Change Management Speakers in India

Richa brings forth 21 years of multifaceted experience encompassing advertising, brand communication, marketing, and sales within the telecom sector. Her professional journey has been enriched by a pivotal engagement in the realm of social impact, notably collaborating with CRY (Child Rights and You) in 2014, where she played a pivotal role in fundraising initiatives.

Richa embraced a purpose-driven path, founding Saarathee in 2018. With a visionary goal to showcase the positive business outcomes derived from the employment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Richa endeavors to transform PwDs into Professionals with Disabilities. Saarathee stands as a testament to her commitment to converge EdTech, Hiring, and Change Management, facilitating corporates in unlocking the untapped potential of PwDs. Her trajectory reflects a fusion of professional acumen and a passionate dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces for individuals with diverse abilities.

Sharmi Roy is one of the pioneers of professional coaching in India and has received multiple awards .She is a chosen coach for global organizations with more than 4500 hours of coaching. She is an International Coaching Federation mentor, educator, and assessor. A community leader for APAC ICF Education Community and passionate about quality professional Coaching education, she volunteers in various activities including being evaluator of ICF Coaching Impact Award. She is actively spreading power of Coaching since 2015 in industry and academia in Eastern India.She is the Founder Director of Art To Lead -Coachezzy , the only Coach Education school based in eastern India .

Uma Maheswar Desu, CEO of Intelli-India, HQ in India and serving across the globe, offering Research, Sales and Competitive Intelligence Services to Global2000 and Domestic Companies.
She is a product of “Academy of Competitive Intelligence” based out of Boston, MA, USA and have learnt CI from Ben Gilad, Jan Herring and Leonold Fuld, Noted Competitive Intelligence Practioners. She is as well an SCIP member.

She has had the experience of leading the Sales Intelligence efforts in North America, of Asia's Largest Technology Company.

Goal is to offer high quality strategic and tactical intelligence.

Cheryl Dutta is a certified Life and Career Coach with three decades of multifaceted experience across the Armed Forces, Corporate, and Business sectors. A Military Veteran turned professional coach, Cheryl holds credentials from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Certified Coaches Alliance USA. She brings a holistic, personalized approach to self-development, blending discipline with compassion to help clients unlock their full potential. Cheryl has worked with a diverse clientele—aviators, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and professionals—guiding them through life transitions, performance enhancement, and personal breakthroughs. Her coaching style is rooted in kindness, clarity, and unwavering support, enabling meaningful, lasting growth. Passionate about empowering individuals, she often integrates self-defense awareness into her keynotes, leveraging her military background to promote resilience and confidence. Cheryl’s mission is to help people discover their inner strength and live more fulfilled, purpose-driven lives.

Bijender Vats is the Global CHRO at Crystal Crop Protection Limited and prior to this was working with MSD India, one of the largest US multinational pharmaceuticals company. In his career spanning over two decades across reputed organizations like Novartis and Dr Reddy's Labs, he has worked on both sides - Business and HR. Bijender's expertise ranges across managing Mergers and Acquisition scenarios, Organizational Integration, HR Development and Transformation, Leadership Development, Culture Development and Change Management, Talent Management to Succession Planning. He has diverse experience across Multinationals like Merck & Novartis and Indian MNC's like Dr Reddy's Labs. 

Gaurish is a master facilitator (US), Certified OD practitioner (Hult Ashridge - UK), International Coach (Berlitz - US), a Keynote Speaker and a Prof. of Practice. He is an Electronics Engineer and an alumnus of ISB, Hyderabad. Gaurish has over 20 years of experience across industries, he has led CXO level profiles in Talent Management & Leadership Development with Fortune 500 companies like Accenture, Sodexo & Credit Suisse.  Gaurish is associated with SHRM, Kirk Patrick Partners, HBP, SHL. Gaurish features as speaker at conclaves with IITs, IIMs, People matters, Marksmen, ET, UBS Forum.  Gaurish’s has designed Organization Development Projects including building Leadership Academies from scratch for Accenture & Sodexo. He had led global culture & learning technology transformation for Credit Suisse. He is an expert in learning performance measurements from ATD and has performed learning benchmarking for Accenture.

