and digitalization strategy and execution in India, with experience in driving global strategic initiatives, including startup, establishment, and scale-up |
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Arun Misra, CEO & Whole Time Director | Hindustan Zinc | With leadership experience in the mining and metals sector, he has been instrumental in driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and technological innovation within the company |
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Brig Indivar Sharma, Senior Vice President - Projects & PD PLWS Project | Kalpataru Projects International | He has experience in project management, international logistics, administration, business development, life cycle management, IFM, procurement, R&QA, and MRO |
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Mohan Jindal, Founder & Director | Chipspirit | He has expertise in full-chip and complex IP architectures, RTL design, verification, and the SoC cycle, and specializes in both technical and non-technical leadership for full-chip and IP development execution |
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Pankaj Parate,Managing Director | Cab Worldwide | He is acknowledged for various academic achievements and certifications, has held significant positions in top-tier companies, and is currently leading the company across global markets |
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Sahil Gupta, CEO | Bodycraft Clinics & Salons | A former consultant and entrepreneur, he combines humility, ambition, and a drive to succeed with analytical, data-driven, and problem-solving abilities |
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Sudipta Roy, Managing Director & CEO | L&T Finance | A consumer banking, payments, and fintech professional with over 22 years of experience in Asia, he is an expert in loans, consumer finance, and credit/debit/prepaid card products, and sales management |
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Surya Prasad Padala, Founder & CEO | PCT India Padala Charitable Trust | He is instrumental in designing and implementing several projects to help students, mainly in the areas of career guidance, life skills, communication skills, social responsibility, and more |
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Tathagato Rai Dastidar,Founder & CEO | SigTuple | With over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, he has held technical leadership positions in major technology companies, and his research interests include artificial intelligence and image processing |
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