•  Anirudh Kala,  Managing Director & CEO, El'stellar international

    Anirudh Kala , Managing Director & CEO, El'stellar international

  • Effective leadership is built in the trenches, where strategy implementation and experience amalgamate to produce positive business outcomes. A shining beacon of effective leadership is Anirudh Kala, an established infrastructure and engineering professional with over a decade of experience in the sector. He is currently the MD and CEO at EL’stellar International with his focus area being project management, EPC contracts and manufacturing driven infrastructure solutions.

    Having domain expertise in government compliance, PPP, and delivery in large projects, Anirudh integrates the technical acumen of an engineer with corporate governance expertise, which he acquired while working with Aditya Birla Group, Bajaj Auto, and Patanjali.

  • Anirudh Kala: Infrastructure & Engineering Leader With Deep EPC Expertise

Educational Institutions: Crafting Future Leaders of Tomorrow

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor

Education is one of the most important tools for empowering any society. Education does not only play the role of a catalyst in enhancing one’s personality but also strengthens their economic, social, cultural development.

Build, Break & Learn: Adopting a Strategic Approach Toward Creating a Data-Driven Organization

By: Nitesh Jain, CEO, C5i

With more than 27 years of experience in leading different areas of technology led transformations Nitesh Jain, CEO, C5i been leading the practices and business portfolios in area of Retail

IIT-IIM Alumni Directors Special - 2026

Classroom Aggression: A Mirror of Society, A Call for Reform

By: Commodore SR Sridhar (Retd), Registrar, IIIT-Bangalore

Commodore SR Sridhar (Retd) has nearly four decades of experience in training and education, spanning his service in the Indian Navy and

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How Business Leaders Can Shape CSR and Nurture Gen Z Talent

By: Adarsh Kataruka, MD, SoulAce

Adarsh is an eminent expert and pioneer in the CSR M&E space, having worked with over 200 corporates across 3,000+ projects. Today, he continues to voice his opinion on Policy & Governance matters

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How Leaders Can Make ESG & CSR More Effective with Technology

By: Abhishek R, Sr. Director & Global Head - ESG, Brillio

Abhishek leads Brillio’s responsible business agenda as the Global Head of ESG and Managing Trustee of the Brillio Foundation. He actively contributes

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HR: Cultivating the Workforce to Achieving Business Goals

By: Anuja Karlmarx, Director - Human Resources, ITW India

Below are the essential elements derived by Anuja Karlmarx, Director Human Resources, ITW (Automotive Division), with a conversation with

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  • IIT-IIM Alumni Directors Special - 2026

    IIT-IIM alumni who work as directors demonstrate an uncommon combination of technical proficiency and managerial expertise. The professionals who completed their engineering, analytics, finance and organizational leadership training apply systems thinking for their governance and enterprise development work. Their decisions rely on three factors, including data-driven assessment and risk based growth plans and methods that create value over extended periods instead of short-term market fluctuations. 

    The directors show proficiency in three areas, including capital distribution, process improvement, digital business transformation and international market development. The team members who have worked in demanding environments now excel at business development, work development and international governance system creation using worldwide compliance methods. The professionals use their experience with global case studies together with their knowledge of new technologies to forecast business disruptions and help organizations develop their competitive advantage.

    "IIT-IIM Alumni Directors combine analytical excellence with strategic vision to build resilient, future-ready enterprises"

    The boardroom professionals present three different skills, including structured thinking, scenario planning, discipline and performance measurement systems that support both shareholder and stakeholder objectives. Their work on large transformational projects includes handling infrastructure development, technology upgrades, managing business acquisitions and market expansion efforts. Their leadership approach combines two elements, which include analytical accuracy and operational execution, to create business strategies that lead to specific business results. 

    The organization provides financial results to its stakeholders while it emphasizes sustainability practices, environmental social governance and sustainable supply chain design. The directors who graduated from IIT and IIM use their engineering expertise together with business planning skills to develop enterprises that can expand and operate in competitive worldwide markets.

    CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘IIT-IIM Alumni Directors Special - 2026' 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.

IIT-IIM Alumni Directors Special - 2026

Company Logo Company Management Company Name Company Description
El'stellar International Anirudh Kala, Managing Director & CEO El'stellar International He is committed to building quality, future-ready infrastructure and manufacturing platforms, bringing a governance-driven and execution-focused approach shaped by his experience with leading corporate groups
Aragen Life Sciences Kandasamy Karuppasamy, Director Aragen Life Sciences With a focus on operational excellence and scientific rigor, he contributes to building scalable research platforms and fostering sustainable growth in the global life sciences ecosystem
Sonam Agrotech Kumar Aditya, Managing Director Sonam Agrotech He drives sustainable growth through operational efficiency and strategic innovation, leveraging expertise to solve complex challenges while emphasizing data-driven decisions and delivering collaborative outcomes in industries
ESHQ Consultants Paul Mundackal, Director ESHQ Consultants He is recognized for his compliance-driven approach, risk assessment capabilities, and commitment to building safe and sustainable operational environments
Transven Reshu Singh, Director Transven She is known for strengthening operational frameworks, building high performance teams, and driving business transformation through innovation and disciplined governance
Technocraft Industries India Shankar Jadhav,Director Technocraft Industries India He brings experience across Funding & Capital Markets, IT & Telecom, Health, Infrastructure & Energy, Retail & Consumer Goods, and Legal, enabling him to navigate complex, multi-sector environments
Indica Shivakumar G V, Director Indica He brings experience in infrastructure and manufacturing development and is known for his governance-driven approach, execution capabilities, and commitment to building future-ready industrial platforms
Vedaanta Senior Living Shreya Anandapadmanabhan, Director Vedaanta Senior Living With leadership and operational insight, she focuses on developing high-quality, resident-centric living communities that combine comfort, healthcare support, and more
Shachi Engineering Suruchi Marthu Shanbhag, Director & CEO Shachi Engineering A leader who blends engineering, strategy, and innovation to create high performance, cost-effective process solutions, transforming industrial operations and advancing process engineering globally
Omnicuris Venkata Chinni Krishna Konathala, Director of Commercial Operations Omnicuris With a history of working in the information technology and services industry, he is skilled in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure, bringing technical expertise in building scalable and cloud-enabled applications

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