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Directors' Institute - World Council Of Directors is committed to providing top-tier board-level training and networking opportunities. Our mission is to take on the responsibility of shaping responsible boards and companies, impacting corporations, government entities, and economies at large. Focused on Board Effectiveness & Training, we strive to contribute to the global economy by enhancing Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance factors through the cultivation of responsible corporations. Our dedication extends to assisting organizations in training directors on Board Effectiveness and supporting aspiring professionals in accessing board positions. Additionally, we actively contribute to the corporate governance landscape by offering Certified Executives, Non-Executives, Independent Directors, Leadership, Key Management Personnel (KMPs), and Chief Experience Officers (CXOs) for both listed and unlisted companies, contributing to the development of responsible and effective corporate leadership worldwide.
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Zeeshaan Dildarkhan Pathan
Group MD & CEO - World Development Corporation | Top 20 Changemaker by TOI | TEDx Speaker |Featured by "Inspiring India 2023" | Artificial Intelligence Expert | UK Certified NED | Certified Independent Director.
Renowned industry veteran and technology visionary Zeeshaan Pathan is changing the landscape of business profitability through his groundbreaking leadership and strategic insight. As the current Group Managing Director and CEO of the World Development Corporation, Pathan is infusing his unique blend of business acumen and technical prowess into creating purpose-driven organizations that are not only profitable but also uphold the highest standards of ethics and values.
Zeeshaan's illustrious career spans multiple sectors, including technology, banking, and education, as well as executive search. He has a proven track record of building multi-million dollar businesses and driving corporate growth, making him a force to be reckoned with in the business world. One of his key strengths is his adept use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in strategic corporate governance and digital transformation. His innovative application of these cutting-edge technologies has resulted in accelerated growth and stability for organizations, putting them on a fast track to profitability.
In addition to his role at World Development Corporation, where he leads three major divisions, Zeeshaan has made significant contributions to the field of corporate governance as a Certified Independent Director and a Board Member at the Directors' Institute - World Council of Directors. He is also recently appointed as the Chairman of Global Association for ESG, UK, a standard setting global association for ESG initiatives. His forward-thinking approach and strategic insights continue to enrich the boardroom.
Previously, as an Executive Director at RightSource-Global, and in senior roles at Sapphire Human Solutions and Largent Fortune Institutions, Pathan's leadership and commitment to digital transformation and innovation have been instrumental in driving these organizations forward. Zeeshaan’s banking experience is no less impressive. As a former Cluster Manager at ICICI Bank, he managed general banking functions, coordinated internal and external departments for smooth operations, and successfully drove high-ticket business growth.
Equipped with an MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from Liverpool John Moores University, PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning from Interational Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore and a PG in Banking and Finance from ICICI Manipal Academy, Pathan's academic qualifications further underscore his professional expertise.
Zeeshaan Pathan is not just a leader; he is a visionary who has demonstrated an enlightened approach to business profitability. His profound understanding of technology, coupled with his robust business acumen, is setting new standards for corporate success. As he continues to shape and influence the industry, his name is bound to become synonymous with innovation and profitability.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeeshaanpathan/
Academic board
Dr. Tennin is an industry practitioner and DM in Management and Organizational Leadership. She focuses on Change Management and mixed methods empirical research for continuous improvement, business transformation, and recovery during and after internal/external crisis to nations, institutions, and individual’s lives. She is a leader in various roles at investment forums where she works with Presidents of Nations, Heads of Banks, Prime Ministers, High Commissioners, and Chambers of Commerce and other business leaders to strategize and make business decisions to help businesses start-up, advance, and/or scale to improve economic development, promote social justice, and create jobs in various nations. At the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), this vision is to promote social justice, create jobs, financial inclusion, and innovative financial instruments for innovators, startups, and SMEs, helping them to scale. Dr. Tennin is also affiliated with the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, and Parliamentary Network to enhance economies and various forms of businesses. She is an OB/GYN MD track turned DM (doctor) with background in biology, biotechnology, and organic and biochemistry, with major emphasis in women and gender studies, has project management and lean six sigma certifications, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and is a Ph.D. Fellow at the Global Peace Institute, headquartered in the United Kingdom. She contributed to the accreditation process at the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and completed additional studies (to launch and scale corporations) at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, University of Cape Town, Cornell University - The Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell (certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship – sponsored by Bank of America), and University of Glasgow to name a few. She has personally written approximately 18 books, 3 book chapters with colleagues, 3 patents, several other intellectual properties, and nearly 85 research reports, later conceptualized into products and services for global businesses. Dr. Tennin has presented research and posters in practitioner and academic conferences, workshops, and international webinars. She has professional experience in the financial services and investments, hospitality, restaurant, consumer products/beauty, and healthcare industries, with 95% of her experience spent in financial services and higher education. Dr. Tennin has 23 years of experience in higher education and 17 years owning her own global conglomerate corporation, which she built while homeless, to recover for self-sufficiency, to recover financially, and create jobs for people. Operating in 31 countries, with 24 locations, on 6 continents, and 2 world headquarters. She was awarded over 30 corporate awards, mentored entrepreneurs for 22 years with global organizations and world-renowned corporations and banks as sponsors, and currently owns a business academy, women’s entrepreneurship academy, and women’s entrepreneurship bootcamp program where entrepreneurship, resilience, finance, pricing and tax strategy, research methodology and data analysis for consultants, digital transformation, property ownership, and other courses are taught. Her areas of expertise and research interests are strategy, entrepreneurship, cosmeceuticals, economic development, emerging markets, multinationals, board governance, corporate governance, well-being/burnout, and women’s empowerment.
