29/05/2026
ABOUT THE CONCLAVE
In an era defined by rapid technological disruption, evolving regulatory landscapes, and heightened stakeholder expectations, organisations must rethink how leadership, finance, and governance intersect.
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the global authority on governance, risk, and assurance, in association with The Madras Management Association (MMA), a leading institution promoting management excellence, brings together distinguished leaders for a high-impact one-day conclave.
This conclave aims to create a powerful platform for CEOS, CFOs, Board Members, and Governance Professionals to explore how integrated leadership can drive sustainable growth, resilience, and trust.
PROGRAMME DETAILS:
Inaugural Session
9:30 AM
Lighting the Kuthuvilaku
9:35 AM
Welcome & Introductory Remarks:
Mr Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy
President, MMA &
Managing Director, Sundaram Home Finance Ltd
9:40 AM
Overview of the Conclave:
CA Deephika S
President, IIA Madras Chapter &
Director, CNK & Associates LLP
9:50 AM
Inaugural Address
Leadership in the Age of Disruption: Building Trust, Value and Resilience
To Focus on:
* The changing role of CEOs, CFOs, and Boards
* Why trust and governance are central to business success
* Financial leadership in uncertain times
* Balancing growth, risk, and accountability
Mr Sujan Saha
MD, India & Head of South East Asia
BASF Catalysts
10:20 AM
Vote of Thanks:
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM
Executive Director, MMA
10.25 AM
End of the Inaugural Session
10.30 AM
Tea/Coffee & Networking
11.00 AM
Leadership Dialogue
Influence without Authority: The Leadership Playbook
To Focus on:
• Leading through influence beyond hierarchy
• Building trust as a core leadership capability
• Driving alignment across strategy, risk, and governance
• Communicating with impact to influence decisions
Mr Vijay Parthasarathy
Author, CEO & Chief Brand Creator,
Mind Transformationalis
Chair:
CA T G Suresh
Member, MMA Managing Committee
Partner, Suresh and Balaji
Chartered Accountants
12.00 NOON
Panel Discussion
From Numbers to Narrative: Enabling Insight, Governance and Strategic Decisions
To Focus on:
• AI and its impact on decision-making
• Digital risks and opportunities
• Data-driven leadership
• Cybersecurity as a boardroom issue
• Responsible and ethical use of technology
CA Sheela Tharakan
Former CFO, Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
CA Narasimhan Raghunathan
Chief Financial Officer
Greenstar Fertilizers Limited
CMA Ramprasad G
Director - CIG (Internal Audit) Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd
Chair:
Mr Giridhar Janardhana
Secretary, IIA India & Founder, BlueRidge Consulting
01:00 PM
Lunch
01:45 PM
Special Technical Session
Building Resilient Enterprises in a Volatile World: Integrating Geopolitical Risk, Agility and Strategic Foresight
To Focus on:
• Enterprise Risk Management as a leadership tool
• Navigating geopolitical and economic uncertainty
• Supply chain and financial resilience
• ESG and sustainability risks
• Crisis preparedness and response
CA Pattabhi Ram
Partner, Yoganandh & Ram LLP,
Author & Teacher
Chair:
CA Uma Prakash
Past President
IIA India
02.45 PM
Fire Side Chat
Governance that Creates Value: Beyond Compliance
Discussion Points:
• Role of boards in shaping ethical organizations
• Governance as a competitive advantage
• Culture, integrity, and accountability
• Fraud prevention and transparency
• Evolving expectations from internal audit
Mr C Siva Kumar
Member, MMA Managing Committee &
Director, Roots Industries India Ltd &
Partner, Timelinks
Chair:
CA Dr Chinnsamy Ganesan
Managing Partner & CEO
R K C G & Associates LLP
Chartered Accountants, Chennai
03.30 PM
Valedictory Session
The Future of Leadership: Integrating Strategy, Finance & Trust
Takeaways:
• Leadership lessons for the next decade
• Building organisations that are agile, ethical, and future-ready
• The role of collaboration across functions
CA A N Meyyappan
CFO, Tube Investments of India Ltd
Chair:
CA K Vidyadaran
Managing Partner, Vidyadaran &
Associates & Past President, IIA India
04.30 PM
Special Segment
Recognition of excellence -Internal Audit Excellence Awards 2026
IIA Madras Chapter
5:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
CA Gayathri R
Secretary,IIA Madras Chapter
Director & Partner, Profaids Consulting
5.10 PM
National Anthem
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