Speakers

Deepak NG was appointed as Managing Director for Dassault Systèmes India in February 2020. He joined Dassault Systèmes in 2011 and carries more than 23 years of experience across different industries. He has driven key transformational projects in various industries including Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, High-tech, and Government.

In his previous role at Dassault Systèmes, as Director of Global Affairs and Innovative Business Development, he was instrumental to establish new partnerships by engaging in smart city projects and by developing industry-based programs for the workforce of the future.

Elisa Prisner joined Dassault Systèmes’ Executive Committee in 2022 as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Platform Transformation. Since 2025, she is also responsible for Industry, Marketing & Sustainability.

As part of her Corporate Strategy & Platform Transformation role, Elisa translates Dassault Systèmes’ vision into a unique strategic positioning (encompassing corporate strategy, brand portfolio and marketing strategies) that reveals the power of the virtual world. She also designs the company’s transformation process to achieve its strategic ambition, thus aiming to support customers across three key sectors - Manufacturing Industries, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Infrastructure and Cities – to leverage 3D UNIV+RSES and embrace the Generative Economy.

Heading the Industry, Marketing & Sustainability organization, Elisa implements the Corporate Strategy to deliver value for all stakeholders while enabling them to balance both footprint and handprint. She engages with industry business decision-makers to deliver relevant Industry Solution Experiences to catalyze the transformation of the twelve industries the company serves and, ultimately, meet the needs of consumers, patients and citizens.

Elisa began her career at Aeroconseil as an engineering consultant in aeronautical and systems engineering for Airbus and business development consultant for other global aircraft manufacturers, as well as equipment and systems suppliers. She joined Dassault Systèmes in 2013 as Airbus Commercial Aircraft account manager and contributed to the A350 data science-driven virtual twin project. In 2017, Elisa took charge of Dassault Systèmes’ global transformation, formally defining and implementing the processes involved in the company’s value creation.

Elisa has a degree in engineering from ECAM in Rennes (France), specializing in materials. She also holds a master’s degree in aircraft operations and air traffic management from France’s National School of Civil Aviation (ENAC), as well as an MBA obtained jointly from Toulouse Business School, HEC Montreal and Washington University, majoring in aerospace operations. 

Aarti Singh is the Chief Digital Transformation Officer – Auto & Farm at the Mahindra Group. Prior to this role, she served as an Enterprise CIO, leading the team responsible for providing innovative and agile technology solutions that drive value for the enterprise, customers and employees, seamlessly supporting various Business Units and Functions. This also includes transformation of the growth gems.

Aarti brings extensive technology and industry leadership with over 21 years in IT roles with Boeing, Mercedes Benz, Accenture, GE, and Oracle.

She was responsible for defining the strategy & leading operations for Boeing Information Technology and Data Analytics (IT&DA) centre in India, driving value and digital transformation for Boeing businesses globally through information services from India. She was also responsible for the data strategy, data governance, and data products for the Boeing Company globally.

At Mercedes Benz, she led the Global Services Organization and was responsible for enterprise platforms, IT infrastructure, cloud, cyber security, analytics, and applications.

At Accenture Solutions, as Vice President of technology delivery, Aarti serviced clients in aviation, high-end product manufacturing, and quality assurance/testing industries. Her team delivered solutions across IT applications and infrastructure. She was also responsible for transitions and transformation along with talent development and driving diversity at the workplace.

She also spent close to 15 years at GE in India and the U.S. She continued to take on roles of increasing responsibility at GE across markets, including as IT Director for South Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and roles in acquisitions and divestitures, and application development. She is also a certified Six Sigma blackbelt.

Aarti holds a Post Graduate degree from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research and a B.A. Honors degree in Economics from Lady Shriram College. An avid reader, Aarti enjoys playing tennis. She lives in Mumbai with her husband and two sons.

Aashish has been with Asian Paints for 34 years. His current role he heads the Information Technology function of the Asian Paints group and reports to the CEO. Leading the digital innovation for transforming the group from a Paints to a Décor products and services D2C organization are his current focus areas. His focus in last 2 years is identifying and enabling AI into the organization and leveraging these technologies at scale.

Prior to this has worked in various roles and functions. Having started his career in IT in Asian paints has worked on development of applications in area of Manufacturing and Logistics.Was instrumental in the transition of Asian Paints to packaged applications and adoption of ERP and advanced planning solutions.

He moved to Manufacturing and was responsible for all plants in India and worked on building large and highly automated manufacturing facilities to meet the growing demand in India operations.

He was then heading the Supply chain of the decorative business till March of 2019 responsible for areas from Manufacturing, Planning, Sourcing, Purchase and Logistics for the then $2 Bn Supply chain.

He was also the CHRO for 3 years for the Asian Paints group from Dec 2018 to Jan 2022. In this role he was managing the HR initiatives across all entities in Asian Paints.

He did his graduation in Engineering in Computer Sciences and MBA in Operations Management.

Dnyanesh Dandekar serves as the Senior Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Sharda Motor Industries Limited (SMIL). Based in Chennai, India, he is a core member of the company's executive management team and leads its product development, innovation, and technological strategies.

Key Professional Highlights at Sharda Motor:
- Tenure: Joined the company in 2019.
- Impact: Played a pivotal role in scaling SMIL's operational revenue from ₹980 Crore to ₹2,900 Crore.
- Innovation: Filed over 22 patents and successfully led the company's diversification strategies into advanced automotive suspension systems.

