Kameshwari Rao
Chief People Officer, Publicis Sapient
As Chief People Officer at Publicis Sapient, Kameshwari Rao (Kams) leads the People Success function (HR) globally, shaping the company’s people strategy and culture. A trusted member of the global leadership team, she partners with business leaders to drive a forward-thinking people agenda that fuels both individual and organizational growth. Having been an integral part of Publicis Sapient since 2001, Kams has played a key role in its evolution into a trusted digital business transformation partner. Her leadership has been instrumental in building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, while fostering a work environment that prioritizes mental well-being, happiness, and a sense of belonging.
11:30am - 12:15pm
Friday 13th March
Panel Discussion 1
Designing Compassionate Performance Systems in High-Pressure Organizations (Application layer focus)
- How the performance system can decouple ‘failure of outcome’ from ‘failure of personhood’
- Assign ‘Weightage’ to peer coaching, culture-building, and knowledge sharing so they are seen as work rather than distractions from work
- The Manager-as-Enablement-Lead vs. Manager-as-Judge