Corporate website: www.LadyMirageGlobal.com Personal website: www.DrKylaLatrice.com LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/KLTennin
S. Syed Anwar Kabir (1960), has about four decades of rich experience in teaching, mentoring, training and academic and institutional administration and stakeholders’ management in Business Schools and Engineering Colleges across India, specializing in Business Ethics, CSR, Business Communication, HRM and OB. His research interests include ESG, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance.
Faculty, instructors and professional experts
With over two decades of experience, Vela Sivasankaran possesses a wealth of expertise in global technology leadership, innovation, and corporate governance. Vela has had an extensive career spanning various industries in both India and the USA for 25 years.
Vela is an esteemed alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where she earned her Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering. Additionally, she pursued her passion for global management by completing an MBA program at the University of Phoenix. Vela also enriched her academic journey by studying at the University of Pennsylvania in the USA.
Throughout her illustrious career, Vela has received high accolades and recognition for her contributions to society. One of the most notable honors she has received is the "Albert Nelson Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award" in the USA. This prestigious award stands as a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on society throughout her career.
Dr. Tennin is an industry practitioner and DM in Management and Organizational Leadership. She focuses on Change Management and mixed methods empirical research for continuous improvement, business transformation, and recovery during and after internal/external crisis to nations, institutions, and individual’s lives. She is a leader in various roles at investment forums where she works with Presidents of Nations, Heads of Banks, Prime Ministers, High Commissioners, and Chambers of Commerce and other business leaders to strategize and make business decisions to help businesses start-up, advance, and/or scale to improve economic development, promote social justice, and create jobs in various nations. At the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), this vision is to promote social justice, create jobs, financial inclusion, and innovative financial instruments for innovators, startups, and SMEs, helping them to scale. Dr. Tennin is also affiliated with the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, and Parliamentary Network to enhance economies and various forms of businesses. She is an OB/GYN MD track turned DM (doctor) with background in biology, biotechnology, and organic and biochemistry, with major emphasis in women and gender studies, has project management and lean six sigma certifications, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and is a Ph.D. Fellow at the Global Peace Institute, headquartered in the United Kingdom. She contributed to the accreditation process at the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and completed additional studies (to launch and scale corporations) at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, University of Cape Town, Cornell University - The Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell (certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship – sponsored by Bank of America), and University of Glasgow to name a few. She has personally written approximately 18 books, 3 book chapters with colleagues, 3 patents, several other intellectual properties, and nearly 85 research reports, later conceptualized into products and services for global businesses. Dr. Tennin has presented research and posters in practitioner and academic conferences, workshops, and international webinars. She has professional experience in the financial services and investments, hospitality, restaurant, consumer products/beauty, and healthcare industries, with 95% of her experience spent in financial services and higher education. Dr. Tennin has 23 years of experience in higher education and 17 years owning her own global conglomerate corporation, which she built while homeless, to recover for self-sufficiency, to recover financially, and create jobs for people. Operating in 31 countries, with 24 locations, on 6 continents, and 2 world headquarters. She was awarded over 30 corporate awards, mentored entrepreneurs for 22 years with global organizations and world-renowned corporations and banks as sponsors, and currently owns a business academy, women’s entrepreneurship academy, and women’s entrepreneurship bootcamp program where entrepreneurship, resilience, finance, pricing and tax strategy, research methodology and data analysis for consultants, digital transformation, property ownership, and other courses are taught. Her areas of expertise and research interests are strategy, entrepreneurship, cosmeceuticals, economic development, emerging markets, multinationals, board governance, corporate governance, well-being/burnout, and women’s empowerment.
Corporate website: www.LadyMirageGlobal.com Personal website: www.DrKylaLatrice.com LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/KLTennin
Reema Jain is a seasoned legal professional with over a decade of experience in diverse legal domains. She is the Founder of Dugain Legal, Advocates & Solicitors, managing cases before the National Company Law Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal.Currently serving as an External Member on the Internal Complaints Committee at Prognosis Laboratories, she brings her expertise in POSH law to address workplace issues. As the Legal Partner at Fin Verve Business Solutions, Reema specializes in corporate lending, cross-border financings, and insolvency cases.
