{"id":766048,"date":"2026-07-16T10:21:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/766048\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:21:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:21:32","slug":"influential-business-leaders-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/766048\/","title":{"rendered":"Influential business leaders in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exceptional leadership is the driving force behind every successful business, shaping industries through vision, innovation, and strategic decision-making. The leaders featured in this edition have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, building resilient organizations that create lasting value for customers, employees, and the broader economy. Through forward-thinking approaches, operational expertise, and a passion for growth, they continue to navigate evolving market landscapes while setting new benchmarks in their respective sectors. Their achievements reflect not only business success but also a dedication to inspiring progress, fostering innovation, and contributing to India’s dynamic and ever-evolving entrepreneurial and corporate ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Manas Mehrotra<\/a> is a serial entrepreneur and the visionary behind NestaVera, a diversified investment group with interests across coworking, education, healthcare, and real estate. Driven by the belief that workplaces should inspire productivity and well-being, he founded 315Work Avenue and transformed it from a 100-seat startup in 2019 into one of India\u2019s fastest- growing flexible workspace brands.<\/p>\n

Today, the company manages over 3 million sq. ft. and 60,000+ seats across 45 premium locations in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. Under Mehrotra\u2019s leadership, 315Work Avenue has earned prestigious recognitions, including the GCC Award 2025 for Best Flex Provider and the ET Business Awards 2025 for Business Excellence.<\/p>\n

A respected industry voice featured in leading publications, Manas Mehrotra also serves as Trustee of Greenwood High International School and Chief Advisor to Kara4Kids. With plans to invest \u20b9400 crore and expand into 10\u201312 new cities, he continues to shape the future of work in India.<\/p>\n

Dhruv Suri<\/p>\n

\"\"Dhruv Suri, Founder<\/p>\n

With over two decades of experience in MSME lending and digital finance, Dhruv Suri is redefining supply chain finance for India\u2019s growth economy. As Founder of Deleverage<\/a> Technologies<\/a> \u2014 a New Delhi-based SCF-focused fintech platform \u2014 he is building the infrastructure that enables seamless working capital flow across both domestic and cross- border supply chains.<\/p>\n

Dhruv has held P & L leadership roles across leading financial institutions and has been instrumental in building several fintech firsts\u00a0 initiated as Lender in India. At Deleverage, he combines deep credit expertise with technology to deliver end-to-end SCF solutions \u2014 spanning invoice discounting, vendor finance, factoring, and international trade finance \u2014 serving buyers, suppliers, and anchors across geographies.<\/p>\n

Driven by the conviction that capital velocity defines MSME competitiveness, Dhruv is positioning Deleverage at the intersection of trade, technology, and finance \u2014 making it a platform of consequence in India\u2019s evolving fintech landscape.<\/p>\n

Rajanikant Torgal<\/p>\n

\"\"Rajanikant Torgal, Founder, CTO & CEO<\/p>\n

At the intersection of technology and human health, Rajanikant Torgal is quietly redefining what accessible, intelligent healthcare looks like for a digitally empowered India \u2014 and beyond.<\/p>\n

As the driving force behind LifeOnPlus<\/a>, Rajanikant Torgal is building a next-generation healthcare and wellness platform that merges preventive care, AI-enabled diagnostics, remote patient monitoring, and emergency response into a single, scalable ecosystem. With operations spanning India and Singapore and a technology hub in Bangalore that powers AI solutions and advanced digital platforms, his ventures reflect a distinctly global ambition.<\/p>\n

From wearable health devices to digital emergency kits, Rajanikant Torgal\u2019s innovation roadmap addresses some of healthcare\u2019s most persistent gaps \u2014 speed, accessibility, and intelligence. For an entrepreneur with his sights set on long-term social impact, the prescription is clear: technology, at scale, in service of life.<\/p>\n

