Fellows' Corner
Fellows of WAPS are actively involved in the global productivity arena
Fellows of WAPS are actively involved in the global productivity arena. Here are some of our Fellows' recent works.
2026 Jul: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, “Innovation, Excellence, Corporate Boards and the Future of Work,” appears in Effective Executive, Vol. 29 Issue 2, April-June, pp 48-84.
2026 Jul: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) discussed the various categories of awareness required by CEOs, directors, boards and other contemporary leaders in his paper, "Holistic Financial Awareness and Responsible Decision Making," which was published in Director Today, Vol. XII Issue VII, Jul, pp 11-17.
2026 Jun: A Productivity Special by Professor P.B. Sharma (India) to celebrate the World Productivity Day on June 20, "Productivity: The Master Key for Sustainable Development and Healthy Humanity," was featured in Ten News India.
2026 Jun: In his article, "Leadership for Responding to Changing Geopolitical Realities,” Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) examines how leaders and decision-makers can navigate and respond effectively to the evolving geopolitical landscape. Summer issue of Management Services. Vol. 70 No. 2, Spring, pp 41-46.
2026 Jun: "Enhancing Director and Board Contributions, Recognising and Addressing Development Requirements," was authored by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) and published in Director Today, Vol. XII Issue VI, Jun, pp 11-17.
2026 Jun: Theme Paper for the 36th Directors' Conclave, "Making Boards Effective for Investor Confidence & Sustainable Value Creation," by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK).
2026 May: Ms. Veena Swarup (India) is the Workshop Mentor for the 10th Online Workshop for Women Professionals -- UNNATI "Tapping Your Own Potential: Enriching and Empowering Within." This National HRD Network event was successfully held on May 22, with over 110 participants from corporates, PSUs, academia, and the entrepreneurial community, representing diverse professional backgrounds.
2026 May: Professor P.B. Sharma (India) shared his expert views in three papers published by Horizons, Issue No. 2, May 2026. “Silicon with a Soul-Building Conscience for AI,” co-authored with Mr. Aadeesh Sharma, pp 14-15. “Supply Chain Management in the Age of AI and Sustainability,” co-authored with Ms. Aishwarya Sharma, pp 16-18. “National Technology Day 2026: ‘W-AHEAD Celebrates India’s Giant Leap Forward in Science and Technology’,” pp 46-48.
2026 May: “The Economics of Education: Investing in Human Capital in the Age of AI,” authored by Professor P.B. Sharma (India) and Mr. Sandeep Singh, was featured in Ten News India. The authors contend that to thrive in a knowledge-driven global economy powered by AI and hyper-connectivity, education can no longer be treated as a mere investment to be managed.
2026 May: "Navigating Contemporary Geopolitical Challenges, Leadership Strategies for Resisting Pressure and Retaining Autonomy," was authored by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) and published in Director Today, Vol. XII Issue V, May, pp 13-19.
2026 May: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) shared his thoughts on "AI Risk Management, GRC Integration and Regulatory Readiness" at the Global Artificial Intelligence Day 2026, organized by Copenhagen Compliance.
2026 Apr: Theme Paper for the 27th International Conference on Environment Management and Climate Change, "Board Strategy for Securing the Future: Risk and Resilience in Nature and Climate Governance," by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK).
2026 Apr: “Empowering AI with Integrity and a Humane Heart,” an article authored by Professor P.B. Sharma (India) and Mr. Aadeesh Sharma, was featured in Ten News India. It detailed how the AI revolution has transitioned from a period of experimental software tools into a definitive era of industrial and cognitive consolidation.
2026 Apr: "Confronting Social, Environmental and Technological Irresponsibility, Initiating Greater Stakeholder and Collective Responsibility," was authored by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) and published in Director Today, Vol. XII Issue IV, Apr, pp 101-105.
2026 Mar: Adding to his list of public service, Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK), has accepted an invitation to join the advisory board of Ukumbi Afrika, a new quarterly publication of the African Business Roundtable.
2026 Mar: In his article, "Rethinking Expectations of Professionals,” Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) discussed the implications of contemporary contextual challenges for the professions and professionals. Spring issue of Management Services. Vol. 70 No. 1, Spring, pp 42-47.
2026 Mar: "Responsible boards take steps to tackle obstacles and barriers facing under-represented groups," noted Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) in his Director Today March article. "Women Directors, Changing Contexts and Board Diversity, Reviewing Boardroom and Business Requirements for a New Era," Director Today, Vol. XII Issue III, Mar, pp 13-19.
