Meet the Team

Founder & Vision Steward

Bio: M. Unni Krishnan is Founder of the LivingMachine Institute and LongWealth GmbH, pioneering productive longevity as an alternative to short-term business metrics. After two decades with India's most respected business families, he identified Bleeding Insolvency—the internal decay of seemingly healthy companies through erosion of mindset, purpose, trust, and culture. His LivingMachine model surfaces Hinge Assumptions that drain organizational life-force and dismantles the Great Invisible Wall protecting perpetual returns (70% of enterprise value). Co-created with multigenerational groups like Tata and Godrej, his work is supported by the Global Peter Drucker Forum, MIT's Presencing Institute, and leading business schools worldwide.

Senior Communications Advisor

Bio: Tjaco Walvis is Managing Director of THEY, an Amsterdam-based brand consulting firm. A leading expert in brand strategy and neuroscience-based branding, he authored "Branding With Brains," which applies scientific principles to brand building. With dual Master's degrees in economics and philosophy, Tjaco has worked with major clients including Amsterdam Airport, Mars, DaimlerChrysler, and McKinsey across diverse industries. He regularly lectures on branding and applies neuroscience research to help brands achieve distinct relevance, coherence, and participation in consumer decision-making.

Senior Advisor, Practice & Delivery Lead

Bio: Over the last five years, Amit has been collaborating closely to bring a deeper understanding of the Human Elements, Systemic Frames and Facilitation models which support the delivery of the LivingMachine model in organisations. He is leading the development of the European and UK markets, and is the architect behind the Lab of the LivingMachine, an engaging diagnostic experience that helps owners and leaders explore what the vitality of their 70% Zone. He leads the design and facilitation of our Global Peter Drucker Forum workshops. Amit has spent over 20 years designing and delivering systemic change journeys for founders and executive teams across SME and multi-national companies. A former entrepreneur and non-exec director, he blends grounded business acumen with presence and deep systemic coaching.

Senior Finance Advisor

Bio: Chetan is an accomplished finance expert with more than 25 years in the field. He is one of the original members of the LivingMachine team, having been involved from its conception 20 years ago. He has been instrumental in conceptualising the Lasting Value Creators research model, the Dynamic Perpetuity Flexing model and Long-Term Alpha and Beta Scenarios. He is a Practicing Chartered Accountant and qualified Cost Accountant. He secured 15th & 16th rank respectively in his final & intermediate Chartered Accountancy Examination and has been awarded Gold Medal for securing 1st rank all over India in his Final Cost Accountancy Examination. He is also qualified as an Information Systems Auditor (ISA).

Strategic Partnerships Architect

Bio: Prashanth’s involvement goes back to the early days of the LivingMachine Institute, where he focused on understanding the Living Elements in the context of Brand Trust, Customer Relationships and Stakeholder Engagement. Prashanth is now focused on cultivating strategic partnerships with like-minded organisations which can amplify the LivingMachineInstitute’s work. He leads the partnership with the Global Peter Drucker Forum, and is involved in developing the UK market. Prashanth brings two decades of leadership experience spanning brand consultancy, media, F&B, and enterprise development. With a career rooted in both global corporates and entrepreneurial ventures, he now forges powerful alliances across sectors. A founding partner in LMI’s journey, he shapes learning ecosystems and strategic growth pathways with a focus on scale, stewardship, and societal value.

Senior Advisor, Strategy & Transformation

Bio: Prasanna came into our fold as a customer ten years ago, and over the years has collaborated and supported the development of the LivingMachine Institute through his extraordinary strengths in the areas of Business Planning, Quality Management Process and Finance. Prasanna brings over 35 years of experience as a CXO across major Indian and global enterprises. He holds a doctorate in HR doctorate and has led complex business turnarounds and advised on M&A, finance, and organisational integration. He bridges disciplines with depth and clarity, and is deeply rooted in service, education, and institutional values. goes here

Senior Advisor, Culture & Alignment Lead

Bio: For the past three years, Inba has bought in considerable experience in Leadership and Executive Mentoring and Coaching, Group Facilitation and a deep appreciation of the role of culture in organisations. Inba is leading customers engagements within the LivingMachine Institute. Inba is a seasoned OD and leadership consultant with 40+ years of experience, blending corporate HR leadership with deep systemic coaching. Known for his quiet wisdom and presence, he supports teams in aligning culture with purpose. He has coached leaders across sectors, guiding organisations through transitions with depth and care.

Senior Advisor, Coaching & OD

Bio: Dinesh in an qualified and experienced engineer, devoted to the field of HR. Over the last two years Dinesh has bought his four decades of cross-functional experience in HR, IT, Engineering and Manufacturing to supporting client engagements in the areas of Leadership and Culture. Dinesh is a certified Harrison’s Assessment coach, particularly focused on helping leaders navigate paradoxes and revitalise systemic energy. As a coach, he has enabled over 1,000 senior managers to build agility, leading large-scale cultural transformations with a balance of structure, humanity, and depth. Dinesh holds a HR Director certification from Cornell University and is certified in Intelligent Teams and Networks from MIT Sloan.

Business Development Lead & Research Advisor

Bio: Over the last two years, Pradeep has been developing the BusinessDevelopment strategy and process, and supporting client facing projects in the area of Commercial Value Creation. With 30 years of cross-sector leadership, Pradeep has held positions where he was responsible for P&L Management. He is a seasoned guide in business transformation, leadership development, and organisational design. A former senior executive at Merck and Agilent, he now supports long-term growth journeys by aligning people, processes, and purpose. Pradeep is value driven and grounded in wisdom and clarity. he is a trusted advisor to leaders cultivating longevity and institutional integrity.