Abhishek Gupta is the Global Head of Digital P&O Solutions at Sandoz and is responsible for leading HR data and digital function spanning across HCM implementation, HR technology landscape simplification, and setting up the people data and analytics foundation in a standalone Sandoz organization. He joined Novartis in 2015 and has since worked for several companies in the IT, Hitech, and Manufacturing industries in global, regional, and local roles, specializing in Total Rewards, Digital HR, and People Analytics. Abhishek holds an MBA in HR and Systems and graduated in Economics. In addition, he holds global Digital Practitioner certification from The Open Group, and Global Remuneration Professional certification from WorldatWork. He is also a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and Data Management Association International (DAMA-I).
The expert is an International Speaker, Motivator and Trainer at Centre for Excellence. He is passionate about enabling people to excel in their personal and professional lives. As a powerful presenter with an energetic speaking style, he inspires and motivates his participants to produce lasting change. More than a quarter million people have benefited from his presentations in 53 cities of the world in the last 27 years. He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the World HRD Congress. He has appeared on Television and Radio in India, New York, California, Philippines, and South Africa.
Experienced and accomplished Human Resources professional with a proven track record of over two decades in offering expert guidance across a diverse spectrum of HR domains. Adept at optimizing operational efficiency through strategic cost reduction initiatives and bolstering organizational presence within the competitive job market. Well-versed in navigating complex compliance statutes to ensure adherence and mitigate risks.
Exceptional communicator and collaborator, leveraging strong interpersonal finesse, heightened emotional intelligence, and a robust foundation in employee relations to foster productive working relationships. Notably organized and dependable, skilled in effectively managing concurrent priorities with an unwavering positive outlook. A seasoned HR leader dedicated to driving organizational success through a comprehensive skill set and extensive industry insight.
As the Chief General Manager at the NTPC Power Management Institute in Noida, Pranav oversaw the complete spectrum of Learning and Development initiatives within NTPC, a prominent power-producing conglomerate in India. His extensive career spans over 35 years, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping HR activities, crafting policies, and driving strategic and operational HR functions for a workforce of 20,000+ employees.
He holds certifications as an ICF ACC and a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coach, in addition to being certified in MHS EQi 2.0 and EQi 360. He has also lent my expertise to Maharatna/CPSEs and private companies through consultancy assignments. Furthermore, he is empaneled by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, as an Independent Director.
Reena is a certified strengths coach with 23+ years of experience in Banking, ITES, Analytics, Telecom and Service industries. Her expertise lies in helping employees acquire and hone skills through bespoke learning interventions integrated with business outcomes and enabling business to build and strengthen talent pools to manage future growth plans. She has been working towards creating and implementing org wide learning strategy and partnering with industry leading learning service providers to co-create and deploy bespoke training interventions.
Aarushi, an HR Professional, is impassioned by engineering inner transformation through scientific methodologies. She fervently believes in unlocking human potential through immeasurable transformative power, advocating for the unfolding of human genius. Her dedication lies in comprehending the science behind this potential and implementing scientific tools and processes to manifest this vision. Aarushi understands the pivotal role these techniques play in enhancing employee competence, growth, and overall well-being, crucially impacting a company's ROI. She envisions a world where individuals harness their limitless potential, fostering innovation even in the most cut-throat corporate environments globally. Aarushi's mission resonates with her belief in leveraging these tools to drive both personal and organizational evolution.
Anuradha Mishra is the Head of Talent, Learning, and Inclusion for Marsh McLennan's Global Inhouse Center, which includes Mercer and Marsh McLennan Global Services. With expertise in organizational development and talent management, she has worked on various projects such as change management, leadership development, employee engagement, and HR process design. Anuradha has a keen interest in change management during acquisitions, leadership readiness for future markets, and developing talent strategies for fast-paced organizations. She is known for her innovative thinking and has led the implementation of a groundbreaking career-based mobile application. Prior to her current role, Anuradha worked at Tata Strategic Management Group and BOC India, where she gained experience in HR functions, organization design, and talent acquisition. She holds a Masters degree in Management and a Bachelors degree in Law. Anuradha specializes in organization development, employee engagement, strategic HR, talent management, and HR process design.
