TUESDAY 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm JUL 15 2
MMA MANAGEMENT CENTER
Synopsis
As the world moves rapidly toward smarter, cleaner, and more connected transportation systems, the Asia-Pacific region stands at the epicenter of this transformation. This talk will explore the megatrends redefining mobility electrification, autonomous technologies, shared transport models, and digital connectivity through a global lens, with a focused examination of Japan, China, and India.
Drawing on cross-country comparisons and policy insights, the lecture will highlight the region’s unique mobility challenges and opportunities. From China's aggressive EV scaling, Japan's precision in digital mobility integration, to India's innovative policy-driven adaptations, the session will examine how these nations are shaping the future of transportation.
Key areas of discussion will include:
Comparative analysis of EV adoption and infrastructure in Japan, China, and India
The role of digital platforms and AI in reimagining mobility ecosystems
Policy and regulatory developments driving innovation in the region
Supply chain shifts, including semiconductor dependencies and localisation trends
This session aims to offer an insightful roadmap for policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators navigating the evolving mobility landscape in Asia-Pacific.
5:15 PM Registration & High Tea
6:00 PM Welcome Address
Mr G Giridhara Gopal
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Addison & Co. Ltd
6.05 PM
Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Mr Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy
President, MMA &
Managing Director, Sundaram Home Finance Ltd
6.10 PM
Address by the Speaker
Mr Hisayoshi (Pat) Takahashi
Partner CPA
Deloitte Asia Pacific Auto Sector Leader
Special Invitee
Mr P S Easwaran
Partner
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt Ltd
Speaker in conversation with
Mr Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy
Mr P S Easwaran
7.00 PM
7.15 PM
7:20 PM
7:25 PM
Q&A Session
Chairman’s Closing Remarks
Vote of Thanks
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM
Executive Director
Madras Management Association
End of the Programme
Mr Hisayoshi (Pat) Takahashi
Partner CPA
Deloitte Asia Pacific Auto Sector Leader
Mr Hisayoshi (Pat) Takahashi is a partner at Deloitte Touch Tohmatsu LLC, Nagoya office He is currently Global Lead Client Service Partner (GLCSP) for Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Group Companies, and Deloitte Asia Pacific Automotive Sector Leader. As a GLCSP, he oversees the services provided to Toyota Motor Corporation, its subsidiaries, its keiretsu companies and keiretsu companies’ subsidiaries globally.
Pat has worked in Deloitte Los Angels office from 1988 to 1993. He has extensive experiences providing organization restructuring, M&A and assurance mainly for Manufacturing industry. He also has indepth understanding cross borders projects.
Mr Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy
President, MMA & Managing Director, Sundaram Home Finance Ltd
Mr Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy is currently the Managing Director of Sundaram Home Finance Limited He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, with expertise in risk management, operations and strategy. He was the Chief Operating Officer of Sundaram AMC till 2019. He joined Sundaram Asset Management Company in 2009 and prior to that, he worked for GE Capital India and Australia in various risk management and business development roles across commercial finance, consumer finance and healthcare. He started his career with Citibank in retail operations before moving to GE Capital.
Mr Lakshminarayanan is a commerce graduate, qualified Cost Accountant and Master of Business Administration (Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai). He is also the President of Madras Management Association.
Profile
Mr P S Easwaran Partner
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt Ltd
Easwar leads the Supply Chain & Network Operations practice for the firm in India and, the offerings for Asia Pacific region
He focuses on transformation programs that deploy class leading operating models and, modern supply chain and manufacturing systems at organizations with an emphasis on sustainable growth.
Dimensions of the deployment include supply chain strategy & planning, digital supply networks and smart manufacturing across a number of sectors including consumer business, industrial products, and life sciences across geographies.
He is a member of committees of leading chambers of commerce and industry and, works with national bodies on sector specific growth strategies for India.
Easwar has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Post Graduate in Business Administration.
Mr G Giridhara Gopal
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Addison & Co. Ltd
Mr Giridhara Gopal is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and engineering roles Currently serving as the Director and CEO at Addison & Co. Ltd. in India since June 2018, Giridhara holds the Wholetime Director position at the same company. In addition, Giridhara has been a Director at LM Vanmoppes Diamond Tools India Pvt LTD since April 1993 and previously worked as a Sales/Product Engineer at Grindwell Norton Ltd from June 1989 to April 1993. Giridhara's educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy (1985-1989), and a CMA in Cost Accounting from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
He is also the Honorary Secretary of Madras Management Association
