Strategic Pillar
Thought Leadership & Intellectual Capital
Transforming research into reusable institutional frameworks, methodologies, and scalable knowledge assets.
01. Overview
The Thought Leadership pillar converts research outputs and ecosystem learnings into structured intellectual assets including frameworks, playbooks, methodologies, and strategic models.
02. Intellectual Capital Areas
Areas of strategic focus.
Governance frameworks
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ESG methodologies
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AI governance models
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Advisory playbooks
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Institutional capability frameworks
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Industry transformation models
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03. Featured Frameworks
Strategic models & methodologies.
Indian Governance Assessment Model
AI Risk Management Framework
ESG Advisory Framework
Capability Maturity Models
04. Pillar Mentors
Leaders guiding our intellectual capital.
Dr. Santosh Mohanty
Dr. Santosh Mohanty is a highly accomplished and internationally recognized leader with extensive expertise in data analysis, technology strategy, and management. Here is a summary of his key achievements and roles: Current Leadership Roles: 1. Director of VK-AICYAM (Vivekananda Kendra – Academy for Indian Culture, Yoga, and Management), Bhubaneswar. 2. Chairman of Viksit Multinational Confederation, India. 3. Fellow and Board Expert at the Institute of Directors (IoD). Professional Experience: 1. 25 years at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (1997-2022), holding several key global leadership positions, including Head of Data Mining R&D, Head of Business Intelligence & Performance Management, and Head of Intellectual Property Rights. 2. 10 years of teaching and research in India and the USA prior to joining TCS. Innovation & Recognition: 1. Holds 10 granted patents in India and the USA covering data analysis, technology, and management processes. 2. Recognized globally as an IP strategist, ICT Industry Strategy Officer at the World Economic Forum (2015-2020), and an Industry Advisory Board member at IEEE (2011-2018). 3. Has been a keynote speaker over 120 times at major conferences and events. Governance & Academia: 1. Former Trustee of the NPS Trust (2022-2025), where he chaired the IT Strategy Committee. 2. Jury member for the CII Industrial IP Award and Innovation Award (2024-2025). 3. Holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Computational Mathematics from Northern Illinois University, USA.
Dr. Rasananda Panda
Dr. Rasananda Panda is an economist and academic with an M.A. and Ph.D. in Analytical and Applied Economics from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. He began his academic journey at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad as a trainee Academic Associate and has since held teaching and leadership roles at reputed institutions including MICA, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, and Gujarat University-affiliated institutes. He also served as Chief Economist at Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation and later as Registrar of MICA. His areas of expertise include Macroeconomics, Behavioural Economics, Political Economy, Econometric Modelling, and policy analysis, with additional interest in Energy, Infrastructure, Media, Sports, and Digital Economics. A widely respected teacher and researcher, Dr. Panda has extensive experience conducting faculty development, management training, and corporate programs focused on the Indian economy, public policy, and business implications.
CA Vandana Gupta
CA Vandana Gupta is a process-oriented, result-minded finance strategist and corporate leader with over 30 years of extensive experience in Strategic Planning, Financial Operations, and Corporate Governance. Currently serving as Company Secretary and Compliance & CSR Head for Mitsubishi Corporation India, she combines deep technical financial expertise with high-level corporate governance and strategic oversight. She is an effective leader with excellent communication, analytical, and relationship management skills. Role: Company Secretary, Compliance & CSR Head at Mitsubishi Corporation India Experience: 30+ years of expertise in Strategic Planning, Financial Operations, Internal Control, and Corporate Finance Academic Background: Fellow member of ICAI (since 1995) & Associate Member of ICSI (since 1997) Technical Specialisations: ESG, IFRS, ITL & WTO, International Taxation, Masters in Business Finance, and DISA Key Strengths: Strategic Financial Planning, Financial Control, ERP Implementation, Treasury Management, and Corporate Governance Present Status: CS & CSR Head at Mitsubishi, Nominee Director on the Board of Technology Development Board (Govt. of India) Professional Activities: 1. Nominee Director on the Board of Technology Development Board - Department of Science and Technology. 2. Delivered lectures at the platform of Northern Indian Regional Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. 3. Delivered guest lectures at IIA – Institute of Internal Auditors – Delhi Chapter. 4. Led CSR strategy at a personal level and handled the CSR function for 15 Group Companies. 5. Associated with national-level professional organisations and worked with different working groups on Internal Control system design.
05. Publications & Insights
Disseminating knowledge.
Reimagining Professional Services Value Creation
Intellectual Capital Index for Firms
Frameworks as Scalable Knowledge Assets