Bridging India and Estonia, by design.
The Indo-Estonia Business Council is an independent non-profit built to connect Indian ambition with Estonia’s digital strength, opening a trusted corridor between two economies and the wider European market.
We exist to help businesses from India and Estonia connect, collaborate and grow. Everything follows from that.
Connect two economies
Bring Indian and Estonian businesses together, and link both to the Nordic-Baltic region and the European single market.
Open real market access
Turn ambition into practical entry, partnerships and commercial opportunity, never cold introductions.
Built on trust
Operate as an open non-profit, working with industry, institutions and government stakeholders on both sides.
Serve members first
Help members find opportunities and build meaningful, lasting commercial relationships across the corridor.
How we began.
The council was founded at a turning point, as India and the European Union concluded their Free Trade Agreement and a new corridor of opportunity opened between the two regions.
3 February 2026
Recognised as an active non-profit by the Estonian Business Register.
The Indo-Estonia Business Council was established in Estonia to strengthen trade, investment, technology and business cooperation between India and Estonia. It works with industry, institutions, government stakeholders and business networks to help businesses from both countries connect, collaborate and grow across Estonia, the Nordic-Baltic region and the wider European market.
The people behind the council.
IEBC is led by founders and advisors who work across India and Estonia, bringing together the relationships, judgement and on-the-ground presence the corridor needs.
An international relations strategist, institutional architect and business development leader with over 25 years of experience building partnerships across academia, industry, government and diplomatic communities in India and Europe, particularly the Baltic and Nordic region. He is widely recognised for his long-standing contribution to strengthening India-Estonia relations and advancing cross-border collaboration in education, innovation, business and institutional development.
Key highlights and global impact
- Pioneer in India-Baltics relations. Among the early Indian professionals actively engaged with Estonia and the Baltic region, fostering academic, institutional and business ties. His engagement is reflected in his invitation to the inauguration of the Embassy of Estonia in New Delhi in 2013.
- Trusted advisor to leading Baltic institutions. Advisor for India Affairs to the University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), supporting talent sourcing, executive education, research partnerships and international outreach.
- Diplomatic and chamber leadership. Honorary Representative for the Baltic States at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, promoting trade, investment and educational cooperation between India and the Baltic region.
- International innovation and strategic partnerships. Recognised by Tekes (the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation) and the Embassy of Finland for contributions to university engagement, innovation partnerships and stakeholder networking.
- Institutional leadership and governance. Leadership roles at the IIT Council Secretariat (IIT Delhi), coordinating 16 IITs, and at IIT Kharagpur across alumni relations, fundraising, research and development, brand building and talent attraction.
Areas of expertise
An entrepreneur, business leader and technology specialist with over 20 years of experience building, developing and scaling businesses across multiple industries. Combining strong technical expertise with strategic commercial leadership, he has established and grown enterprises spanning engineering, technology, manufacturing and hospitality, and is recognised for his practical approach to innovation, operational excellence and sustainable business growth.
Key highlights and global impact
- Entrepreneur and business builder. For more than two decades he has founded, developed and managed successful businesses across diverse sectors, building organisations from the ground up with a commitment to innovation and long-term value creation.
- Technology and engineering leadership. Beginning his career as an electrical engineer, he developed a strong technical foundation that continues to shape his practical, solution-oriented leadership, bridging engineering, technology and commercial strategy.
- Innovation and manufacturing excellence. As a key leader behind WEDO Outdoor Blinds, he has played a central role in product development, business expansion and international growth, turning technical concepts into commercially successful ventures.
- Business leadership and strategic vision. Having launched and managed businesses across multiple industries, he combines strategic vision with hands-on execution across operations, technology implementation, sales, organisational leadership and process optimisation.
- Partnership-driven approach. He works closely with business owners, partners and industry professionals, leading projects that require both commercial insight and practical implementation, in the belief that lasting success is built on innovation, trusted partnerships and consistent value.
Education and languages
- Tallinn School of Construction. Specialisation in Electrical Engineering.
- Languages. Estonian (native), English (fluent), Russian (working proficiency).
Areas of expertise
Registrar of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), with more than 26 years of experience in the higher education sector, including over 19 years of service at IIT Delhi. Through his extensive association with the Institute, he has made significant contributions to the growth and development of technical education in India and its global engagement.
