Meet Our Knowledge Partners

Cornerstone International Group – India

Cornerstone International Group (CIG) was founded in 1989 in the USA and is one of the most extensive (60 Offices in 40 Countries) Retained Executive Search, Board, and Leadership Consulting providers worldwide. In India since 2004, we operate from 4 offices in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune, and Bangalore. The core team consists of 10 senior professionals at the Partner/Account Manager level supported by a team of consultants. We have worked on more than 2000 search mandates for the CXO/ C Suite & Independent Directors and a couple of Board & Leadership Consulting assignments.

www.cornerstone.co.in

AIM Elevate Ventures

AIM Elevate Ventures stands at the forefront of innovative thinking and co-creation, transforming the landscape for micro and nano ventures, with a sharp focus on women entrepreneurs and small- scale businesses. Through essential resources, mentorship, and growth capital, AIM Elevate empowers entrepreneurs to scale their enterprises from grassroots to global stages. With a dynamic blend of investment, skill-building, market linkages, and collaborative innovation, AIM Elevate creates a spirit of resilience and adaptability. By co-creating solutions and unlocking hidden potential, AIM Elevate Ventures builds a vibrant ecosystem where entrepreneurial vision flourishes, innovative ideas thrive, and sustainable growth is achieved together.

www.aimelevate.com

BoardPAC

Board PAC is an award-winning, paperless Board meeting automation solutions provider, recognized for driving simple, secure, sustainable, and experiential communications for Board and Executive members. Board PAC believes that their board automation system is ideal for corporates to run effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly business meetings. Board PAC serves a host of fortune 500 companies across the world, with over 50,000 users globally and a presence in over 40 countries.

www.boardpac.co

DNV

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

www.dnv.com

Vahura OnBoard

Curating High-Performing Boards for Future-First Organisations. Advisor, Strategist, Corporate Conscience keeper — an independent board member plays multiple roles. At Vahura, we recognise the importance of a high-impact Board. Over the past decade, we have often witnessed corporates face significant hurdles while putting together their Board of directors. While the criteria for selection varies depending on the stage of growth, the need for professionals to guide the organisation strategically towards long-term success and through potential uncertainties remains paramount. We believe an independent director on the board must be committed to both the long-term vision and the values of an organisation.

www.vahura.com

J B Boda

The J.B. Boda Group is a pioneer of reinsurance broking business in India, with extensions to other services like Direct Broking, Asset Valuation, Non- Marine & Marine Survey, Risk Inspection, Protection Indemnity, Facilitating Actuarial Services (Non-Life & Life). Their business transcends boundaries with its links established in over 90 countries. The J.B. Boda Group aims to be the preferred global brand for insurance and reinsurance broking in both Non-Life and Life.

www.jbbodagroup.com

Stanton Chase

For over three decades, Stanton Chase, has been at the forefront of corporate leadership, providing unparalleled support to our clients. Their bespoke, innovative, and all- encompassing leadership solutions are designed to help customers achieve sustainable success. As a top-ranked global retained executive search and leadership advisory firm, we take pride in being more than just leadership service providers; we are your trusted partners in leadership.

www.stantonchase.com

Kolath & Co

We started our journey in 1998 as a small consulting company and then grew in an Audit and Advisory, providing bespoke niche services and solutions to our clients. We have groomed ourselves to be serving our clients to achieve their enterprise vision. We achieve this by deeply understanding the client’s vision and culture and tailoring the niche services to suit the deliverables. We have achieved this through a collaborative coexistence model, transparency, and aggregating the best of the domain specialists and experts to successfully deliver client engagements, across disciplines, domains, geography and industry.

www.kolath.in

JHS & ASSOCIATES LLP

JHS is an integrated professional service, multi-location firm that symbolises aspirations of the true emergent India. JHS is a business enabler and a trustworthy partner with presence in 10 cities and a strength of 500+ people. JHS has integrated capabilities of niche firms present across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Vadodara. Organisation whether established or a start-up require trusted business and advisors who can think along and partner with the executives. Our professional team has experience across a range of service domains including Assurance, Taxation, Governance, Risk Consulting, Outsourced Accounting, Profit Improvement and Foreign Exchange Management.

