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    CEOInsights Team

  • The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognized institution offering exceptional educational and research opportunities, as well as a vibrant international community. Melbourne offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, all while fostering critical analysis, creativity, and leadership skills among its students. Its graduates are current and future leaders of the industry worldwide and greatly improve the status of the communities they live in by connecting to platforms around technology, health, the business sector, the humanities, and beyond.
    Indian alumni from the University of Melbourne have notable contributions in various global markets, particularly in driving innovation helping to develop economic networks between India and Australia. Their impact in a range of sectors such as finance, technology, public policy, and entrepreneurship in addition to acting as leader of idiomatic industries developed the global civic lead in entrepreneurship within a shared historical understanding of place and connection to Western economies.

  • Global Leaders In The Making

“I Shall Grow in the Esteem of Future Generations”

By: Sujith Vasudevan, Managing Editor

Ever since the University of Melbourne was established in 1853, something that took the institute to the top of the academic world is its research prowess and close interventions in solving real-world problems. It’s a great omen that the university

India's NCD Crisis: A Call to Innovate for the Many, Not the Few

By: Dr. Sabine Kapasi, Co-Founder & CEO, Enira and Advisory to Global Strategy Team, United Nations

India is in the midst of a major health transformation. Once dominated by infectious diseases, the country is now facing a growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

Top 10 Indian Leaders from University of Melbourne Alumni - 2025

Latitude of Indian Textile Sector Amid Manufacturing Push

By: Vikram Oza, Director - Finance, Jindal Worldwide

India's textile industry is among the oldest sectors in its economy, with a history spanning several centuries. The industry is highly diverse, ranging from hand-spun and hand-woven textiles to the more advanced capital-intensive mill operations.

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Constructing Structures with Bricks of Knowhow in this Tech-ade

By: M M Ahmed Siddiqui, Director & CEO, Aakash Associates

Owning a building—a house or a commercial establishment—gives great satisfaction as it is considered a major asset against all other forms of investments.

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Local Applications Leaders Can Use to Meet Modern Workplace Demands

By: Sathish Rajendren, Senior Executive Director - Facilities & Asset Management Services, Knight Frank India

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, Facilities Management (FM) stands at the intersection of technology, data, and sustainability.

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HR: Cultivating the Workforce to Achieving Business Goals

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

Culture is something which is evolved in a period of time. When we equate a family and organization, culture is the integral part in a Family, as well as, to an organization. The cardinal principles of culture should be clearly defined at the start.

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  • Top 10 Indian Leaders from University of Melbourne Alumni - 2025

    The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognized institution offering exceptional educational and research opportunities, as well as a vibrant international community. Melbourne offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, all while fostering critical analysis, creativity, and leadership skills among its students. Its graduates are current and future leaders of the industry worldwide and greatly improve the status of the communities they live in by connecting to platforms around technology, health, the business sector, the humanities, and beyond.

    Indian alumni from the University of Melbourne have notable contributions in various global markets, particularly in driving innovation helping to develop economic networks between India and Australia. Their impact in a range of sectors such as finance, technology, public policy, and entrepreneurship in addition to acting as leader of idiomatic industries developed the global civic lead in entrepreneurship within a shared historical understanding of place and connection to Western economies. These alumni have played significant roles in transforming traditional sectors by influencing the introduction of new sustainable business models, the push for new digital infrastructure, and the use of emerging business strategies based on data modelling and data-driven decisions that have contributed to India becoming one of the world's highest growth economies while supporting Melbourne's ambitions as a global hub for thought leadership and excellence in research.

    In the area of market contributions, alumni have started cross-border partnerships, trade, and strategic investments in developing market segments as well. They have opened the global perspectives of Indian companies and unlocked access to capital, talent, and innovation. Their contributions reach into future technologies—especially artificial intelligence, renewable energy, fintech, and biotechnology—where many actively participate as founders, policy advisors, or researchers. They find critical problems to solve through people-focused technology with resilient, scalable, ecosystem-focused solutions. These alumni have continued to be champions of growth and instead of using their education to replicate homogeneity in their workplaces; they strive for diversity, to empower their local communities, and to be coaches of the next generation. What is clear is their commitment to sustainable economic development in a tenacious and connected way, whether in India or around the world.