Key highlights and institutional impact
- Institutional leadership. As Registrar, he leads a wide range of administrative functions and serves as the custodian of institutional records and funds.
- Governance and oversight. He serves as Secretary to several key institutional committees, including the Board of Governors and the Finance Committee, giving him extensive experience in institutional governance, administration, financial oversight and policy implementation.
- International engagement. He has participated in multiple international training programmes and undertaken visits to institutions and organisations in other countries, enabling him to gain and share knowledge and develop a broader understanding of global practices in higher education and institutional management.
- Recognised service. In recognition of his distinguished contribution and exceptional service to the growth of the technical education system in India, he was awarded the ISTE Honorary Fellowship in 2024.
- Role at IEBC. With his extensive experience in higher education administration, institutional governance, financial and organisational management, as well as his international exposure, he brings valuable expertise and perspective to the IEBC Management Board.
Areas of expertise
A management professional and technocrat with over 30 years of experience across technology, programme management, governance, consulting and enterprise service delivery. He currently serves as Managing Director of Precision Pulse, where he leads the organisation’s strategy, growth and operations.
Key highlights and professional impact
- Programme governance at Siemens. He served as Head of Programme Governance at Siemens Industry Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., overseeing large scale programme governance, project implementation, Centres of Excellence and contract management.
- Two decades at Wipro Infotech. He spent over twenty years with Wipro Infotech, ultimately serving as Cluster Delivery Head for the Energy, Natural Resources and Utilities verticals, managing major enterprise and public-sector engagements.
- Scale of delivery. He has managed teams of 200+ professionals and portfolios involving more than 300 customers.
- Recognition. He has received several professional recognitions, including the Best People Manager Award from Shri Azim H. Premji and recognition for excellence in programme governance at Siemens.
- Role at IEBC. As a member of the Advisory Board, he brings industry expertise in technology, enterprise transformation, Industry 4.0, programme governance and business development, supporting IEBC’s efforts to foster technology, innovation and business collaboration between India and Estonia.
Education
- Executive PGDBM, Symbiosis, Pune — completed with Distinction.
- B.E. in Electronics Engineering — completed with Distinction.
Areas of expertise
An international business advisor, tax expert and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience advising companies, entrepreneurs and international investors on cross-border business, taxation, market expansion and organisational growth. Combining extensive corporate, advisory and entrepreneurial experience, she is recognised for transforming complex international business challenges into practical, people-centred and sustainable solutions.
Key highlights and professional impact
- International business and tax advisory. She began her career with Ernst & Young (EY), spending more than seven years advising international clients on cross-border taxation, international structuring, human capital and business expansion, and leading complex projects across multiple jurisdictions as a manager.
- Entrepreneur and strategic business advisor. For over 15 years she has built and led purpose-driven businesses, advising entrepreneurs, investors and international companies on business development, market entry, taxation, restructuring and international operations, building trusted long-term relationships through integrity and measurable results.
- International thought leadership. She has lectured on taxation and international business and authored professional publications in her areas of expertise. Fluent in Estonian and English, she has consistently contributed to strengthening cross-border professional engagement.
- Leadership and holistic perspective. Alongside her business career, she has devoted the past five years to the study of psychotherapy and personal development, completing comprehensive training in Body Psychotherapy and related disciplines, giving her valuable insight into leadership, communication and organisational dynamics.
- Role at IEBC. As an Advisory Board Member, she contributes strategic guidance on international business, taxation, entrepreneurship and organisational development, supporting the council’s mission across India, Estonia and the wider Baltic-Nordic region.
Education
- Master of Laws (LL.M.). Tallinn University of Technology.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Taxation & Customs. Estonian Academy of Security Sciences.
Areas of expertise
An Emeritus Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), with a distinguished academic and institutional leadership career spanning more than three decades. He joined IIT Delhi in 1990 after completing his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1989, following his B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1983.
Key highlights and academic impact
- Academic leadership. He served as Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering from 2007 to 2014, and subsequently as Head of the Amar Nath & Shashi Khosla School of Information Technology, alongside leadership responsibilities associated with IIT Delhi’s Computer Services Centre and its telecommunications and technology initiatives.
