Author's Biography: Fr. Dr. Johnson Ponthempilly SDB is a Catholic priest belonging to the Salesians of Don Bosco religious congregation. He currently serves as an Administrator and Professor at Don Bosco Seminary, Aluva, Kerala, India. Dr. Johnson is a recognized expert in the field of mental health, holding specialized training in Psychiatric Social Work and Human Resource Management. His academic contributions include extensive research focused on Social Support and Spiritual Well-being. Prior to his current role, he served as the Principal of both Don Bosco College, Sulthan Bathery, and Don Bosco College, Mannuthy. He can be contacted via email at johnsonkpsdb@gmail.com.

Strategic Procurement Leader | Digital Transformation Architect | Independent Director​Biswajit Salui is a distinguished corporate strategist and visionary leader with over 18 years of experience driving value within major global conglomerates. Currently serving as an Associate General Manager at Linde, Biswajit has built a career defined by the intersection of operational excellence, governance, and the future of digital business.​The Strategic Foundation ​A seasoned professional with an MBA, Biswajit combines deep academic grounding with nearly two decades of high-impact leadership in Strategic Procurement. His expertise spans the entire value chain—from sophisticated category management and vendor ecosystem development to the implementation of large-scale cost-optimization frameworks. His ability to navigate the complexities of global supply chains has made him a trusted architect of organizational efficiency.​Corporate Governance & Leadership ​Beyond his executive role, Biswajit is a certified Independent Director with the IICA (Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs) Databank. This designation reflects his commitment to the highest standards of corporate ethics, strategic oversight, and board-level excellence. He brings a unique perspective to the boardroom, blending "on-the-ground" industrial mastery with a forward-looking approach to corporate governance.​Co-Architecting the Digital Future ​As the author of the influential book Co-Architects of Growth (2026), Biswajit explores the profound synergy between human leadership and Solution Architecture. He is a dedicated advocate for Digitalization, specializing in building the bridges between legacy industrial systems and modern, data-driven infrastructures. His philosophy is rooted in the belief that sustainable growth is not a solo endeavor but is "co-architected" through the intelligent integration of technology, people, and process.​Based in Kolkata, Biswajit continues to shape the landscape of modern industry, mentoring the next generation of leaders and helping organizations transition into agile, future-ready powerhouses.​Executive Profile at a Glance ​18+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in major global conglomerates (Current: Linde). ​Strategic Mastery: Expert in Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Transformation. ​Certified Governance: Independent Director, IICA Databank. ​Digital Visionary: Specialist in Solution Architecture and Corporate Digitalization. ​Thought Leadership: Author of Co-Architects of Growth.

Paparao Chintalapudi approaches leadership through reflection, inquiry, and character-driven action—believing that lasting impact requires self-knowledge and values, not just competence. Over a four-decade career, he spent twenty-two years in senior leadership at Reliance Industries Limited and has taught leadership at leading executive education institutions. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Harvard Business School, and the University of Notre Dame, USA, he works to democratise access to reflective leadership learning. He is the author of The Ignored Mirror.

The author can be described as an energetic, curious and logical teenage writer driven by passion alongside creativity. His love for economics emerged in the 6th grade, post a workshop in school about financial literacy & economics. The inquisitiveness led to taking the first step of being a changemaker; he visualised, wrote and published a microeconomic book for children. He has travelled extensively and successfully participated in numerous Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, developing a global perspective and a strong interest in world affairs. Living with type 1 diabetes has fostered resilience, discipline, and an analytical mindset. From a young age, he has been fascinated by world flags, culture, economics, and data- driven analysis, especially in sports such as football and cricket. These interests led to the research paper “Flags and the Economy: Visualizing Economic Ideologies and National Transformations Through Symbolism.” He is also the creator of GeoEdventures, a geography, history and culture based quizzing game designed to make learning about the world interactive and engaging. Through his work, he aims to help young learners understand money, markets, and decision-making through practical, relatable examples.