Conversations over Coffee
FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST 2026 | 5:50 PM - 6:35 PM
Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre
A Qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1998.
Senior finance & operations professional with twenty seven years of multi-country experience in asset management and life insurance businesses.
Rich exposure in managing finance and back office functions with leadership positions held in finance, strategy, business development, operations, legal, procurement and investment risk management.
Have working experience in regional office and country operations in multiple markets in Asia - India, Singapore, UAE and Malaysia.
Have end-to-end experience in setting up new business ventures in multiple markets
An effective communicator with proven track record of managing multiple teams and driving large business initiatives.
Prasan Sipani is a seasoned Strategic Business Consultant and corporate leader with over three decades of experience across strategy, manufacturing, operations, finance, supply chain, and business transformation. He has successfully led large-scale industrial operations, growth initiatives, sustainability programmes, and strategic planning efforts across global markets. Known for his commercial acumen and long-term business perspective, Prasan advises organisations on growth, operational excellence, value creation, governance, and strategic decision-making, helping businesses navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable success.
FINANCE DIRECTOR | STRATEGIC ADVISOR | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE EXPERT
Puneet Bakshi is a dynamic and results-driven finance leader with over two decades of experience spanning global financial operations, strategic planning, governance, and corporate transformation. As a Chartered Accountant and seasoned CFO, Puneet brings deep expertise in direct and indirect taxation, treasury, finance, audit, risk management, corporate governance, and accounting. With an intuitive grasp of business strategy, Puneet has steered finance teams across diverse sectors including textile, apparel, FMCG, and commodities.
SECTORAL EXPERTISE & REGIONAL EXPERIENCE
As a CFO and trusted advisor to boards and C suite executives, Puneet is known for his clear eyed approach to driving profitability, managing risk, and ensuring compliance. His international experience covers operations across India and Southeast Asia, with a particular strength in leading complex tax litigation, establishing robust financial controls, managing complex credit funding deals, and developing future-ready finance functions.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP
In addition to his corporate roles, Puneet serves as a mentor and advisor, sharing his insights on evolving finance leadership, ethics in financial reporting, and the future of the CFO role. He is known for his pragmatic leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to continuous learning, ensuring that financial strategies align seamlessly with business objectives.
LEADERSHIP AT ICAI INDONESIA CHAPTER
Apart from his corporate role, he is serving as Vice Chairman of the Indonesia Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in Jakarta. This chapter has over 100 members and organises various CPE events on topics related to banking, economics, taxation, insurance, automation of various finance functions, etc. Under his leadership, the chapter has taken various innovative steps and consistently organised CPEs on very insightful topics, attended by the highest ever number of members.
A blend of professional wisdom, quick understanding, foresight and erudition worth emulating and a Fellow Chartered Accountant from Kolkata, CA Mayur Agrawal had been elected as one of the youngest Regional Council Member of EIRC-ICAI at the age of 31. He is currently the Chairman of EIRC of ICAI, leading with purpose, innovation, and a future-ready mindset.
A multi-qualified professional, Mayur is a Company Secretary, LLB and a Commerce graduate from St. Xaviers College, Kolkata. He is also a Registered Valuer under IBBI, Social Auditor, Certified Concurrent Auditor and a qualified Information System Auditor, reflecting his diverse expertise across domains.
Widely respected for his strong organizational skills and deep insight in the affairs of profession, CA. Mayur Agrawal is immensely contributing to the cause of profession as Joint Secretary of VIP Road CA Association and Vice President of PCN Alumni Association. He has been actively engaged with Vitta Salahkar CA Study Circle – EIRC, DTPA, ACAE, View Exchange & BBD Bag.
His leadership journey began early. During his formative years, Mayur was Board Member of the Department of Social Work & NSS of St. Xavier’s College, President of PCN Boarders Association and was elected as the Secretary of Eastern India Chartered Accountants Student’s Association (EICASA), demonstrating a consistent track record of leadership and service.
Professionally, Mayur brings a unique blend of corporate exposure and entrepreneurial excellence. He began his career with Vedanta Limited as Associate Manager, where he was recognized as the Best Employee, and currently serves as a Partner at ALP & Associates, specializing in Corporate Law, Statutory Audit, and Valuation.
A thought leader and community builder, he is the Founder & Moderator of “Professional Conclave”, a thriving Google Group connecting over 65,000 Chartered Accountants, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth.
An academician at heart, CA Mayur Agrawal has delivered 400+ lectures at seminars, conferences, and professional forums, and has authored numerous articles in leading professional and business publications.
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CA Navya Malhotra is the Chairman of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). A distinguished Chartered Accountant and technology enthusiast, he is passionate about driving innovation, digital transformation, and the future of the accounting profession. He is a sought-after speaker, author, and trainer who has delivered over 500 technical sessions on taxation, artificial intelligence, technology, and professional development. He actively contributes to initiatives that empower finance professionals to embrace emerging technologies, global opportunities, and future-ready practices.
CA Ajay Kumar is a Chartered Accountant from India and a fellow of Chartered Institute of Management Accountant UK. A senior leader in the financial services industry with more than 35 years of experience. Ajay is currently Practicing in London, UK with offices in India, UAE and is also part of global network of Chartered Accountants. He has previously worked with Citibank, Barclays Bank, JP Morgan and SIDBI in India, Ireland, Singapore and UK.
Ajay has expertise in the area of International Taxation, Trade Finance, FX and Cash settlement, Anti Money Laundering, Financial Fraud, Robotic Process Automation and advising start-ups in addition to core accounting, financial statements and analysis.