Shalakah Gangal is a strategic and impact-driven Talent Development and Workforce Strategy Leader with over 18 years of experience across IT and non-IT sectors. Specializing in Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, and Digital Transformation, she has successfully architected and scaled workforce strategies for high-growth and enterprise organizations globally. With advanced degrees in Human Resources and Law, and certifications from ICF and AIHR, Shalakah brings a data-driven, systems-thinking approach to the entire talent lifecycle. Her expertise includes AI-powered recruitment, RPO model implementation, ATS optimization, and talent analytics—enhancing hiring speed, quality, and experience. A certified Executive Coach, she has empowered over 6,000 individuals, earning recognition from the Government of Maharashtra and awards such as Most Popular Career & Business Coach of the Year. Shalakah blends strategy and execution with a leadership philosophy grounded in collaboration, adaptability, and transformation—helping organizations build agile, scalable, and people-first ecosystems.

Jhankar Gadkari is a seasoned Corporate Consultant and Trainer specializing in developing Human Capital through the EQ framework. With expertise in Emotional Quotient Profiling, Workshops, Coaching, Corporate Grooming, and Cross-cultural competencies, he holds certifications as an EQ Coach and Profiler. Additionally, Jhankar is an Associate of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS) and holds degrees in Law with a specialization in Public & Private International Laws, as well as a Master’s in laws specialized in Air & Outer Space Laws. His educational background also includes a degree in Commerce and a Diploma in Financial Management. Jhankar serves as an expert external Panellist at S N Welingker Management School & ITM Management School, Mumbai. Passionate about world culture and history, he frequently speaks at various forums on topics ranging from Productivity Enhancement and Leadership to Cross-cultural Competencies and Conflict Resolution.

Ankoor, President’s Select Member of Leaders Excellence [MLE] at Harvard Square, is a prominent figure in the industry, serves as a mentor, advisor, and speaker at the Indian Institute of Film Training & Digital Marketing (IFTDM). Holding a significant role on the Advisory Board of the Marketing Department at ISBR Business School, Ankoor is also on the Advisory Board of Global Mathematics & Mathematics Olympiad Graded Assessment Test with Competition.

Extending beyond academia; Ankoor has been honored with the "CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE 2024" award by Passion Vista and recognized as the "MAN OF EXCELLENCE, 2024" by the prestigious Indian Achievers' Award. Additionally, he received the "LEADER 2.0 AWARD, 2023" from adgully and was named a "DIGITAL KAIZEN LEADER by DigiAdCon 2024”,Ankoor’s contributions to the field of marketing are widely acclaimed, marking him as an inspiring thought leader in his domain. Ankoor is also on the MMA Smarties APAC Advisory Board.

Mohan has spent over 25 years of experience in Stratgic HRD,Organization Development and Family Business Consulting, Dr Mohan is a Ph.D in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (IOP), author, researchers, consultant, Professor and advisor to many Business Families. Helped and Transformed the business organizations and business families to a new high level of performance. He is a visiting faculty to various universities in India and Europe. Published a book titled :"Family Business - Methods and Essentials of Building Business Families".

Authored several articles and contributed to chapters in the boos on various topics on L&D, OD, Change Management, Family Business. He is a speaker at CII, NIPM, IFTDO, IODA and other platforms on the topics mentioned. He was Vice President - Conferences and Events at International Organization Development Association (IODA) for 12 years and an ambassador to IODA, representing India. 

Priya is a strategic HR leader known for her innovative approach and outcome-driven strategies. With expertise in talent management and analytical HR practices, she supports business dynamism, growth, and stability. Priya excels in change management, organizational design, and development, alongside fostering employee engagement and implementing succession planning. She is experienced in various HR functions such as performance management systems, coaching, mentoring, and leadership development. Priya has successfully led initiatives including retention strategies, change management, high-potential programs, diversity and inclusion efforts, campus hiring, and innovation management. Her contributions extend to HR branding, training, and induction programs, reflecting her commitment to driving organizational excellence.

20 years of Marketing leadership experience spanning multiple industries and categories with exposure across India as well as International markets. Shitij has been a guest speaker at multiple forums including Business schools, Mobile Marketing Awards (Indonesia) as well as Industry forums. An alumni of the prestigious Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, Shitij held the merit of being the youngest Head of Innovation in a Beverage company. A disciple of the Bhagvad Gita, Shitij has been an ardent believer of how Spirituality can be a core instrument of driving change both at an individual and an organizational level. He has run outcome based workshops focused on arriving at strategic marketing roadmaps based on consumer centricity and clued into larger business objectives. He has also served as a consultant to many startups by offering his expertise in distilling consumer, media & commercial insights to arrive at robust marketing propositions. 

