Mr. K Venkata Rao is a leading Data Scientist and versatile professional with over 26 years of field expertise. Holding Master’s degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute and IIM Calcutta, he has collaborated with top-tier clients like SBI, Mercedes-Benz, Visa, AON, EY, and IBM, delivering impactful analytics. A sought-after corporate trainer, he empowers audiences from CEOs to entry-level professionals. His academic impact is profound, having guided over 100 PhD scholars and published extensively. Mr. Venkata Rao is an innovative educator, researcher, and trusted analytics expert.
Mr. S Venkat Narayan is an independent multi-media journalist and South Asia Bureau Chief for Network Seven (TV Channel), Sydney. A veteran of over 55 years in the field, he is the President of The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia having served three terms. Renowned for accurately predicting major electoral victories in the pre-Internet era, he has interviewed scores of global dignitaries including Presidents and PMs of several countries. A bureau chief for international media, he is also an acclaimed author and philanthropist, empowering rural communities.