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The Advisory Council boasts esteemed members, including:<\/p><p>&#8211; PH Kurian IAS (Retd)<br \/>&#8211;  Issac John Pattaniparambil<br \/>-Navas Meeran<br \/>&#8211; Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan<\/p><p>Their involvement underscores the council\u2019s credibility and acceptance.\n<\/p><p><strong>Mission*<\/strong><\/p><p>ICTEP Council aims to foster entrepreneurship and support businessmen in India startups, NRKs and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) through:<\/p><p>&#8211; Conferences<br \/>&#8211; Talks<br \/>&#8211; Workshops<br \/>&#8211; Business Summits<br \/>&#8211; Awards<br \/>&#8211; Training Programs<br \/>&#8211; Exhibitions<\/p><p><strong>Recent Success*<\/strong><\/p><p>The second edition of Tusker Awards was successfully concluded on May 17th 2025 at Hotel Hycinth Trivandrum. Hon\u2019ble Minister for Food &#038; Civil Supplies G R Anil, Dr. Shashi Tharoor M.P &#038; P. H. Kurian IAS Former Addl. Chief Secretary were present. Hon. Central Minister of state Shri. George Kurian gave a video message. Delegates from 9 states were present to receive the awards.<\/p><p>The experts for the panel discussion on Business Leadership on the AI Era were: <br \/>Sujeeth Ravindran (Chief Technology Officer ID Fresh Food, Mumbai), Brand Swamy ( Transformation Consultant,Kozhikkode), Dr. Sujiv Nair ( Global CHRO, Re Sustainability Ltd., Hyderabad ), Sobhana Jaya \u2013 Madhavan ( President, BC-India Business Network, Canada).<\/p><p>Shri. 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Al Kindi, Former Minister for Environment &amp; Water and Senior VP, Invescore, UAE.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u200bKeynote Speaker: <strong>Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Hon\u2019ble MP and acclaimed author\/orator.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u200bThis summit offers a rare vantage point into the shifting tides of our economy through high-level panel discussions and unparalleled networking with industry leaders from India and abroad.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d51c2d5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d51c2d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c35256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c35256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directors<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-929dbe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"929dbe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"tmm tmm_directors\"><div class=\"tmm_2_columns tmm_wrap tmm_plugin_f\"><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_container\"><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#333333 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_directors_0\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/ictepcouncil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Dr. T. Vinay Kumar<\/span> <\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Chairman<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">Dr. T Vinay Kumar, MBA ( Marketing ) MPhil &amp; PhD in entrepreneurship is an advertising and PR veteran with four and half decades experience. Founded Guide Advertising in 1984 &amp; chairs Kome Vertika and Indo Continental Trade &amp; Entrepreneurship Promotion Council. He is a Director in several reputed Public &amp; Private Limited Companies. Active in Kochi\u2019s social circles, he holds leadership roles in Rotary, Vyasa Vidyalaya, &amp; Pepper Trust. Authored \u201cThe Prize\u201d on PR and autobiography, \u201cBhootam Varthamanam.\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#333333 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_directors_1\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/ictepcouncil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-1.48.09-PM.jpeg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">U.S. Kutty<\/span> <\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Secretary General<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">With a remarkable 40 year career in PR, advertising, and branding ,U.S. Kutty is a seasoned professional. He has organized over 2000 press meets and managed PR and advertising for around 50 Kerala-based companies for their public issues\/IPOs. His impressive portfolio includes overseeing events like the Global Investor Meet (GIM), Emerging Kerala, Young Entrepreneur Summit (YES). Kutty is a founding member of the Advertising Club, Kochi, and a trustee of the prestigious Pepper Awards.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><\/div><span class=\"tmm_columns_containers_desktop\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_container\"><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#333333 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_directors_2\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/ictepcouncil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-12.10.05-PM.jpeg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Georjee Kochupurakal (GK)<\/span> <\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Director<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\"><ul><li style=\"text-align: left\">Global Chairman - Glob'l Chamber of Consumer Rights ( GCCR ).<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0National Exec. Chairman- SAARC Nations Int'l Human Rights Association.<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0Founder &amp; Chief Trustee - Blessed Ark Foundation.<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left\">Managing Partner &amp; CEO - Wize Conzept Int'l.<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0National Board Member &amp; In Charge of South India -<br \/>International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry ( ICMEI )<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#333333 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_directors_3\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/ictepcouncil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">K. Ravindran<\/span> <\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Director<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\"><p style=\"text-align: left\">Ravindran, A postgraduate in Journalism and Mass Communication, began his career at ALL INDIA RADIO, transitioning to NTPC in 1987. Over 33 years, he served in key roles, culminating as GM of NTPC (Corporate Communication) Honored with awards like Hall of Fame and Best PR Manager, he led innovative initiatives and spearheaded award-winning projects. His exemplary contributions include active involvement in PR forums and sharing his expertise through workshops, solidifying his legacy as a beacon in the world of Public Relations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62e8940 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62e8940\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee805c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bee805c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advisors<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb9da8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"3cb9da8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"tmm tmm_advisors\"><div class=\"tmm_4_columns tmm_wrap tmm_plugin_f\"><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_container\"><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#333333 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_advisors_0\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/ictepcouncil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">P H Kurian<\/span> <\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">IAS (Rtd)<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\">Former Addl.Chief Secretary,Labour Commissioner, Secretary Industries &amp; IT, Government of Kerala Chairman RERA. Controller General of Patents, Designs &amp; Trademarks, Govt of India. He has wide experience in entrepreneurship development, labor relations, industrial financing and policy-making at Government Level.<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#333333 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_advisors_1\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/ictepcouncil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/profile.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Issac John Pattaniparambil<\/span> <\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Managing Editor Khaleej Times, Chairman World Malayalee Council (  WMC).<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\"><p>The senior-most Indian journalist in Middle East\u2019s mainstream media, has set a unique track record with his exemplary services and contributions in a variety of fields \u2014 social, humanitarian, cultural, arts, literature, astrology and business.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#333333 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_advisors_2\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/ictepcouncil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Navas Meeran <\/span> <\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Chairman Group Meeran<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\">Former Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Southern Region, Director \u2013 Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation, Co-Chair \u2013 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council, CII National Council and Member Economic Growth and Investment Council, CII Southern Region. President, Kerala Food Ball Association ( KFA )<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#333333 solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_advisors_3\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/ictepcouncil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-9.png); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan<\/span> <\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Co-President, BC-India Business Network(Canada), Founder\/CEO of MuchMagic Global Consultancy.<\/div><div class=\"tmm_desc\" style=\"text-align:\"><p>The Founder of MuchMagic Global Consultancy and a global leadership consultant with over 30 years of experience across Canada, India, and Southeast Asia. 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