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S. Ahamed Meeran is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Professional Couriers, one of India's largest courier and logistics networks. Born in 1956 into a modest family in Kalakad, Tirunelveli district, he began his career as a telephone department operator before venturing into a travel agency and then the emerging courier trade. In 1987 he co-founded The Professional Couriers with seven partners, helping build a franchise-based network that today spans thousands of offices across India and reaches over 230 countries. A Commerce graduate from Madurai Kamaraj University, Meeran owns the Chennai operations and is recognized as a pioneer of India's organized courier industry.

W.S. Habib is Chairman and Managing Director of RWD (P) Ltd and, since 2025, President of CREDAI Tamil Nadu, the apex body of the state's private real estate developers. An engineer by training (B.E., Bangalore University) with leadership education from IIM Bangalore, he has built across nearly three decades: founding Wavoo Realty (26 projects, 1997 to 2006), co-founding RWD with the Ramky Group in Hyderabad (13.5 million sq ft across 200 projects for 6,500 families), and later launching NXG Homes and, in 2024, Vistawh. An entrepreneur and venture capitalist, he is also active in MEASI, the United Economic Forum, and CREDAI Chennai.

Sajid Sathak, MRICS, is Chief Global Strategist at Eartheon (Eartheon Spatial Technologies), working at the intersection of geospatial technology and the built environment. A chartered surveyor and Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, he specializes in digital twins for the built environment, renewable energy, and ESG-driven sustainability. Alongside his corporate role, he serves as a mentor and advisor to the Crescent School of Business at BSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, guiding its industry-facing MBA initiatives. He is an active voice in Chennai's business and India-Gulf networking circles, championing technology-led, sustainable approaches to real estate and infrastructure.

Mohamed Ismail Sait is a Chennai-based business professional and Director of Mana Muna CIBAF, the Center for Islamic Banking and Finance, an ethical financial consultancy. An MBA graduate of PSG College of Technology, he brings strengths in strategic planning, project management, and public speaking to the field of Shariah-compliant, interest-free finance. His advisory work centers on the consultancy's remit of promoting ethical banking practices and building awareness of Islamic finance principles among businesses and institutions in India.

A Post Graduate in Business Administration and a Phd in Investment Banking with 22+ years of rich Supervisory and Managerial experience in the Banking and Wealth Management industry. Successfully executed responsibilities in heading Branch Operations encompassing Credit Management, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Team Management, compliance and Audit. Possess demonstrative excellence in general banking operations. Proficient in steering bottom line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of available resources. Adept in managing Loans, Advances, Credit Appraisals, Verification of Documents. Extensive experience in supervising and rendering quality customer service and amicably resolving Banking ombudsman complaints. Strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities. Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude.

K. M. Ilanchezhian is a UPSC educator and former Assistant Commandant of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). A successful competitive-examination candidate, he is reported to have cleared 17 highly competitive examinations and appeared for three UPSC interviews. After serving in India’s challenging Naxal-affected regions, he moved into education, driven by a passion for mentoring civil-service aspirants. He has taught Geography and examination strategy through institutions including IKLAS IAS Academy, Veranda IAS, and Crescent University. His guidance emphasizes understanding the UPSC syllabus, using limited resources effectively, answer writing, consistency, and connecting academic knowledge with real-world public administration challenges across India.

Harish Amrith is a Chartered Accountant and Senior Partner of KRT & CO, Chennai, with over 11 years in practice, having earlier spent three years with the World Bank Group's Financial Reporting team. He leads a 25-plus member firm serving 1,500-plus clients across Tamil Nadu, specializing in agile internal audit and growth consulting for MSMEs and startups. Appointed by the CBDT (2025 to 2027) as an Advisor Member to the Regional Direct Tax Advisory Committee for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, he also serves on the FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council as MSME Panel Convenor and is a widely sought finance trainer.

Jubran Siddique is a founder and architect of intelligent ecosystems — building AI-powered ecosystems that redesign how education and finance operate, driven by a decade of principled innovation across six countries. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, Jubran founded Zaryah Investment Company in 2014, establishing one of India’s first Shariah-compliant investment institutions. Over the following decade, the firm raised $5.5M through principled channels and earned recognition across global stages — including the Doha Islamic Finance Conference under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Qatar, GITEX Global Dubai, and a Harvard-LSE roundtable on the future of Islamic finance in London.

Mohammed Umar is the Chief Operating Officer of EdgeUp, bringing a background as a process and IT consultant to the company's operations. A Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), with credentials in COBIT 5 and ISMS, he specializes in IT governance, quality assurance, process consultancy, and corporate training. An engineering graduate of AMS College of Engineering, Chennai, he has built his career helping organizations formulate and adopt robust processes, strengthen software quality, and establish governance frameworks. In his operational leadership role he drives execution and process discipline, and has been active in EdgeUp's growth initiatives, including new partnerships across the Zaryah ecosystem.

Meeran M A K is the Founder and Business Head of Living Art Aquarium, a Chennai-based venture specializing in custom aquariums, koi ponds, and acrylic tank design. An aquarist at heart, he began his career trading ornamental fish across international markets, including several years in the Maldives, before establishing his own firm. Over nearly two decades in the aquatic industry, he has built deep expertise in aquarium design, installation, maintenance, and marine quarantine control, working on projects globally. Beyond his profession, Meeran is an accomplished badminton player who has competed at state and national levels, reflecting his energy and discipline.