New Delhi alumni event: The future of evolving Indian leadership in a fast changing world

Explore how Indian leaders can navigate a fast-changing world with alumnus Jayant Krishna and Masoud Golshan-Shirazi, Associate Professor in Global Leadership.

Register for our New Delhi alumni event.

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking alumni event in New Delhi on Friday 27 February 2026, featuring a fireside chat with alumnus Jayant Krishna (Management, 1998). This discussion will explore the future challenges confronting Indian leaders and discuss how leadership culture in India needs to evolve to respond effectively in an increasingly complex global environment.

Hosted by Masoud Golshan-Shirazi, Associate Professor in Global Leadership, who combines academic insight with over 40 years of global business experience. Masoud has held senior leadership roles across multiple industries - including energy, telecom, banking, FMCG, retail, and manufacturing - in companies such as Coca-Cola, Vodafone, BT & EE, and Ericsson. He has also founded his own business, managed large-scale transformations, and continues to work as a business consultant, bringing a current practitioner’s perspective on leadership.

The session will offer an interactive and reflective conversation on leadership in the Indian context. Together with Jayant, Masoud will delve into emerging economic, social, and organisational challenges, considering how values, mindsets, and leadership practices need to adapt to drive sustainable success.

The discussion will be followed by networking and refreshments, offering the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and Leeds University Business School offer holders, share memories of Leeds, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations and business opportunities in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You will also have the opportunity to network with Catherine Thristan, Director of External Engagement (Partnerships and Executive Education), during the event.

Event Schedule
19:30 - Registration
20:00 - The future of evolving Indian leadership in a fast changing world
21:00 - Networking and Refreshments
22:00 – Close

There is a £5 charge (£6.13 with Eventbrite fees), around 654 INR for the event. Every ticket helps fund initiatives that enhance student opportunities at the Business School. 

Event places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is open to Leeds University Business School alumni only.

If you would like any more information about the event or have any questions, please contact the Leeds University Business School Alumni Team (alumni@lubs.leeds.ac.uk).

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights, expand your professional network, and reconnect with the Business School alumni community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet Jayant Krishna

Jayant Krishna has led transformative initiatives in India’s skill development landscape, serving as CEO and COO of the National Skill Development Corporation and drove key programs under the Prime Minister's Skill India Mission. He has also held leadership roles as CEO of the UK India Business Council and the Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology. 

With a career spanning 38 years in industry, government, and the nonprofit sector, Jayant spent 22 years with the Tata group, holding global leadership positions at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). He serves on multiple boards and is a performance breakthrough coach, helping leaders and organizations achieve impact at scale.

A British Chevening Scholar from Leeds University Business School, he has been awarded an honorary doctorate and the APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Innovation in Governance. He is also a frequent panellist on television, sharing insights on international affairs, economics and public policy.