Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of NSE, is a technocrat from IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta. As a founding member of NSE and former MD and CEO of BSE, he's a key figure in Indian finance. Chauhan also serves as Chancellor of the University of Allahabad and is on the Governing Council of IIM Calcutta. Recognized as the "father of modern financial derivatives in India," he's an expert in financial markets, IT, retail, telecom, cricket, and social issues. His contributions have earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award from Global Custodian.