The Executive Exchange 2025, hosted by Kyndryl, in association with CORE Media, brought together India’s leading IT visionaries and business leaders for an exclusive evening of insightful discussions and strategic networking. Held on January 9, 2025, at the Sofitel Mumbai BKC, this landmark event marked Kyndryl’s commitment to empowering Indian enterprises to navigate a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Embracing Readiness for Everything New
The evening commenced with a warm welcome, emphasizing the theme of ‘Readiness for the New’—a call for organizations to boldly adapt to change and seize emerging opportunities. In a world driven by innovation and transformation, the need for adaptability and strategic foresight has never been more critical. This sentiment set the tone for discussions on how Indian enterprises can drive growth through innovative thinking and collaborative leadership.
Leadership Insights from Industry Stalwarts
Lingraju Sawkar, President of Kyndryl India, shared the company’s transformative journey over the past three years, highlighting Kyndryl’s focus on technology-led solutions, employee empowerment, and industry collaboration. His leadership has positioned Kyndryl as one of India’s most admired technology firms, earning accolades for diversity, inclusion, and technological excellence.
Adding a unique dimension to the event was legendary cricketer and entrepreneur Anil Kumble. In a captivating session, Kumble spoke about leadership, resilience, and innovation—qualities that transcend sports and resonate with today’s business challenges. His ventures, TENVIC and Spektacom, reflect his forward-thinking approach, particularly his use of AI in sports technology to enhance performance and fan engagement.
Global Perspectives on Transformation
Elly Keinan, Group President of Kyndryl Global, delivered an inspiring keynote on how Kyndryl has transformed into a global powerhouse. He highlighted the company's commitment to driving business growth and fostering innovation, sharing insights into how Kyndryl supports enterprises worldwide in achieving scalable transformation.
Aashish Chandra, Senior Vice President of Global Delivery at Kyndryl, further delved into how organizations can ‘Transform for New India’, focusing on leveraging AI, cloud, and emerging technologies to disrupt traditional business models and fuel growth.
Interactive Engagements and Networking
The evening concluded with ‘The Vital Discussion,’ an engaging session led by Shaon Sengupta, Kyndryl Vital India Leader, fostering peer-to-peer exchange on co-creating innovative, human-centered solutions for modern enterprises.
As the night drew to a close, guests were gifted specially autographed cricket balls by Anil Kumble—a thoughtful gesture that blended the spirit of sportsmanship with the event's theme of innovation and leadership.
The India Executive Exchange 2025 was more than an event; it was a platform for visionary dialogue, strategic insights, and collaborative growth. Kyndryl continues to empower enterprises to embrace the future with confidence and agility.