Welcome Note
Kasturi Cotha
Global Head - HR, Subex & Hon. VP - NHRD Bangalore Chapter
Kasturi Cotha
Global Head - HR, Subex & Hon. VP - NHRD Bangalore ChapterKasturi Cotha is a transformational and visionary HR leader with over 25 years of global experience in designing, scaling, and leading people strategies across startups, mid-sized organizations, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). She currently serves as Global Head of Human Resources at Subex, where she partners closely with the CEO and executive leadership to drive organizational growth, culture, and talent excellence in the AI-driven telecom analytics and fraud management space. Kasturi is widely recognized as a respected HR thought leader and innovator, known for her strategic insights into building high-impact HR functions, fostering inclusive cultures, and navigating complex global business environments. Her expertise spans HR strategy, leadership development, people analytics, and future-of-work initiatives. An active contributor to the HR community, she holds the position of Honorary Vice President at NHRD Bangalore Chapter (having previously served as Honorary Secretary) and is a frequent speaker.
Keynote Speaker
Krish Shankar
Independent Director and founding Mentor - Crossmentors, ex-National President, NHRDN
Krish Shankar
Independent Director and founding Mentor - Crossmentors, ex-National President, NHRDNKrish Shankar is an HR professional with around four decades of experience and has led HR functions in organizations like Hindustan Unilever/Unilever, Bharti Airtel, Philips and Infosys, where he retired as Group Head of Human Resources. He is an Independent Director with Indira IVF Hospital Ltd, a Founding Mentor with Crossmentors, a visiting Professor at XLRI and also does some strategic consulting, in addition to working with a non-profit. Shankar holds a postgraduate diploma in HR from XLRI, and has an executive certificate in Strategy and Organization from Stanford, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Aston University, Birmingham. Shankar is the author of ‘Catalyse- Power Up your People Ecosystem’. He was also the President of National HRD Network in India from 2019-2021. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by XLRI in 2019.
Inauguration Speech
Fireside Chat 1
Dr. Rajesh Puneyani
Vice President & GCC Site leader, Kenvue Solutions, India
Swati Rustagi
Vice President Employee Experience, Adobe & Hon. President - NHRD Bangalore chapter
Dr. Vishal Shah
Vice President - Leadership & Organisation Development, Indegene
Dr. Vishal Shah
Vice President - Leadership & Organisation Development, IndegeneDr Vishal Shah is with Indegene as VP, Leadership & Organization Development. Dr Vishal brings with him a judicious mix of corporate and academic backgrounds. A passion for people and people development is the common thread that runs through his career. Over a span of 22 years he has worked in industries like IT services, fintech and retail. He had handled diverse roles in HR, Sales and Consulting. Dr Vishal completed his MBA as well as his Phd from IIM Bangalore. He has published in international journals and presented in international conferences worldwide.
Round Table discussion
Anupam Kumar Srivastava
Vice President, Creative Synergies Group
Anupam Kumar Srivastava
Vice President, Creative Synergies GroupAnupam Srivastava, Vice President Of Digital Technologies And Engineering At Creative Synergies Group, Have Over 2 Decades Of Industry Experience, Spearheads The Digital Technologies, Intelligent Connected Products And Innovation In Areas Of Manufacturing, Automobile, Plant Engineering, Edtech And TLS Leveraging Latest Technologies To Build Impactful Solution And Assets, Focusing On Process Intelligence, Cloud Modernization, Generative AI, And Sustainability. With A Deep-Rooted Passion For Technology And Innovation, He Envisions A Sustainable Future Through His Work. Anupam's Accolades Include Being Recognized As A "Positive Change Ambassador" For Sustainability By The University Of Rotterdam And Won A People Leader Award Within His Group. He Also Received An Impact Award For His Cloud Modernization And Innovations And Solution, And Certified ESG Professional From Institute Of Directors India Along With Various Other Technology Certifications In Gen AI, Circular Economy, And Sustainability. Recently, Anupam Has Led Multiple Initiatives To Develop A Comprehensive Data & AI Solution For IOT, Process And Productivity Improvement Using AI, Sustainability, Particularly For ESG. He Has Published Multiple Articles On Various Topics Including ETCIO Insights On Oil And Gas Industry. In His Spare Time, Anupam Enjoys Staying Abreast Of The Latest Technological Advancements, ESG And Spending Quality Time With Cm His Family.I
Ayush Anand
Deputy General Manager | Head - Learning & Development, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited
Ayush Anand
Deputy General Manager | Head - Learning & Development, BSES Rajdhani Power LimitedLearning & Development professional with over 14 years of experience across automobile, FMCG and currently power distribution sector, focusing on workforce capability building and organizational transformation through learning initiatives. My work has involved designing and leading large-scale reskilling and upskilling initiatives, vocational skilling programs and certification-based learning interventions aligned with evolving business and industry requirements.
