Ravi Kant, former Managing Director and Chairman of TATA Motors, is a distinguished leader who played a pivotal role in transforming TATA Motors into a global automobile powerhouse. Under his stewardship, the company expanded its international footprint with landmark acquisitions such as Jaguar Land Rover, while also championing innovative projects like the TATA Nano. Known for his sharp strategic vision, people-centric leadership, and commitment to sustainable growth, Mr. Ravi Kant has contributed immensely to India’s industrial landscape. Even after his tenure at TATA Motors, he continues to guide organizations as an advisor, mentor, and thought leader in business transformation.

Richard Rekhy, Chairman of the Advisory Board at Grant Thornton, is a seasoned business leader with over three decades of experience in professional services, governance, and strategic advisory. Formerly the CEO of KPMG India, he played a pivotal role in scaling the firm’s operations, strengthening client relationships, and building a culture of trust and innovation. With deep expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and organizational transformation, Mr. Rekhy continues to advise global businesses, family enterprises, and boards across sectors. Widely respected for his thought leadership, he is also an active mentor and advocate for ethical, sustainable business practices.

Giri Balasubramaniam, popularly known as “Pickbrain,” is the CEO of GreyCaps, Asia’s largest onstage quizzing and knowledge services company. A pioneer in transforming quizzing into an engaging learning medium, he has hosted over 2,000 quiz shows across India and overseas, inspiring millions of students and professionals. Under his leadership, GreyCaps has created innovative knowledge-based programs, publications, and digital platforms that combine fun with learning, making education more interactive and impactful. Renowned for his wit, clarity, and passion for igniting curiosity, Mr. Balasubramaniam is also a sought-after speaker, mentor, and thought leader in knowledge-driven education and corporate learning.

An MBA from Coimbatore, I spent 9 years in the banking sector before joining EQUiTOR as an Admin, where RJT saw my people evaluation skills and handpicked me for the role of HR. After over a decade of wearing many hats, from Executive support to HR, I am now positioned as Chief of Staff. I am guided by my belief that emotional intelligence is what matters most. I find joy in understanding what truly motivates each person and supporting their growth. Outside of work, I love going for long walks, engaging in intergenerational discussions with my daughter, and catching up on my long-pending reading list. My teammates say I am part counsellor, part mind-reader, thanks to my knack for sensing when someone needs a lift before they even ask.

Strategy Consulting | Valuation | Customer Experience | OKRs

A seasoned strategy consultant who enables disruptive business growth by using brands as business assets. I have led strategic assignments advising on a wide range of business & brand issues like new product development, business planning, brand definition, customer experience, brand architecture, market-entry strategy, budget & resource allocation, brand metrics, and also for transactional purposes such as rights issue, licensing & compliance reporting.

Guided by honesty and integrity, Avichal specializes in extracting quantitative insight from hard, mathematically complex problems, stress-testing assumptions, and rebuilding solutions so they work in the real world.
He is excited by abstraction: turning messy data into crisp problems, structuring them into frameworks, and iterating those frameworks until they produce measurable outcomes. His working philosophy is simple and client-centered: it isn’t about being the smartest person in the room, it’s about creating an environment where clients feel comfortable and confident with the partnership.
For Avichal, the project’s real success is when a client starts to share broader challenges beyond the brief, because that trust is the signal that durable, practical value has been delivered.

Ramesh Jude Thomas, known as “RJT”, is the Managing Director of EQUiTOR, India’s pioneer in bringing brands to the boardroom. For 24 years, he has led EQUiTOR while working personally with senior leadership to propel organisations such as Titan and BIAL to global stature. His passion pursuits include EQUiTOR’s “India 3.0”, which seeks to make 10 Indian firms world #1 by 2035, and Akhand Jyoti in rural Bihar, which is helping 1.2 million people out of blindness. An amateur musician, he champions the ethos of being world-class before becoming worldwide. 

Nappina is a designer, entrepreneur, and consultant who’s been with EQUiTOR since 2009 and on its board since 2015. She started her career in textile design before founding India’s first social design unit. During 12 years at EQUiTOR, she led about 80 projects before transitioning fully to the non-profit sector in 2021 to run the inaugural Indian Administrative Fellowship at The/Nudge Institute. She believes good design like consulting, must be respectful and rooted in human-centeredness. Her life’s work is focused on designing for a better world. She enjoys sports, puzzles, reading, and everything design.

I’m an advertiser turned consultant who spends more time out of the office than in it. Whether it’s visiting markets, talking to people, or nearly missing a flight because of a must-try local delicacy, I’ve learned that every problem involves a person. Solving for them is where the real solution lies. I’m constantly asking questions, spotting patterns, and pulling ideas from anywhere I can — from Formula 1 pit strategies, sneaker culture, and football tactics to a comic I read, a movie from six years ago, obscure Reddit threads, guitar solos, street food menus, and the occasional underdog sports comeback. 

Born and raised in Bangalore, Joshua grew up as a spirited child who found his grounding after marriage. His career journey took him through diverse roles from washing machine technician to customer support agent, then sales, followed by image editing with a design firm, which ultimately led him to join EQUiTOR as Head of Admin. Joshua has a deep-seated passion for driving and traveling, photographing these adventures to permanently capture memories along the way. He has always been ready to learn and experience new things, bringing that same curiosity and adaptability to everything he tackles at EQUiTOR. 

Mrunalini is part of EQUiTOR’s business development team, where she focuses on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting the firm’s growth journey. Before joining EQUiTOR, she worked in creative brand strategy, designing campaigns and content that helped brands tell their stories in fresh and impactful ways.

A lifelong learner, she enjoys picking up new perspectives both inside and outside work. At the office, she’s often part of the music jam sessions or a quick game of carom with colleagues. Beyond work, her passions include exploring fashion, food culture, and building friendships that feel like chosen family.

I am originally from Hyderabad however, I have been in Bangalore for the last three years. I began my journey as a Media and Communications graduate from Manipal, I wanted to build a career in marketing and yet life has a funny way of showing you where you really should be. This is how I landed in strategy consulting at EQUiTOR. The impact that we as EQUiTOR are making in the world and how we get around to making that impact is what truly excites me. Apart from work I am also trained in classical singing and Kuchipudi (dancing). My love for music has me curating playlists for them that I love. I also struggle with my very real urge to watch a good crime documentary to unwind at the end of my day, however above all I am a connoisseur of scents. It is not just a product to me it is an extension of who I am, so much so that my signature scent has become an unofficial conversation starter (or deterrent, depending on whom you ask).

Born and raised in Bengaluru, you could say I’m a Pakka Bengalurean. I started my journey as an Engineer, transitioned into Marketing, and now in the consulting world. I’m naturally curious about how things work and always eager to uncover the mechanics behind them. When it comes to sports, I’m game for anything. Cricket, Football, and Badminton top my list. Beyond that, I love traveling, hiking, and I’m currently making a serious effort to rekindle my love for fitness. Oh, and sarcasm? That’s definitely my second language, though I’ve dialled it down a bit lately.

Karan has a genuine passion for valuations. He enjoys staying up-to-date on market conditions and general current affairs, always seeking to see how new information can be applied to his daily work. As a keen quizzer, he is driven by a love for learning and discovery.

A Lawyer from Bombay who was drawn by the stories of EQUiTOR and decided to live a slice of it and learn. Alongside being a legal consultant to EQUiTOR, I am dabbling in consulting processes and brainstorming, bringing layers from my end of the worldview. Always on the lookout for connecting with human stories to understand where people come from leads me to looking at business problems from the people-angle. When I am not binging on movies and series, I am looking out at the greenery awaiting my Eureka snap.