Whether he’s travelling to a new country, looking for wildlife through a camera lens, or discussing ideas over coffee, Anuj enjoys meeting people from different backgrounds and understanding how they see the world. The diversity of perspectives, cultures and experiences has always been one of the things he values most. That openness shapes the way he works and leads. Anuj enjoys bringing together different viewpoints, connecting ideas across sectors, and helping people find common ground. Clients and colleagues value his ability to simplify complex challenges, build trust across diverse stakeholders, and create teams that stay focused on outcomes. For nearly two decades, Anuj has worked with governments, development finance institutions and companies to unlock investment, strengthen firms and create jobs. His experience spans investment climate reform, trade competitiveness, innovation ecosystems and private sector development across Asia.
Khushboo Chaudhary, an economist with expertise in Behaviour science, has extensive experience in human capital research and social sector development. Her tenure at Willis Towers Watson focused on research in managing talent, work force analytics and employee engagement. As a co-founder of the Behaviour Science Collective, she designs behavioural interventions for financial decision-making by multinational companies. Her stint with ADB, World Bank focused on enhancing education delivery and human capital development. Beyond her professional pursuits, Khushboo is a dedicated mother to a young boy, finding solace in dance and music during her spare moments.
Adriana has dedicated over a decade to advancing healthcare systems across Europe, Africa, and Asia. With a background in pharmacy and a master’s in international business, she launched her career in R&D at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine before spear heading transformative healthcare initiatives across Europe and Africa. In 2017, her passion for innovation and healthcare growth led her to India, where she has played a pivotal role in market entry projects and business expansion, using her expertise to navigate global healthcare markets and foster sustainable growth through tailored strategies and strategic partnerships.
A keen tennis player who approaches every match and client engagement with the same instinct: read the situation fast, adapt, and play to win. Amit has spent over two decades at the intersection of strategy, policy and social impact, building the economic advisory and social sector consulting practices of two Big 4 firms – EY & KPMG, advising governments, development institutions, corporates, and social sector organizations translate vision into action. His work on marquee mandates for the World Bank, IFC, ADB,UNICEF, USA ID Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NITI Ayog alongside Central and State Government across India, spans private sector development, investment climate reform, skill development and livelihoods, ESG and social protection. His passion and purpose has shaped a career dedicated to solving complex public challenges and creating meaningful impact at scale. His passion and purpose has shaped a career dedicated to solving complex public challenges and creating meaningful impact at scale.
Delia has worked on regulatory management and public sector reforms, private sector development and licensing and simplification projects for more than two decades, as staff in international organisations (OECD and theWorld Bank Group) and as consultant in more than 50 countries worldwide. She loves sharing knowledge as trainer and work directly with day-to-day challenges, supporting government officials to make clearer, smarter and more effective regulatory interventions.
Monika has almost two decades of experience addressing complex public policy issues and driving impactful development projects for World Bank Group and private sector. Her expertise lies in designing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives across diverse thematic areas such as business regulations, entrepreneurship, innovation, skill development, rural livelihoods and tourism. With a passion for start-ups and AI, Monika is always learning something new or crafting dreamy interiors and exploring the world’s hidden gems. She loves combining her passion for travel and design, and cherishes delightful adventures with her family, making colourful memories together.
As a native of Birmingham, UK and a supporter of its football team, cricket team and its food, Joe has worked in economic development across more than 30 countries over the last 20 years. An expert i export and investment promotion, Joe previously holding senior positions at DAI Global and OCO Global, plus a senior consultant at the World Bank, Joe leads the design and implementation of strategies that strengthen institutional capacity, enhance marketing and value proposition development, and reshape organizations to compete more effectively for trade and investment. His work empowers EDOs, governments, donor partners, and companies to elevate their trade and investment promotion initiatives—making them more strategic, resilient, and results-driven. Joe’s portfolio includes more than 100 strategic projects – these span engagements with major donor organizations including USAID, FCDO, the World Bank, IADB, GIZ, and DFAT, with projects across Europe, the Caribbean, Central & South America, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, and South Asia
Whether he is on the tennis court, at the table-tennis table, or fitting in a run or hike around family life as a busy father, Kush brings pace, precision and a strong sense of partnership to everything he does. With more than 15 years’ experience in international trade and investment, he has advised organisations including the UK Department for Business and Trade, the Foreign, Common wealth & Development Office, JETRO, USAID and the World Bank. His work has taken him across the UK and main land Europe, India, the Middle East and North Africa, Japan and North America. Today, Kush helps lead Florida’s inward investment activity across the UK and Ireland while also running his own international trade consultancy, Redwing Global. He is always keen to explore new ideas, build trusted relationships and uncover opportunities for businesses and regions that others may overlook.
When not travelling to new parts of the world or lost in a good book, Talal enjoys shaping economic policy in emerging markets and championing reforms that drive inclusive growth. He has spent over a decade influencing economic thinking across the public and private sectors through his roles with EY, Deloitte, Asian Development Bank, European Union and the World Economic Forum. He rarely says no to a lively chat on economic reforms, global affairs or where the world economy is headed next, especially if it’s over coffee!
A strategic communicator and former journalist, Rajiv has helped senior leaders of large, multi-national organizations manage their editorials, communications and reputation management requirements. He has about two decades of experience working across industries and brands, such as Meta (nee Facebook), Microsoft, General Electric, OYO Hotels & Homes, Hindustan Times, et al. He enjoys books, music, technology and memes.
Rimjhim maps out every hike in advance — route, terrain, weather — but she’s just as comfortable when the plan doesn’t hold and the trail throws a surprise. That same instinct shows up in her work: building a clear, structured approach to a problem, then staying steady when it changes shape along the way. An Economics postgraduate, she spent her first year in consulting supporting the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka on reforms to strengthen SME competitiveness. Her work fed into a $300M ADB policy-based loan program, from early research and stakeholder conversations to the workshops where governments signed off on the final recommendations. She’s always happy to talk shop about the next policy puzzle.
In 1991, Ajay followed his entrepreneurial dream to create India’s answer to the Big 4. ASA is today amongst India’s top 10 accounting firms. He provides strategic direction to the firm and oversees Advisory teams assisting clients with business partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions/sell-outs. A fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with merit, Ajay later did a management programme from Harvard Business School. He is a member of the governing council of Asian Confluence and FICCI (UK) and is a recognized expert for Swiss Business Hub. He served on the boards of SCS Global, Singapore and Mahindra Industrial Park, a joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation, Japan. He was best owed the “Innovation Leadership” award at the World Innovation Congress, 2023. Ajay is a member and prolific speaker at several Indian and international trade and industry forums. A history buff, fitness enthusiast and an intrepid traveller, his philanthropic leanings find voice in activities for social upliftment.
I’m driven by the intersection of innovation and execution. Over the years, I’ve advised and facilitated investments in over 50+ startups, scale-ups, and emerging ventures — across GCCs, AI, ESG, HRTech, FinTech, EdTech, SCMTech, and e-commerce. I’ve coached CXOs, helped PE/VC funds manage portfolios, and helped founders find their market, message, and model. I thrive in ambiguity. In early teams with bold ideas. In scaling companies that need structure. In strategy rooms where risks are high and time is short.
On the Look out For- I love partnering with ambitious founders/promoters, early-stage funds, incubators/accelerators, and enterprise growth & innovation teams who want to go beyond survival and build something that lasts and leaves impact. I get especially excited when I see an overlooked idea — something that can reshape a sector when given the right structure and speed.
Personal Side- Ultra Marathoner. Startup evangelist. Systems thinker. Global traveller. Coffee-fuelled mentor. Believer in innovation with execution.