- Research expertise. His academic and research work spans computer networks, high-speed and wireless networks, network performance analysis, systems and network security, graph theory and algorithms, extending to traffic management, approximation algorithms, coding theory and next-generation communication networks.
- International experience. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Visiting Professor at the Information Systems Laboratory at Stanford University, where he worked on the media access control layer of an exploratory 4G wireless system.
- Industry collaboration. He has collaborated with and served as a consultant to AT&T Research and Lucent Bell Labs in the area of network performance analysis, with work spanning wireless access and mesh technologies, ICT applications for rural communities and technology enabled education.
- National initiatives. He has been associated with major national technology initiatives, including research in 4G and 5G wireless technologies, contributing to the development of advanced networking and communication systems in India, as well as research relating to cybersecurity and digital technologies.
- Publication record. His academic record includes 70 publications listed on the IIT Delhi IRINS profile, with 1,254 citations and an h-index of 19 as reported by the profile.
- Role at IEBC. As Chairperson of the Supervisory Board, he brings exceptional expertise in technology, higher education, research, institutional leadership and international academic-industry collaboration, strengthening IEBC’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships between India and Estonia in technology, education, innovation, research and institutional cooperation.
Areas of expertise
An Armenian academic, management and technology expert with over 25 years of experience across public administration, banking, finance, technology and innovation. He has held senior leadership positions with leading Armenian and international organisations, including Converse Bank, Inecobank, VTB-Armenia, Haypost and Monitis, a TeamViewer company, and has served as Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, contributing to the country’s technology and digital development agenda.
Key highlights and professional impact
- Public sector leadership. As Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, he contributed to shaping the country’s technology and digital development agenda at national level.
- Industry leadership. He has held senior leadership positions with leading Armenian and international organisations, including Converse Bank, Inecobank, VTB-Armenia, Haypost and Monitis, a TeamViewer company.
- Academic standing. He holds a Doctor of Mathematics degree and is a Professor at the French University of Armenia.
- Entrepreneurship. He is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innovent, Yerevan, providing operational excellence and innovative venture building advisory services.
- International community. He serves as Vice President of Silkroad 4.0, Vienna, an international community advancing global programmes such as the Global Future Summit and Global Startup Ecosystems Building.
- Advisory practice. He runs an international advisory practice spanning government, banking and startup ecosystems, with active engagement across Europe and the Gulf.
- Teaching. His academic engagement includes teaching Management and Business Analysis at the French University of Armenia and Startup Creation at the Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia.
- International education. His international academic and professional experience includes executive education at Harvard Kennedy School and the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business.
- Role at IEBC. As a Member of the Supervisory Board, he brings a distinctive combination of public sector leadership, business expertise, academic experience and technology driven innovation, supporting stronger India-Armenia and India-Europe cooperation.
Areas of expertise
A senior corporate leader and Vice President at Jio Platforms Limited, one of India’s leading digital and technology enterprises, with a significant presence across telecommunications, digital services, technology and innovation. Jio serves a subscriber base of more than 530 million, placing it among the most influential digital platforms in India.
Key highlights and professional impact
- Corporate leadership. A distinguished career spanning Reliance Jio, Reliance Communications, HDFC Standard Life Insurance and Amway, with extensive experience in corporate leadership, business development, learning and development and organizational capability building.
- Transformation at scale. His professional experience encompasses large scale transformation, technology driven growth and the development of future ready human capital.
- Education and skills ecosystem. He has been actively associated with the education, skills and leadership ecosystem, contributing to industry and academic forums on emerging skills, digital transformation, leadership and the evolving relationship between industry and education.
- Role at IEBC. As part of the Council, he will contribute to academic affairs and institutional engagement, while also supporting the Council’s initiatives in sports and culture.
- Strategic contribution. His experience and strategic perspective will further strengthen IEBC’s efforts to build meaningful India-Estonia cooperation across business, education, innovation, technology, human capital, sports and culture.
Areas of expertise
A distinguished diplomat, business executive and international relations expert with extensive experience across public service, corporate leadership and global business development. He is a former High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, where he helped strengthen bilateral relations and promote international trade and investment.
Key highlights and global impact
- Diplomatic leadership. Served as High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, contributing to bilateral engagement, trade promotion and international relationship-building.
