Centre of Excellence

Joy Bhattacharjya is a pioneer in India's sports and media landscape. He was part of the team that set up ESPN Star Sports' production unit in India and went on to create iconic properties like Super Selector and Dream Job. In India's sporting world, Joy served as Team Director of the IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders, helping build one of the league's most successful franchises and contributing to two championship wins. He also served as Project Director of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India — the most successful junior tournament in FIFA history, with 1.3 million spectators across six cities. Today he is leading the effort to build India's first professional Volleyball League, driven by his passion for expanding the nation's sporting horizons beyond cricket. With his deep expertise in sports, media and content creation, Joy brings strategic vision and a storyteller's insight to the BlueSky Learning Advisory Panel.

Suresh Ramasubramanian is an accomplished Human Capital leader and trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and CEOs, with over two decades of experience driving people strategy and organizational growth. He has held senior HR leadership roles across industries, including ICICI Bank (International Banking), Yum! Restaurants International, Fullerton Securities & Wealth Advisors, ICICI Venture and Max India Limited, where he served as Director – Human Capital. Passionate about building people-centric cultures, Suresh specializes in talent management, organizational design and leadership development. His strategic insight and cross-industry perspective make him a valuable member of the BlueSky Learning Advisory Panel.

Nanda Rackanchath is a seasoned HR leader and advisor, known for combining strategic acumen with deep empathy and integrity. With over two decades of leadership experience, he has served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Tata Chemicals for more than a decade, and earlier as CHRO & Senior Vice President (HR) at Tata Communications. He has also held senior roles at Amara Raja Batteries and other leading organizations. Today, as a Strategic HR Advisor & Mentor, Nanda guides entrepreneurs and leaders on HR, business ethics and values-driven leadership. Colleagues describe him as someone who balances business priorities with human needs — building trust, shaping culture and keeping the long-term interests of people and organizations at heart. Nanda's perspective on ethics, leadership and sustainable growth makes him a valued member of the BlueSky Learning Advisory Panel.

An entrepreneur and business leader with over 25 years in branding and marketing, Shouvik has co-founded and scaled multiple successful ventures including Brand Planet, Elephant and YAAP. He has led brand strategy and marketing for global and Indian giants such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, Tata, Reliance and Pernod Ricard, blending creativity with business impact. As former President of Ogilvy North, he steered growth and transformation for one of India's largest creative hubs. Currently leading brand marketing at GOAT Brand Labs, Shouvik also mentors startups, seeds new ventures and shares his passion for design thinking and storytelling with the next generation of leaders.

Rafique Ahmed is a transformational consultant and facilitator, known for driving large-scale change initiatives that redefine how organizations lead, sell and grow. With over 15,000 hours of consulting and training experience across industries such as technology, telecom and finance, he brings a rare blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise. As Guest Faculty at IIM Bangalore and Lead Facilitator with SAMA USA, Rafique has shaped leaders and teams across India, Malaysia, the Middle East and the USA. His work spans leadership and sales transformations, digital readiness and strategic coaching — all anchored in a belief that true success lies in empowering people to exceed their own expectations. Rafique's purpose-driven approach and global perspective make him a valued member of the BlueSky Learning Centre of Excellence.