www.jhsassociates.in

Shilpi Thapar & Associates

CS (Dr.) Shilpi Thapar is a seasoned advisor in corporate governance, compliance, and sustainability with over 20 years of expertise in risk management and board advisory roles. As a practicing Company Secretary, Certified Independent Director, Arbitrator, Mediator, and Founder & CEO of M/s. Shilpi Thapar & Associates, Company Secretaries, she champions ethical leadership, corporate governance and regulatory adherence. Recognized as a Top Women Leader 2024 in India in Corporate Governance Segment by Women Entrepreneur Review Magazine, she has authored three guidance notes on Boardroom practices, CSR, and the Digital Protection Act. She currently serves as an Independent Director for a NIFTY 1000-listed company and other reputed companies, earning recognition as one of India’s Top 10 Women Leaders for 2024 in Corporate Governance Segment by Women Entrepreneur Review Magazine.

shilpithapar.com
https://linkedin.com/in/shilpi-thapar-18857226

Dr Amit Nagpal

Amit Nagpal PhD is a Personal Branding Coach, Story Coach, Co-Creator & Connector to Aspiring Independent Directors & CXOs, Knowledge Partner @ Board Stewardship, Visiting Prof @ Masters Union, Founder @ Bloggers Alliance & Your Board Profile and a DLC Member. Amit Nagpal PhD, blends his over 27 years of rich experience in the marketing domain with a profound passion for storytelling to elevate personal brands to their pinnacle of authenticity and influence and align them with respective organisation brands.

www.dramitnagpal.com

My Board Profile

We transform your businesses From Vision to Results. Browne & Mohan is a management consulting firm specialized in business tranAs the Founder of Your Board Profile, Amit Nagpal PhD’s mission has been to create CVs that befit the aspirant. Our team excels at creating impactful CVs / social media profiles and speaker profiles that capture each director's unique journey and contributions, fostering not just leadership but a legacy to enter the boardroom. In today's fast-paced corporate world, where first impressions are not just important but often definitive, the clarity, quality, and impact of your professional profile can significantly dictate your career trajectory. At Your Board Profile, we understand the criticality of these elements for Board directors.

www.yourboardprofile.in

RSJ Lexsys Private Limited

We provide a Compliance Management System that identifies, reports, tracks all the applicable laws and regulations with in-build function of skill enhancement that helps to manage expanding business needs and an automated due compliance task manager that increases the efficiency of the team manifolds. LexComply is an excellence mantra for you since it facilitates to:
• Deploy right skills at the right place so as to maximize Return on Investment.
• Track and monitor progress and notify each and every stakeholder.
• Get system generated relevant compliances at appropriate time.
• Access all the correct, applicable and up-to-date laws and regulations.
• Achieve compliance and good governance cost effectively.
• Manage event-based compliances.

www.lexcomply.com

Digital Business Technology Private Limited

We Empower Businesses with Innovative IT Solutions, founded in 2019, DB Tech is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes. With H.O. in Mumbai and offices in Pune and New Delhi, we specialize in SaaS solutions, custom application development, and compliance tools. Our mission is to empower organizations to navigate digital complexities, ensuring seamless operations, compliance, and growth. Our diverse team of Solution Architects, Software Developers, and Compliance Experts delivers advanced, secure, and scalable solutions. DB Tech’s proprietary products include Whistle Sentinel—a robust whistleblowing platform that fosters transparency and ethical conduct, and WorkplaceSentinel—an AI-enabled incident management system addressing workplace issues like harassment and safety violations. Mecard.me offers a digital alternative to traditional business cards, while IPOctopus safeguards intellectual property efficiently. Bloccert leverages blockchain technology to issue tamper-proof certificates, ensuring document authenticity. At DB Tech, security and compliance are paramount. Our solutions are ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, providing clients with peace of mind. Innovation drives us to integrate AI, blockchain, and data analytics into our offerings, ensuring that our clients remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

www.whistlesentinel.com

IICSR

Our mission is to make IICSR the centre point in the world to gain knowledge and expertise in skills, sustainability, and responsible business practices. We also aim to create and leverage networks for innovation and collaboration among social organizations, funding agencies, corporates, and individuals. IICSR Group has been established since 2010 and is dedicated to the upliftment of the society and environment. It has developed its forte in project advisory, implementation, and capacity building to develop responsible business leadership. We have also developed our expertise in consulting on projects for Need Assessment, SROI studies, GRI, Rating and assisting the businesses to become Responsible Business Leaders. International Institute of CSR (IICSR), is a new leading institute that focuses on CSR, sustainability, social impact measurement, and skills and training.