- Corporate executive experience. Held senior private-sector leadership roles, including President and CEO of the only computer manufacturing company in the West Indies and CEO within the CL Financial Group.
- International negotiations. Successfully negotiated numerous public and private sector agreements across international markets, combining diplomatic judgement with commercial execution.
- Board and advisory service. Served on several government, corporate and advisory boards, bringing broad governance experience across business, policy and institutional environments.
- Role at IEBC. As a Supervisory Board Member, he supports IEBC with strategic guidance in diplomacy, international trade, corporate leadership and cross-border collaboration.
Areas of expertise
An internationally renowned authority on business-IT alignment, digital transformation, IT governance and executive leadership. He is the Founder, Professor and Managing Director of the Global Institute for IT Management (GIIM), a New York based institution focused on developing digital business leaders through executive education and professional certification.
Key highlights and global impact
- Global digital leadership. Founder, Professor and Managing Director of GIIM, advancing executive education and certification for digital business leaders worldwide.
- IBM leadership experience. Spent 22 years at IBM in senior roles, including Chief Information Officer, management consultant and strategic leader at IBM’s Executive Education Center.
- Academic institution building. Served for nearly two decades at Stevens Institute of Technology as Professor, Founder and Associate Dean of its Information Systems programs.
- Research and thought leadership. Built one of the world’s largest repositories of business-IT alignment research, with benchmarking data from over one-third of Global 1,000 companies.
- Role at IEBC. As a Supervisory Board Member, he strengthens IEBC’s work in digital governance, innovation, strategic alignment and international executive leadership.
Areas of expertise
An internationally recognised innovation economist, digital transformation expert and ecosystem strategist with over two decades of experience in innovation policy, technology commercialisation and international development. She is the Founder of DINNOVA.PRO and serves as an Associate Professor, combining academic excellence with advisory work for governments, international organisations and innovation ecosystems.
Key highlights and global impact
- Innovation policy leadership. Led and contributed to international initiatives on digital economy, innovation policy, SME development and technology commercialisation.
- International development experience. Worked on projects supported by the European Commission, the World Bank, UNDP, UNECE and the Eurasian Economic Commission.
- EU4Digital contribution. Led the ICT innovation stream of the EU4Digital programme, supporting digital transformation across Eastern Partnership countries.
- Academic and ecosystem bridge. Her work connects academia, government and industry to shape practical programmes for sustainable growth and digital competitiveness.
- Role at IEBC. As a Supervisory Board Member, she supports IEBC’s mission through expertise in innovation policy, digital transformation and international cooperation.
Areas of expertise
An Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Manager of Studies in the Organisation and Management Unit at the School of Business and Governance, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. He earned his PhD from TalTech in 2011 and has since been actively engaged in teaching and research across undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programmes.
Key highlights and academic impact
- Recognised educator. In 2018 he was awarded the qualification of International Engineering Educator (ING.PAED. IGIP), recognising his expertise in higher education and engineering pedagogy.
- Research focus. His academic work focuses on corporate governance, strategic management, organisational development and leadership, and he has published extensively in his areas of expertise.
- Mentor and supervisor. He has supervised numerous master’s theses and contributes to the advancement of management education and research at TalTech, as an active member of the Department of Business Administration’s research community.
- Industry experience. Before joining academia full-time, he built extensive industry experience, spending 19 years in the hospitality sector and 7 years in retail, where he served in production and wholesale leadership roles.
- Role at IEBC. As a Supervisory Board Member, he contributes valuable expertise in corporate governance, strategic management and international academic-industry collaboration, supporting the council’s mission to strengthen business and institutional ties between India and Estonia.
Areas of expertise
How we are run.
IEBC operates as an open, board-led non-profit with a working presence in both countries, so members are supported on the ground in India and across Estonia and the wider region.
A registered non-profit
Established under Estonian law and recognised by the Estonian Business Register, operating transparently in the public interest.
Board-led
Direction is set by the founding board, each member able to represent the council, supported by an advisory board.
Secretariat in both countries
Working teams in Estonia and India deliver the council’s programmes and member services across the corridor.
Be part of the bridge we are building
Join the council connecting India and Estonia, and help shape the corridor between two economies and the wider European market.