2026 Feb: An article by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) is included in the February issue of Director Today, Vol. XII Issue II, Feb, pp 43-49, "Rethinking Expectations of Company Directors, Coping with Changing Contexts and Pressures." The article suggested that directors and contemporary leaders face unprecedented, interconnected, and rapidly accelerating uncertainty — driven by global risks, technological disruption, regulatory burdens, and societal fragmentation — which challenge traditional models of accountability, governance, resilience, and sustainable leadership.
2026 Jan: Ms. Veena Swarup (India) was Conference Chair at the 2nd NMA Women Development Conference, “From Pipeline Leadership Position to Accelerate Action.” The Conference was held in Noida, India, on January 20.
Souvenir Book: "Message from Conference Chair" – Ms. Veena Swarup, pp 3. "From Pipeline to Leadership Position – Leadership is an Ongoing Process of Learning" -- Ms. Anita Y. Tang (Singapore), pp 9-12.
2026 Jan: An article by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) is included in the January issue of Director Today, Vol. XII Issue I, Jan, pp 73-79, "Global Corporate Governance in an Uncertain and Insecure World," in which he emphasized the necessity for key decision makers to recognize realities and provide future strategic direction.
2026 Jan: Ms. Veena Swarup (India) was the Program Mentor for the WEAVE 3.0 program organized by the Textile Sector Skill Council. This marks the third installment of the WEAVE (Women Entrepreneurs Acceleration for Value Enhancement) series. A total of sixty aspiring women entrepreneurs took part in this nationwide workshop, which took place at IMS Noida, commencing on January 7 and concluding successfully on January 8.
2026 Jan: Theme Paper for the 20th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, "Making CSR Work: Integrating ESG into Board Strategy and Governance," by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK).
Fellow Induction
2025 Induction Ceremony:
A Solemn Event Took Place in New Delhi, India
In 2025, WAPS honored 11 productivity champions by inducting them to the Academy as Fellows of WAPS.
They are Jiju ANTONY (U.K.), Amit GUPTA (India), Harry LEPINSKE (U.S.A.), Fariba RAWHANI (Canada), Mark SETTERFIELD (U.K.), Shivam SRIVASTAVA (India), Xinpo SUN (China), Vasanth Kumar THIMAKAPURA (India), R. VENKATESAN (India), Yuncheng XU (China), and Hariram Prasad YADAV (India).
On August 21, 2025, Thursday, an Induction Ceremony took place at the Le Meridian Hotel in New Delhi to recognize our newly appointed Regional Coordinators and new Fellows. This marked the first in-person induction ceremony since 2019.
We seized the opportunity to present a certificate to Mr. Graham Hasting-Evans, the WAPS Regional Coordinator for the U.K. and Europe (following the retirement of Prof. John Heap from that role), as well as to Prof. Barnes Sookdeo, the WAPS Regional Coordinator for Africa. Additionally, we bestowed a medal upon each of our Fellows from the years 2023, 2024, and 2025 who attended this in-person event.
This special occasion was witnessed by friends and family, and other Fellows of WAPS. It offered an excellent opportunity for us to rekindle relationships with long-time friends and to establish new connections, share our experiences regarding productivity, and lay the groundwork for future collaboration.
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2024 Induction Ceremony:
11 Fellows of WAPS were being Honored
On December 18, 2024, Wednesday, a Zoom Induction Ceremony was held to welcome 11 accomplished productivity champions to the Academy.
They are Deodass APPALSWAMY (Mauritius), S.G. DESHMUKH (India), K. GOPALAKRISHNAN (India), Philip GREEN (Canada), LU Jinshu (China), Amelia NAIDOO (South Africa), Zoe RADNOR (U.K.), Ravi SHANKAR (India), BV SUDHARSHAN (India), Rajesh VARMA (France), and Shalini URS (India).
2023 Induction Ceremony:
13 Fellows of WAPS were being Honored
On April 5, 2024, Friday, a Zoom Induction Ceremony was held to welcome 13 accomplished productivity champions to the Academy.
They are Leon BIAN (U.S.A.), Yavuz CABBAR (Turkey), Remi DAIRO (Nigeria / U.S.A.), Patrik GRZNAR (Slovakia), Mika MALIRANTA (Finland), Aldo MANOS (Italy), Mevlut-Hurol METE (Turkey), Shree Namasivayama REGURAJ (India), Alex RODOV (Canada), Harvey SCHIPPER (Canada), Bhola SINGH (India), Elysia TSE (Singapore), and Carolyn WATTERS (Canada).
Photo Gallery
Fellows of WAPS are sharing their very memorable induction moments. Send your induction photos to the Secretariat so that we can include them here.