Dr. Sujaya Banerjee<\/p>\n

\"\"Dr. Sujaya Banerjee, CEO<\/p>\n

In an era shaped by disruption, change and evolving workforce aspirations, Dr Sujaya stands out as one of Asia\u2019s most influential voices in Leadership and Culture Transformation and is a prominent Woman Leadership Thought Leader across the Globe.<\/p>\n

Dr Sujaya Banerjee, CEO Capstone People Consulting<\/a> (Mumbai, Singapore), is a much-admired Global Expert Educator in the Leadership and Culture space. She influences leading organizations across the Globe and also through Duke Corporate Education\u2014redefining Leadership, Culture, Change and the Future of Work across leading marquee organizations.<\/p>\n

Dr Banerjee has built a purpose-driven Consulting powerhouse that partners with 300+ leading organizations globally, regularly manifesting 5\/5 reviews and achieving an NPS of 100. Under her leadership, Capstone is a trusted name in progressive Workplace Culture, Leadership Capability-Building, Executive Coaching, DEI and High-Performance transformation. Recognized as Siliconindia\u2019s Best Consulting Firm for OD & Leadership Development 2025 and Top 10 Women to Follow in 2026, Dr Sujaya continues to redefine modern leadership, proving that organizations shaping the future are those that put People at the heart of transformation. Dr Sujaya has incubated not-for-profit community ventures and is a recognized contributor to Leadership for Social Development.<\/p>\n

Vivek Prabhakar<\/p>\n

\"\"Vivek Prabhakar, Founder
Vivek Prabhakar is an entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of experience building and scaling companies across technology, travel, cross-border trade, and AI-driven commerce. He is the founder of Gluzo<\/a>, an AI-native beauty commerce platform redefining how consumers discover and purchase beauty products through advanced skin diagnostics, personalized recommendations, virtual try-on, and seamless commerce.<\/p>\n

Prior to Gluzo, Vivek founded HappyEasyGo, one of India\u2019s fastest-growing online travel platforms, and Seelingo, a global B2B medical consumables supply chain platform connecting manufacturers and buyers across international markets. His ventures have created significant impact across industries through innovation, execution, and global market expansion.<\/p>\n

A Kellogg School of Management alumnus and Harvard Business School alumnus, Vivek continues to focus on building category-defining businesses with technology at the core, while driving innovation from India to global markets.<\/p>\n

Dhayalan Mohanasundaram<\/p>\n

\"\"Dhayalan Mohanasundaram, Joint Managing Director<\/p>\n

Dhayalan Mohanasundaram<\/a>, Joint Managing Director of Amirthaa Dairy, is emerging as one of the influential business leaders shaping India\u2019s dairy industry through innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Under his leadership, Amirthaa Dairy has strengthened its footprint across South India, delivering high-quality dairy products while empowering thousands of dairy farmers. With a focus on modernization, procurement efficiency, and consumer trust, the company has consistently expanded its market presence over the years.<\/p>\n

Amirthaa Dairy currently records a turnover of \u20b9532 crores for FY 2025\u201326, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The company\u2019s robust infrastructure, advanced processing facilities, and extensive distribution network have positioned it among the trusted dairy brands in the Tamilnadu region. Dhayalan Mohanasundaram\u2019s progressive vision continues to drive Amirthaa Dairy toward greater excellence, innovation, and long-term industry leadership.<\/p>\n

Anuj Mathur<\/p>\n

\"\"Anuj Mathur, CEO
Under the visionary leadership of Anuj Mathur, Q3 Technologies<\/a> has emerged as a leading force in AI-led digital transformation, enabling enterprises worldwide to accelerate innovation through intelligent engineering and future-ready technology solutions. With a strong focus on AI, cloud, digital engineering, data analytics, and enterprise modernization, Anuj has been instrumental in positioning Q3 Technologies as a trusted transformation partner for global enterprises across healthcare, retail, BFSI, manufacturing, and emerging digital ecosystems.<\/p>\n