Dayasindhu N
Co-Founder & CEO, Itihaasa Research and Digital, Itihaasa Research and Digital
Dayasindhu N
Co-Founder & CEO, Itihaasa Research and Digital, Itihaasa Research and DigitalDayasindhu is the co-author of the award winning book "Against All Odds: The IT Story of India" along with Kris Gopalakrishnan. He co-founded itihaasa Research and Digital with Kris. itihaasa analyzes the evolution of technology domains in India. Dayasindhu has led high impact consulting engagements focused on R&D and IT excellence, globalization, innovation and leadership development in Indian R&D and IT subsidiaries of MNCs. He has incubated innovative research initiatives, and designed strategic competency development programs. He has held senior roles in Infosys.
Harsha Angeri
VP & Head - AI and Corporate Strategy, Subex
Harsha Angeri
VP & Head - AI and Corporate Strategy, SubexHarsha Angeri is Vice President and Head of AI & Corporate Strategy at Subex, where he steers the company’s strategic direction, translates AI vision into commercial outcomes, and drives growth, innovation, and enterprise-wide transformation with an entrepreneurial lens.
Henry Jacob
Author & Chief Technical Officer, Aokah
Henry Jacob
Author & Chief Technical Officer, AokahHenry Jacob is a technology leader and author focused on building global teams and enabling high-velocity execution through AI and digital platforms. With more than two decades of experience across enterprises and startups, he has led large-scale technology initiatives, built distributed engineering organizations, and developed AI-driven systems that help organizations operate and scale more effectively. He is the author of World War for Jobs: How to Compete in a World Dominated by AI and Machines. Henry frequently speaks about global talent, the impact of AI on work and organizations, and the emergence of AI-native businesses.
Malathi K S
Director - Rewards Consulting, Mercer, & Hon. Treasurer - NHRD Bangalore Chapter
Malathi K S
Director - Rewards Consulting, Mercer, & Hon. Treasurer - NHRD Bangalore Chapter3 decades of experience in Compensation, Benefits (Total Rewards) with varied industry experience - Bosch, Volvo, Infosys, Praxair, Xerox, HCL. Currently working with Mercer India as Director Rewards Consulting - leading practice for Cross industry rewards consulting, Social sector, Global Mobility, leading product portfolio at Mercer and New Labour code advisory for Mercer India Clients.
Murthy D N
Partner - HR & Talent Consulting, Acctpro Advisory Services LLP
Murthy D N
Partner - HR & Talent Consulting, Acctpro Advisory Services LLPMurthy takes pride in the number of good friends he has, and the number of Organizations and People he supported successfully in his 30+ year HR & Consulting career till date. Bringing order in HR from chaotic or tough situation is his speciality. After working with Bhanuprakash Ads, Vysya & ING Vysya Bank (now Kotak Mahindra Bank), Deloitte Haskins & Sells in Mid / Senior level positions, he is a Co-Founder and Heads the HR & Talent Consulting practice at ACCTPRO Advisory services LLP with 50+ clients in Engineering Services, Professional Services, IT, BFSI, Pharma and Biotechnology and Start-Ups. He loves social work, loves playing Tabla for Bhajans, plays Trumpet, a book worm, loves sports, loves Talent and above all a great guy to hang around with, especially when your mood is down.
