Speakers

Dr Prabhas K. Rath is the Chief General Manager, of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He is also a member, of the Committee on Emerging Risks at the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). He holds a doctorate in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University. In the past, Dr Rath has worked with reputed organizations such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Pondicherry University in various capacities. In his 22 years at SEBI, Dr Rath has been part of several committees and working groups. He is heading the Department of Economic and Policy Analysis (DEPA) at SEBI. His vast experience provides an exciting opportunity to learn from his insights into the securities market. 

Dr Tirthankar Patnaik is the Chief Economist at the NSE, bringing over 20 years of experience in capital markets, macroeconomic strategy, and quantitative finance. His career began with research at IGIDR, followed by a role in consumer banking analytics at Citibank. He went on to serve as an equity strategist at Citigroup Global Markets and as Chief Economist at Religare Capital. Before joining NSE, he was Chief Strategist and Head of Research at Mizuho Bank. Dr Patnaik holds a PhD from IGIDR in high-frequency finance, along with an MSc in Statistics and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Madras. 

Dr Jeffrey Moore, Professor of Management at Anderson University, South Carolina, is an expert in disability intelligence and organizational transformation. With over 20 years in international management, he specializes in complexity leadership and fostering inclusive cultures, particularly for people with disabilities. Leading research with companies like Walgreens and Sephora, Dr Moore's work on disability employment and inclusion is published in journals such as AMLE and JMD. He has contributed book chapters on inclusive development and received awards for his impact, including delivering a keynote in South Korea on inclusion practices. His experience spans manufacturing, distribution, and inclusive leadership innovation. 

Mr Umar Ali Shaikh is an accomplished CEO with over 28 years of experience in the IT and Telecom sectors, currently leading Atos Solutions and Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Anthelio Business Technologies Pvt. Ltd., subsidiaries of Atos. His expertise includes driving growth in digital solutions—spanning applications, cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity—across regions such as India, APAC, MEA, and the UK. Known for fostering high-performance, multi-cultural teams, he has positioned Atos India as a recognized industry leader. He is committed to sustainable IT practices and is an active keynote speaker and leadership forum participant.