Past Professional Experience:
Dandekar has over 28 years of engineering and leadership experience within the Automotive Tier 1 and climate control sectors:
- Tenneco (2017–2019): Head of Engineering for the Clean Air Business division.
- Cummins (2003–2017): Held multiple engineering leadership roles focused on new product development, technology planning, and combustion analysis.
- Emerson Climate Technologies (1998–2003): R&D Assistant Manager.
Academic Background
- Post Graduate Executive Management Programme (PG EMP): General Management from the S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research.
- Master of Engineering (M.E.): Thermal Engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Karad (Shivaji University).
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.): Mechanical Engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Karad.

Prashant Chiranjive Jain is a transformational leader at the crossroads of technology, energy and sustainability.

With over three decades of diverse experience spanning Energy, Fossil Power, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, ERP & IT Consulting demonstrating leadership in Sales & Business Development,Corporate Strategy and P&L responsibility.

Recognized as Asia’s Most Promising Business Leader and a Global Sustainability Leader, he is known for combining technical depth with strategic foresight to shape digital-industrial convergence and accelerate the energy transition across Asia.

Prashant Chiranjive Jain holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from NBKR Institute of Science & Technology and an Executive MBA from ESMT Berlin, where he received the President’s Award.

Krishnamachari “Kris” Srikkanth, was born in Chennai on December 21, 1959.

He is a former captain of the Indian Cricket Team and a key member of the 1983 World-Cup winning Indian cricket team.

An opening batsman, “Cheeka” as Srikkanth is affectionately known, has been described variously as dashing, stylish, aggressive, swashbuckling opening batsman.However, he was ever the crowd puller and a nemesis for many an opposing bowler.His batting style was entertaining, innovative and explosive.Srikkanth could destroy the strongest and most fearsome attacks in the world by fearless pulling, hooking and driving.

He served as the Chairman of the BCCI Selection Committee that picked the 2011 world-cup winning Indian cricket team.

He received the prestigious Life-Time Achievement Award from the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the year 2019.

He was appointed as one of the ‘Brand Ambassadors’ for the prestigious ICC Cricket World-cup’ held in England in the year 2019 by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

He was the Brand Ambassador for the Chennai Super Kings during the inception of the IPL Cricket Tournament, and subsequently, also served as the Mentor for the Sun Risers Hyderabad IPL Cricket team.

He works as a broadcaster and expert commentator with various sports channels and is well known for his honest, straightforward comments, often laced with humor. Presently, he is one of the leading expert cricket commentators in the Star Sports group of Channels.

As an experienced sportsperson, Kris Srikkanth is adept at understanding the nuances of interaction and management. He motivates world-class senior national and international cricketers, besides indentifying and nurturing budding talent, the most important aspect of personnel management. He brings his cricketing experience to the corporate world for better man-management techniques.

Kris Srikkanth’s motivational talk shows have been extremely popular and sought after. Some of his reputed clients include Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd (CTS), Cisco, Dell Technologies, Ernst & Young, Coca Cola India, Samsung India, Delloit India, Bayer India, Palo Alto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motors, Ceat Tyres, ICICI Bank, South Indian Bank, Indus Ind Bank, L & T Finance, Tata AIA Insurance, Apollo Hospitals group, Nasscom, ACMA, CII, YPO, Tata Communications, Swiggy, etc.,Leadership conclaves of Taj Hotel Group, IIM Bangalore, etc., amongst others, besides educational institutions and educational conclaves across India. By and large, his talk shows have been well-received and widely acclaimed, drawing universal praise from the young and old alike. Some of the topics he has dealt with in his talk shows include leadership, positive thinking, overcoming fear of failure, management analogies from the field of cricket, etc.

A graduate in Electrical Engineering, Kris Srikkanth, is passionate about education and skill development. He believes every individual has it in him to learn, develop, and enhance his skills to achieve success in life.

Dr. Kartik Pandurang Jadhav – Founder of Jadhav Medical Systems is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Apollo Hospital, Hyderguda, Hyderabad. He completed his MBBS, followed by MD in General Medicine and DM in Cardiology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.

He has extensive experience and academic involvement in interventional cardiology, with expertise and research contributions spanning coronary and peripheral interventions, cardiovascular imaging and complex coronary disease. His work has been published in reputed medical journals including the Indian Heart Journal, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology, Journal of Cardiology Cases and Neurology India.

Dr. Jadhav has presented his research at national and international cardiology conferences and has contributed to numerous original research articles, reviews and case reports. His research work on the role of FGF-23 in predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation received the Best Original Article recognition at IACTSCON 2023.

His continued contributions to clinical cardiology, research and medical education reflect a strong commitment to advancing cardiovascular care.

Pranav is part of the Founder's office at Orbitt Space, where he leads growth, strategy and business operations. An aerospace engineer from MIT Pune, he previously spent over three and a half years as a System Design Engineer at Rolls-Royce working on aero engine certification and component qualification before moving to the Founder's Office at Orbitt Space.

Mohammed Azmathullah is Senior Sales Director – Customer Solution Experience at Dassault Systèmes India, based in Bengaluru. With over two decades at Dassault Systèmes, he has progressed through roles in services, business development, and enterprise sales, focusing on consultative selling, solution strategy, and partner enablement across industry domains.

He currently leads initiatives around the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and Virtual Twin technologies, working closely with customers in sectors such as energy, EPC, manufacturing, and aerospace & defence to drive digital transformation and lifecycle management.

Azmathullah holds a Master’s in Engineering (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) from PSG College of Technology and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University, and has participated in executive leadership programs such as INSEAD’s GLOW.

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