V. D. Umashanker is a transformational business leader with 35 years of experience in the global auto-components industry, spanning India and Asia. He has successfully managed full P&L responsibility for three companies simultaneously across India and Thailand, overseeing combined revenues exceeding USD 45 million.

Known for building strong, values-driven institutions, Umashanker has been recognized with global corporate awards for innovation and inspirational leadership—particularly for steering operations through recovery after a major natural disaster. His expertise covers manufacturing excellence, operational turnaround, and sustainable growth. In addition to his corporate leadership, he is a published author and a keynote speaker for academic institutions and corporate audiences, sharing insights on resilience, execution, and leadership in complex industrial environments.
Invite V. D. Umashanker to speak on manufacturing leadership, resilience, and building enduring organizations.

Satyam Arora is a seasoned Leadership and Business Coach with nearly two decades of experience across corporate HR leadership and executive coaching. He has worked with leading multinational organizations including Novartis, Diageo, Axis Bank, and a healthcare startup, giving him deep exposure to both mature enterprises and high-growth environments. With over 1,200 hours of coaching and engagement with 300+ senior leaders across India, the US, Europe, Canada, Singapore, and Southeast Asia, Satyam focuses on leadership transitions, executive presence, stakeholder management, and personal effectiveness.

He is a PCC-certified coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a certified Hogan assessor, and integrates mindfulness practices through Eckhart Tolle’s School of Awakening into his work. His coaching philosophy emphasizes aligning inner transformation with tangible business outcomes.

Invite Satyam Arora for executive development programs on leadership transitions, presence, and inner alignment with performance.

Umadevi Ravindran is a seasoned transformation leader with over 22 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation, change management, and DevOps initiatives across finance and IT services organizations. She is known for embedding differential and design-led thinking into complex enterprise programs, enabling sustainable transformation rather than surface-level change. Umadevi has successfully led high-impact implementations for mission-critical IT programs and regularly shares her insights on international platforms. Her credentials include certifications in Digital Transformation and Design Thinking from Purdue University, Program Management (MSP) and PRINCE2 from Axelos, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from KPMG. She holds a B.Tech (Honors) in Civil Engineering and an MBA in Operations and Finance, giving her a rare blend of technical, strategic, and operational depth. Umadevi brings structured thinking, execution rigor, and innovation to every engagement.
Invite Umadevi Ravindran to speak on digital transformation, change leadership, DevOps strategy, and enterprise execution.

Ranjeet Kshirsagar is the Chief Operating Officer at Lacoste India Limited, bringing deep expertise in operational excellence from a strong foundation in the pharmaceuticals and manufacturing sectors. With a proven ability to lead complex projects from concept to commissioning, Ranjeet is known for revitalizing distressed plants and driving them toward optimal, sustainable performance. His leadership approach integrates technology, process rigor, and people development to deliver long-term operational impact. A strong advocate for sustainability in manufacturing, he frequently speaks on the evolving role of responsible production, efficiency, and leadership in modern industry. Ranjeet’s experience spans large-scale operations, supply chain optimization, and performance turnaround initiatives, making him a trusted voice on execution excellence. His insights resonate strongly with organizations seeking to balance growth, efficiency, and sustainability in competitive environments.
Invite Ranjeet Kshirsagar for sessions on operations leadership, manufacturing excellence, and sustainability.

Saurav Sharma is a seasoned automobile professional and TEDx speaker with a strong passion for Electric Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, and Ancient Indian Wisdom. A Duke of Edinburgh CSC Alumnus, he brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective that bridges advanced technology with timeless philosophical frameworks.

Saurav is known for translating insights from ancient Indian texts into practical tools for modern leadership, decision-making, and organizational resilience. His sessions explore how wisdom traditions can coexist with innovation, helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and ethical challenges in today’s fast-evolving business environment. With a forward-looking mindset grounded in cultural depth, he delivers thought-provoking, deeply engaging talks that resonate across industries and generations.

Invite Saurav Sharma to speak on future mobility, AI ethics, leadership wisdom, and integrating tradition with modern business thinking.

