Gautam Ramchandani
Crusader
Gautam is a seasoned brand strategist and sustainability advocate with over 37 years of cross-industry experience spanning hospitality, luxury retail, publishing, design, renewable energy, and environmental innovation. He currently leads The LIVVLife Foundation, a mission-driven initiative focused on improving indoor and ambient air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting clean, conscious living through the principles of the 5Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle.
As the founder of LIVVLife, LIVVSafe, and LIVVAir, Gautam collaborates with global brands and manufacturers to develop innovative, sustainable solutions—focusing on air purification technologies, odour elimination, energy-efficient systems, solar energy deployment, and supply chain decarbonisation.
His background includes leadership roles with top-tier luxury brands such as Baume et Mercier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Harry Winston, and as COO, he successfully launched India’s largest bookstore café chain. A third-generation publisher and Vedanta enthusiast, Gautam also published accessible e-books on philosophy, blending strategic business acumen with personal passions for conscious and sustainable living.
Kedar N. Gadilkar
Mavrick
Bringing over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical sciences, formulation chemistry, and product innovation. With deep expertise across hygiene, disinfectant, and specialty chemical formulations, he leads the development of RAPITANT’s molecular odour neutralisation technology.
A post-graduate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with extensive experience in formulation development, manufacturing scale-up, and regulatory compliance across healthcare, sanitation, personal care, and disinfectant segments. He has played a key role in the successful development and commercialisation of over 100 products, and holds formulation patents along with published research contributions.
As the Maverick CTO, he drives innovation in plant-based sanitation chemistry, ensuring RAPITANT BioSafe delivers effective, scalable, and compliant solutions for modern hygiene environments. His strengths include translating scientific research into commercially viable technologies while maintaining high standards of product performance, safety, and quality.
Col. (Dr.) Milan Patnaik
Free Spirit
is a decorated cybersecurity and defence expert with over 24 years of leadership in safeguarding India’s critical IT and telecom infrastructure. As Co-Founder and CISO of WhizHack Technologies, Founder of Horizon17 Technologies & Sustainability, and advisor to institutions like IIT Madras, IIT Jodhpur, and Masaryk University, he combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision. A former Senior Director-level InfoSec leader in the Government of India, he has led large-scale cyber and AI initiatives, commanded the Army’s largest telecom unit on the China border, and mentored 40+ indigenous security start-ups to strengthen national resilience. Holding BTech, MTech, and PhD degrees from JNU, IIT Madras, and Masaryk University, his research spans offensive security, blockchain, and AI-driven defence systems. At LIVVLife, he will drive strategic direction, business development, and operations, continuing his mission of building scalable, AI-enabled security solutions that protect India’s sovereignty in the digital age.
Anushree Wadhwani Ramchandani
Co-Founder | Reformer
Anushree Wadhwani Ramchandani is a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience across media, global trade shows, and leadership networks. Since 2009, she has represented the NAB Show in India, leading strategic outreach and industry partnerships. At YPO, the world’s largest leadership community of CEOs, she supports governance and chapter development across South Asia and guides Impact Officers in advancing YPO’s vision of positive change.
Previously, Anushree served as Project Head at NürnbergMesse India, where she launched CONTX2020—an innovative virtual content marketplace. Her early career at BBC World Service spanned over a decade, contributing to communications and business development across India and South Asia.
As Co-founder of LIVVlife Foundation, Anushree leads strategic storytelling, stakeholder alliances, and high-impact programs in clean air and regenerative agriculture. Her deep commitment to the Foundation’s ethos ensures thoughtful, system-focused solutions that prioritize vulnerable communities and advance environmental and public health equity.
Ramandeep Senghera
Global Trotter
With over 30 years of global business development experience, [Name] has led initiatives across sectors including medical devices, logistics, clean beauty, industrial hemp, and air purification. He is driven by a commitment to innovation with impact—building strategic partnerships that create sustainable value for both business and society.
Born and based in the UK, with Indian heritage and time spent working in India, he brings a globally informed, culturally grounded perspective to his work at LIVVLife. His role focuses on identifying scalable opportunities, guiding collaborations, and ensuring initiatives stay relevant and community-focused.
Having worked with major global brands and retailers, he has deep experience in manufacturing, brand management, and client service. Renowned for his commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, he is known for consistently going the extra mile.
At LIVVLife, he supports clean, conscious solutions that uplift lives and promote a sustainable future.