Dr. Ashish Gupta is a seasoned business leader and a passionate global citizen with over 20 years of experience in running large manufacturing and marketing organizations. He is currently the Managing Director of Swash Papertech Pvt. Ltd., a leading producer of eco-friendly paper products, and the CoFounder and Director of GrunLabs Innovates Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in developing innovative packaging solutions.He is also the Secretary General of the International Council of World Affairs, a prestigious forum for promoting cross-cultural dialogue and cooperation. He is an expert on organizational transformation and mergers and acquisitions, having completed his PhD thesis on the financial impact of M&A on the Indian manufacturing industry. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his outstanding contributions to the business and social sectors, such as the Udyog Ratan Award, the Manav Seva Samman, and the Beacon of Hope Award. He is driven by the vision of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", which means "The Whole World is my Family", and strives to create positive change in the world through his entrepreneurial and humanitarian endeavors.