Global Achievers
Conference (GAC) 2019

Chetan Bhagat is the author of nine blockbuster books. These include seven novels—Five Point Someone (2004), One Night @ the Call Center (2005), The 3 Mistakes of My Life (2008), 2 States (2009), Revolution 2020 (2011), Half Girlfriend (2014) One Indian Girl (2016) and The Girl in Room 105 (2018) and two non-fiction titles— What Young India Wants (2012) and Making India Awesome(2015). Chetan’s books have remained bestsellers since their release. Four out his five novels have been already adapted into successful Bollywood films and the others are in process of being adapted as well. The New York Times called him the ‘the biggest selling English language novelist in India’s history’. Time magazine named him amongst the ‘100 most influential people in the world’ and Fast Company, USA, listed him as one of the world’s ‘100 most creative people in business’. Chetan writes columns for leading English and Hindi newspapers, focusing on youth and national development issues. He is also a motivational speaker and screenplay writer. Chetan quit his international investment banking career in 2009 to devote his entire time to writing and make change happen in the country.

Has over 18 years experience in the field of Human Resources with extensive experience in Design and Implementation of Employee Engagement Initiatives, BPHR, Change Management,Performance Management, Employee Relations & Labor Law, Internal Communications, Branding, CSR and Training & Development. He holds a Post graduate degree in Social Work with a specialization in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from Loyola College, Chennai. Sujith currently works as the HR Business Leader for Infosys Ltd based in Chennai.

He is the Founder & Managing Trustee of Maatram Foundation which provides free higher education to meritorious students from the economically weaker section of the society. Started in the year 2013, Maatram Foundation today has over 482 Students pursuing different courses across different universities in Tamil Nadu. Maatram Foundation has also embarked on a ambitious journey of setting up school libraries in select Govt Corporation Schools across TN and have completed several projects till now. Very passionate about working with young children, the foundation runs several initiatives involving school kids in community work.

He is a prominent speaker in student & industry forums and has featured in several TV and Radio Talk shows. He has delivered over 1950+ guest lectures and spends his weekends mostly visiting schools/colleges and speaking to young minds. Very passionate about writing, he has also penned his thoughts for several magazines and newspapers. He also published his first book written in Tamil targeting the rural youth of TN. His career counselling sessions are very popular amongst students and parents across the country. A strong believer of Strength based psychology, he conducts several workshops for Students/Parents helping them choose meaningful career options. Sujith is currently part of several Academic councils of Colleges and a steering committee member of the NAASCOM HR Forum and former President of NHRD Chennai Chapter.

Sujith has won several awards and some of the notable few are given below:

• Winner of the Young Achiever Award & ICON of Rotaract awarded by Rotary International.
• Recipient of The Change Maker Award in 2014 & Distinguished Alumni of Loyola College in 2015.
• Pride of Tamilnadu award in 2017 for his work with Maatram Foundation.
• Winner of Humanitarian Award in 2017 awarded by National Institute of Technology, Trichy.

Mr. Naseer Khan is one of the most inspiring motivational speakers and corporate trainers in India. Naseer uses advanced techniques like NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Hypnosis, etc. to engage the audience and lead them to use what they learn during his seminars so that they can create a positive lasting change in their life. His style of delivery is absolutely unique.

Naseer Khan comes from very humble beginnings. One amongst 9 siblings, he started working as a door-to-door salesman when he was 18. He is an M.B.A. from University of Macerata, Italy. He is also an M.A. in English Literature and Political Science.

In a world where trainers, educators and motivators are hell-bent on convincing you that creating your best life is all about following their philosophy, buying their programmes and their products, Naseer Khan is an anomaly. Naseer doesn't tell people he is the 'guru' who is the answer to all their problems. He is a coach who is ready to be there when you need, who will inspire you and challenge you to be and have the best you can. He teaches that you're the solution (and the problem). He teaches that forever change is a process which works from the inside out. He's kind of challenging, honest, entertaining, amusing and confronting (periodically offensive) but he knows what works and if you're genuinely ready to change then perhaps you will connect with him.

Sorav Jain started his digital marketing career at the age of 17 as an SEO executive and carries with him over a decade's worth of industry experience. An Alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai & Leeds Business School, he is now an Entrepreneur, Digital & Social Media Marketing Consultant.

