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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2023-2024
Murarilal Thapliyal
President
Email: president@iccconline.org

Murarilal Thapliyal is a Managing Partner/Director of a boutique law firm in Brampton, Ontario known as Thapliyal & Rai Law Firm(www.pmlawyers.ca). As a prominent lawyer within the community, he prides himself in serving the needs of the people and communities in the Greater Toronto Area for over a decade. As a sports lover, Mr. Thapliyal spares a good amount of time to promote various sports specially cricket. Mr. Thapliyal is Founder and President of UK Warriors Cricket Club Canada since 2011 as well as President of Canadian School of Cricket, Canada since 2016. He is pioneer lawyer for Global T20 ( GT20) in Canada. He was honored with prestigious award by Canadian Multicultural Council with the Outstanding Asian Canadian Award 2018 dedicated to his services to multi cultural community. The City of Brampton honored Mr. Thapliyal with prestigious award for Long Term Services 2018 in recognition of 10 years of community services. During Covid 19 Pandemic, Ontario Premier Hon. Doug Ford, MPP Mr. Prabhmeet Sarkaria, MPP Mr. Amarjot Sandhu, MPP Mr. Stephen Lecee recognized and appreciated Mr. Thapliyal’s dedicated work for organizing Food Donation Drive and serving hot meals to Frontline workers/Medical staff Brampton Civic Hospital and seniors as well as homeless people. Mr. Thapliyal is at the forefront of many volunteering groups and donation campaigns by being the Founder and President of the THAPLIYAL FOUNDATION CANADA, Registered Charity under CRA.

Chirag Shah
Corporate Secretary & Vice President - IT
Email: cs@iccconline.org

Chirag Shah, a young technocrat who has rapidly scaled peaks of technological achievements by constantly striving to serve clients beyond their expectations. His information technology company - SUBHTECH SOLUTIONS INC., focuses on adopting innovative approaches to clients’ needs. Chirag is actively involved in advising high net worth individuals and businesses in Canada and India through his boutique consulting and advisory service VAYAM MANTU ADVISORS INC.  

A firm believer in giving back to the Canadian society, and to the Indo-Canadian community, Chirag strives to work towards positive transformation for a number of not-for-profit organizations.

Harkirat Bajaj
Vice President - Finance
Email: finance@iccconline.org

Harkirat is an experienced public accountant with over 30 years of global experience, supporting small and medium businesses in a wide range of industries. Harkirat is passionate about trust, quality, and innovation. As a result of his rich experience in global and local firms, Harkirat has been able to lead clients from various industries in successful transition during different stages of their growth cycles.  

Harkirat aims at cutting through complexities and providing sound yet simplified solutions to all his clients. Harkirat believes in creating long term and value driven relationships. Harkirat mentors CPA students and likes to see everyone working with him succeed, along with the success of his clients.

Prashant Srivastava
Vice President - International Trade & Commerce
Email: trade@iccconline.org

Prashant is the Director of Business Development at Seneca Polytechnic, where he leads student recruitment, partnerships and business development activities from South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. With a team of Business Development Managers, Prashant manages business relationships with stakeholders in International Education. In his previous roles, Prashant has worked for the University of California, New York Institute of Technology and Vancouver Island University. He has worked closely with Indian and Canadian Governments in organizing international training programs for Indian Civil Servants in Canada, resulting in the training of over 350 Govt of India Officers (2015-19). Prashant has participated in the Trade Missions led by the Government of Canada (2017 & 2018), the Government of Ontario (2015, 2019 & 2022), the Government of British Columbia (2008), resulting into the signing of several MOUs in the field of Entrepreneurship, Education and Skill Development.

Deepak Shamnani
Vice President - Events
Email: events@iccconline.org

Deepak Shamnani, the dynamic CEO of Onkar Travels, brings with him a rich tapestry of experiences from his five-decade-long journey in the travel industry. Hailing from India, Deepak embarked on his professional path with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce. With a professional tenure spanning over thirty years, Deepak has showcased a flair for adapting to varied environments across the globe. His journey from India to the United States evidence's his proficiency in travel planning, impeccable customer service, and adept business management. A notable highlight of his career was representing India's esteemed national carrier, Indian Airlines, from 2004 until its merger with Air India in 2008. Deepak's entrepreneurial spirit shone bright when he ventured into the realm of business in Canada. Over the past decade, he has not only owned but also proficiently managed a travel-related business, further refining his strategic acumen and leadership prowess.

