LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE ELEMENTS

DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES | ONE SHARED PURPOSE

Ideas may begin with one person. But meaningful work rarely happens alone.

India Elements brings together people from different disciplines, experiences and perspectives, each contributing an element to the larger whole.

Leadership here is not simply about titles. It is about experience, judgement, responsibility and the ability to bring the right perspective to the right situation.

Some lead.

Some advise.

Some challenge an idea.

Some bring clarity when the path is not clear.

Each brings a distinct strength and a shared understanding of what it means to take responsibility for the work we do.

Together, they bring the experience, perspective and trust that allow India Elements to think independently, work confidently and turn possibilities into purposeful action.

THE PEOPLE WHO BRING THE ELEMENTS TOGETHER

MANOJ K. VARGHESE

Founder & Creative Director

A creative professional, strategist and entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in India and internationally, Manoj K. Varghese brings together a diverse background in creativity, communication, entertainment and management. A former Secretary and Associate to the legendary Padma Vibhushan Dr. M. F. Husain, he has held managerial positions with multinational organisations and media houses, conceptualised and executed numerous live cultural and entertainment productions and corporate events, and worked in creative and production capacities across the Bollywood and South Indian film industries. His expertise also extends to public relations, branding, healthcare initiatives and institutional consulting, reflecting a multidisciplinary perspective shaped by experience across industries and markets.

India Elements is the evolution of a vision he nurtured for more than two decades. As Founder & Creative Director, he shapes the organisation’s creative and strategic direction, bringing together its people, capabilities and diverse areas of practice. A philanthropist by nature and commitment, his approach to leadership is rooted in the belief that every crisis opens a new possibility, encouraging his team to think beyond limitations, persevere through challenges and turn ideas into meaningful work.

BENNY THOMAS

Operations Head

With over 25 years of experience across healthcare and corporate environments, Benny Thomas brings expertise in operations, people management, administration and compliance.

With over 25 years of experience across healthcare and corporate environments, Benny brings strong expertise in operations, people management, administration and compliance. His experience with reputed hospitals and corporate organisations has shaped a strong understanding of working within complex, multidisciplinary environments, complemented by a practical and people-centred approach to leadership. At India Elements, he brings structure to operations, strengthens coordination across teams and helps ensure that people, processes and ideas come together effectively to turn plans into action.

ARUN MENON

Vice President – Finance & Audit

With over 21 years of experience in accounting, audit, taxation and financial management, Arun Menon brings both corporate experience and entrepreneurial perspective to his role.

With over 21 years of professional experience in accounting, audit, taxation and financial management, Arun Menon brings a distinctive combination of corporate expertise and entrepreneurial insight. He began his career with multinational organisations, gaining strong exposure to financial systems, audit processes and corporate operations, before founding and leading AM Group since 2013. His experience as a finance professional and entrepreneur enables him to look beyond numbers and understand the financial and operational realities behind every decision. At India Elements, he provides financial oversight, strategic guidance and professional support on financial and compliance matters for the organisation and its clients, helping strengthen accountability, informed decision-making and sustainable business practices.

BABU CK

General Manager – Client Relations

With over 30 years of professional experience, Babu CK brings extensive understanding of client relations, coordination and professional engagement.

With over 30 years of professional experience with major organisations, Babu CK brings extensive experience in client relations, coordination and professional engagement. Known for his diplomatic and people centred approach, he believes that every professional engagement must be guided by the interests of the client, with trust and satisfaction forming the foundation of lasting relationships. His guiding thought is simple: every client need begins with a thought, and every thought can become a way forward. At India Elements, he works closely with clients to understand their needs, connect them with the right people and capabilities within the organisation, and help turn those needs into meaningful engagements built on trust.

THOMAS KV

Manager – Event Execution & Logistics

Associated with India Elements since its inception, Thomas KV brings extensive experience in the on-ground execution and logistics of live events.

Thomas KV has been associated with India Elements since its inception, bringing extensive experience in the on ground execution and logistics of live events. He has been part of the execution team for over 50 live stage and cultural events managed by India Elements across various states in India and abroad. With a practical understanding of the demands of live event environments, he coordinates venues, vendors, crew and logistics on site, helping ensure that every element comes together smoothly and as planned. His long association with India Elements gives him a strong understanding of the organisation’s approach to turning event plans into well executed experiences.

ADV. PREMCHAND R. NAIR

Chief Legal Consultant

With over 27 years of legal practice, Adv. Premchand R. Nair brings extensive experience across the District Courts, High Court of Kerala, Supreme Court of India and other legal forums.

With over 27 years of distinguished legal practice, Adv. Premchand R. Nair brings extensive experience before the District Courts, High Court of Kerala, Supreme Court of India and other legal forums. He has been associated with M/s. Dandapani Associates and P-Cubes Legals, and served as Senior Government Pleader for the Government of Kerala before the High Court from 2021 to 2026. His practice encompasses significant legal matters across varied areas, including Constitutional law, Service law, Civil and Criminal law, among others. At India Elements, he provides senior legal counsel, opinions and guidance on legal matters arising from the organisation’s diverse professional engagements, supporting both the organisation and its clients.

ADV. PREEJA V. P.

Associate Legal Counsel

An academician turned practising advocate, Adv. Preeja V. P. brings experience before the High Court of Kerala and other legal forums, with practice spanning civil, criminal, family and writ matters.

Adv. Preeja V. P. is an academician turned practising advocate, with experience before the High Court of Kerala and other legal forums. Her practice encompasses civil, criminal, family and writ matters, complemented by mediation and dispute resolution skills. Her ability to identify the root cause of a dispute enables her to approach legal matters with a practical focus on understanding the issues, finding common ground and working towards constructive outcomes. Actively involved in community and social initiatives, she brings a people centred perspective to her professional engagements. At India Elements, she works alongside Chief Legal Consultant Adv. Premchand R. Nair, supporting the organisation and its clients on legal and regulatory matters arising from their diverse professional engagements.

BEYOND THE INDIVIDUAL

No single perspective can define the whole.

It is the coming together of different experiences, disciplines and ways of thinking that allows India Elements to see a challenge from more than one side and find the way forward.

A creative question may need an operational answer.

A business decision may benefit from financial perspective.

A difficult situation may require legal understanding.

An idea may simply need the right people around it to become possible.

That is why the people behind India Elements matter as much as the disciplines under its roof.

Different elements. One purpose.

THE ELEMENTS OF OUR EXPERIENCE

• Strategic Consulting • Healthcare Solutions • Corporate Advisory • Human Resource & Operations Consulting
• Crisis Management • Creative Communications • Event Management • Cinema & Media
• Cultural & Live Entertainment • Customized Support

TRUSTED ACROSS

• Government Institutions  • Healthcare Institutions
• Corporate Enterprises  • Educational Institutions
• Media  • Entertainment  • Non-Government Organisations  • International Clients

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