Our speakers

Raman Pillai, Director - IT, VerSe Innovation

Raman Shukla, COO, Vserv Infosystems Private Limited

Raman Talwar, CEO and Founder Director, Simulanis

Raman Talwar  is a well decorated, top-rank holder and a multi-award winning Masters in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Research (MEng. Hons.) from the University of Manchester (UK).  On the back of some ground breaking research work in a specialist domain, he has received prestigious accolades from the university and several nominations from industry during his time in England. 

Whilst taking on challenging assignments ably testifying his impressive technical and transferable skill-set, he has the experience of working for some of the world’s most respected FTSE-100 companies in the FMCG, Engineering Consultative and Process Design industries. His core interests lie in the development and application of process simulation and optimization models to solve real world problems. He also takes a keen interest in the field of computer-aided design and development of process safety solutions applicable across a range of industries including oil & gas, pharmaceutical and chemicals.

Ramashrya Yadav, Founder & CEO, Integrow Asset Management

Mr. Ram Yadav, Founder & CEO, of Integrow Asset Management, is an alumnus of Harvard Business School. He is a leading proponent of India’s real estate industry with a deep interest in bringing transforma onal change to the sector. Mr. Yadav has over 20 years of experience in Construc on, Real Estate, Banking & Investment. He has built mul ple businesses from scratch. His thought philosophy is firmly rooted in mul ple small steps aggrega ng to quantum leaps and exponen al impact.

Integrow Asset Management, is India’s first real estate-focused asset management company. Integrow is at the forefront of the financializa on of Real Estate assets of every class and aims to democra ze ownership by ensuring every Indian has a Real Estate Wallet. He is also a board member of India’s first listed Proptech Company Aurum Proptech, which has several investments in property technology companies in areas of CRM, Block chain, Frac onalized ownership, Metaverse, Co-Living and Co-working so ware pla orms. Prior to this, he was CEO of Real Estate Advisory Prac ce, Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd.

Ramasubramaniam R, Chief Information & Technology Officer, TTK Prestige

Ramaswamy Gopalkrishnan, VP & Head - East Region, Brand Capital

Ramaswamy Gopalkrishnan (Rama) is a certified Chartered Accountant and also a Company Secretary.

Rama has over 25 years of experience in M&As as well as Investment Banking in companies like J M Financial & Investment Consultancy Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank, Aditya Birla Group and now investment experience at Brand Capital.

Amongst his diverse and vast set of achievements, the notable are advising a leading group in South India on their hugely successful hostile take-over of a listed abrasive company and executing the listing of shares of Birla Global Finance.  He was also a pivotal member at Standard Chartered Bank of M&A and Takeovers division.

During his current stint at the Times Group he was part of the core team that put into operation the path breaking venture – Brand Capital, which now has investment of over Rs. 6000 cr..

Ever since, he has been a key member of Senior Management team wearing several hats including being one of longest serving member of the Investment Committee. Currently he spearheads the innovative structuring and legal team while also heading the business operation for the Brand Capital - Eastern Region.

Rama takes his inherent fostering qualities into his relaxation time too by nurturing the little garden that he has put out for himself, a privilege of a lucky few in a city like Mumbai.

Ramesh Byrapaneni, MD, Endiya Partners

Dr. Ramesh Byrapaneni is a cardiologist who turned into a venture capitalist, to be a part of the healthcare innovation story.

His current focus on investments in the healthcare world, mainly digital health and medical devices. Prior to Endiya, at Ventureast, he invested in companies like OneBreath which is into mechanical ventilation and SmartRx, an innovator in mobile engagement platforms for healthcare. Dr. Ramesh is also an angel investor with Nephroplus, India’s largest chain of dialysis clinics.

In his early years, Dr. Ramesh was Chief of Cardiology and Founder of Medwin Hospital. He did his post-graduation in Internal Medicine, postdoctoral fellowship in Cardiology from PGI, Chandigarh, and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship from University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA. He was also adjudged the Best Outgoing Student from the University of Alabama.

