Leadership Message
Message from the Secretary General
Ajay Sharma
Secretary General
Corporate Council for Leadership and Awareness (CCLA)"India's journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat 2047 demands more than economic growth—it requires stronger collaboration, visionary leadership, innovation-driven enterprises, and an ecosystem where ideas are transformed into opportunities."
India's journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 demands more than economic growth—it requires stronger collaboration, visionary leadership, innovation-driven enterprises, and an ecosystem where ideas are transformed into opportunities. At the Corporate Council for Leadership and Awareness (CCLA), we are committed to building this ecosystem by connecting people, institutions, industries, and policymakers through meaningful engagement and collective action
As Secretary General, I firmly believe that collaboration is the cornerstone of sustainable progress. In today's rapidly evolving global economy, no organization, industry, or institution can succeed in isolation. The future belongs to those who embrace partnerships, share knowledge, leverage technology, and work together to create lasting impact.
CCLA serves as a dynamic platform where entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startups, corporate leaders, professionals, academicians, researchers, investors, and government institutions come together to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and shape the future of Indian industry. Through our national and international summits, industry conclaves, leadership forums, policy dialogues, networking initiatives, and capacity-building programs, we strive to create an environment that encourages innovation, competitiveness, and inclusive growth.
Our commitment extends beyond organizing events. We focus on creating long-term value by facilitating strategic partnerships, promoting industry-academia collaboration, encouraging technology adoption, supporting startup ecosystems, strengthening MSMEs, and developing future-ready leadership. Every initiative undertaken by CCLA is designed to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge, connections, and confidence needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive world.
We recognize that India’s greatest strength lies in its entrepreneurial spirit and demographic advantage. By nurturing young innovators, supporting women entrepreneurs, encouraging skill development, and promoting responsible leadership, we aim to unlock new opportunities that contribute to national development while creating sustainable economic and social impact.
At CCLA, we also believe that leadership is measured not merely by business success but by the ability to create positive change. Integrity, innovation, inclusivity, sustainability, and service to society remain the guiding principles of our work. These values inspire us to build bridges between industries and institutions, foster dialogue, and encourage solutions that benefit businesses as well as communities.
As we move forward, we invite industry leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, academic institutions, government bodies, startups, and young changemakers to join the CCLA movement. Together, we can build stronger enterprises, empower future leaders, accelerate innovation, and contribute meaningfully to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.
The future of India will be shaped by those who choose collaboration over competition, innovation over complacency, and purpose over position. At CCLA, we are proud to be part of this transformational journey and remain committed to creating opportunities that inspire leadership, strengthen industries, and serve the nation.