www.iicsr.com

POSH systems.com

Dr Sandya Advani LLM POSH Consultant, IC Member and Trainer, pioneered POSH awareness and training for ground level staff since 2017 in vernacular medium, as she realised that the need for such awareness starts from the bottom up. She also built up her skills by undergoing Train the Trainer programs and pursued Executive certifications in POSH. Post her superannuation as Director Administration and Facilities from Accelya Kale Solutions Ltd Dr. Sandya Advani launched POSH Systems.com in June 2019. The purpose was to continue the work she had commenced and follow her passion of making a difference to the lives of women by generating awareness on the laws relating to prevention of sexual harassment. Dr Advani firmly believes that proper employee sensitization leads to reduction of complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace. Reach out to her for end to end POSH compliance. Our services include,
1. Setting up POSH in companies 2. POSH Awareness sessions for employees and contract staff
3. Training and Skill Building of the IC
4. Empanelment as an External Member of the IC including Complaint handling
5. POSH Audit
6. POSH Consultation
She has till date successfully trained over 40,500 persons.

www.linkedin.com/company/poshsystems

Tirkha Consultants & Advisors LLP

Tirkha Consultants and Advisors LLP, formerly Tirkha Consultants & Advisors, is a leading business consulting and advisory firm within HKG and Co, led by CA Hemant Kumar Gupta. Established in 2011 in Jaipur, we specialize in financial consulting and taxation services for diverse industries. With a decade of experience and over100 clients, we prioritize strong client relationships and strategic collaborations. Committed to sustainable development, we champion ESG principles, evident through our CII-GreenCo certification and successful ESG projects. You may like to reach out to us for,
* Development of ESG/ Sustainability Strategy
* ESG/ Sustainability Reporting
* ESG Assurance
* ESG Due Diligence
* GHG Accounting
* Identification of Climate Risk and Opportunities
* Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
* Environmental Assessment
* Energy & Water Audit
* Software Solutions

in.linkedin.com/company/tirkha-consultants-advisors-llp

KVAT & Co

KVAT & Co, a firm with deep expertise in corporate governance, risk management, compliance, monitoring services, technology, and training. Established in 2020, our firm has rapidly evolved from a pioneering partnership between two visionary leaders to a robust team of seasoned professionals with a diverse industry presence. Our operational capacity has expanded significantly to accommodate the increasing demands of our diverse clientele. We continue to scale our services to deliver unparalleled solutions tailored to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our clients. KVAT is approved by the Guinness World Records for Data Validation of a Life Insurance Company. We have forged strategic alliances in India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Cameroon enhancing our capability to serve a global clientele effectively. With a registered office in India, our international perspective ensures that we provide comprehensive solutions that meet global standards

www.kvatco.co.in

BlueSky

BlueSky is a for-profit LLP registered in 2018. BlueSky is an Independent, Type A Inspection Body Accredited by the Quality Council of India’s National Accreditation Board of Certification Bodies (NABCB BlueSky Impact Assessment reports are issued with NABCB logo and are recognized globally. NABCB is a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & & Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC BlueSky is accredited for social services and can conduct Impact Assessment of CSR Projects in compliance with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021.

blueskycsr.com

Impact HR Services Pt. Ltd.

We specialise in CV and profile curation services and are India’s Leading Executive Search Organisation for Senior and Middle Management Levels across various functions in India & Abroad. The company was promoted in November 1994 by Prakash Kewalramani who is an engineer from IIT Delhi and MBA from IIM Ahmedabad with over 17 years Line / General Management experience (including Senior Level Assignments) with reputed Multinational / Indian Organizations (Coats Viyella, Gilette, Lalbhai Group) During his career, he has interviewed over 1,50,000 candidates for senior, middle and junior level positions.

www.impsmanagement.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-kewalramani/

Dial ESG

Dial ESG is a comprehensive ESG advisory and ecosystem enabler, set up with the goal: To leverage exponential technologies and collaborations to achieve India’s Panchamrit at COP26 and the UN’S SDGs while enabling - 100,000 tons of carbon reduction in 2023, a billion dollars in green finance/investments, Unit cost reduction through sustainable projects for every client. We are an implementation-focused firm, committed to enabling measurable, trackable, and profitable impact.

http://linkedin.com/in/suyash-s-agrawal-gcb-d- 003a7986