Parna Bhattacharyya
Diversity and Inclusion Leader & Talent and Learning Partner for India and South - East Asia, ABB India
Parna Bhattacharyya
Diversity and Inclusion Leader & Talent and Learning Partner for India and South - East Asia, ABB India
- Certified Hogan professional
- Certified MBTI professional
- Certified Life Coach from IFC
- Certified OD&L analyst
- Storytelling
- Writer and blogger
Dr. Sai Giridhar Sairam
Chief People Officer, SKN Organics
Dr. Sai Giridhar Sairam
Chief People Officer, SKN OrganicsDr. Sai Giridhar, PhD, is a People Strategist, Leadership Facilitator, and Chief People Officer dedicated to building values-driven, high-performance organizations. Dr. Sai has a PhD in Clinical Biochemistry (Cardiology) and was one of the founding members of the Sri Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values. Dr. Sai is certified Executive Leadership Coach and designs transformational leadership journeys that integrate science, Indian wisdom, especially from the Bhagavad Gita and Teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, with modern corporate strategy and governance. He has more than 14 years of experience in Learning and development. Currently serving as CPO at SKN Organics, a fast-scaling Indian pharmaceutical company, he is architecting ethical, values-anchored people pipelines rooted in Human Values along with advising the Managing Director in corporate strategy. His work spans transformation strategies, competency frameworks, promotion-readiness models, leadership dashboards, and culture systems that combine operational rigor with emotional intelligence and empathy. Known for his minimalist yet reflective facilitation style, Dr. Sai brings together structure and soul aligning character with competence and performance with purpose. He believes sustainable growth begins within, and that enlightened leadership is a disciplined daily practice, not just an idea.
Dr. Saikat Saha
Technology Director, Nasscom AI
Dr. Saikat Saha
Technology Director, Nasscom AISaikat is a Technology Director at Nasscom AI, where he supports key AI Initiatives and drives the technology charter focussed on innovation, trust & ecosystem-scale AI adoption. He is an experienced AI leader with over 20 years in Data Science and AI. His career spans various roles, including university faculty member, corporate research manager, and, most recently, AI ecosystem enabler. Prior to NASSCOM, Saikat has worked in Conduent Labs, GE Global Research & Linkoping University, Sweden. Saikat holds a PhD in Applied Statistics from the University of Twente Netherlands and engineering degrees from IISc Bangalore and IIEST Shibpur.
K.Sai Kiran
CHRO, Catalyst2Xcellarate Pvt Ltd
K.Sai Kiran
CHRO, Catalyst2Xcellarate Pvt LtdSai Kiran is an alumni of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher learning, having studied from class 11 to M.Com. He's a triple masters degree holder in Management, Computer science and Commerce. He's got over 26 years of work experience in HR, with focus on talent management.
Sangeetha Gururaj
Senior Vice President - Voya India
Sangeetha Gururaj
Senior Vice President - Voya IndiaStrategic, New Age HR leader with transformative HR and people practices experience over 23 years across different domains with strong people experience and talent management expertise. Built successful culture driven organisations and high performing teams. Worked in companies like Mindtree, McAfee, Infosys, Qualitest and been recognised as results oriented, intuitive and transformational people leader high on learning agility.
Shashikala BG
Head of L&D, Creative Synergies Group
Shashikala BG
Head of L&D, Creative Synergies GroupShashikala B G is a seasoned Learning & Development professional with over two decades of experience spanning Project Management and people capability development. She began her career in Project Management, where she led complex initiatives and built a strong foundation in execution excellence, process discipline, and stakeholder management. This early exposure continues to shape her structured, business-oriented, and outcome-driven approach to learning and talent development. She later transitioned into Learning & Development, where she has designed and delivered impactful programs across leadership development, behavioural skills, communication excellence, and organisational capability building. Currently, she heads Learning & Development at Creative Synergies Group, focusing on building future-ready, high-performing teams through human-centred, research-informed, and business-aligned learning strategies.
Satyadeep Pothapragada
Vice President Toyota Financial Services India Ltd.