    As India continues its journey toward becoming a $5 trillion economy, the cross-cultural insight and deep understanding of strategic insight developed by these alumni will be critical. Their ability to assess global outlooks, alongside strong Indian roots, provides them with the capacity to execute designs around innovation and wealth creation in an increasingly interconnected world.

    CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Indian Leaders from University of Melbourne Alumni - 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 Indian Leaders from University of Melbourne Alumni - 2025

Company Logo Company Management Company Name Company Description
RostrumLegal Anurag Parihar, Co-Founder & CEO RostrumLegal He has extensive experience spanning decades in both marketing and legal fields, demonstrating expertise in contract management, digital marketing, investment law, leadership, and several other domains
Austin Health (Mental Health Division) Harsh Bansal, Director - Carer Lived & Living Experience Workforce Austin Health (Mental Health Division) He is driving a transformative shift in mental health services by integrating the voices and experiences of those who have personally navigated mental health challenges
Primacy Legal Karunya Raghunath, Partner Primacy Legal With a strong foundation in international law and tax advisory, she is passionate about bridging law and emerging technologies
Reliance Industries Kishor Dongaonkar, Vice President Reliance Industries Has over 43 years of varied experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems, APC & real time optimization, plant digital twin, OTS, design, development & implementation of applications and packages for hydrocarbon process industry
EAAA Alternatives Pragya Beri, Vice President - Legal EAAA Alternatives Specializes in M&A, asset management, and corporate law, with proven experience at a leading law firm and private equity fund, also she proficient in legal writing, corporate law, and infrastructure law
The Data Duck Ritu David, Founder The Data Duck More than 20 years of experience in the fields of data, technology, design, marketing, and artificial intelligence, with expertise in branding and identity, design strategy, digital strategy, and D2C approaches
Jumpstart Studio Sangeeta Mulchandani, Founder Jumpstart Studio With over 16 years of varied leadership experience in the corporate sector, proficient in leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, community development, and various other areas
Bucolic Kailash Agritech and FMCG Utkarsh Sinha, Managing Director Bucolic Kailash Agritech and FMCG He has practical industrial experience from various projects and is skilled in developing engineering and management frameworks that help organizations grow by addressing challenges sustainably
Bajaj Auto Vikas Sawhney, Vice President - Engineering Bajaj Auto He has over 21 years of experience in the automotive industry, including handson work in two Greenfield projects with OEMs, specializing in manufacturing engineering, project management, and operations
IndusInd Bank Yashwardhan Bandi, VP – Legal & Unit Manager IndusInd Bank He has extensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory frameworks within the banking sector, along with a practical grasp of lending compliance and financial regulations

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Dr Neel Shah: An Odyssey Of Mastery In Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
The Unique India - Dubai Connection
Virender Dass : A Purpose-Driven Leader, Impacting People's Lives In Positive Ways
Vibhor Agarwal : Leading High Impact Resi- dential & Infrastructure Projects With Expertise And Precision
Deepak Ravindran : Revolutionizing Energy Landscape & Fostering Global Utility Innovation
Ankur Verma : Mapping A Trajectory To Financial Brilliance Through A Leadership Legacy
Democratizing Indian Leadership Skills
Dr. Biswanath Patnaik : Building A Legacy Of Inno- vation & Generosity In The World Of Finance & Bey- ond
Dr. Dinesh Verma : Transforming The Landscape Of Physiotherapy Through Patient Centric Approach
Sanjay Puri: Propelling Business Achievement Via Innovation, Strategy, & Operational Mastery
Avirup Chandra : Ensuring Exponential Growth Th- rough A Tale Of Strategic Innovations
Denmark In The Digital ERA
Sumedh Kataria: Leading With A Fusion Of Sustainability & Innovative Approach
Raghav Saraogi: Bringing About Vision & Innovation In The Steel Sector Of India
Tejinder Singh: From Tech Prodigy To Venture Building Maestro - A Chronicle Of Innovation & Leadership
The New World Of Tech-Powered Education

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