A senior HR professional with 20+ years of experience. Have led the HR function in Pharma, IT, BPO and Banking industries. Over the last 15 years with Kotak, providing HR support in all banking business units, including retail consumer banking, corporate banking, capital markets, IB, PE, private banking, corporate treasury and asset reconstruction (ARC). An Expert in organization continuity, employee productivity and retention. Able to build on diverse learnings from Pharma, BPO and Banking. Can jointly work with leadership teams to build a future-ready culture. Can quickly impact businesses, with a deeply strategic mindset, beyond my HR role. Member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) national committee on ‘Skill development and livelihood’, from 2020 onwards. Currently pursuing my Ph.D. in HR to satiate my curiosity.
Swapna, a seasoned professional with 15+ years in strategic Human Resources, serves as a Co-Founder and Career Coach, aiding startups and high-growth ventures in achieving their business aspirations. Holding certification in the Iron Lady Leadership Essentials Program, she embodies confidence, resilience, and adaptability in leadership.
Her role as a Co-Founder allows her to channel expertise in employee benefits, recruitment, and POSH consulting, fostering inclusive work cultures that attract and retain top talent. In her capacity as a Career Coach, Swapna utilizes NLP, emotional intelligence, and design thinking to empower professionals in career transitions and growth.
Passionate about revolutionizing HR practices, she employs data-driven, human-centered approaches, aiming to elevate both individual careers and organizational success.
Mayanka is an Organisational Psychologist and Founder of Shhyfft Consulting Group. She partners with Boards, Promoters, Founders, CEOs and CXOs to help them identify and develop successful leadership teams.
Mayanka is driven by the purpose to identify and build effective leadership teams. She brings in her deep understanding of people, behaviours and culture to identify right fit that constitutes high performing top teams.
As Executive Coach, she blends the concepts of positive psychology with self discovery. She coaches senior leaders to uncover blind-spots, scale and advance leadership skills, develop a strategic mindset and align personal purpose with business results.
A life-long learner, Mayanka has Masters in Organisational and Social Psychology from London School of Economics, Masters in Management from Symbiosis and Bachelors in Mathematics.
Aradhana is a sustainability and ESG leader, driving impactful change at Lemon Tree Hotels. The company's mission centers on building an inclusive workforce, exemplified by their 15-year practice of employing Individuals With Disabilities (EWDs). Aradhana aims to raise their current 14% representation to around 30% by FY 2025-2026. Her commitment was recently acknowledged when Lemon Tree Hotels received the prestigious FICCI FLO award for outstanding inclusivity, with Aradhana representing the company. She actively co-leads EWD recruitment and pioneers new initiatives in the disability sector, having conducted groundbreaking trials over the past nine years, including individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism, Visual Impairment/Low Vision, as well as Speech and Hearing Impaired (SHI) and Orthopaedically Handicapped (OH) employees, which the company routinely hires. With an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and 29 years of experience spanning Sales, Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability, Aradhana is a pioneering figure in the ESG and sustainability space.
Dr. (h.c.) Kumar Visvanathan is a Human Resources Professional with a Master’s degree in Management. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate for People Management by a New York based University in 2019. He recently obtained his Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification from International Coaching Federation (ICF). He has over 30 years of experience in the HR space in the IT industry. He is a founding member of Conference Board’s Asia Pacific Shared Services Council. In 2016 he was awarded as HR Superstar by HRO magazine, Philadelphia, USA. He is also a member of India’s Nasscom Steering Committee on Background Checks providing thought leadership and direction. Kumar joined Mindtree in November 2013 to setup and run a multi-functional global Shared Services organization that handles processes in HR, Finance, legal and Procurement. His work was converted into a case study by Harvard. He is currently involved in internal automation.
“Quot Rami Tot Arbores”
“As many branches, so many trees”
With a strong foundation built on the above motto, Mainak is passionate about helping individuals, teams and organization be successful. Mainak is able to help people build on their core strengths through coaching and planned interventions.
As a coach, Mainak is known for connecting with clients across levels and working towards the desired outcomes. He is able to draw upon his extensive professional experience to add the practical elements into his assignments – helping people relate to the desired outcomes. His client list includes some of the industry majors – one of the big four consulting firms; one of the world's largest insurance company; a world leading enterprise resource planning and services firm; a leading European telecommunication firm; leading non-banking financial firm; and leading human resources consulting firm.
As a founder of a Training & Consulting Consulting Firm, specialized in guiding organisations to shape, evolve and communicate their unique cultures and align with the strategic plans of the business.
Vijay firmly believes that only companies who lead with Culture can really have an impact on improving employee experience and secure long-term growth. With a background of training, consulting and business development, Vijay brings his expertise to creating long-term value for organisations by delivering best-in-class Learning & Development Strategies, Employer Branding and Organisation Culture Strategies.