Satyadeep Pothapragada
Vice President Toyota Financial Services India Ltd.P. Satyadeep is a seasoned people and business leader with nearly two decades of cross-functional experience across HR, leadership development, and credit risk management. A 2007 graduate, he began his career as a Management Trainee with the TVS Group, going on to spend 9.5 years in diverse HR roles at TVS Motor Company and Sundaram Clayton Ltd., including Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, and serving as Head of HR at SCL. He then joined Toyota Financial Services India, where over another 9.5-year journey he led Talent Management, Leadership Development, Compensation & Benefits, and Kaizen initiatives. He is a certified TPS Coach and JKK Trainer, recognized for championing fail-safe process design and continuous improvement. In 2025, he transitioned to a business leadership role as Chief Credit Officer, overseeing credit risk, underwriting excellence, regulatory compliance and portfolio health. Passionate about human potential, Satyadeep is an ICF certified ACC coach, and an NLP practioner. He also enjoys creative writing and is the author of the fiction work "The Allegorical Expedition". He is supported in life by his wife and two sons.
Sirisha Moparthi
Senior HR Business Partner (Head APAC), Milliman
Sirisha Moparthi
Senior HR Business Partner (Head APAC), MillimanSirisha Moparthi is a senior HR leader with over 20 years of experience anchoring high-risk people decisions across global, regulated environments. She currently serves as Senior HR Business Partner (Head – APAC) at Milliman, a global actuarial and risk management consulting firm, where she governs complex employee relations, investigations, performance frameworks, and cross-border employment law compliance across 11 countries. She is recognized for bringing calm judgment and ethical clarity to emotionally charged and commercially sensitive situations. Sirisha operates at the intersection of governance and human sensitivity ensuring that decisions are not only compliant, but fair, defensible, and aligned with long-term organizational credibility. Her leadership strengthens trust, protects institutional integrity, and positions HR as a custodian of balanced, values-led decision-making. In addition to her corporate leadership role, she serves as a Visiting Faculty at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), where she teaches MBA students Talent Acquisition, Performance Governance, Employee Relations, POSH, and Cross-Border Employment Law through live global case discussions. At a time when AI is accelerating decisions, Sirisha advocates for ethical human intelligence that ensures technology remains guided by judgment, values, and purpose.
Sundaraparipurnan Narayanan
Researcher and advisor, AI tech ethics
Sundaraparipurnan Narayanan
Researcher and advisor, AI tech ethics• I am an accomplished Ethics and Compliance advisor with over 20 years of experience developing ethics and compliance frameworks, implementing ethics and governance policies, and managing compliance initiatives. I currently advise businesses in embedding AI Ethics and Governance in their AI applications/ platforms. • I am also an AI ethics researcher with multiple papers presented in conferences and workshops, including NeurIPS and ASIS&T SIG-SI. • I am a Doctorate on ethical issues contributed by human computer interaction related gaps in AutoML tools from University of Bordeaux. My thesis focussed on examining the compliance with EU AI Act while using AutoML from the lens of Human Computer Interaction features. • As a Fellow and Board Member of ForHumanity, a non-profit focused on auditing AI systems, I contributed to the Risk Management Framework for AI system audits and criteria for EU AI Act conformity assessment. • I am engaged in shaping AI standards in India (for Ministry of Telecommunication) and involved as an expert for ISO SC 42 WG3 representing India. • I also teach a graduate course on AI Ethics at Symbiosis Institute of Technology and function as a learning manager for Business of AI certification course at London Business School. • I also collaborate with a policy think tank in India to create tailored newsletter for Members of Parliament in India.
Dr. U Suma
Associate Professor and Chairperson of Centre for Sri Sathya Sai Studies
Dr. U Suma
Associate Professor and Chairperson of Centre for Sri Sathya Sai StudiesDr. Suma is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Commerce and Management at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Anantapur Campus. Over the years, she has served in various leadership roles, including Head of the Department and Dean of Commerce and Management. Presently, she is the Chairperson for the Centre for Sri Sathya Sai Studies at SSSIHL. Dr. Suma is an alumna of SSSIHL and was honoured with the All-Rounder Gold Medal from the Divine hands of Bhagwan in 1990. She completed her Ph.D. in 2014, focusing on "Top Women Executives in India," a study that examines work-life balance and gender bias in the professional sphere. Her contributions to teaching excellence have also been recognized with the prestigious 'Sai Krishna Award,' presented by SSSIHL.
