JAN Discussion on
04 2024
DANCE OF DISRUPTION AND CREATION EPOCHAL CHANGE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTERPRISE THURSDAY, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | MMA MANAGEMENT CENTER
NANDU NANDKISHORE
NEERAJ CHANDRA
V BALARAMAN
SRIKANT SASTRI
K MAHALINGAM
LAKSHMINARAYANAN D
SHUBA KUMAR
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FORMER MD
CO-FOUNDER
PARTNER/DIRECTOR
MD, SUNDARAM HOME
MD, NATESAN
PONDS INDIA LTD
CRAYON DATA
TSM GROUP
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SYNCHROCONES PVT LTD
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“Markets are morphing and business models are changing. The biggest retailer has no stores. The largest taxi company today owns no taxis. The largest “hotel” chain has no hotels.”
SYNOPSIS
We are witness to an epoch of change, a dance of disruption and creation, that is re-imagining our world. Where are these disruptions coming from? What opportunities do they uncover? How can one make sense of them? And most importantly, how should one prepare and act?
We wish to invite you to a program on the “The Dance of Disruption: Epochal Change and the Opportunity for Enterprise”. The session offers perspectives on the "epochal" changes happening today and how they represent a defining moment of opportunity for the world of enterprise. The focus of the discussion will be of specific interest to business leaders, strategists, investment professionals, as well as social scientists and public servants. It is for change-makers who are excited to understand and seize the unique opportunity that this change represents – to build competitive advantage, re-invent markets and enterprise, and indeed, to make the world a better place. The session is anchored by Neeraj Chandra and Nandu Nandkumar, and they are joined by an esteemed panel. Neeraj & Nandu are batch mates from IIM Ahmedabad, each with a rich experience of working with global multinationals, promoters and boards. They have authored a book on this subject, drawing upon reflections and insights from years of global experience, extensive readings and interactions with a network of experts. Looking forward for your joining us for a stimulating discussion.
PROGRAMME
5:15 PM
Registration & High Tea
6:00 PM
Welcome & Introductory Remarks
Mr K Mahalingam President MMA & Partner/Director, TSM Group of Companies
6:05 PM
Perspectives on “Dance of Disruption and Creation: Epochal Change and the Opportunity for Enterprise”
Mr Nandu Nandkishore Author & Former Global CEO, Nestle Nutrition
Panel Discussion
Mr Neeraj Chandra in conversation with Special Invitees
6:30 PM
Mr Neeraj Chandra Author & Business Advisor
Mr V Balaraman Past President, MMA & Former MD, Ponds India Ltd Mr Srikant Sastri Chairman, I3G Advisory Network & Co-Founder, Crayon Data Mr K Mahalingam Mr Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy Managing Director, Sundaram Home Finance Ltd
Q & A Session 7:25 PM
Vote of Thanks
Ms Shuba Kumar Managing Director, Natesan Synchrocones Pvt Ltd Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director, Madras Management Association
Nandu Nandkishore is a business executive, venture capitalist and business school professor. He is the retired Global CEO of Nestlé Nutrition and retired Executive Vice President and Head of Asia Oceania, Africa of Nestlé S.A, Switzerland. He presently serves as an independent director on the board of several companies, and is a professor of Practice at Indian School of Business and a
PROFILE
Guest Lecturer at London Business School. Nandu has over 40 years international experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in both emerging and developed markets. Beginning his career in consumer goods in India, Nandu held a position in marketing at Pond's India Ltd in Chennai and was responsible for a few key brands. Thereafter, he moved to Delhi where he worked with Godrej Soaps. Nandu Nandkishore
Later Nandu joined Nestlé and worked for 26 years at the company with various positions. He held the position of Executive Vice President, Head of Asia, Oceania, and Africa for Nestlé S.A. and Zone Director for Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East (AOA) at the time of retirement. In this long career at Nestlé, Nandu spearheaded several international brands of Nestlé including confectionary brands like KitKat, Munch, Shark, as well as Nescafe (coffee), Nan, Lactogen, Cerelac and other brands.
An IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Kanpur alumnus, Mr Neeraj Chandra brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and business roles, with exposure to 25+ countries across Asia and Middle East.
PROFILE
He has held a variety of leadership roles, including the CEO of the Consumer Care Division at Emami, VP & COO at Britannia and Regional Brand Director for Asia at Unilever. He has a passion for building brands and businesses. And has enjoyed powering up iconic brands like Pond’s, Lux and Britannia, while leading creation of new categories in Food and Personal Care. Neeraj now helps build disruptive new businesses, and transform established companies by Neeraj Chandra
shaping their strategy, brands and organisation. He is associated as an Advisor and Board Member with business promoters and select funds in healthcare, New services and consumer facing sectors.
Strong Analytical Thinker; High level of skills in Coaching and Mentoring. Passionate about Brand Marketing, Business Strategy and helping people get the best out of themselves and their companies. Supports, trains and coaches CEOs Team Leaders. Helps team formation; improving team working.
PROFILE
Through Boardroom advantage he offers Brand Marketing consultancy & Coaching and Mentoring current and potential leaders. While MD & CEO as Polaris Adrenalin, he founded a Branded software business; created the Adrenalin Brand ;created unique advertising position and strategy ;established Adrenalin as the leading HR software with over 350 customers in a short time; proved that Brand Marketing works build a high value image even for software. V Balaraman
As a Director Ex[ports of Hindustan Unilever Ltd he built high profitability in Exports - relaunched the basmati rice brand at a high premium with high quality and ramped up sales and brand share ;built a powerful shoes .shoe upper /leather garments business /expanded the surimi business and scaled it up. As a MD & CEO, Pond's India Ltd he grew the top line and bottom line at a CAGR of 25% and 30% respectively. Revamped the Pond's and Vaseline Brands to create high value positioning and introduced Rexona deodorant in the Indian market.
