Ashish is a seasoned professional in the field of Contract and Commercial Management with over 27 years of experience in global IT, Telecom, Infrastructure and Engineering Research & Development industries. He is currently working with Capgemini as India CCM Head.

He is a Subject Matter Expert with strong acumen of Commercial, Legal and technical aspects of doing business. He has a proven ability to solve complex business problems through simplified commercial alternatives that cover full lifecycle of business relationships. He is a thought leader and influencer who strives to deliver both social and economic benefits in business relationships.

Prior to Capgemini, he worked with Ericsson, IBM and Intel at leadership CCM positions for both buy and sell side.

Ajay Agrawal is a results-driven global leader with over three decades of experience in contract management, strategic negotiations, and enterprise growth across diverse geographies, including Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India. As a Council Member of World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC), USA, he plays a pivotal role in shaping global best practices in commercial and contract management.

With a proven track record of securing and managing contracts worth over $1 billion, and delivering more than $330 million in value through post-award excellence, Ajay is widely respected for transforming commercial complexity into opportunity through strategic insight, cross-functional alignment, and stakeholder-centric execution.

A respected thought leader, Ajay has spoken at major industry forums and served as a government policy advisor. He also mentors the next generation of leaders through lectures at leading academic institutions, inspiring future-ready thinking.

He currently provides strategic advisory services to public and private enterprises across sectors such as telecom, energy, space, railways, defence, public safety, and cybersecurity—guiding them to scale through innovation, ethical leadership, and stakeholder alignment.

Gitika Makker is an Associate Director at Nexdigm, where she spearheads operations for a dynamic team of over 100 legal professionals across multiple locations, delivering comprehensive Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions across diverse industries. A law graduate, Gitika brings more than 13 years of expertise at the intersection of legal technology and consulting, with prior experience at leading organizations including PwC, Thomson Reuters, and Sirion. At Nexdigm, she leads complex portfolios encompassing both pre-signature and post-signature contract management, as well as Source-to-Contracting (S2C) services. Her strategic oversight ensures consistent delivery excellence and measurable impact for global clients in sectors such as healthcare, advertising, and legal research – to name a few. Driven by a passion for transforming legal processes through technology, Gitika focuses on modernizing legacy contracting frameworks to boost efficiency, ensure compliance, and unlock hidden business value. She is deeply committed to positioning contract management as a strategic enabler in the Indian & overseas markets, while also mentoring emerging legal talent and nurturing long-term client relationships.

Sharon is a passionate advocate for driving shared values and positive change in the world. She recognises the advancement of the capabilities of our commercial, procurement, contracting, supply chain, and legal professionals as integral to building a better future for people, prosperity, and the planet.

As the Group Regional Head of APAC at WorldCC, Sharon spearheads the association's activities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Her commitment extends to supporting the WorldCC Foundation, where she actively champions sustainable and inclusive contracting practices.

With over two decades of executive experience in Australia and internationally, particularly in the non-profit membership space, Sharon has played a pivotal role in advancing global procurement and supply chain expertise, while ensuring diversity and inclusion are top of mind. Whether as the Director of Global Programs at Procurious or as General Manager for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, Sharon has consistently aimed to elevate the capabilities and profile of the procurement and supply chain profession across the region.

Sharon is dedicated to driving positive change in the world—one contract at a time!