Moderator
Veronica Maria
Head - Organisational Learning, Ripples Learning & Research
Veronica Maria
Head - Organisational Learning, Ripples Learning & ResearchVeronica is the Head of Organisational Learning at Ripples Learning, leading Learning Delivery and Solution Consulting. With over 17 years of experience in learning and development—14 of which have been dedicated to delivering training interventions—she is known for her engaging, energetic, and interactive facilitation style. She leads the Circle of Excellence for Behavioral and Competency Development Programs and has partnered with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups and unicorns to design and deliver impactful, customized learning solutions. Her expertise spans areas such as leadership development, interpersonal skills, business communication, sales mastery, negotiation, customer service excellence, presentation skills, conflict management, and workplace culture. Veronica has delivered sustained learning interventions for organizations across India and the UK, focusing on aligning organizational culture with core values. Her programs have reached professionals from leading organizations including TCS, IBM, Airtel, JP Morgan, HP, HCL, Northern Trust, and Etihad, among others. A certified DISC and Learning & Development professional, Veronica specializes in Learning Needs Analysis, psychometric assessments, and building structured behavioral learning pathways. She is also actively involved with Ripples Labs, contributing to initiatives such as the pepTALK Certification model and the community-based goal achievement program “Power Living.” Veronica holds a Master’s degree in Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Studies from the University of Teesside, UK, and brings a strong cross-cultural perspective shaped by her experience living and working across geographies.
Moderator
Indrani Nath
Senior Consultant - Value Creation & Delivery, CHRMP
Panel Discussion
Kameshwari Rao
Chief People Officer, Publicis Sapient
Kameshwari Rao
Chief People Officer, Publicis SapientAs 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.
Kasturi Cotha
Global Head - HR, Subex & Hon. VP - NHRD Bangalore Chapter
Kasturi Cotha
Global Head - HR, Subex & Hon. VP - NHRD Bangalore ChapterKasturi Cotha is a transformational and visionary HR leader with over 25 years of global experience in designing, scaling, and leading people strategies across startups, mid-sized organizations, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). She currently serves as Global Head of Human Resources at Subex, where she partners closely with the CEO and executive leadership to drive organizational growth, culture, and talent excellence in the AI-driven telecom analytics and fraud management space. Kasturi is widely recognized as a respected HR thought leader and innovator, known for her strategic insights into building high-impact HR functions, fostering inclusive cultures, and navigating complex global business environments. Her expertise spans HR strategy, leadership development, people analytics, and future-of-work initiatives. An active contributor to the HR community, she holds the position of Honorary Vice President at NHRD Bangalore Chapter (having previously served as Honorary Secretary) and is a frequent speaker.
Kunjvihari Jandhyala
Chief-Strategic HR, Tata Power
Kunjvihari Jandhyala
Chief-Strategic HR, Tata PowerMr. Kunjvihari Jandhyala is a professional with over 20 years of experience in all areas of Human Resources. As the Chief-Strategic HR, Tata Power, he heads the areas of HR Strategy, Organisation Design, Talent, Performance & Compensation Management, Learning, Succession Management, HR Technology and HR Shared Services for Tata Power and its Group entities spanning all businesses of Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution and Renewables & New Energy. Prior to this, he had a business stint as Head-Special Projects, reporting to CEO&MD, Tata Power. He was also CHRO of Tata Power Solar, where he was part of the leadership team during the transformational journey of Tata Power Solar. Kunjvihari has completed B.E. (Mech Engg) from Delhi College of Engineering and MBA from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. He is an avid learner and has completed Advanced Management Programme from IIM-Ahmedabad, PG Diploma in Electricity Regulations from Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission and Advanced Certificate Course on Labour Laws & Compliance Audit from NHRDN. He is a certified Tata Business Excellence Model Assessor and Certified Hogan Practitioner and Coach. Kunjvihari is passionate about the Culture & Org Transformation, Sustainability in Power sector, Business Ethics and Workplace Inclusion.
