Co-Creating Circular Future: Policy, Partnerships & Implementation Pathways
Day 2 of the RECEIC Global Symposium is an official
World Circular Economy Forum Side Event
Inspiring minds sharing knowledge and real-world insights.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Atomic Energy and Space
MBBS, MD Medicine, Fellowship in Diabetes (AIIMS), MNAMS Diabetes & Endocrinology, FICP. Elected consecutively to the 16th, 17th and 18th Lok Sabha from Udhampur in 2014, 2019 and 2024.
Vice-President ICC India, Chair – FICCI Electronics & White Goods committee, Founder Exploverse
Leader with 30+ years experience in electronics industry across Panasonic, LG, Samsung and Haier.
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Executive Director R&D, HUL
Chief R&D Officer, India | Site Leader Unilever & HUL R&D India
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Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
1999-batch officer of IA&AS with extensive experience in environmental governance and policy.
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Managing Director, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India
Managing Director, BIRAC, with strong experience in biotechnology, innovation management, and ecosystem building.
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Lead Coordinator, World Circular Economy Forum, Sitra
Supports Sitra in strengthening and advancing international circular economy cooperation.
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Head of Home Care R&D in India, Hindustan Unilever Limited
Leads end-to-end R&D innovation agenda with 20+ years of FMCG innovation experience.
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Sustainability Strategist & Futurist
Dynamic and inspiring leader with over three decades of experience in sustainability and inclusive growth.
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Executive Vice President & Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, JSW Cement
Senior business leader with more than 32 years of experience across the cement, steel, and mining sectors.
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Quality & Sustainability Manager, IKEA Services India Pvt Ltd
Leads the quality and sustainability agenda for IKEA Supply Area South Asia across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the UAE.
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Chief Sustainability Officer, Sulochana Cotton Spinning Mills
With 36 years of experience across the textile value chain, he leads sustainability, international marketing, and circular initiatives.
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Director, Green Gene Enviro protection and Infrastructure Limited
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering & Post Graduate in industrial Pollution Prevention & Control
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Executive Director-ESG & Chief Risk Officer, Dalmia Bharat Group
Experienced ESG, CSR & Risk Management professional with 33+ years across multiple industries.
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Head of Regulatory Affairs, Hindustan Unilever Limited
Globally respected science-led leader with 30+ years of experience in regulatory science, safety, and sustainability.
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Director Corporate Affairs, South Asia
Director Corporate Affairs South Asia at Tetra Pak, overseeing government affairs, public policy, and sustainability initiatives.
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Process Design Leader, Desmet India Corporation Pvt Ltd
35+ years of experience in edible oil refining, food and oleo chemical industry.
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Associate Director, Monitor Deloitte
Strategy consultant with 8+ years of experience across growth strategy, market entry, and circular economy engagements.
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Director, Natur Tec India Pvt. Ltd.
Director at Natur Tec India with expertise in bio-based and biodegradable plastics.
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Sustainability Policy Manager, TIC Council
Sustainability policy expert focused on carbon markets, ecodesign, and renewable energy.
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CEO, Centre for Responsible Business (CRB)
Responsible business leader with 25+ years of experience across sustainability and SDGs.
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Manager – Strategy & Business Development (Renewable Chemicals & Materials), Praj Industries Ltd.
Works on commercialization and market development of sustainable technologies.
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Managing Director, Mangalam Lubricants (P) Ltd.
Managing Director of Mangalam Lubricants (P) Ltd. which manufactures all kinds of automotive & industrial lubricants and greases.
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Head, Centre for Sustainability, Mahindra University
Heads the Centre for Sustainability at Mahindra University.
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Program Lead – Building Materials, Sustainable Urbanization, Lodha Foundation
Works on low-carbon construction materials and decarbonization of the built environment.
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Corporate Affairs Advisor, Panasonic Energy, India
Heads Corporate Affairs Advisory and Sustainability at Panasonic Energy, India.
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Economic Counselor, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Delhi, India
I pursued European Studies and International Public Administration.
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Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Aditya Birla Group
Sustainability professional with 3 decades of experience in consulting and corporate sustainability.
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Project Manager – Climate Change and Circular Economy, GIZ India
Climate change and circular economy professional with around 17 years of experience across development and private sectors.
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Public Affairs Lead, Lohum Cleantech Pvt. Ltd.
Leads Public Affairs at Lohum, India’s largest producer and processor of sustainable critical minerals.
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Co-founder | Garbologist | Environmental Engineer | TRUE Advisor, Spreco Recycling Pvt. Ltd.
Environmental Engineer with 10+ years of experience in waste management and sustainability.
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South Asia Lead – Global Product Compliance & Sustainable Impact, HP Inc.
Sustainability leader with 17+ years of experience across corporate and social innovation sectors.
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Partner, EY
Sustainability and climate policy leader with 28+ years of experience.
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Public Policy & Strategy Lead, Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper)
Leads policy and strategy initiatives focused on critical mineral refining and resource security.
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Head of Division for Climate and Environment, German Embassy New Delhi
Climate and environment expert with experience in conservation and landscape planning.
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Minister Counsellor and Head of Section for sustainable modernisation in the Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan.
Leads sustainable modernisation initiatives for the European Union in India and Bhutan.
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Homecare R&D Head of Bright Future Science and Technology, Unilever
Leads homecare R&D work focused on sustainable product development.
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Executive Director, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Brings industry leadership in fuels, lubricants, and circular oil systems.
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Founder & CEO, Future Food Foundation
Focused on sustainable food systems and circular feedstock pathways.
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Works in the used oil recovery and recycling value chain.
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Researcher & Business Manager, Dept. of Infrastructure & Concrete Technology, RISE
Contributes technical expertise in infrastructure materials and circular construction.
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Scientist D’, Central Pollution Board
Supports environmental regulation and compliance in circular systems.
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Executive Director – Lubes, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Leads lubricants operations with focus on traceability and circularity.
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Whole-time Director & Interim Chief Executive Officer, Castrol
Brings leadership experience in lubricants and circular economy operations.
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Country Head (Lubes), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Contributes sector knowledge on lubricants and resource recovery systems.
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International Cooperation Officer, DG Environment, European Commission
Works on international cooperation and environmental policy frameworks.
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Director, Climate Change & Circular Economy, GIZ
Leads climate and circular economy initiatives across sectors.
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Head – Strategic Business Growth & Transformation, Re Sustainability Limited
Works on business growth and transformation in the sustainability sector.
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Associate Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP)
Researches policy issues related to circular economy and critical materials.
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Director, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC)
Director at MoEFCC working on environmental policy and regulatory frameworks.
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Leads regulatory affairs for mobile infrastructure and telecom policy initiatives.
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co-founder, Nature’s principles
Co-founder working on sustainable materials and circular economy innovation.
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Director General, National Council for Cement & Building Materials (NCB)
Leads research and innovation in cement and building materials sector.
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Head, Action for Climate and Environment, UNDP India
Works on climate change, environment, and circular economy with over 18 years of experience.
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