Colonel Raj Kalra is a distinguished entrepreneur, ex-Army veteran, and visionary leader
behind the Kuber Group Africa, where he serves as the proud Founder and Group Chairman.
Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the Kuber Group is a prominent eco-friendly infrastructure development
partner dedicated to sustainable growth across Africa.
A testament to the company’s commitment to large-scale sustainable development is the successful creation
of a 271-acre industrial park in Prampram. With a strong emphasis on Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) compliance, Colonel Kalra is at the forefront of the green energy transition.
Beyond his role at Kuber Group, Colonel Kalra is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the International Process Excellence Council (IPEC). His dedication to quality is
underscored by his certification in Total Quality Management (TQM) by the Japanese Union of Scientists
and Engineers (JUSE) in Tokyo.
Brajesh Kumar Singh is a seasoned transformation leader and the Co-Founder and Global
CEO of the International Process Excellence Council (IPEC). With over 27 years of
experience, he has a proven track record of elevating performance and sustainability for enterprises
across four continents, guiding them through large-scale digital and operational turnarounds.
In his prior roles as both Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, Brajesh pioneered
the adoption of AI-enabled analytics and robotic process automation to drive multi-million-dollar
efficiencies.
A Six Sigma Master Black Belt and recipient of MIT’s prestigious Fire Hydrant Award, his leadership style
blends disciplined Process Excellence with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Uttam Biswas is the Chief Executive Officer of IPEC and Director of Zinnia Digital
Services LLP. A seasoned quality professional, he brings over 22 years of experience in business process
re-engineering, training, and management consulting. His expertise spans diverse industries, including
Digital & Platform, Manufacturing, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, and Civil Infrastructure.
A Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Coach, Uttam leverages methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and
Kaizen to drive significant cost reductions and revenue enhancements for organizations.
Sangeet Malhotra is the Chief Operating Officer of IPEC. He is a seasoned senior
management professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in project planning, control, and
digital transformation. A Prince2 Certified and PMP-trained project management expert, he specializes in
ensuring projects succeed from inception to completion.
Sangeet’s core strengths lie in end-to-end project implementation and strategic planning. His expertise
includes managing multiple projects on a global scale, standardizing processes across countries like the
UK, US, France, and India.
Cdr. M. Ramanathan Kumar (Retd.) is the Head of International Certifications at IPEC. An
experienced consultant and auditor, he specializes in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC),
Cybersecurity, Business Resilience, and Data Privacy. His expertise is built on a distinguished career
spanning more than three decades, including 21 years of service in the Indian Navy as a submariner.
Commander Lingesh, an Indian Navy veteran, has nearly four decades of professional
experience. His background spans two decades of distinguished military service as a Submariner,
specializing in Telecommunications and Electronic Warfare, and two decades of expertise in
Cybersecurity.
Commander Lingesh spent 15 years with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he served as the
Cybersecurity Delivery Head.
Deepak Dwivedi is a transformative leader in process excellence and educational
innovation, with over 27 years of experience. Founder of 4 Alpha AED Labs, he created the Four Alpha
Model. A Six Sigma Black Belt from the Indian Statistical Institute and a Certified Knowledge Manager.
Mitanshu Bhasin is the Developer & Tech Associate at IPEC and the architect behind the
IPEC Expense Manager platform. A dynamic member of the technical team, he specializes in Python
development, full-stack web engineering, and cybersecurity protocols.
Mitanshu bridges the gap between theoretical computer science and real-world deployment. He is
responsible
for developing automated Python scripts for data handling, maintaining cyber hygiene standards across
internal communications, and researching emerging STEM technologies for team integration.
Currently preparing for advanced engineering entrance examinations (JEE), he applies rigorous analytical
training in Physics and Mathematics directly to algorithm optimization and software architecture.
His work ethic aligns with professional standards far beyond his years.