Sandeep Arora is a seasoned business leader with 19+ years of experience across business operations, strategy, digital transformation, and customer value management. He has consistently driven acquisition growth and market share expansion through technology-led ecosystems, product innovation, and strategic alliances. With strong expertise in P&L ownership, analytics, and process design, Sandeep focuses on productivity improvement and profitability enhancement. He holds an MBA, PMP certification, a Black Belt in Quality, and advanced certifications in AI and CRM analytics.
Invite Sandeep Arora to speak on digital transformation, business strategy, operational excellence, and technology-driven growth.

Pranay Prakash is a seasoned HR professional with expertise in leadership development, succession planning, performance enhancement, and goal alignment. Throughout his career, he has led numerous HR initiatives and process interventions to scale organizations and empower their teams. With leadership roles at BluWheelz, Baazi Games, and Delhivery, Pranay has successfully aligned HR strategies with business goals, improving operational efficiency and driving business success.

His problem-solving approach is rooted in empathy—understanding the core issues and offering solutions that resonate with clients. Pranay’s key areas of expertise include strategic workforce planning, change management, HR technology and analytics, and nurturing talent for long-term organizational success. He firmly believes in the "Hire to Higher" philosophy, fostering a growth mindset in employees to build resilient organizations. Committed to continuous learning and personal development, Pranay works to create an environment where individuals thrive and organizations experience exponential growth.

Sabyasachi Sengupta, widely known as Saby, is a behavioural change expert with 15 years of experience in the banking sector, specialising in leading and sustaining transformation. As a speaker and consultant, he focuses on the human side of change—addressing resistance, inertia, and uncertainty with energy, empathy, and humour. Saby works with teams and leaders to help them navigate change more effectively, ensuring transformation efforts translate into real behavioural shifts rather than short-lived initiatives. His approach blends practical tools with relatable storytelling, enabling teams to stay adaptable and resilient in fast-changing environments. By humanising change, Saby helps organisations foster innovation, psychological safety, and future readiness. His work empowers teams not just to cope with change, but to engage with it proactively and confidently.
Invite Sabyasachi Sengupta to speak on behavioural change, transformation, adaptability, and building resilient, change-ready teams.

Sapna Jhawer is a senior technology and transformation leader with over two decades of experience across the tech and education sectors. As Director of Product and Program at Curriculum Associates, she leads large-scale initiatives spanning product strategy, retail technology, and program engineering management. Sapna is widely recognized for her ability to drive complex transformation while building inclusive, resilient teams. Drawing from both professional leadership and personal experiences—including navigating serious health challenges—she speaks powerfully on resilience, adaptability, and sustained performance. Her sessions offer practical frameworks for leading through uncertainty, managing change, and fostering growth-oriented cultures. Passionate about scaling businesses and leaders, Sapna engages with executives, students, and women professionals, inspiring them to embrace innovation, confidence, and strategic thinking in fast-evolving environments.
Invite Sapna Jhawer to speak on leadership resilience, digital transformation, inclusive growth, and navigating complexity with clarity.

Dr. Ajit Kumar Kar is a global coach, author, speaker, and social entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience across HR, L&D, and consulting. An ICF-certified coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and Positive Psychology expert, he integrates neuroscience, design thinking, and people-centric leadership to drive transformation.

Dr. Kar has worked with organizations including TATA, Hindalco, L&T, Coca-Cola, Wipro, and leading academic institutions such as IIMs and XIMB. He has held leadership roles including Head of OD & Capability Building at IMFA and Practice Head at The MindMasters, and co-founded CHRD, a not-for-profit HR consortium. A recipient of multiple global awards, including the Corporate Mentoring Excellence Award (2025), he is known for practical, high-impact interventions focused on culture, capability, and inclusion.

Invite Dr. Ajit Kar for leadership development programs, coaching culture initiatives, and organizational transformation talks.

Sangeetha Balachandar is a PCC-accredited executive coach, cognitive advisor, and HR strategic consultant with over 30 years of global experience across Europe, North America, Russia, and Southeast Asia. Her work spans leadership coaching, organizational design, talent development, and change management across multiple industries. Trained with the NeuroLeadership Institute and certified in Positive Intelligence, she integrates neuroscience-based frameworks to help leaders build self-awareness, resilience, and influence. Known for her ability to untangle complexity, Sangeetha blends empathy with strategic clarity to guide individuals and teams through meaningful transitions. A practicing entrepreneur and lifelong learner, she emphasizes deep listening and conscious leadership as foundations for sustainable performance.

Invite Sangeetha Balachandar for executive coaching engagements, leadership neuroscience sessions, and change leadership programs.