Reema has been an Independent Director at listed as well unlisted entities chairing their committees and also being a member and also contributing to CSR initiatives. Her extensive experience also includes teaching roles at renowned institutions like Birla Institute of Management Technology, BML Munjal University, ICMAI and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India among others.
Reema is recognized for her contributions to corporate governance, having presented several papers on allied topics at various conferences PAN india. With a rich background encompassing legal practice, corporate leadership, and academia, Reema is a dynamic professional making a significant impact in the legal and business landscape.
Sudhir is a business professional with forty-six of experience. He began his career in the Indian Forest Service and transitioned into the corporate world after spending 23 years with the government. He spent the next twenty years in business consulting at Tata Consultancy Services and other tech companies. Sudhir is the author of multiple books, one of which became a bestseller. He is certified in strategy, business model innovation, digital marketing, marketing strategy, climate change investing, and prompt engineering for ChatGpt. He is a lifelong learner and continues to add to his skill base. He has consulted for States, Fortune 500 companies, and startups. His focus areas are tech, business, health, and the environment.
Ankit, a Chartered Accountant accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), holds the distinction of having successfully completed CFA Level II from the CFA Institute in the USA. His professional journey has been marked by a diverse range of experiences, including expertise in Statutory Audit, Investments, and Strategy.
Over the course of his career, Ankit has contributed his skills and knowledge to renowned firms such as Mazars, Raintree Ventures, and Qube Health during his previous tenures. His educational achievements and practical experiences in finance and auditing make him a valuable asset in the field
Mr. Dharmesh Kharwar is an accomplished entrepreneur, independent director, and life sciences advisor with a distinguished career spanning over 28 years. He possesses a wide-ranging skill set, including expertise in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, business development, legal matters, manufacturing, procurement, compliance, and commercial operations. His legal acumen extends to patent protection and pricing under various statutes. Notably, he has played a pivotal role in the successful defense of a US patent. Mr. Kharwar's leadership roles and affiliations with prestigious industry organizations underline his commitment to shaping the future of the life sciences domain. His profound experience, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills make him an invaluable figure in the industry.
Dynamic professional with over 9 years of experience in Finance Operations, Client Management, Service delivery, Customer Relationship Management and targeting challenging assignments in Service Operations role with an organization of repute. Diverse experience in domains like Finance, Shipping, Foreign exchange and Client Management. Strong people management skills, with proficiency in leading & motivating individuality maximize levels of productivity; possess the capability to think clearly and logically.
With a decade of extensive legal practice experience in various district courts and the Delhi court, Aasmina Sheikh brings a wealth of real-world knowledge and expertise to the field of legal education. As an accomplished lawyer, she has successfully represented clients across a diverse range of cases, showcasing her deep understanding of the legal system.
Aasminas commitment to the law and dedication to justice make her a valuable asset in the realm of legal education. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with aspiring professionals, equipping them with the skills and insights needed to excel in the field of law and management.
Mr. Vaibhav Jain, a commerce graduate from Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce (2007) is a qualified Chartered Accountant (2009), Company Secretary (2012), and Law Graduate (2015). He has also qualified a Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA) and as a specialist in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection (FAFD) from ICAI. He has successfully qualified 1-year Course for Specialization in the field of Finance, i.e. Master’s in Business Finance Certificate Course by ICAI in the year 2010. He has also passed – National Institute of Securities Market’s Certification (NiSM) in Capital Market, Derivatives Market, Depositories, Merchant Banking and Equity Research. He has also done a Certificate Course in Indirect Taxes from ICAI. He has further qualified as a Registered Valuer in Securities & Financial Assets and was awarded the Certificate of Membership by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India. He was among the First Registered Valuers in India.
He specializes in the field of Valuations, Mergers & Acquisitions, GST Advisory & Assurance, Risk Advisory, Business Strategy and Financial Advisory. He has to his accord very deep business acumen and angle of entrepreneurial and proprietary review. He has wide experience in development of systems and control for operational efficiency and effectiveness. He has also designed Management Information and Reporting Systems for many companies. He has been a Special Invitee on IFRS (IndAS) Implementation Committee of ICAI. He has been a faculty at GST Point – A Call in session for Members & Students at ICSI HO, Lodhi Road. He is a Visiting faculty to various forums like ICAI, ICSI, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI), PHDCCI, etc. He is General Secretary at All India Chartered Accountants Society. He is Past President – SGGSCC Alumni Association (2007-15 – 8 Years). He has been elected as a Member to the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of ICAI with effect from February 2025 for a term of 4 years.
