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  • Indian alumni leaders from The University of Texas represent a dynamic and influential cohort shaping industries, institutions, and innovation across the globe. Known for its strong academic ecosystem, cutting-edge research environment, and culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, the University of Texas has long attracted ambitious Indian students seeking world-class learning and global exposure. Today, its alumni have emerged as trailblazers in sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, energy, public policy, entrepreneurship, and education - translating academic excellence into meaningful leadership.
    These leaders bring a unique blend of strategic thinking, global perspectives, and deep cultural understanding, enabling them to drive transformation within organizations and communities. Many have played key roles in developing breakthrough technologies, scaling enterprises, leading multinational teams, and championing innovation-driven growth.

  • Cultivating Minds Shaping The Future

Cultivating Minds & Shaping the Future

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor

The education landscape of a region defines its overall spirit. For Austin, Texas, an ambitious and prosperous city, its spirit is embodied in the region’s top-ranking university, The University of Texas.

The Ingredients Of A World-Class Organization

By: Sajeev Kale, Managing Director, ZChem Specialities

Sajeev is an entrepreneur and leader with more than 40 years of experience in a wide range of roles in reputable and important multinational corporations (MNCs). Strategic management

Top 10  Alumni Indian Leaders from the University of Texas - 2025

The Importance of Community-driven Sustainability Mindset Among Tech Leaders

By: Surendran M Krishnan, CSR & ESG Leader

Surendran began his professional journey in the IT space, and over time, his growing interest in community engagement led him to pursue the CSR

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Future of Direct Selling in India

By: Harish Singla, CSM, Forever Living Products India

With more than 30 years of work experience in the FMCG industry, Harish has been responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational inspired leadership for various FMCG organizations.

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A Candid with Operations Director: Fathoming the Tech Mazes

By: Turab Ur Rahaman, Director Operations, SAB Express

Turab Ur Rahaman, the Director of Operations at SAB Express, brings over thirty years of expertise in the

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Aligning Profit with Social Impact

By: Prashant A. Bhonsle, Founder, Kuhoo Edufintech

Prashant has more than two decades of leadership & entrepreneurial experience across Banking & Financial Services, Information Technology, Office Automation, Telecom, FMCG & Pharmaceuticals

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Digital Technologies Are Dawning a New Era in the Education Sector

By: Dr. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore (IIIT-B)

Prior to IIIT-Bangalore, Dr. Debabrata Das worked at the G S Sanyal School of Telecommunication at IIT Kharagpur and subsequently at Kirana Networks

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  • Top 10 Alumni Indian Leaders from the University of Texas - 2025

    Indian alumni leaders from The University of Texas represent a dynamic and influential cohort shaping industries, institutions, and innovation across the globe. Known for its strong academic ecosystem, cutting-edge research environment, and culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, the University of Texas has long attracted ambitious Indian students seeking world-class learning and global exposure. Today, its alumni have emerged as trailblazers in sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, energy, public policy, entrepreneurship, and education - translating academic excellence into meaningful leadership.

    These leaders bring a unique blend of strategic thinking, global perspectives, and deep cultural understanding, enabling them to drive transformation within organizations and communities. Many have played key roles in developing breakthrough technologies, scaling enterprises, leading multinational teams, and championing innovation-driven growth. Their contributions span both corporate and societal impact - whether steering Fortune 500 companies, founding high-potential startups, advancing sustainable development, or strengthening India’s evolving digital and economic landscape.

    "As India’s role in the global marketplace expands, Indian alumni leaders from The University of Texas stand at the forefront of change - proving that strong academic roots combined with purposeful leadership can create long-lasting impact across sectors, nations, and generations"

     A significant hallmark of UT’s Indian alumni is their ability to bridge global best practices with local needs. Equipped with rigorous training in problem-solving, analytics, leadership, and innovation, they continue to foster cross-border collaborations, mentor emerging professionals, and influence policy and industry standards. Their success demonstrates the growing importance of global education in shaping leaders prepared for interconnected economies.

     As India’s role in the global marketplace expands, Indian alumni leaders from The University of Texas stand at the forefront of change - proving that strong academic roots combined with purposeful leadership can create long-lasting impact across sectors, nations, and generations.

     CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Alumni Indian Leaders from the University of Texas - 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.

Top 10 Alumni Indian Leaders from the University of Texas - 2025

Company Logo Company Management Company Name Company Description
 Make My Garden Ashish Bhutada,Founder & CEO Make My Garden A leader with over two decades of experience across the healthcare and lifestyle sectors, he has led organizations through creation, scale-up, and more
Muralytix Benazir Khan, Founder Muralytix She has over a decade of experience in B2B marketing and strategy, with a particular expertise in Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
 Sifive Gaurav Shrivastav, Senior Director Sifive An experienced industry leader, he solves complex challenges and provides innovative solutions, having held significant roles at major companies
 Ganancia360 Hemalatha Madathil, CEO Ganancia360 She drives organizational growth through innovative approaches, operational excellence, and a focus on delivering measurable value to clients and stakeholders
 Info Edge India Pawan Goyal, Executive Director Info Edge India He is responsible for Engineering, Product Management, Product Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success for these businesses, and his management experience spans enterprise, OEM, and more
Ramco Industries Prem Shanker, CEO Ramco Industries He is known for his strategic vision, innovative approach, and ability to steer organizations toward sustainable success in competitive markets
 Quantumi Sateesh Kumar Talupuri, CTO Quantumi He specializes in quick learning, problem-solving skills, mentoring and tutoring, event organization, continuous learning, and maintaining an optimistic outlook in the organization
 Voyants Solutions Satya Narayana Rao,Director- Strategy, Finance & Digital Transformation Voyants Solutions A management professional with over three decades of experience in finance and economics, he has held diverse roles, including investment banker, senior financial consultant, and more
Persistent Systems Shashikant Renake,Senior Vice President & Center Head Persistent Systems A business leader with 29 years of experience in sales and product engineering, he has held various roles throughout his career, including software engineer, solution architect, and more
 Knimbus Tarun Arora,Founder & CEO Knimbus With a focus on leveraging technology to enhance research, collaboration, and information access, he empowers organizations and academic institutions

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