Leadership & Advisory
An executive team and advisory board spanning artificial intelligence, healthcare, hospitality, operations, and applied research — the disciplines our ventures and partner work depend on every day.
10
Leaders & Advisors
4
Active Ventures
35+
Years, Founder Experience
5
Continents Served
Founder & Office of the CEO
Founder, ACW Group of Companies
A pioneering entrepreneur and AI strategist with more than 35 years of experience spanning hospitality, artificial intelligence, and IT-led innovation. Across Lx Hotel, ACW Circle, and NITInnov Tech, he has shaped solutions in automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making.
Chief Executive Officer
A young entrepreneur and visionary leader from Manchester, Tennessee, driving operational excellence and growth across the venture portfolio. He is also the driving force behind GridMint AI, contributing to intelligent, future-ready solutions for IT security.
Strategy, Operations & Advisory
Chief Strategy Officer
A visionary CSO with strong expertise in business planning, growth strategy, and organizational development — aligning long-term opportunity with measurable, sustainable execution.
Mansha excels in shaping strategic roadmaps that strengthen organizational performance, transforming complex challenges into practical actions. Her leadership emphasises collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement across functions, helping the organization anticipate market shifts and build a future-ready foundation.
Chief Operating Officer
More than a decade architecting, developing, and deploying intelligent systems across multiple industry verticals — bridging operational goals with engineering execution.
As Director and COO at ACW Health Management Services and NITInnov Tech, Aravind specializes in requirement analysis, architecture, development, and deployment. His leadership covers business development, strategic planning, and a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Chief Strategic Advisor
A hospitality professional with 24 years of global results across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America — including work with Wyndham, Choice, Best Western, IHG, Hilton, and Marriott.
He holds a Swiss Higher Diploma from the Swiss School of Hotel & Tourism Management (Chur) and a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management from the University of Delaware. He has led performance transformations for multiple full-service hotels, focusing on revenue, pricing & distribution strategy, PMS implementation, and shareholder ROI.
Member, Advisory Board
Inducted into the Hospitality Industry Technology Hall of Fame, with 40+ years across hotel ownership, operations, and innovation — including technology oversight for 36 hotels across Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Wyndham, and Choice.
Past President of HFTP (2012–2013) and founder of the HFTP India Chapter (2021). Currently President and CTO/CIO of Sarona Hotels and Holdings. Recipient of the AAHOA Family Hotelier of the Year, CHTA’s Most Valuable CIO Award, the HFTP Paragon Award, and the AAHOA–Red Lion Hotels Technology Innovation Award. Holds CHA, CHTP, and CHAE (Emeritus) certifications.
Healthcare & Research
Psychiatrist
BS in Psychology and an MBBS — a unique blend of behavioral science and medical knowledge applied to healthcare innovation.
Bhavik works closely with healthcare organizations to enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations through data-informed strategies. He is actively involved in AI-powered wellness research, exploring how emerging technology can reshape preventive care, mental health interventions, and personalized medicine.
Medical Officer
An MBBS-qualified Medical Officer known for accurate diagnosis and a structured clinical approach — with experience across cardiac, paediatric, and outpatient settings.
He has served in ICU, NICU, PICU, emergency, and ward environments, and is proficient in CPR, BLS, IV cannulation, ECG interpretation, and critical decision-making. He has handled both surgical and medical cases in IPD and OPD setups, with a focus on consistent, empathetic, patient-centered care.
Technology & Talent
Head of Human Resources
A dynamic HR leader with 14+ years specializing in talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.
Holding an MBA in HR with depth in Indian labour and corporate laws, Ravindharan blends strategic vision with people-centric solutions — building HR frameworks that empower talent, streamline processes, and support business growth.
Sustainability & Sciences
Agricultural Biotechnologist
An accomplished agricultural biotechnologist focused on plant tissue culture, metabolite extraction, and genetic enhancement — with an emphasis on medicinal plant species.
His research includes isolating aspirin metabolites from plants such as Ashwagandha, Sarpagandha, Brahmi, and Sankhpuspi, and optimizing callus formation for improved extraction. Certified through a leading university’s Institute of Agri-Business Management (IABM), he continues to bridge traditional plant-based knowledge with modern scientific advancement.
From AI product builds to strategic advisory across hospitality and healthcare — tell us what you’re trying to ship.