Sivakumar B
Senior HR Leader, Sundaram Finance
Sivakumar B
Senior HR Leader, Sundaram FinanceSeasoned HR leader with 22+ years of experience across financial services, hospitality, healthcare, and IT-enabled services. I’ve successfully led HR transformation across diverse industries, built high-performance cultures, and aligned people strategy with business objectives. My leadership journey spans renowned organizations such as FEDBANK Financial Services, Sundaram BNP Paribas Fund Services, TCS eServe, and the Taj Group of Hotels. My core expertise lies in strategic HR leadership, talent management, performance systems, compensation structuring, and policy design. As an entrepreneur, I founded Lynkstr, a recruitment and talent solutions company that blends AI and human expertise to solve modern hiring challenges. We focus on quality submissions, niche talent sourcing, and leveraging intelligent screening tools to redefine hiring experiences for companies and candidates alike. To further deepen my capabilities in strategic HR, I recently completed the CHRO program from IIM Lucknow, reinforcing my ability to drive people-centric growth in a rapidly changing business landscape. Whether driving transformation, building systems from scratch, or enabling teams to thrive—I lead with process thinking, empathy, and purpose.
Moderator
Karthik Shenoi
Senior Analyst Investments (SAI), Eastern Engineering Co P Ltd
Karthik Shenoi
Senior Analyst Investments (SAI), Eastern Engineering Co P LtdLearner | Investor | Fitness | Evangelist LIFE - acronym I am driven by with 25+ years of Work experience in consulting, manufacturing, investment banking. Included in this workex is 15+ years of Entrepreneurship. Passionate pursuit in teaching the fundamentals of financial literacy and investing with learnings from the investing greats like Warren, Charlie, Mohnish Pabrai, Guy Spier, Terry Smith. Value Investing from Behavioural finance angles.
Fireside Chat 2
Animesh N Rai
Chief Operating Officer, Ripples Learning & Research
Animesh N Rai
Chief Operating Officer, Ripples Learning & ResearchAnimesh Rai is a visionary leader in Skill Development, Human Resources, and People Analytics, with close to two decades of pioneering work in integrating emerging technologies like Generative AI into organizational frameworks. As COO of Ripples Learning & Research Pvt. Ltd., he has been crucial to expanding the company’s reach to over 60 countries, transforming thousands of careers through its globally recognized certification programs like CHRMP.
L. Ganeshkumar
CEO, Ifocus Systec India Pvt Ltd
L. Ganeshkumar
CEO, Ifocus Systec India Pvt LtdSathya Sai Student for Life, HIS seva dal. I have 33 years of global IT experience as business technology leader with P&L responsibilities. Have travelled worldwide and worked in countries like US, UK, Singapore. I have been associated with SSSSO since 1990 and currently District President of Bengaluru South, Karnataka South and also have been associated with SSSIHL since 1999 as visiting faculty and currently part of IIC.
Shanthi Naresh
Co-founder, 2nd Careers Inc.
Shanthi Naresh
Co-founder, 2nd Careers Inc.Shanthi Naresh is Co-founder of 2nd Careers Inc, a “Future of Work” start-up for experienced hi-calibre talent to connect with opportunities in for-profit and social sector organizations. She is also an Advisor with Mercer Consulting India Pvt Ltd, where she works with Indian and multinational clients on Talent and Transformation initiatives. Prior to her current role, Shanthi was Partner and India Business Leader with Mercer. She has co-authored Mercer’s e-book “ The Human- Centric Enterprise”, and has presented Mercer’s global research and insights at various forums. Shanthi has over 35 years of experience as a business and HR leader across India, Singapore and the USA. Shanthi is an alumnus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and the National University of Singapore.
Panel Discussion 2
Divya Handa
General Manager -HR | Head Employee Experience -BSES & Talent Management, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.
Divya Handa
General Manager -HR | Head Employee Experience -BSES & Talent Management, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.A seasoned Human Resource professional with over 16 years of diverse experience as an HR Generalist, with expertise spanning HR Operations, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, talent management, employee experience, and total rewards. With extensive exposure to the energy sector, particularly Transmission and Distribution, she has played a pivotal role in aligning people practices with business transformation and operational excellence. Currently, she heads Employee Experience & Talent Management at BSES, the electricity distribution company serving the National Capital Territory of Delhi, where she drives strategic initiatives focused on leadership development, workforce capability building, culture strengthening, and building a future-ready employee experience ecosystem. She firmly believes that every employee is an asset to the organisation, and that creating an ecosystem which enables employees to experience their best at work is a core responsibility of HR professionals. She continues to contribute actively to the transformational journey at BSES through progressive and impactful people practices.
