Advisory Panel

Ram Charan is a highly acclaimed speaker and advisor with over 35 years of experience. He has worked with global giants like GE, KLM, Bank of America, DuPont, Novartis, EMC, Home Depot and Verizon. Ram Charan has coached some of the world’s most successful CEOs, helping them develop, shape and implement their strategic directions. He has also co-authored several books, including Execution and What the CEO Wants You to Know.

Capt. K. J. Samuel has played a key role setting up successful business ventures along with Capt. Gopinath. Commissioned into the Indian Army in 1971 and a veteran of the Indo-Pak War, he joined the Aviation Wing in 1976, retiring eventually in 1992 after receiving the Sena Medal for gallantry. In the Service, Capt. Samuel was a Flying Instructor and continues to be a Civil Aviation Examiner on helicopters. In 1995, he joined forces with army friend Capt. Gopinath to start a private sector commercial helicopter service. He continues to be a Director of Deccan Aviation (now called Deccan Charters). In 2003, he co-founded Air Deccan - the first budget, no-frills Indian airline. As part of Deccan 360, his expertise goes a long way in setting us head and shoulders above the rest.