Vijay is a par excellence Trainer, Facilitator and an Executive Coach. He has been certified by Dale Carnegie and Miller Heiman Inc. (Now Korn Ferry. Group) for Sales, Managerial Effectiveness Leadership Programs.
Gladson Joshua is also an International Certified Career Coach (via Career Development Alliance) and holds several certifications across the IT, Services, and Non-Profit sectors.Gladson's public-spirited endeavours helped him co-found Cross Global, a non-profit organization that strives to protect the most vulnerable from contemporary slavery in India. The NGO works closely with the State and Central governments to rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. Cross Global has multiple ongoing humanitarian projects that span vital areas such as building awareness, facilitating education and development of skills, promoting fruitful policies, and more.
Sudakshina is a seasoned Human Resources professional with extensive experience in managing people and stakeholders domestically and internationally. Specializing in Stakeholder Management, Leadership Hiring, Organization Restructuring, and Rightsizing, she also excels in HR Partnering, Organization Diagnostics, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Tech in HR, Learning Hierarchy, Campus Program Management, and Expatriate Program Management. Certified as a Professional CoActive Coach, she brings a unique blend of leadership and coaching skills to her roles. With a career spanning prestigious organizations like HDFC ERGO General Insurance and ILFS Group, Sudakshina has held significant leadership positions, including President & CHRO and Chief Human Resources Officer. Her dynamic leadership and strategic expertise have contributed to the success and growth of various organizations across different sectors, making her a valuable asset in the field of Human Resources.
With over 45 years in HR leadership am currently serving as Advisor to CEO and MD Group Human Resources, Larsen and Toubro. At LandT, he has contributed by conceptualizing and implementing a Performance Management System called FAIR, developing a high potential programme with over 19000 assessments of leaders in 2 decades and several other first of the kind HR Policies. He was recently felicitated with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Economic Times Human Capital Awards 2021.
An accomplished HR Practitioner, Author, Academician and Motivational speaker, Aparna is a post-graduate in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from TISS, Mumbai. She embarked on her corporate journey with NOCIL, evolving her HR expertise in companies like Monsanto, Novartis, Deutsche Bank, Lafarge etc. She has a sound understanding of traits needed for workplace success and a strong ability to train employees in improving those characteristics. Aparna is a celebrated Author of 2 Best-Selling books. Currently,she is an Independent Director on various Corporate Boards. With over 28 years of diverse HR experience, she contributes as a Board Mentor and Advisor in Strategic Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and Boardroom Effectiveness. Aparna actively engages with ISTD, AIMA, NIPM, National HRD Network, and Sumedhas, nurturing future HR leaders.
Ratnanjali Arora is an HR professional with 10 years of experience in Consulting. She has played an integral role in helping business build and deliver, bind, buy and borrow talent to deliver the firm"s growth aspirations. Ratnanjali is currently leading HR Business Partner role for Tax Regulatory Services for North Region comprising 40 ~ Partners and 800 ~ employees. She is skilled in Employee Relations and People Strategy, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Total Rewards and Wellness, Change Management, Coaching and Mentoring, People and Business Analytics, and Diversity.
Bestselling Management Author, World's no 4 HR Instructor as per the ranking of UDEMY. Around 13 plus years of experience in Global (India, US, Europe, and UK) HR Practice and Policies, Learning and Development, People Development, Analysis, Compensation and Payroll, Compliance, Resource Allocation/Planning, Recruitment, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Team building, HRMS, Incident-Workforce Management, Automation, CSR and Digital Marketing. Managed and delivered different sessions/seminars/workshops on Communication, Leadership, Process, Self-Management, and Motivation.
Mr. Manan Jain is the Global Lead- HR People Partner and Experience at YASH Technologies, a global IT services organization. Mr. Jain is a true leader, a great visionary and remarkable at planning, strategizing and guiding successful implementations. His contribution for the last 10 plus years at YASH has been magnificent. He overall has 11 plus years of experience primarily in IT and ITes industry. He is a core member of the team which has helped YASH in getting awarded and recognized 6 times in a row in Top 50 Great companies to work for.
With over two decades of global experience in strategic business partnering and HR operational excellence, Ruchira Garg is a seasoned HR leader known for driving people strategy for large, diverse teams. She has a proven track record of setting up, scaling, and transforming HR functions and processes, delivering business and cultural change, operational effectiveness, and improved outcomes. As the former VP - HR at GreyOrange, Ruchira led global HR portfolios, partnering with the leadership team to execute strategies in multi-cultural, multi-geo contexts. Recognized as one of the top HR leaders by the World HRD Congress, she is also a certified independent director. Passionate about sharing insights, Ruchira frequently speaks at prestigious forums and conferences, and is an active blogger, storyteller, author, and podcaster on topics related to HR, tech in HR, leadership, culture, and diversity.