PROFILE
Srikant Sastri
Mr Srikant Sastri is a Board member/Advisor/Mentor at a range of companies & universities. His expertise is in strategies focused on digital transformation, innovation, incubation, entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship. This expertise is born out of his own experience as an entrepreneur for three decades now. He built and sold two market-leading ventures to large European companies, and went on to become co-founder of Singapore-based AI and data startup, Crayon Data. At fast-growing companies, he helps CEOs and owners navigate through the challenges and opportunities in an uncertain world. As a mentor and advisor, he guides them in incubating new ideas, initiatives and ventures that bring in growth. Not limiting myself to high-level advice, he typically helps the CEO as a hands-on orchestrator of rapid growth. His proprietary frameworks VEGAm and OMm, are designed especially for post-covid business growth, so that businesses can continue to thrive. As an experienced entrepreneur with two successful exits, he has learned firsthand what it takes to build and scale large ventures. At universities, he helps them transform into hubs of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. With India becoming the 3rd largest startup ecosystem in the world and startups as drivers of economic growth, it's a very big opportunity for India's youth and universities. He also teaches entrepreneurship courses at prestigious universities. ‘The Ventilator Project’ is his first co-authored book, a perfect example of a success story of rapid innovation that created growth. A world-class product brought to market in just 90 days! His Youtube channel ‘Mentor on a Mission’, is a love of labour! Through inspirational stories, He talks about building ambition, confidence and success in business, careers and life. He speaks at various corporations, incubators, universities, and start-up forums as a speaker & trainer about innovation, investment, and growth.
Education 1984 - Graduated from NIT Trichy in Chemical. Engineering -Distinguished Alumni 2016. 1987 - Completed PGDM from IIM Calcutta. Key Achievements Exceptional leader, transformation specialist, and impactful investor with over 35 years of experience. Driving force behind T S Mahalingam & Sons, turning it into one of South India's well respected automobile after-market brands. Diversified TSM’s interests into financial services, real estate, and angel investing.
PROFILE
Transformer Transformed TS Mahalingam & Sons into a prominent brand, retailing 5000 cars annually in South India. Accelerated TSM’s growth from a single-business, single-location operations into a multi-business, multi-location organisation.
K Mahalingam
Pioneer Pioneered the distribution of third-party loan products in partnership with Citi bank, revolutionizing financial services. Co- developed brands like Autoline, Propshop, and Shelters along with Citi bank. Entered the real estate space in 2003, is today a prominent player in residential, commercial, and leisure properties with 100+ projects delivered. Impactor President of the REC alumni (RECAL), leading impactful projects and massivefundraising in collaboration with NIT. President of the IIM Calcutta Alumni Chennai, enhancing the IIM Calcutta brand. Launching unique initiatives focused on imparting practical knowledge to management students in TN & beyond. President of the Madras Management Association (MMA),India’s top management association. Member of the Chennai Angels'Executive Committee, guiding operations and ensuring compliance & corporate governance. Investor Active angel investor, mentoring buddingentrepreneurs and fostering entrepreneurship by growing the ecosystem. Recognized as a go-to person for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance, support & funding.
PROFILE
Mr Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy is currently the Managing Director of Sundaram Home Finance Limited. He has over 30 years of experience in 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 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. Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy
Mr Lakshminarayanan is a commerce graduate, qualified Cost Accountant and Master of Business Administration (Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai). He is also a Hony Treasurer of Madras Management Association.
PROFILE
Shuba Kumar is Managing Director & Board Member of Natesan Group, a market leader in the Automotive and Aerospace Industry catering to OEMs and Tier 1s globally. Natesan has received the prestigious Technology Development award from the Government of India and marquee Best Product Innovation award from industry body and numerous awards from customers. She also received the Distinguished Alumnus Award (DAA), the highest award given by IIT Madras to its alumni in recognition of their achievements in their respective field of expertise. Shuba has been instrumental in creating their state of art DSIR recognised R&D center and led commercialization of numerous technologies developed in-house as well as in partnership with global technology leaders to create new business. Shuba has been instrumental in Natesan’s forays in Aerospace. Prior to Natesan, she has held senior leadership roles in Applied Materials (Fortune 500) company in USA. She created over $1B in new markets, was instrumental in M&A, led Six sigma initiatives and improved product quality and reliability to achieve numerous customer awards.
Shuba Kumar
Shuba is Chairperson of the Southern Region and National Steering Committee member of Automobile Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA). She was President of IIT Madras Alumni Association (Global) for two terms – the first woman to be elected to this role in an institution where women have been a super minority. She is Board member of Automotive Network of Young President’s Organization (YPO) International and Advisory Committee Member of the Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing and Material of Deakin University, IIT Madras and IIT Hyderabd. She has been recognized in the ’50 Women Achievers in STEM in India’, e- book published by CII. Shuba Kumar is currently associated with 9 Companies and is director with Sesha Tools Private Limited, Natesan Advanced Technologies Private Limited, Natesan Precision Components Private Limited, Natesan Synchrocones Private Limited, Comp Crafts Private Limited, Thor Power Systems (India) Private Limit Ed, Kyowa Natesan Synchro Technologies Private Limited, Gh Industries Private Limited. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and an MS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and B.Tech from IIT, Madras.
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