Archana GS
Autism at Work Lead, SAP Labs India
Archana is an inclusion advocate leading SAP's Autism at Work program in India, with 14+ years of experience advancing opportunities for neurodiverse talent. She also drives the India Neurodiversity Summit, inspiring organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
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Anjana Chiramel
Director HR & Inclusion, Schneider Electric
Anjana is a seasoned Human Resource leader with 19+ years of experience in Business Partnering, Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Development, and Employee Engagement. She has coached over 100 managers and positively impacted thousands of employees, helping build inclusive, high-performing workplaces and strong employer brands.
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Gaurav Ahluwalia
Gaurav is a senior executive, board member, and HR leader who believes organizations thrive when people, purpose, and performance align. He has worked at the intersection of business strategy and human capital, partnering with leaders to build resilient, ethical, and future-ready institutions.
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Kishore Kumar
Kishore is a CSR leader at Microsoft India with 15+ years of experience across Microsoft and TCS, driving AI Skills, AI4Good, Tech for Social Impact, and digital inclusion programs. He has designed and delivered 100+ initiatives, focused on leveraging technology to empower underserved communities.
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Krishna Kumar
Associate Vice President, GiftAbled
Krishna Kumar is an alumnus of the Spastics Society of Karnataka and began his career as a freelance graphic designer before joining GiftAbled 11 years ago as a Program Associate for Design. Over the years, he has expanded his expertise across Accessibility, Digital Services, Technical Projects, and Design, and currently serves as Associate Vice President leading multiple initiatives at GiftAbled. He also drives programs focused on the health and education of children with disabilities while heading the South Region operations. Krishna is recognized for his deep understanding of both physical and digital accessibility, influencing how corporate India approaches accessibility and inclusion. Outside work, he enjoys fast-speed riding, painting, and binge-watching Netflix.
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Madhumita V
Madhumita brings deep expertise in building humane, equitable, and inclusive workplaces across APAC and globally. She has held pioneering leadership roles in diversity, equity, and inclusion at organizations such as Netflix India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, and Snapdeal.
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Mathangi Sandilya
Managing Director, Accenture
Mathangi Sandilya is the Lead – Next Evolution Unleashed (NEU) for Accenture Technology Centres Global Network, a new unit that brings together Accenture Products and Platforms and the Asset Engineering Hub. In her role, she is responsible for building assets and products that help differentiate Accenture services and monetize IP. A firm believer of “Inclusion ignites innovation”, she collaborated with her team to develop a patent on Natural Language Processing-based Sign Language Generation in 2018 to enable the hearing impaired to watch any video content online. An IT Leader with more than 20 years of solid experience in SAP, Siebel, Media, Communications and High-Tech, Mathangi is known to be a passionate, result-driven professional, who has been recognized for pioneering initiatives in her domain. Being an active speaker, she has positioned Accenture as a thought leader across global forums. She has been an active speaker in MWC, India Mobile Congress, SAEIndia & Gracehopper Institute
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Prarthana Prateek Kaul
Prarthana Kaul is a dynamic cause marketeer and expert in disability inclusion and social entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder of GiftAbled, she's made a profound impact, empowering thousands of People with Disabilities and underprivileged individuals across India. A highly sought-after speaker and consultant, Prarthana has collaborated with top corporations and institutions, delivering workshops on disability inclusion, volunteer management, sign language, and employee engagement. Her achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Best Social Entrepreneur Award. With a remarkable track record of mobilizing 25,000+ volunteers and partnering with hundreds of non-profits, Prarthana continues to drive positive change.
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Prateek Kaul
Prateek Kaul is a social entrepreneur and co-founder of GiftAbled, working to expand opportunities for persons with disabilities through inclusive employment and assistive solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the technology sector, he transitioned from corporate roles to full-time social impact work, focusing on practical, scalable approaches to disability inclusion. His work has been recognised through honours such as the India Inclusion Fellowship and the Best Social Entrepreneur Award. A regular speaker at industry and social impact forums, Prateek brings a grounded perspective on how technology can enable accessibility and inclusion. Under his leadership, GiftAbled has evolved into a trusted partner for organisations seeking disability inclusion solutions, with a growing footprint across India and a focus on creating measurable impact for underserved communities.
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Rakesh Paladugula
Sr. Product Manager, Accessibility
Rakesh is an Accessibility Product Manager at Adobe, building inclusive digital experiences used by millions by combining product strategy, disability advocacy, and AI-driven innovation. He also shares insights on disability, technology, and human resilience across industries.
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Ramya Ramesh
Technical Consultant, GiftAbled
Ramya Ramesh brings 18+ years of IT expertise and a bold new vision — building a more inclusive world for all. Having transitioned into the social sector, she now channels her professional excellence toward uplifting and empowering inclusive communities, striving to give her very best for their holistic development.
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Sankara Mahalingam
Global Lead-Community Outreach
Sankara is a seasoned CSR and social impact leader with 26 years of experience, including 16 years driving corporate citizenship, sustainability, and volunteering initiatives. He currently leads the global Social Purpose program at Firstsource, focusing on CSR, employee engagement, and impact sourcing.
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Shek Habeebul Haq
Senior Technical Lead, Cisco
Habeeb is a highly accomplished technology professional, holding CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE certifications, along with a Master's degree in English Literature and Language. He has also qualified for the National Eligibility Test (India), reflecting a strong academic foundation alongside his technical expertise.
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Vieshaka L Dutta
Senior Director DEI, Publicis Sapient
Vieshaka L Dutta is a senior HR leader with 20+ years of experience, leading DEI at Publicis Sapient. She drives inclusive culture, mentors professionals, and champions equity, including advocacy for women, parents, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
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