TOP Industry CEOs

Mohnish Rikhy , President and CEO, United Carton Industries Company (UCIC)
Mohnish Rikhy: Steering Packaging Innovation In A Rapidly Evolving Middle East

The Middle East has emerged as a dynamic arena for Indian business leaders, offering opportunities to build, transform and scale enterprises across highly competitive markets. Over the years, Indian professionals and entrepreneurs in the region have contributed to diverse sectors by combining strategic thinking, operational discipline and an ability to navigate multicultural business environments. Their leadership journeys often reflect resilience, adaptability and a willingness to evolve alongside changing economic and geo political realities.
Mohnish Rikhy, President and CEO of United Carton Industries Company (UCIC), is one such leader whose journey has been closely associated with the transformation and expansion of the packaging enterprise. Having served as CEO for the last 12 years, Rikhy is now reflecting on UCIC’s progress over the past five years, since we last spoke with him five years ago.

Leading Businesses with Vision, Innovation and Purpose
By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor
The business world is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological disruption, changing customer expectations, global competition, and new opportunities emerging across industries. In this dynamic environment, the role of a CXO extends far beyond

The Future of Lithium in India: Mukesh's Vision for Sustainable Growth
By: Mukesh Gupta, Co -Founder and CMO, MaxVolt Energy Industries
As India races toward energy independence and cleaner mobility, industry leaders are starting to reimagine lithium batteries as the base for a more intelligent , circular , and sustainable economy.

Building Agile R&D Cultures to Balance Speed & Impact

By: Trissa Joseph, Vice President R&D, Everest Industries

Trissa Joseph, an accomplished R&D and technology leader with deep expertise in chemistry, product innovation, and sustainability. With global experience across research, applications, and leadership roles

India's Next Big Reform: A Technology-Driven Justice System

By: Aditya Shivkumar, Co-Founder, Resolve Disputes Online

Aditya Shivkumar is an advocate with over 15 years of practice in the Madras High Court comes up with a revolutionary online dispute resolution product and ties up with courts in the US, seeing disputes being

Building Businesses That Last: Lessons in Sustainable Leadership

By: Nitin Kaushal, Founder and CEO, SFK Group of Companies

Business leader Nitin Kaushal, drawing from over two decades of experience across industrial technology, automation, strategic growth, and corporate leadership, believes that resilient

Counterfeiting: From Grey Market Issue to National Emergency

By: Ankit Gupta, President, ASPA

A visionary leader with a passion for innovation and excellence, Ankit is committed to enhancing ASPA's market presence while fostering long-term partner- ships. His expertise spans across business

TOP Industry CEOs - 2026

The business landscape is evolving faster than ever, shaped by technological disruption, changing customer expectations, economic shifts, and increasingly competitive markets. In this environment, the role of a Chief Executive Officer and other C-suite leaders extends far beyond managing organisations. Today’s CXOs are expected to anticipate change, make informed decisions, build resilient teams, and create strategies that drive sustainable growth while keeping their organisations prepared for the future.

At the heart of every successful organisation are leaders who can turn vision into measurable action. They combine business acumen, industry expertise, innovation, and people-centric leadership to navigate complex challenges and spot new opportunities. Whether steering digital transformation, strengthening operational excellence, expanding into new markets, or building high-performing teams, their decisions have a lasting impact on their organisations and the industries they serve.

TOP Industry CEOs - 2026 recognises accomplished executives who are making a significant impact through their leadership, expertise, and forward-thinking approach. These leaders represent diverse sectors and bring unique perspectives shaped by years of professional experience, strategic decision-making, and a commitment to excellence.

Their journeys demonstrate that effective leadership is not simply about achieving business targets. It is also about creating a culture where people can innovate, collaborate, and grow; responding responsibly to changing market realities; and building organisations capable of creating long-term value.

This special edition celebrates CXOs who are leading from the front and redefining what it means to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment. Their stories offer valuable insights into leadership, resilience, innovation, and the strategies needed to build businesses ready for tomorrow.

Read more about these influential CXOs, their professional journeys, leadership philosophies, achievements, and vision for the future.

TOP Industry CEOs - 2026

Company Management	Company Name	Company Description
Mohnish Rikhy, President and CEO	United Carton Industries Company (UCIC)	At the same time, the packaging market is changing rapidly, driven by shorter lead times, customization, sustainability, e-commerce and evolving consumer expectations. UCIC’s strategy has therefore moved beyond simply adding capacity toward creating a more integrated and responsive packaging platfor
Parikshit Talesara,Co-Founder & CEO	Kansoft Solutions	For a renewable energy client, that meant an AI-powered geospatial platform that automates cable-route planning between turbines and substations, turning a slow, manual planning exercise into a fast, repeatable decision.
Satya Jayasingh, Founder & Chief Executive Officer	TechnoShrine Infosolutions	At TechnoShrine, we are preparing by continuously strengthening our technology capabilities, encouraging our teams to learn emerging technologies, and helping clients adopt innovations responsibly and strategically.