Entrepreneurship and innovation always spurred Dr. Ramesh, leading him to be the President of TiE Hyderabad for four years. He is also the Founding Director of Hyderabad Angels.

When he is not mentoring, coaching and guiding entrepreneurs, Dr. Ramesh spends his available time in social ventures. He is a Founding Chairperson of the Hyderabad 10k run and a Board Member of United Way Hyderabad.

Ramesh Iyer, MD, Mahindra Finance

Mr. Ramesh Iyer is the Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) and is the President - Financial Services Sector and a member of the Group Executive Board of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.

MMFSL has above Rs. 36,500 Crores Assets under Management (around 5.9 billion US$) with 1,124 branches spread across the country. MMFSL extensively works in Rural India extending credit for Farm Equipments, Commercial Vehicles, other automobiles including Small Business Loans for the past 2 decades.  MMFSL has cumulatively extended credit to 4 million customers. MMFSL has subsidiaries for Rural Housing, Insurance, Asset Management & International Operations.

Mr. Iyer is a Finance Professional with an experience of over 35 years. He completed his graduation in Commerce and is a M.B.A. He has attended various training programmes like Relationship Management Programme & Management by Result Programme conducted by Homi Mullah, break through programme for Senior Executives conducted by IMD, Switzerland.

Mr. Iyer is also a Director of 9 companies in the Mahindra Group including 2 international Companies. He serves as a member in various committees in the industry like CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), BCCI (Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and FIDC (Finance Industry Development Council) & Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Mr. Iyer has been regularly participating as Keynote Speaker, Panel Discussion Member in various programmes conducted by CII, FICCI, BCCI, PMI, Welingkar Institute, Universal Business School, Bombay Management Association.

Ramesh Nair, MD & CEO, Mindspace REIT

Ramesh Nair, the CEO of Mindspace Business Parks REIT, brings over 25 years of experience in most facets of the real estate business. At Mindspace Business Parks REIT, his primary focus is on strategic decision-making, driving growth initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring operational excellence for the 33+ million square feet portfolio. Ramesh aims to further solidify Mindspace Business Parks REIT's position in the ever-evolving real estate landscape.

Through his professional journey, Ramesh has worked across diverse asset classes such as office, land, retail, residential, warehousing, industrial, data centres and hotels advising leading domestic and multinational owners, investors, and occupiers. His core strengths include delivering exceptional results, strategic thinking, people management, and building organizational capabilities.

Ramesh's role at the helm of Mindspace Business Parks REIT comes after significant achievements and influential leadership roles in the Indian real estate sector. As the former CEO-India and MD, Market Development, Asia at Colliers, Ramesh led a diverse team of nearly 2,500 professionals across 11 offices. During his tenure, Colliers achieved EBITDA growth of 62% in 2021 and 35% in 2022 in India.

Prior to his role at Colliers, Ramesh was the CEO and Country Head of JLL India, a Fortune 200 company, where he worked for 21 years. His exceptional leadership acumen was evident as he led a team of over 12,000 professionals, steering JLL India to the forefront in terms of market share, revenues, profitability, and team size across various geographies and business lines. Under his leadership, the firm achieved an impressive 14% CAGR in operating profits from 2017 to 2019, along with revenues of INR 4500 crores in India. He also earned the distinction of becoming one of the youngest International Directors and Country Heads at JLL, globally. Furthermore, he served as a member of the Asia Pacific Executive Board at JLL and was part of the J8 group, which comprises the eight most profitable and revenue-generating countries out of JLL's extensive network of 80 countries worldwide.

Ramesh's expertise extends beyond boardrooms, with notable contributions to industry organizations and academia. He served as a non-executive director on the RICS Global Regulatory Board, RICS South Asia Board, Chairman of the CII Real Estate and Infrastructure Conclave, and Advisory Council member for Telangana State, demonstrating his commitment to shaping and advancing the real estate landscape. He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and is on the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) National Executive Board. Ramesh also serves as a Board Member of the CoreNet Global India Chapter.

