ESG strategy and implementation for business leaders

Prabhat Pani is the Executive Director of the Centre for Impact in Sustainable Development at SPJIMR. With over 40 years of leadership experience across hospitality, telecom, FMCG, and philanthropy – much of it in the Tata group – he has managed key portfolios in sales, marketing, and general management, and partnerships. His research and teaching focus on the social sector, SDGs and impact finance.

Arindam Das, a practitioner-turned-academic, specialises in corporate strategy, governance, and digital transformation. With over two decades of experience in technology consulting and services, his current research focuses on business model transformation, cross-border investments, and sustainability initiatives of multinational enterprises. He holds a Ph.D. from IIFT, New Delhi, and is a certified independent director from the Institute of Directors.

Aanchal Mathur is a Senior Manager – ESG at InCorp, advising C-suite leaders and corporates on sustainability and ESG strategies. With expertise in assurance, carbon transition, ESG due diligence, and global reporting frameworks, she has led over 40 projects in sustainability strategy and reporting. Passionate about integrating responsible practices into business, she also serves as an advisor and faculty member with ICAI on sustainability initiatives.

Prakhar Gupta leads Sustainability and ESG Initiatives at InCorp Advisory, bringing over 13 years of experience in sustainability, business strategy, and finance. A Chartered Accountant and ISB MBA, he has advised 150+ entities on ESG strategy, reporting, and integration and serves as a Special Invitee Member on ICAI’s Sustainability Reporting Standards Board. Recognised among ICAI’s Top 40 Under 40, he is also a frequent speaker, having conducted 200+ sessions on ESG and sustainability.