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.
Vivek has around a decade and a half of experience in Human Resources with Ashok Leyland Limited, and has held various roles in Business, Location and Corporate HR. He is a champion of his organisation's culture and values, and specializes in partnering with business leaders to help them build their teams effectively and ensure all people decisions are based on data. Vivek has over 15 years of rich experience in the HR domain, at automotive organisations like Mahindra and Ashok Leyland. His areas of expertise include HR Strategy, Talent Development, Talent Management, HR Analytics and HR Tech and is certified in HR Analytics.
With over 21 years of progressive HR leadership, Shobha Pandey is a seasoned expert in Talent Acquisition, Management, Diversity and Inclusion, and Performance Management. Her VUCA-ready approach to HR has led to transformative strategies, driving organizational success. Shobha excels in providing strategic insights, conceptual thinking, and executing large-scale HR initiatives. Her leadership within the HR domain extends to conceptualizing, implementing, and managing programs that accelerate business goals. At John Deere, she pioneered leadership effectiveness programs, workforce optimization, and diversity initiatives, showcasing her ability to navigate complex organizational challenges. Shobha's expertise in HR generalist skills and organizational development enables her to mentor management teams on complex issues, guiding them towards HR transformation. As an Advisory Board Member and ICC Co-Chair, she continues to contribute her expertise to academic and professional development initiatives, shaping the future of HR practices.
Sachin heads Learning and Development function at Forbes Marshall. In addition, Sachin heads HR function of the Core Business Group of Forbes Marshall. For over six decades, Forbes Marshall has been building steam engineering and control instrumentation solutions that work for the process industry. Today Forbes Marshall has evolved into a leader in process efficiency and energy conservation through technology tie-ups and focused investments in manufacturing and research.
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Dr. Uttara Pattanaik is an accomplished industry leader, strategic leadership consultant, leadership Coach (PCC) and personal mastery expert. She is also the Founder of Uttara Pattanaik Consulting Services (UPCS), a global management consulting firm that focuses on building mindful strategic leadership capabilities in individuals, teams and organizations, enabling them to be their best version. Uttara is committed to humanize leadership and change the global leadership landscape by creating inspiring leaders & influencers who can create ripple effect in the society.
Uttara comes with strong strategic business experience of over 23 years in various senior leadership positions at international levels with leading companies in Life Sciences and Healthcare industries. Her training as a coach from multiple internationally acclaimed coaching organizations coupled with long international business and leadership experience enables her to play around with different coaching methodologies and tools and provide customized solutions to diverse client groups across industries.
Saurabh is a Global Talent Acquisition Leader experienced in building best in class Talent Acquisition function to meet business outcomes. He has led Talent Acquisition transformation programs elevating teams from meeting hiring delivery targets to create in-addition data-driven insights for business and partner as a talent advisor. As a global leader, Saurabh has led recruiting teams across 4 continents: Asia, Australia, North America and South America. He has also built a Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence and rolled out an end to end RPO program across 11 countries with multiple business units. He has partnered with co-founders and experienced CEOs to design talent acquisition programs to meet accelerated business goals. He has experience in transforming a Talent Acquisition program in a 100+ years matured organisation and also building it from scratch in a fast growth environment across multiple countries / regions.
With over 25 years of expertise, Shailesh Singh, Director & Chief People Officer at Max Life Insurance, orchestrates top-tier HR strategies fostering organizational evolution. Spearheading Max Life's transformation into a ‘Great Place to Work’, he benchmarks cultural standards and implements pioneering practices. Introducing the Organisation & Talent Review process, he cultivates a robust talent pipeline and succession plans. Under his stewardship, emphasis on supervisory proficiency and accountability amplifies. Shailesh, a harbinger of future work trends, enriches the organization with foresight. His illustrious career encompasses pivotal HR roles at GE Energy, GE Supply-chain, GE Capital, SRF Finance, Eicher Tractors, and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Shailesh's dedication epitomizes a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a dynamic workplace culture.
