Jury Chair
Vishakha Mulye
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Designate), Aditya Birla Capital Limited
Vishakha Mulye is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Designate) at Aditya Birla Capital Limited
(“ABCL”). She is a director on the board of Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Limited
(“ABMCPL”), the apex corporate body of Aditya Birla Group, that provides strategic direction and vision to its
group companies.
Taking charge in 2022, Vishakha envisioned the ‘One ABC, One P&L’, strategy, anchored on the principles
of 'One Customer, One Experience and One Team'. This strategic roadmap has been central to Aditya Birla
Capital’s transformative journey, driving accelerated growth and improved profitability across businesses. By
leveraging data, digital and technology, she reimagined its business model, strengthened platform
capabilities, and embarked on a mission to simplify finance, making it as simple as ABCD.
Under her leadership, Aditya Birla Capital expanded its offerings across Loans, Investments, Insurance, and
Payments, and developed an omnichannel D2C platform to deliver comprehensive financial solutions through
‘ABCD’, its user-friendly, intuitive mobile app. ABCL also introduced ‘Udyog Plus’, an all-inclusive digital B2B
lending platform offering business loans, supply chain financing, and value-added services to the MSME
ecosystem.
To further support its future growth objectives, ABCL, under Vishakha’s guidance, successfully raised
Rs 4,500 crore in growth capital through a combination of preferential issuances, QIP, and divestment of
stakes in select businesses. She was also instrumental in seamlessly executing the amalgamation of Aditya
Birla Finance Ltd., with Aditya Birla Capital Limited, enabling better access to capital, driving operational
synergies and enhanced value creation for all stakeholders.
Vishakha is on the board of ABCL’s operating companies, including Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited,
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited and Aditya Birla Health
Insurance Co. Limited. She is also a director on the board of Aditya Birla Capital Foundation and an
independent director on the board of NPCI International Payments Limited. Vishakha is a member of the
Aspen Institute's 'India Leadership Initiative’ and served as the Deputy Co-Chair of CII’s National Forum on
NBFC & HFCs 2023-24.
Before joining the Aditya Birla Group, Vishakha held various leadership positions at the ICICI Group, where
she led significant strategic transformations. As Executive Director on the Board of ICICI Bank, she oversaw
their domestic and international Wholesale Banking, Proprietary Trading, Markets, and Transaction Banking
services. She also served as the MD and CEO of ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited and
as the Group CFO at ICICI Bank. Among her numerous achievements, Vishakha played a pivotal role in
driving the merger of ICICI and ICICI Bank, which led to the formation of the second-largest private sector
bank in India. During her tenure, she also led ICICI Bank’s structured finance business, served on the board
of ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, and chaired the board of ICICI Bank Canada.
A chartered accountant and career banker with over three decades of experience in leading large-scale,
long-term profitable businesses, Vishakha has been recognised with several prestigious honours for her
valuable contributions to the world of business and finance including:
• Forbes India’s Top Self-Made Women Power List, 2025
• The Economic Times Businesswoman of the Year Award, 2024
• ICAI CA Business Leader Award for Large Corporates, 2024
• Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen List, 2024
• Forbes Asia’s 50 Over 50 List, 2024
• Fortune Asia’s Most Powerful Women List, 2024
• Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women in Business, 2025, 2024; 2020-2022; 2012-2018
• Lokmat Mukta Sanman Award, 2019
• Business Today’s List of Most Powerful Women (MPW) in Business, 2007-2013. In 2013, she was
inducted into the MPW Hall of Fame, after a record seven-time win
• India Television Academy’s GR8! Women Award, 2012
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’s CA Corporate Leader Award, 2008
• World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leader, 2007
• IMA India’s CFO Award, 2006
Grand Jury
Vishakha Mulye
Head of LCS Advertising - Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Hardlines and Softlines (Fashion), Amazon Ads
A seasoned Ad sales leader with 20 years of industry experience, leading Amazon advertising business for large customers in India.
Schneider-Electric
Rajat Abbi
VP - Global Marketing & CMO , Schneider Electric
Rajat has ~ 21 years of cross-industry experience. A thought leader and a strategic Sales and Marketing expert, he has handled diverse leadership roles in Marketing & Strategy, Sales and P&L Management with European, American, and Indian multi-national companies across India & Asia Pacific region. He is currently the Vice President, India Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer - Greater India, Schneider Electric and is entrusted with running the marketing function of the company for both Schneider Electric and Lauritz Knudsen (formerly L&T Switchgear), driving brand, digital & commercial excellence and helping the organization achieve its growth ambitions. India is the 3rd largest market and one of the 4 Global Hubs for Schneider Electric Group.
He is a part of Schneider Electric International Operations Marketing Leadership team, Schneider Electric India Management team and Schneider Electric India Private Limited (SEIPL) Leadership Council. He is also the Chairman of Indo French Chambers of Commerce (IFCCI) Marketing Committee.
Sachin Vashishtha
CMO, Paisabazaar
Sachin Vashishtha is the CMO of Paisabazaar – India’s largest digital
marketplace for lending products and credit score platform. With over 15 years
of experience, Sachin is an accomplished marketer with a proven track record
of driving business growth through strategic and innovative marketing
campaigns.
As the CMO of Paisabazaar, Sachin spearheads the company's marketing
efforts, playing a pivotal role in enhancing brand visibility, customer
engagement, and revenue generation. Prior to Paisabazaar, Sachin dabbled
as an entrepreneur as the co-founder of a digital agency which handled more
than 25 accounts, spanning across industries such as Education, Travel,
BFSI, etc.
Sachin has diverse experience from working in organisations across BFSI,
Telecom, and Manufacturing sectors. Sachin is an engineer and holds a Post
Graduate Diploma in Management from International Management Institute-
IMI.