Jayesh Menon
Director - SME & Government Relations
Email: sme@iccconline.org

Jayesh Menon, an international trade professional with 25+ years of experience, excels in leadership and global alliances. His expertise spans international trade, business development, and strategic partnerships in industries like Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Business, and Healthcare. As Senior Advisor for Investment Attraction with the City of Brampton, Ontario, he attracts foreign investments, fosters partnerships, and supports Business Retention and Expansion. Jayesh's career highlights include managing the Niagara Foreign Trade Zone and founding an international consulting firm advising government institutions and SMEs in Dubai. He also shares his knowledge as a guest faculty at institutions and holds an MBA and CITP/FIBP certification, showcasing his dedication to excellence in management and global trade.

Mukesh Narula
Director - Membership
Email: membership@iccconline.org

Mukesh Narula, a former first-class Cricketer who represented Baroda in the Indian domestic cricket circuit. Before moving to Canada, he was working in Reliance Industries as a General Manager – CSR. He transitioned into coaching after his active playing career and became the Coach for Baroda and then National Cricket Canada Coach. Currently, he holds the position of Head of Cricket Operations for GT20 Canada, showcasing his involvement in promoting cricket. In addition to his cricket roles, he is also recognized as a Real Estate broker, demonstrating versatility in both sports and professional endeavors.

Bhavik Parikh
Director - Startup
Email: startup@iccconline.org

Bhavik Parikh is an innovative technologist, data architecture and researcher who has worked with multiple fortune 500 companies and provided B2C, B2B and B2G solutions. He serves on various non for profit boards across Canada, USA and India. He has worked in various business domains including human resource, finance, space, health, pharmaceutical and education.

Bhavik has a bachelor degree in Business Community Enterprise and Information Technology from University of Liverpool and masters degree in Information Systems engineering from University of Manchester.

Sheelu Sharma
Director - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Email: dei@iccconline.org

Sheelu Sharma is Senior Manager at Laksh Law Professional Corporation, a law firm dealing with Immigration, real estate, and civil litigation. Her global experience includes working at consulate general of India at Dubai and being the Director of Falcon Marketing and Management Consultancies in Dubai and Falcon trading company at Sharjah.

Sheelu has pursued fashion designing, modelling, and acting, and has been involved in social event planning. Since then, she has actively contributed to various social and cultural welfare activities through nonprofit organizations.


Alok Nagpal
Nominated Director - Partnership development & Sponsorship
Email: sponsorship@iccconline.org

Alok Nagpal, an Investor and Entrepreneur is in Business for 30 Years having worked in many organizations at senior level business, marketing and operations management positions including start-ups and fortune 500 companies with an excellent track record and now in Real Estate business as an Investor, Developer and Real Estate Broker for 20 Years. Alok is an avid Coach, Leader and Trainer which is reflected in his team members. His passion is evident in the programs he has developed for his team and clients that have touched many hearts. Besides being an extremely successful businessman and entrepreneur, he is personally involved in community and charity work believing “being part of a community is more than just owning a home or a business”. Alok has also served as the president of one of the largest Food Banks in North America and has been awarded as one of the top charitable organizations in North America. He is also associated with Charitable organizations in India and strongly believes that “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve”.

Sandeep Mamgain
Nominated Director - Community Outreach
Email: outreach@iccconline.org

Sandeep Mamgain, the President of MONDEE CANADA (a NASDAQ registered company), has truly excelled since arriving in 2007. In a remarkably brief period, he has achieved numerous impressive feats. Sandeep has played a significant role in promoting travel and tourism in Canada, showcasing his genuine passion for this industry. He also consistently demonstrates his commitment to the community by actively participating in public activities such as welfare, sports, and charity initiatives. As a testament to his exceptional service towards the community, Sandeep has received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Pin from MPP Mr. Amarjot Sandhu, as well as a recognition letter from the Premier of Ontario, Hon. Doug Ford. These well-deserved accolades highlight Sandeep's dedication and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact.


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