Shalakah Gangal, a seasoned Talent Leader with nearly two decades of experience, specializes in Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Change Management, and Human Resources. Having collaborated with leadership teams across APAC and supported operations globally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resources and LLB, complemented by Executive Coaching certifications from ICF and HR Strategy Leadership from AIHR. Recognized as an ICF Executive Coach, she has empowered over 6000 individuals and received accolades from the Government of Maharashtra for her contributions to SMEs. Honored as the Most Popular Career & Business Coach of the Year by Maha Udyojak and the Woman Coach Entrepreneur of the Year by Icons of Asia, Shalakah's expertise and impact transcend boundaries, making her a distinguished leader in her field.
Gunjan, an accomplished Human Resource Management Professional, excels in driving HR initiatives to achieve organizational goals and enhance employee engagement. With expertise in Organization Development, Employee Lifecycle Management, and Business Partnering, she ensures optimal resource utilization and profitability. Recognized as a top 50 CHRO and recipient of HR excellence awards, Gunjan leads HR teams to align strategies with business objectives while fostering collaboration and high performance. Her ability to cultivate strong stakeholder relationships yields results in talent management, employee engagement, HR tech, and diversity and inclusion. Committed to continual improvement, Gunjan strives to drive success for her organization and support colleagues' growth and development.
With 23 years of diverse recruiting experience spanning IT, ITES, Pharmaceutical, Financial, and Research Analytics, she currently specialize in Customer Service. Alongside, she mentor aspiring women leaders, fostering their career growth. Advocating for diversity across domains fuels my passion, as evidenced by my active involvement in various impactful initiatives. As a frequent guest speaker at numerous women's leadership programs within my organization, she aspire to contribute to fostering diverse and inclusive work environments. she am enthusiastic about collaborating with teams that prioritize diversity and inclusivity, aiming to create a more equitable and empowered workforce.
A skilled professional with extensive experience in HR, Administration, Management, Teaching, and Training, they hold a Ph.D. in Research and are a Post Graduate in Business Administration, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Central to their professional identity is a profound understanding of HR functions. Renowned as an accomplished Human Resources Professional, they have dedicated experience in fostering organizational success through strategic HR initiatives.
With a passion for transforming individuals and organizations through effective training and development, they conduct workshops and training sessions both online and offline on Professional Skills for students and adults. They have successfully trained national and international candidates on nonverbal communication, Voice and Accent, and Personality Development among others. Additionally, they mentor young minds and aspirational speakers on the art of public speaking, confidence building, communication, and presentation skills.
Srikanth is an accomplished engineer and human resource professional dedicated to connecting people and unlocking their potential. With 15 years of experience in the technical field, Srikanth embraced the challenge of transitioning into HR, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to learning. Within a year, he mastered the full spectrum of human resources functions. Srikanth mentors students, provides career guidance, and shares industry knowledge as a speaker. He is also a certified trainer, happiness and mindfulness coach, and certified ESG professional. Passionate about personal and professional growth, Srikanth is committed to empowering others and fostering a thriving workplace.
Shambhavi is a seasoned communicator adept at precise communication tailored to individuals or groups, honing this skill daily for continuous improvement. With a proven track record, she has established and led teams across multiple continents, demonstrating her knack for building from the ground up. Her insatiable thirst for knowledge drives her to dive into new endeavors, relishing the process of creation and nurturing from inception. As a mentor and consultant, Shambhavi has guided numerous startups in cultivating their culture and teams. Transitioning from advisor to practitioner, she excels in embedding HR strategy into business strategy, fostering execution rigor, and fostering a proactive approach. Shambhavi's expertise extends to coaching clients and business leaders in driving and sustaining organizational change.
Dr. Ramu Nagarajapillai is an accomplished academic and researcher, currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Commerce at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. With 28 years of teaching and 18 years of research experience, his expertise spans Human Resource Management (HRM) and banking. Dr. Ramu has received the prestigious UGC Research Award and is an Accredited Management Teacher recognized by the All-India Management Association. He has contributed significantly through research articles, edited volumes, and conference presentations. He has also served as Chairperson, Scientific and Organizing Committee member, Subject Expert, Editor-in-Chief, seminar coordinator, and Placement Officer at various academic events.
Dr. Ratna, with over three decades of experience in human resource management, excels in crafting learning strategies, building organizational capabilities, and championing ethics and social responsibility. As VP-HRM at Tata Metaliks, she led HR, IR, and CSR initiatives that extended beyond the organization, positively impacting society. Now a Leadership Coach, she brings her expertise to diverse sectors, including FMCG, healthcare, and manufacturing. A dedicated Mentor, Therapist, and Behavioral Facilitator, Dr. Ratna is passionate about DEI&B, enhancing employee experiences, and empowering women, consistently driving sustainable development and stakeholder engagement.