Outside of his professional accomplishments, Ramesh is a true advocate of self-development and leadership. He shares his passion for knowledge by delivering guest lectures at prestigious institutions, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Kolkata, ISB Hyderabad, SP Jain, JBIMS, and LIBA. He loves reading books and enjoys meeting people. Ramesh is an MBA from the University of Madras and an alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP).

Ramesh has authored a book titled ‘Doing Business in Uncertain Times’. The book offers a comprehensive guide to navigating crises, focusing on three key perspectives: business, clients, and people. The book's fifty chapters provide actionable insights and leadership lessons, emphasizing adaptability, emotional intelligence, and holistic solutions. With relatable stories and accessible language, it caters to professionals at all levels, empowering them to emerge stronger from economic downturns.

Ramesh's leadership propels Mindspace REIT towards new horizons of growth and innovation, underpinned by his unwavering focus on effective stakeholder management.

About Mindspace Business Parks REIT
Mindspace Business Parks REIT, sponsored by K Raheja Corp group, listed on the Indian bourses in August 2020. The REIT owns quality office portfolios located in four key office markets of India, namely Mumbai Region, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai, and is one of the largest Grade A office portfolios in India. The portfolio has a total leasable area of 38.1 msf comprising of 31.0 msf of completed area, 3.7 msf of area under construction and 3.4 msf of future development, as on June 30, 2025. The portfolio consists of 5 integrated business parks and 6 quality independent office assets with superior infrastructure and amenities. It has a diversified and high-quality tenant base, with over 260 tenants. Most of the buildings in the portfolio are either Gold or Platinum Green Building Certified (IGBC/LEED). The assets provide a community-based ecosystem and have been developed to meet the evolving standards of tenants, and the demands of ‘new age businesses’, making it amongst the preferred options for both multinational and domestic corporations. To know more visit www.mindspacereit.com

Ramesh Nair, CEO & Country Head, India, JLL

Ramesh is the CEO & Country Head of JLL India. He is responsible for the overall direction, strategy and growth of the Firm in India. Prior to taking over the role of CEO & Country Head in 2017, Ramesh held positions such as COO – India, MD – West India, India Head of Land, South India Markets Head, MD – Chennai, MD – Hyderabad and MD – Industrial. With estimated revenue for FY 2018-19 expected to be approx INR 4,000 crores, the Firm is growing from strength to strength in India for the past 2 decades.

JLL is also the market leader in terms of market share, revenues, profitability and team size for all the business lines in India. JLL India was rated as one of the Best Places to Work in India by the Great Place to Work® and The Economic Times in 2017 & 2018. JLL is a Fortune 500 company, creating value for owners, investors and users of real estate. Globally, JLL operates in 1,000 locations across 80 countries.

Experience

Having joined JLL in 1999, Ramesh has over 20 years of diversified and hands-on professional expertise in most facets of the real estate business. He has worked across diverse asset classes such as office, retail, land, residential, warehousing and industrial advising leading domestic and multinational owners, investors and occupiers in India. Throughout his career, Ramesh has helped his clients define and deliver successful real estate projects of the highest quality. Ramesh is a member of the Asia Pacific Board, the J8, a group of JLL’s 8 largest countries in terms of profit and revenue globally. Ramesh also chairs the India Leadership Council of JLL India. He is also the Chairman of CII – Western Region Real Estate and Infrastructure Conclave. As one of the pioneers of professional real estate consulting services in India, Ramesh has been instrumental in introducing many new concepts into the Indian real estate sector. Ramesh has also served as a Non-executive Director on the Global RICS Regulatory Board for 3 years. He has written numerous thought leaership articles for some of India’s leading publications such as The Economic Times, The Times of India, The Hindu, The Indian Express and many others.