PremKumar C G
Co-Founder and CEO, AI Startup for GTM
PremKumar C G
Co-Founder and CEO, AI Startup for GTMAI-native Technology Executive with expertise in leveraging Data and Artificial Intelligence for activating Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategies by orchestrating a blend of People, Process, and Products. 20+ Years of Experience in Data & Analytics for Global F100 Organizations in FinTech, Healthcare, IT Domains. Startup Founder GTMco.ai GTM for Rural India (Coming Soon!)
Ravi Ranganathan
Head of Sales & Customer Engagement for APAC (Public Infrastructure) Tata Consultancy Services APAC, Singapore
Ravi Ranganathan
Head of Sales & Customer Engagement for APAC (Public Infrastructure) Tata Consultancy Services APAC, SingaporeRavi Ranganathan is a purpose-driven transformation leader working at the intersection of technology, people, and public impact. In his role with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), he supports Singapore’s public sector in shaping and delivering high-stakes digital initiatives, where trust, accountability, and service outcomes are as critical as innovation itself. He is also the founder of EduNav, an education and human-capital initiative dedicated to creating structured learning pathways, industry-aligned programs, and purposeful opportunities that enable individuals to navigate change with confidence and clarity. Ravi is deeply committed to the belief that true progress must be responsible, inclusive, and sustainable — advancing innovation for the present while leaving the planet for future generations as-is, if not better. His broader interests span sustainability, rural development, women empowerment, and education-led social mobility. He believes the future of work will be shaped not only by Artificial Intelligence, but by Ethical Human Intelligence — where values-led leadership, empathy, sustainability, and responsible decision-making remain central to building humane, future-ready institutions.
Subhashini Sriram
CHRO, Carelon Global Solutions
Subhashini Sriram
CHRO, Carelon Global SolutionsSubhashini is a Dynamic and strategic CHRO with over two decades of global experience across technology, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. She is a recognized for transforming organizations through people, culture, and technology. A trusted advisor to the Board and C-suite, known for influencing strategic decisions and enabling investment confidence. Proven track record of driving both top-line growth and bottom-line performance by aligning people strategy to business goals. Passionate about building inclusive, purpose-driven, and high-performance workplaces that foster engagement, agility, and innovation for sustainable success
Moderator
Dayasindhu N
Co-Founder & CEO, Itihaasa Research and Digital, Itihaasa Research and Digital
Dayasindhu N
Co-Founder & CEO, Itihaasa Research and Digital, Itihaasa Research and DigitalDayasindhu is the co-author of the award winning book "Against All Odds: The IT Story of India" along with Kris Gopalakrishnan. He co-founded itihaasa Research and Digital with Kris. itihaasa analyzes the evolution of technology domains in India. Dayasindhu has led high impact consulting engagements focused on R&D and IT excellence, globalization, innovation and leadership development in Indian R&D and IT subsidiaries of MNCs. He has incubated innovative research initiatives, and designed strategic competency development programs. He has held senior roles in Infosys.
The EI Edge - Case Study Presentation
The EI Edge - Case Study - Jury
Dishaa Singhal
Vice President Organizational Learning, Ripples Learning & Research
Dishaa Singhal
Vice President Organizational Learning, Ripples Learning & ResearchDishaa Singhal is Vice President – Organisational Learning at Ripples and a seasoned facilitator and consultant with over 20 years of experience in organisational and personal effectiveness. She leads the Management Consulting and Learning Centre for Organisational Development, with deep expertise in designing and delivering impactful learning interventions. Known for her energetic, engaging, and practical facilitation style, Dishaa creates meaningful learning experiences that are collaborative, relevant, and application-oriented. Drawing on Kolb’s experiential learning model, she has helped professionals across industries build capability in areas such as leadership development, collaborative leadership, negotiation skills, behavioural event interviewing, change management, coaching, competency mapping, and personal effectiveness. Over the years, she has worked with esteemed organisations such as Etihad, Freudenberg, Comviva, Groz-Beckert, Stanley Black & Decker, JK Fenner, and many others. A Certified Learning and Development Professional (CLDP), Dishaa is also passionate about community building and sustainability. Beyond work, she enjoys music, travel, and fitness.