Sorav, being a high spirited young entrepreneur has always believed in giving back of knowledge and with this being his priority, he has delivered numerous informative lectures at various prestigious platforms.

His curiosity has always led to him constantly experiment with new things in digital and this trait of regularly updating his skill-set has helped him sculpt himself an indelible image as one of the best digital marketers in India. He also makes sure that his followers are shared with the knowledge he has gained over the week.

An embodiment of diverse skills, Sorav Jain has always found the socializing gene in him getting only stronger with time, building strong ties every passing day.

As the Managing Director of Lifestyle International, Vasanth Kumar is spearheading the Lifestyle and Home Centre businesses aggressive growth plans. With an illustrious marketing career spanning 23 years, Kumar has a rich and diverse experience in marketing, sales and retail management in the apparel, FMCG and consumer durable industries in India. He started his career with a sales and marketing stint in a consumer goods company where he handled various marketing campaigns and products launches.

He has also spent a decade with an apparel major, handling their Premium brand portfolio as Vice President. He has successfully launched one of the largest selling Apparel Brands in the value segment during his stint with the company. In Feb 2005, he joined the Landmark Gulf Group as President, Max Retail Division, Lifestyle International – headquartered in Bangalore and moved up to become the Executive Director and now the Managing Director of Liftestyle International.

Kumar holds an M. Tech degree from IIT, Madras and a PGDBM (MBA – Marketing & Finance) from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

A Management Consultant and a Psychologist, with 28+ years of rich experience in the “Franchising business world”. A veteran, “Business & Franchising Coach”, who has worked with more than 850+ successful entrepreneurs through the franchising format. He has been recognised for shaping the Franchising business through various brands in India. He is a business strategist, with the principle of execution excellence.

Due to his passion in franchising, he holds a Ph.D. in Franchising Management. His career started with DSRC, a leader in IBM mainframes and later joined leading IT educational brands like SSI, Aptech, NIIT, and CADD Centre. He later moved on to work with CavinKare’s 2 salon brands “Green Trends” & “Limelite” and opened 300 stores for them in 2.6 years, an achievement to reckon.

A regular speaker in FICCI, RAI, FIHL, FAI and various franchising forums in the country. Regular writer for Franchising India Magazine, SME Enterprises, Dhanam Kerala's leading business magazine. He has been a regular guest speaker, delivers guest lectures in various management institutes and Universities.

Hemal is Power Coach® trained by Coaching and Leadership Inc, Canada. He is Master Practioner in (NLP) Neuro Linguistc Programming, USA. He is Certified Gold Coach for CEO’s coaching from Noble Manhattan (UK). He is also Regional Director for Alpha Group of Coaching in India, who is known to triple the value of SME’s business through their unique Board Room Coaching concepts.

Hemal’s extensive professional experience attracts clients who are entrepreneurs or senior corporate executives, specifically who needs to build and enhance their entrepreneurial mindset, who want to live to build themselves, their organization, etc. Also, who desire coaching in the areas of Leadership Development, Team Success, and Creativity, to be more focused, live a balanced work-life and to live a fulfilling personal life. He has worked in various industries like retail, training & education, telecom, etc. as Head of Franchising, Sales & Marketing and Operations with organizations like Cartridge World, CADD Centre to name a few.

Kaustubh provides sales consultancy to SME's across varied segments i.e. Education, Computer Training Institute, Preschools, Coaching Institutes, Civil Builders, Developers & Contractors, EPC contractors & Independent Freelancers. His expertise lies in the area of sales wherein he helps clients of different sector in their sales revenue growth. His Core areas of coaching include prospecting, lead generation, marketing strategy, marketing mix, counseling, closing deals.

A professional Civil Engineer with a masters in Construction Management, he has achieved rapid recognition as a sound entrepreneur straddling Education, Motivation Speaker and Business consultant while growing investments in Education sectors. His passion to innovate in everything he associates himself with is reflected in the many "Firsts" that the ABC Group has achieved in each of its activities, be it Education, Training & Consulting.

In the year 2014 he founded the ABC Group, and with sheer hard work, dedication and unique business acumen he has taken the group to great heights.It is this very urge of helping people and doing something good for the society that inspired him to take the initiative of changing people's lives in the form of Developing Education By Opening Versatile Training Centres & giving Motivational & Career guidance seminars across nation.