Company/Organization & Achievement Awards Judging Committee

Committee:

Alston D'Souza, Consulting Associate
Charles River Associates, College Station, Texas, United States
Alston is an economic consultant at Charles River Associates, where he studies businesses, markets, firm-psychology, and decision-making in several sectors, including but not limited to crude oil pipelines, railway cartelization, digital advertising, automated valuation models, retail e-commerce, automotive vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs), wines and spirits, food and beverages etc.

Saurabh Doshi, Co-founder
Virtualness, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Saurabh Doshi, Co-founder of Virtualness, has held leadership roles over two decades, including Managing Director for Meta, Vice President for Viacom. He was Chairman of the Asian Academy Awards and has received accolades including 40underForty, the UK’s Top 100 Global Talent, and the President Kalam Innovation and Governance Award.
 

Dr. Mohamed Rabie ElSheikh, Founder & CEO
Tanmyah Group for Consulting & Training, Kuwait
For 30 years, Dr. Mohamed has led & contributed to various projects to assess organizational performance, improve effectiveness, and create GREAT customers & employees’ experiences in the GCC, Middle East, and Africa. Previously, Mohamed worked for Zain Group, Vodafone, Arthur Andersen, Beyout Investment Group, and the Ministry of Finance and holds a Ph.D.

Leena Heiman, CEO
Leena Heiman Enterprises and Minneapolis Contractors Choice, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Leena is Chairwoman and CEO of Minneapolis Contractors Choice, LLC, and Broker-owner of Global Realty Society. An entrepreneur since 19, Leena's experience spans real estate, construction, hospitality, and retail. She is part of UNICEF's global leadership circle; a member of International Council of Women (ICW-CIF); member of The International Code Council (ICC).

Kate Imobekhai, Technical Business Analyst
IBM, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Ms. Kate Imobekhai is a Project Manager at IBM. She has more than 14 years of experience working with clients and ensuring successful project delivery. She is also a coach and mentor who is passionate about building teams, networking, and helping others connect with their passion and purpose.
 

Dr. Jemima Irabor-Ighedosa, Project Business Director
RockStone International, Katy, Texas, United States
Jemima, a director with RockStone International since 2010 has several years of diverse work experience with Business Development, Logistics, Office Management, Agency Administration & Project Controls/Management. She has worked 22 years with Shell Nigeria. She is a certified international professional manager with a PhD in Management, Leadership, and Organizational Management.

Anilkumar Jangili, Director, Statistical Programming
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, United States
Anilkumar Jangili is the Director of Statistical Programming at SpringWorks Therapeutics, with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Based in North Carolina's RTP area, he holds a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences and is passionate about leveraging data to drive innovation and improve healthcare outcomes.

 

Shravan Kumar Joginipalli, Sr. Director - Information Technology and Business Administration Slide Insurance, Tampa, Florida, United States
Shravan Kumar Joginipalli is Senior Director of IT at Slide Insurance, with over 18 years in P&C insurance Technology. He began as a Developer, advancing to lead complex insurance technology projects. Shravan holds a master's degree in the USA and multiple certifications and is known for his strategic leadership and industry insights.
 

Mostafa Kamil, Programme Coordinator/ Assistant Professor
Emirates Aviation University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Mostafa Kamil, Assistant Professor and Programme Coordinator for the Computer Science (AI and Data Science) programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Data Science, Emirates Aviation University, holds a Ph.D. in Communications Engineering. His expertise includes AI, Data Science, IoT, and Communications Systems, with active contributions to university committees.
 

Franklin Kamnang Ngansop, Founder & Certified Startup & Business Coach
Vitamin CS Coaching, Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
Franklin is a passionate and internationally recognized Business Coach and Mentor, whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to turn their dreams into thriving, scalable businesses. Founder of Vitamin CS Coaching, has assisted numerous startups and businesses, ensuring product-market fit, funding securement, operational optimization, and increased revenue and profits.

Dr. Rashed Karkain, CEO/MD
Sustainable Development Research and Training Institute, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Rashed Mohamed Karkain is an esteemed Emirati innovator, researcher, and author of the acclaimed book “Sustainable Development Leaders,” as well as the Vice President of the Society of Scholars in the UAE. He is the founder and managing director of the Sustainable Development Research and Training Institute.

Akhil Khunger, VP Quantitative Analytics
Barclays, New York City, New York, United States
Akhil is a seasoned professional in financial engineering and risk management. He currently serves as a QA financial modeling specialist at Barclays. With over a decade of experience, roles at institutions like Citibank and HSBC. His expertise in time series analysis and statistical modeling has led to the creation of sophisticated financial models.

Kannamangalam Chakaravarthi Lakshminarasimham, Director, Program Management
Expedia Group, Mountain House, California, United States
KC is a program management leader with over two decades of experience in strategic transformations, portfolio, program, and project management. Leading teams at organizations like Expedia, Yohana, and Salesforce, KC has optimized global portfolios and consistently delivered value-driven outcomes. As an internationally recognized expert and a fellow of distinguished global organizations.

Areej Obeidat, General Manager
CRIF ITS - Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Areej Obeidat holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering from Jordan University for Science and Technology. She has 20+ years of experience in Banking Technologies across different business aspects. She is a banking business consulting expert and Stevie® Awards judge. A member of the Union of Arab Banks.

Benjamin Sisima Ofuru, Data Analyst
National Bureau of Statistics, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Benjamin is a distinguished team player, researcher, innovator, consultant, facilitator, author, and data analyst with over 14 years of hands-on experience. He is skilled in Business Analytics and has wide knowledge in business consulting. He developed a dashboard for reporting on M&E and a work plan template to measure performance.
 

Satish Padmanabhan, VP, Head of FM Metadata and Data Quality Delivery
Standard Chartered Bank, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Satish, a seasoned leader with 22+ years in banking and financial services, heads FM Metadata and Data Quality Delivery at Standard Chartered Bank. A certified data governance professional and honorary doctorate holder, he excels in data management, data ethics, and financial technology innovation. Recognized globally, he champions impactful, scalable data solutions.

Rajat Prakash, Vice President
Talen Energy, Houston, Texas, United States
Rajat Prakash has over 20 years’ experience leading corporate strategy and finance functions across sectors in Asia, Europe, North America. Most recently, Rajat recapitalized Talen Energy to eliminate $3 billion of legacy debt. A graduate of University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Rajat also mentors startups at 1871.com.
 

Nandhakumar Raju, Director
Optum UnitedHealth Group, Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Nandhakumar Raju is a seasoned technology leader with 25 years of experience in healthcare modernization, AI/ML, and cloud innovation. As Director of Software Engineering, he has transformed digital healthcare systems globally, enhancing accessibility, scalability, and security. A multi-award-winning innovator, he mentors leaders and contributes to advancing global health technology standards.
 

Vidya Rajasekhara Reddy Tetala, Engineer Lead
Elevance Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Vidya Rajasekhara Reddy Tetala, a healthcare IT expert with 19+ years of experience, excels in data engineering, cloud technologies, and AI/ML. Raja’s innovative strategies optimize healthcare operations, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes, establishing him as a transformative leader driving impactful advancements in healthcare technology and data-driven solutions.

Lechi Zhang, Fintech and SME Finance Expert
New York City, New York, United States
Lechi Zhang is an angel investor focused on fintechs and emerging markets. He has worked as a consultant on financing small businesses and startups for the World Bank and BCG. Lechi is also a member of the Forbes Finance Council and graduated with honors from Cornell University.