Driven by a vision to build scalable, business-centric innovation frameworks, he continues to champion the adoption of Generative AI, intelligent automation, and enterprise AI ecosystems that deliver measurable business outcomes. His leadership philosophy blends technological foresight with operational excellence, empowering organizations to navigate disruption, modernize legacy systems, and unlock sustainable digital growth in an increasingly AI-driven economy.<\/p>\n

Dr. Rajul\u00a0 Rastogi<\/p>\n

\"\"Dr. Rajul Rastogi<\/p>\n

The Radiologist Rewriting the Rules of Medical Education.<\/p>\n

In Indian academic medicine, few profiles are as quietly formidable as that of Prof. Dr. Rajul<\/a> Rastogi<\/a>. A Gold and Silver Medallist from his MBBS days, he has grown into one of the country\u2019s most prolific Radiology-educators \u2014 authoring over 220 scientific publications, contributing to more than 15 textbooks, and delivering & showcasing 250+ lectures & research presentations on global platforms.<\/p>\n

As Senior Professor of Radiodiagnosis at Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College & Research Center, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and co-founder of two startups \u2014 a research venture and a mentorial academy \u2014 Dr. Rastogi straddles clinical excellence and entrepreneurial vision with rare ease.<\/p>\n

A Guinness World Record holder (2026), nationally decorated educator, and alumnus of Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins University, he is now championing AI\u2019s role in diagnostic medicine \u2014 with the conviction of a builder, not a bystander.<\/p>\n

Satish Modi<\/p>\n

\"\"Satish Modi, Executive Director & CEO<\/p>\n

The Multi-Venture Leader Building Across Aviation, Healthcare, Sustainability & Beyond From aircraft hangars to healthcare exports, and from biodegradable solutions to entertainment, Satish Modi embodies the modern diversified entrepreneur, building ventures that span continents and industries.<\/p>\n

As Executive Director &\u00a0 CEO of Wiz Aviation Advisory Pvt Ltd<\/a>, he leads operations across 95+ countries, with offices in India, UAE, and UK, offers specialized support in aircraft e-auctions, transitions, inspections, audits, exports, and MRO advisory.<\/p>\n

As Managing Director of Daggett Info Healthcare Solutions Pvt Ltd, he drives global exports of surgical items, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products.<\/p>\n

As Founder of Wiz Natural Business Venture Pvt Ltd, he champions sustainability via biodegradable polythene garbage bags reducing plastic dependency.<\/p>\n

While as Founder & Producer of Wiz Entertainment India, he marks his entry into media and culture. From small town Bhilai to 60+ countries travelled, Modi represents purpose-driven Indian entrepreneurship on a global scale.<\/p>\n

Vision ahead, Modi is expanding into Indian real estate and launching an NGO for hunger relief \u2014 with a mission to donate meals and uplift underprivileged communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cBusiness is not just about building companies. It\u2019s about building ecosystems that create value, jobs, and dignity\u201d \u2013 Satish Modi<\/p>\n

Usman Khan<\/p>\n

\"\"
Usman Khan, Managing Director<\/p>\n

Usman Khan is the Managing Director of Protocol<\/a>, a leading corporate learning and capability development organization focused on helping businesses build future-ready workforces. Under his leadership, Protocol has evolved by continuously adapting to changing workplace dynamics, emerging learning methodologies, and the growing demand for measurable business impact through people development.<\/p>\n

Recognizing the shift from traditional training to performance-driven learning, Usman has championed solutions that align leadership development, communication excellence, customer experience, and behavioral competencies with organizational goals. His strategic focus on innovation, customization, and business relevance has enabled Protocol to partner with organizations across diverse sectors, supporting workforce transformation and sustained Growth.<\/p>\n

As industries navigate rapid technological change, evolving employee expectations, and increasing competitive pressures, Usman continues to advocate for human skills as a critical business advantage. Through Protocol, he remains committed to helping organizations strengthen leadership capability, enhance organizational effectiveness, and create cultures that drive long-term success and growth.<\/p>\n

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