Leadership
The team behind the connections.
Five directors. 100+ years of combined experience in diplomacy, global communications, strategic partnerships, operations, and cross-border finance.
Honorary Consul of Ivory Coast in India
Naveen Raju
Director, Global Diplomatic Affairs
Naveen Raju serves as the Honorary Consul of Ivory Coast in India, driving Indo-African partnerships through diplomatic channels. His consulate-level access gives IGBC members introductions that carry institutional weight, not cold outreach, but diplomatic facilitation.
What this means for members
Naveen's consulate-level access means IGBC members don't just attend forums. They're introduced through diplomatic channels that carry institutional weight.
The Directors
Building bridges across borders.
25+ years in global communications
Sujyothi N Prasad
Director, Global Marketing & Communications
With over 25 years of expertise in global communications and collaboration with 700+ businesses, Sujyothi crafts strategic storytelling and brand messaging that positions IGBC initiatives for maximum visibility, domestically and internationally.
Strategic alliance architect
Lakshmi R Rao
Director, Global Partnerships & Support
Lakshmi drives strategic alliances and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring every partnership IGBC facilitates has structural integrity, from initial introduction to long-term collaboration and sustainable growth across international markets.
Operational excellence leader
Soumya Shankar
Director, Global Affairs & Operations
Soumya leads high-impact initiatives and ensures the operational backbone of every IGBC event, delegation, and member service runs at an institutional standard, from forum logistics to member onboarding.
Global compliance & governance expert
Krishnamurthy Hegde
Director, Global Companies & Finance
Krishnamurthy brings the financial and regulatory lens that ensures IGBC's facilitation accounts for cross-border compliance, taxation, and governance standards, protecting members from regulatory blind spots in unfamiliar markets.
Ready to work with
IGBC's leadership?
Apply for IGBC membership and gain direct access to our directors, curated introductions, and structured business facilitation across every corridor we operate.