Outside of work, Ajay is the chairperson of ICAI UK chapter and involved with the Rajasthan Association, UK, Career Ready and Team London Charities involved with mentoring and guiding young people for their future career.
Ajay is associated with couple of fintech start-up as a financial advisor
Chair, ICAI Dallas (USA) Chapter | Conference Chair, First-Ever ICAI International Conference – USA 2026 | Co-Founder & Managing Director, Sigmasoft.ai
Srinivas (Sri) Vaddadi is a Chartered Accountant, global technology executive, and finance leader with over two decades of experience serving Fortune 500 companies. As Co-Founder & Managing Director of Sigmasoft.ai, he operates at the intersection of finance, AI, technology, and enterprise transformation, helping organizations drive innovation and business value. Sri is the Chair of ICAI Dallas and Conference Chair of the first-ever ICAI International Conference in the USA, scheduled for October- 24th and 25th 2026. An IIM Bangalore alumnus and SMU Cox Executive MBA from among the top business schools in the US, he is passionate about professional leadership, global collaboration, India–U.S. ties, and building meaningful professional networks for life.
Chairman, ICAI Ireland (Dublin) Chapter | Senior Financial Controller, Bank of Ireland
CA Sachin Gupta is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of international experience across finance and banking. He has worked with leading organisations including Deloitte , EY, Depfa Bank, and currently serves as Senior Financial Controller at Bank of Ireland.
As Chairman of the ICAI Ireland (Dublin) Chapter, he is actively involved in strengthening the professional network of Indian Chartered Accountants in Ireland and promoting collaboration between ICAI and professional institutions across Europe
CA Viinod Rathi has been an active member of ICAI since 2011 and the ICAI Bahrain Chapter since 2014. With over 15 years of experience in investment and financial services, he has worked across mutual funds, private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and alternative investments. His professional journey includes Narmo Capital, SICO Bank, Investcorp, PineBridge Investments, Keypoint Consulting, and SS&C GlobeOp. He holds a B.Com. (Hons.), is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, has completed the ICSI Executive Programme and CFA Level I (USA). He served as Secretary (2024–25) & Vice Chairperson (2025–26) of the ICAI Bahrain Chapter
Founder & Managing Director | Ace Consulting LLC
Former Chief Financial Officer | Chair, ICAI Doha Chapter
A distinguished Chartered Accountant and finance leader with over 15 years of executive experience across healthcare, consulting and corporate finance in the GCC. Arun has successfully led finance transformation, corporate governance, revenue optimisation and strategic growth initiatives while serving in senior leadership roles, including CFO at Aster DM Healthcare, Qatar.
As Founder & Managing Director of Ace Consulting LLC, he partners with business owners and boards to deliver strategic CFO advisory, financial restructuring, governance enhancement, performance optimisation and sustainable value creation.
Currently serving as Chair of the ICAI Doha Chapter, Arun is a respected thought leader, regularly driving professional initiatives on financial leadership, digital transformation and emerging business trends.
“Driving Financial Excellence. Enabling Sustainable Growth. Inspiring Leadership.”
Dr. Vikas Chaturvedi is an Indian business strategist, international trade expert, and global entrepreneur, widely recognized for helping companies scale across borders and build sustainable growth models.
He is the CEO of Valuecent Group, where he has worked closely with enterprises to accelerate expansion, strengthen business structures, and create strategic partnerships across India, Europe, and other international markets.
Dr. Chaturvedi is Founder & Chairman of India Business House (IBH). Through IBH, he is actively promoting bilateral trade, investment opportunities, business networking, and cross-border collaboration, helping strengthen commercial ties between India and global markets.
Vikas is a Founder Chairman of TiE Amsterdam, India Dutch Financial Corridor, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Netherlands Chapter), ASSOCHAM Europe and founding Director of Europe India Chamber of Commerce, The Netherlands. Vikas is also a Founder Chairman of India Symposium, an event organised in Europe that showcases and facilitates business opportunities in India. Vikas has been instrumental is establishing ICAI presence in over 10 European countries. Vikas represents Indian Chamber of International Business in The Netherlands.
A budding entrepreneur, into energy trading and commodity mining industry in Indonesia, having business presence across China, India, Vietnam and other South-east Asian countries.
A career spanning 30 years with a Corporate and Entrepreneurial blend. A Tata Group veteran of 20 years, initiated is career in Jamshedpur and towards the later part, was instrumental in setting up a Joint Venture with NYK in Singapore to form a global shipping venture for the group.
Sanjay has also let investment delegations from the Tata Group to Bangladesh and Vietnam for setting up ventures in respective countries.
Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant & Company Secretary with varied experience in corporate finance, strategy, business negotiations and financial reporting in energy, commodities, steel and logistics.
Sanjay has also been a Business Excellence practitioner in Tata Group, having assessed companies on their leadership, strategy and processes.
An avid traveler and a health enthusiast. A firm believer in Health First – All after that …
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Kushal Jaju is a seasoned Chartered Accountant from India with over a decade of diverse experience. He is also a CPA Australia and Associate ISCA member.
Kushal has been part of the ICAI Singapore Chapter since the year 2019 and have been an active volunteer. He was elected to the Management Committee in the year 2023.
His professional interest lies in Business Finance, FP&A, Business Strategy and Sustainable Finance. From time to time, he produces content about FP&A trends and helpful tips and tricks for using Excel / G Sheet on LinkedIn and Instagram.
A firm believer in “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and giving back to society, Kushal is a socially conscious extrovert who values building networks.