Mr. Ajay Muttreja

Mr. Ajay is a seasoned business leader with over 35 years of experience in India-entry strategy consulting, cross-border partnerships, business transformation, and complex technology transfers. He has advised more than 1,000 multinational and Indian companies, leveraging his deep understanding of global business practices and the Indian regulatory landscape to drive sustainable growth.

He brings extensive cross-sector expertise, with a strong focus on technology, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, and manufacturing. Currently, Ajay serves as a strategic advisor and mentor to high-potential Indian startups, including Aakar Innovations, Kritikal Solutions, Accuster Technologies, and Swasti Agro Products, supporting their scale-up and global expansion efforts.

Ajay is actively involved with leading innovation and policy platforms as a jury member and advisor, including Startup India, Millennium Alliance Social Innovation Awards, Plugin (IIT Mumbai + Intel), IC2 (University of Texas, Austin), FICCI, and iHub. He is also a frequent speaker at global forums organized by the Government of India.

During his 29-year tenure at Tecnova India, Ajay played a pivotal role in transforming the firm into a leading India-entry strategy consulting company. He contributed to over 2,500 global client engagements and built relationships with more than 1,000 international companies and 2,000+ senior executives. As CEO, he successfully led a turnaround, restoring profitability and strengthening organizational leadership and talent development.

Earlier in his career, Ajay served as Industrial Advisor to the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan, where he helped draft the country’s first Industrial Policy and facilitated funding of over US$250 million from international institutions. He also held leadership roles at Metal Box, managing global turnkey projects.

Ajay holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

Dr. Ajit Kanitkar

Ajit Kanitkar is currently a Consultant for Tata Education and Development Trust and a Member of the research team at Vikasanvesh Foundation (Centre for Development Research) in Pune. He completed his Ph. D from Pune University in 2001. He was Programme Officer at the Ford Foundation, India office, and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, both in New Delhi. He also taught at the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) during 1992-1995. He has authored three books and several research papers in professional journals. He is keenly interested in the developmental issues of the north eastern region and has travelled to all the states in the region several times during his professional career of last 25 plus years.

Dheeraj Singh Rawat

Accounts Officer

Mr. Dheeraj has been working with ICCo in the capacity of an Accounts Officerfor more than 7 years. With profound expertise in financial management and accounting, he plays an important role in ensuring the organization's fiscal stability and efficiency.His strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities make him an indispensable asset to the organization.

Dheeraj holds a Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com) from Kumaon University, Nainital, Uttarakhand.

Dilip Chetri

Office Coordinator

Mr. Chetry has been connected with ICCo for over 7 years in the capacity of Office Coordinator. With his help, administrative efficiency at ICCo is greatly optimized. With a keen eye for detail and great organizational skills, he ensures seamless day-to-day operations.

Chitraban Sarma

Handloom & Textile Expert

Mr. Sarma has been working with ICCo as a handloom and textile expert with a passion for preserving and promoting traditional craftsmanship. With over 8 years of experience in the industry, he has garnered extensive knowledge in various weaving techniques, dyeing processes, and textile design.

Chitraban holds a Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com) from Kumaon University, Nainital, Uttarakhand.

Ankhita Chutia

Aquaculture Specialist

Ms. Chutia has been associated with ICCo since November 2022. She specializes in Aquaculture and conductstraining and fieldwork for the same. With extensive knowledge in fisheries management and a Master's degree in Fisheries Science from the College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University, Raha, she has been a driving force in promoting responsible fishing practices and supporting the livelihoods of fishing communities.

Rituraj Gogoi

Mr. Gogoi joined ICCo as an Agriculture specialist in 2023. He is passionate about driving sustainable development and innovation in the agricultural sector. With extensive expertise in his field, he plays a pivotal role at ICCo, where hecoordinates with other experts and guides agricultural initiatives and strategies that positively impact farmers' livelihoods.

Rituraj Gogoi holds BSc in Agriculture from Sarat Chandra Sinha College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Swadhin Kumar Swain

Swadhin Kumar Swain (ICCo) - Mr. Swain has been connected with ICCo since February 2023in the capacity of an Executive: Project Implementation and Marketing. With an MBA in Human Resources and Marketing, he excels in managing brand, marketing, and advertising activities while crafting and implementing successful marketing strategies. With a keen eye for market research and budget management, he consistently drives impactful results and fosters strong stakeholder relationships.