G Madhusudhana is a partner at IndusLaw, a top-tier law firm providing legal services to a wide range of international and domestic clients across a variety of sectors on legal issues relating to their business, strategy, litigation and transactional goals. With 29 years of experience, he specializes in real estate transactions and corporate affairs.

Prior to this, he served at LEXIPLUS and as in-house counsel at RMZ Corp for 16 years, after gaining experience at renowned law firms like Dua Associates and J. Sagar Associates.His legal career was shaped under the guidance of Hon’ble Justice Sri. Ram Mohan Reddy (Retd.) and Senior Counsel Sri. K. G. Raghavan. He has also worked in labor law with R&M Associates and is a Member Specialist Mediator on the India Panel of the Singapore International Mediation Centre.

Beyond his legal work, Madhusudhana is committed to social service. He has been actively involved in community development and legal aid projects, particularly in rural areas. As a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Bangalore, he led impactful initiatives as President during the Rotary Year 2012-13.

Sreekanta Sharma is a seasoned engineering professional with nearly 30 years of experience. He serves as the General Manager – Engineering & Projects at Sidvin Outotec Engineering, a joint venture between Sidvin Core-Tech (I) Pvt. Ltd. and Outotec International Holdings OY (Finland), specializing in design engineering for Metals and Minerals processing plants.

Sreekanta has extensive experience across sectors like Steel, Water Treatment, and Offshore Oil & Gas. As Head of Engineering at Sidvin, he has successfully executed complex offshore and onshore projects, emphasizing quality and timely delivery.

A strong advocate for commitment, agility, collaboration, and adaptability, Sreekanta is dedicated to developing future leaders aligned with the organization’s goals. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University and enjoys reading and listening to music in his spare time.

Sudha Sharma Chavatti is a versatile media professional with a strong presence across print, visual, and digital platforms in Karnataka. She began her career in print media, managing the business section of Samyukta Karnataka and guiding readers on intelligent investments through the ‘Sheru Pete’ column.

Transitioning to visual media, Sudha worked as a reporter for Udaya TV, later becoming a producer, director, and anchor for Kannada channels like Kaveri, ETV, Zee Kannada, Suvarna, and Chandana. She directed Gelati for ETV, anchored the ‘Sheru Pete’ program on Doordarshan and Chandana, and hosted reality shows like ‘Shrimati Karnataka’ on Zee Kannada.

At All India Radio, Sudha launched Hele Gelathi, a program that resonated deeply with female audiences. She also co-founded Mahati Media, creating new opportunities in content production.

In print, Sudha has written popular columns such as ‘Kai Hididu Nadesennanu’ and ‘Sheremba Maayangane’ in Vijaya Karnataka, and currently writes the ‘Profit-Plus’ column in Vijaya Vaani. Her poetry collection Odde Kannugala Preeti earned her the ‘Gowrish Kaikini’ and ‘Bendre Adiga’ awards.

Santosh K Jahagirdar is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Purpletouch Finserve LLP, a financial advisory firm specializing in managing investment portfolios for individuals, families, small corporates, and trusts. With over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry, Santosh is known for his financial acumen and client-centric approach.

Prior to founding Purpletouch in 2013, Santosh held key roles at leading financial institutions like Tata, Indusind Bank, and Deutsche Bank AG, gaining a comprehensive understanding of banking and investment management.

In addition to his financial career, Santosh co-founded Aaagaara Interiors in 2020, an interior design and execution firm that has successfully completed over 80 projects. He is passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and actively mentors aspiring entrepreneurs across India.

Santosh holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and Taxation from Karnataka University and an MBA in International Finance from the University of Bath, England. Outside of work, he enjoys reading literature on economics and geopolitical issues and playing cricket on Sundays.

With over two decades of experience in the development sector, she is a seasoned professional deeply committed to social development, impact, and philanthropy. She has worked extensively on education and child rights, with a primary focus on addressing inequities in education within underprivileged communities, particularly in remote and underserved regions across India. She has led consultancy engagements in the non-profit sector with a focus on program design, planning, partnership building and evaluation. Her professional journey includes significant roles in organizations such as Pratham Books, Tata Trusts, Education Development Center, and Aga Khan Education Service, India. Currently, she contributes to the board of SATHI (Society for Assistance to Children in Difficult Situations) and Prajayatna. Additionally, she serves as an Advisor to Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru, a social impact investor providing financial and business support to social enterprises. Archana holds a postgraduate degree in Social Work from the University of Mumbai, and her core areas of interest encompass early learning, children’s literature, care and protection of vulnerable children and entrepreneurship.