Anisha is a highly accomplished business leader and strategic thinker with 35 years of experience in advertising, auto manufacturing, and financial services. She has a proven track record in brand building and digital transformation, having architected several well-known consumer brands and developed business-boosting strategies. Following a 25-year corporate career, she launched Storm the Norm in 2015, a firm helping businesses adapt to disruption by challenging conventional norms. Some clients include Nestle, Viacom18, Unilever, Whirlpool, Schneider Electric, Reliance Retail, AMEX, Welspun, Max Group, and numerous startups across India and Southeast Asia. Ms Anisha Motwani has been the advisor with the World Bank on the prestigious ‘Swachh Bharat Programme’, ‘Adoption of Solar Rooftops’ & ‘National Mission for Clean Ganga’. She currently serves as an Independent Director on the board of some leading organisations: - Abbot India - Godrej Finance Ltd - Godrej Finance Ltd - Philips Domestic Appliances Ltd (Versuni India Ltd) - Star Health Insurance Ltd - Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd - Motherson Sumi Wiring Solutions - Raymond Lifestyle Ltd Author of two bestselling books, ‘Storm the Norm’ & ‘She Storms the Norm’ and a columnist, she also hosts the Storm the Norm podcast https://spoti.fi/3E9iJ5z, interviewing industry leaders to challenge business norms. She is on the Advisory Board of the CII Innovation Committee, Atal Incubation Centre, Indian Institute of Health & Medical Research, India Diversity Forum & a regular speaker at national and global business platforms. In recognition of her achievements, she was voted as one of the ’50 Most Powerful Women in Indian Business’ by Business Today for three consecutive years since 2009. She has also been recognised amongst the ‘Top 50 Women in Media, Marketing and Advertising’ by Impact & Colors for 4 successive years since 2011. She has been conferred ‘The Women at Work Leadership Award 2011’ by the Asian Confederation of Business and ‘Brand Builder of the Year’ by NDTV, among many others. An MBA, Anisha studied at Sophiya College and lives in Delhi with her husband Mahinder and children - Prerna & Prithviraj.

Ameen Haque is the founder of Storywallahs and believes good stories happen to those who can tell them. He considers himself a story monk i.e. both a student as well as a practitioner and teacher of storytelling. CEO’ s, change makers and business leaders from across the world have turned to him for help with their stories. He has studied business administration and followed that up with a course in advertising & media planning from MICA. Formerly a Vice President at Ogilvy & Mather, Ameen has over 20 years of experience in advertising, marketing, consulting and theatre. His work is deeply influenced by his experiences in communications, both as a marketer and as an actor. He learned storytelling while creating campaigns for some of the biggest brands, helping start-up founders raise funds and while telling stories to those with the lowest attention spans - children. When not studying or teaching storytelling, he loves climbing hills and playing table tennis.

Atika is a Strategic Advisory Partner to Founders and CEO’s of companies that are seeking to scale. She has partnered organisations, across diverse sectors from digital upskilling, news and media, social impact, cloud kitchens, snacks, wealth management to name a few. Atika was the former Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, South West Asia of Cheil Worldwide – a digitally integrated advertising agency, with specialisation across retail, experiential, digital media, e-commerce, influencer marketing and brand communication. Atika’s previous roles have included Global Planning Director at Wunderman Thompson in Singapore and Strategy Consultant at leading global nutrition company DSM. She has worked across markets from China to Brazil and on many exciting brands like Samsung, Unilever, Pepsi, Morris Garages, Frito Lay, Nestle, Adidas and Reckitt Benckiser. She has addressed a range of business problems for companies - from driving category adoption, market entry strategies, behaviour change, to product development and new customer segments. She actively supports the growth of young women in corporate roles. Atika has been a speaker at Cannes Lions and judged many Indian and International advertising award shows.

Dr. Singh is an education leader and AI trainer with over two decades of experience in technology-enabled learning. His recent work focuses on practical applications of Artificial Intelligence, where he conducts workshops and training sessions for corporate professionals, faculty members, students, and public leaders. Known for simplifying complex AI concepts, he helps audiences leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, communication, and decision-making in the real-world.

Narayan Devanathan is a seasoned marketing and strategy leader with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of business, brand, and public impact. As President and Chief Strategy Officer for South Asia at Dentsu, he leads the central strategy function, shaping long-term growth and transformation for the network and its clients. With over a decade at dentsu, Narayan has played a pivotal role in building integrated strategic capabilities, driving innovation and delivering impactful brand solutions across categories. His work spans some of India’s most iconic brands, including Royal Enfield, Airtel, and KFC, where he has contributed to shaping brand narratives and business outcomes. Known for his sharp strategic thinking and nuanced understanding of culture, Narayan often positions himself at the intersection of the state and the market, bringing a broader societal lens to marketing and communication. His perspectives frequently explore the evolving role of media and technology in shaping modern brand engagement. Academically, he holds advanced degrees in business, marketing and communications from institutions in India and the United States. Beyond his professional work, he is also a long-distance runner, reflecting his belief in endurance, consistency and long-term value creation.