Experience Details – 16 years + of Post Qualification Experience He is a Senior Partner of M/s Mehra Goel and Co, Chartered Accountants, Nehru Place and Gurugram since April 2018 (5 years+). Mehra Goel & Co is among the leading audit and assurance, financial & tax advisory firms in India. Mehra Goel & Co is a PCAOB (USA) registered firm established in 1963 and Member of Morison Global, an International Association of Independent Firms. He is Director at INMACS Limited, Registered with SEBI as Category 1 Merchant Banker and Corporate Consultant. He is also Director with INMACS Valuers Private Limited, a Registered Valuer Entity under all 3 classes of Assets viz Land & Building, Plant & Machinery and Securities or Financial Assets with IBBI. He has been Partner for 8 years (2010-2018) with Vinod Kumar & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and Article Trainee for 3 years (2007-2010) with Price Waterhouse & Co (PwC) from 2007-2010.
He is an Assistant Director at the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management
(MANAGE) an organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW),
Government of India (GoI). His previous work experience includes, Business Manager at ICAR-
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, Senior Research Fellow
at ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi, Product Executive at Ayurvet India
(Dabur Group), New Delhi and Assistant Professor at K. K. W. College of Agriculture Business
Management, Nashik affiliated to Mahatma Phule Krushi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri,
Maharashtra.
He has done PhD in Agribusiness Management from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, MBA in Agribusiness Management from Institute of Agribusiness
Management, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat and B. V. Sc. & A.H from
Nagpur Veterinary College, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur,
Maharashtra.
Additional qualification includes
• Capstone Project from University of California, Irvine, California, United States
• Certificate Course from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
• Course on Intellectual Property from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Academy, Geneva, Switzerland
• Diploma in Office Automation and Financial Accounting from Centre for Development
of Advanced Computing (C-DAC, GIST PACE), Pune
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s All India Competitive Examination for Senior
Research Fellowship (Post Graduate Studies) – 2014 [ICAR’s AICE-SRF(PGS)-2014]
qualified in the discipline Agricultural Business Management
• University Grand Commission’s National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) qualified in the
subject of Management in October, 2013 and September, 2012
He has handed several projects in different capacities,
Agri Clinics and Agribusiness Centre (AC&ABC) Scheme, Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare, Government of India as an In-charge of the scheme,
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied
Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY – RAFTAAR) from Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare, Government of India as a Co-Principal Investigator,
National Entrepreneurship Awards from Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, Gol as Principal Coordinator
Aqua Clinics and Aquapreneurship Development Program from Ministry of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GOI as a coordinator.
He is founding member and instrumental in establishment of Centre for Innovation and
Agripreneurship (Agribusiness Incubation centre) which is a Section 8 company registered at
MANAGE. Within a span of 4 years, it has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence in
Agribusiness Incubation and Knowledge Partner to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare, GoI.
He has evaluated 2200+ startups, trained and supported 350+ startups, facilitated grant in
aid of ₹16 Cr to 60 startups. He is also supporting several Agribusiness Incubators in India.
He has 6 books, 20 research articles, 10 popular articles as publications of national and
international repute. He has organised 40+ training programs 60+ Webinars for National and
International Participants. He has delivered 150+ sessions as an invited speaker.
He has 10+ years of experience in Academia, Industry, Training and Research.
His areas of interest are Agribusiness Management, Agribusiness Incubation, Entrepreneurship
Development, Livestock Business Management, Marketing Management and Supply Chain
Management.
Currently he is placed in the School of Agribusiness Management at MANAGE as a faculty in
the area of Agribusiness Management and Agri Entrepreneurship.
Georgios Vousinas is Director in a multinational firm and Senior Researcher at National Technical University of Athens, with over 20 years of working and teaching experience. He is also a Research Fellow at the Center for Financial Studies at the Faculty of Economics of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in the areas of Corporate Finance & Banking. He is a graduate of the Department of Economics of NKUA, with postgraduate studies in Financial Management (Athens University of Economics and Business), in Management of Telecommunications Networks and Information Systems (NKUA) as well as doctoral studies in Financial Supply Chain Management (National Technical University of Athens). He is a recognized researcher (with significant number of citations) and international speaker, and his publications include papers published in fully reviewed academic journals, chapters in scientific books and papers presented in both academic - and business - oriented international conferences (double blind review system). His research interests include political economy, new technologies and policy, finance, internal audit and fraud. Among other achievements he is the author of the fraud hexagon theory, world’s latest theory on fraud. He is the founder and President of the Hellenic Institute of Political Economy (HIPE).
S. Syed Anwar Kabir (1960), has about four decades of rich experience in teaching, mentoring, training and academic and institutional administration and stakeholders’ management in Business Schools and Engineering Colleges across India, specializing in Business Ethics, CSR, Business Communication, HRM and OB. His research interests include ESG, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance.