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Top 10 Indian Leaders From University Of Sydney Alumni - 2025
The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is a world-leading institution recognized for its academic excellence, innovation ability, and dedication to developing the kind of powerful leaders who are passionate about driving positive change and sustainable development across the globe. The university has a great history of producing world leaders who contribute to economic growth and future leadership, creating quite a footprint across industries and societies. The Indian alumni community has made innumerable contributions to innovation, sustainable development, and socio-economic development.
Indian alumni of the University of Sydney have been trailblazers across various sectors, including technology, education, public administration, and social entrepreneurship. Besides achieving individual success, they occupy roles enabling them to influence policy changes or champion social transformation. Their focus on ethical practices and sustainable solutions serves a powerful function in restoring campaign ideas to building inclusive societies with international cooperation. Such alumni address pertinent global matters through cross-border programs aimed at increased access to education, better healthcare systems, and environmental sustainability. Their leadership manifests mainly in community development and capacity building for the sake of long-lasting social-economic impact.
"Indian alumni from the University of Sydney embody the spirit of innovation and leadership, driving meaningful change across industries and communities worldwide"
Beyond their professional achievements, Indian alumni remain deeply connected to the University of Sydney through programmes in mentoring and knowledge sharing. They embed in future generations their ideals of lifelong learning and innovation, inspiring them to be true leaders of the world. In bridging the gap between academic knowledge and the realities of life, they create an impact in the world for a just and sustainable future. The Indian alumni success stories are a testimony of the commitment of the University of Sydney toward the grooming of global citizenship. Their leadership continues to express a critical discourse on social development, reasserting the university's position on the grounds of nurturing transformative leaders who create a positive impact in the world.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Indian Leaders from University of Sydney Alumni - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
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Anchal Nayyar, Director - Business Development | Indian Foods Group | Possessing his experience in human resources and business development, along with specialized knowledge in business transformation, portfolio management, change management, and project management and more skills |
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Arjun Pratap, Founder | Edge | He has a proven track record in software development and e-learning, showcasing skills in cost management, leadership, business development, strategic planning, customer relationship management, and sales |
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Arun Rajan,Business Head | RailYatri | He possesses a deep passion for technology and experience in logistics, operations, and vendor management within the e-retail sector, as well as expertise in strategic planning and operational oversight |
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Navneet Nair,Senior Director - UX | Target | With more than twenty years of expertise in user experience, he focus on systematic design thinking techniques, design sprints, and service design to address design challenges, also proficient in product design and strategic services |
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Neelima Ronanki , Director - Studio | Gensler | With 20 years of diverse experience in consultancy, real estate industry & startups, she skilled in design management, implementing best practices, strategic planning, and business development |
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Rajat Dhawan,Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer | Soho House & Co | He has a proven track record in leading digital transformations that boost profitability and innovation, emphasizing customer lifetime value, AI automation, hyper-personalization, and integrating digital & physical experiences |
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Ravi Aggarwal, CFO | National Australia Bank | He has expertise in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, capital markets, valuation, debt and equity financing, project management, effective communication, talent management, and leadership |
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Ritwik Sengupta , Partner | Nelsa Project Consultants (Ascenders) | He specializes in delivering cost- effective, high-quality infrastructure solutions across diverse industries, including oil & gas, power, ITES, Real Estate sectors, also excels in leadership, strategic planning, and fostering team synergy |
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Subhasmita B, Director - Engineering | Ivy | He has a wealth of experience in overseeing people, processes, and technology, along with spearheading digital transformation efforts in areas such as agile methodologies, engineering excellence, capability development, and talent management |
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Surya Bedi, Co-Founder & CEO | Elecsa | He possesses extensive experience in architecture and machinery manufacturing, demonstrating exceptional skills in product development, project management, communication, team building, and various other areas |
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