Dr. Kshetragna
Head CSR & Professor of Practice, SSSIHL
Dr. Kshetragna
Head CSR & Professor of Practice, SSSIHLC. N. Kshetragna is Professor of Practice and Head – CSR at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Deemed-to-be University). He is a seasoned consultant, trainer, and key anchor for faculty development programs, with expertise spanning Business Analytics, Marketing, Human Resource Analytics, and Banking Analytics. Kshetragna has held several senior positions in the corporate sector, including Associate Vice President at Kotak Mahindra and Regional Head (South) at HDFC Bank Ltd. In academia, he has served as Associate Professor and Head of Marketing at the Christ University Institute of Management, Bangalore, and as Adjunct Professor at Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME), Chennai. He is also a member of the Academic Council for MBA programs at several reputed institutions. His areas of specialization include Marketing Analytics, HR Analytics, Consumer Behavior, Branding, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Strategy, Marketing Metrics, and Financial Services. Over the course of his career, Kshetragna has conducted more than 40 executive training and faculty development programs in these domains.
Lalita Gowda
People Manager Taylor & Francis & EC, NHRD Bangalore Chapter
Lalita Gowda
People Manager Taylor & Francis & EC, NHRD Bangalore ChapterLalita, as an HR professional is deeply committed to fostering humane organizations where business success and employee well-being thrive together. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in trust, ethical governance, and empowering managers to become effective people leaders. She firmly believes that the future of leadership will be shaped not by authority alone, but by influence, empathy, and accountability—principles she actively embodies in her professional and community endeavors. With over 2 decades of experience collaborating with business leaders to design people strategies, enhance organizational effectiveness, and cultivate workplace culture in global technology and knowledge-driven organizations, Lalita has consistently guided organizations through change while building trust and credibility in People Relations. Throughout her career at organizations such as Taylor & Francis, HCL Technologies, Cenduit, and 3i Infotech Ltd, Lalita has worked with global stakeholders to align business priorities with sustainable people practices, driving performance, engagement, and governance. An ICF-ACC certified coach and POSH trainer, Lalita is dedicated to creating inclusive and safe workplaces. She actively mentors mid-level leaders, coaches managers on performance enablement, and champions initiatives focused on mental wellness and gender equity. Academically, Lalita holds a Master’s in HRM degree from the University of Mumbai, has completed an Executive General Management Program from IIM Bangalore Alumni, and is currently pursuing doctoral research—demonstrating her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and thought leadership. In addition to her professional achievements, Lalita serves as an Executive Committee Member of the NHRD Bangalore Chapter and actively participates in community and sustainability initiatives.
Power Speech
M.S.Krishnan
Accenture Professor of Computer Information Systems Ross Business School, University of Michigan
M.S.Krishnan
Accenture Professor of Computer Information Systems Ross Business School, University of MichiganDr. M. S. Krishnan (“Krishnan”) is the Accenture Professor of Computer Information Systems and Professor of Technology and Operations at the Ross Business School, University of Michigan. He is currently the Faculty Director for Business+Tech initiative at the school. He has also been the associate dean for global initiatives, executive programs and action-based learning at the Ross Business School. He is a Informs ISS Distinguished Fellow. He has co-authored the book “The New Age of Innovation: Driving Co-Created Value with Global Networks” with Professor C. K. Prahalad (late). The Economist and BusinessWeek magazine named this book as one of the Best Books on Innovation in 2008. Dr. Krishnan received his degrees in Mathematics and Computer Applications from the University of Delhi, India and Ph.D. in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA in 1996. He was awarded the ICIS Best Dissertation Prize for his Doctoral Thesis on “Cost and Quality Considerations in Software Product Management”. His research interest includes business model innovation, technology enabled personalization, ecosystem innovation, corporate IT strategy, business value of IT investments, improvements in business process and software quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. In January 2000, American Society for Quality (ASQ) selected him as one of the 21 voices of quality for the twenty first century. In 2004, he was selected as one of the top thinkers on Business Technology by Informationweek-Optimize magazines based on their reader surveys. His research articles have appeared in several journals including Management Science, Information Systems Research, Management Information Systems Quarterly, Strategic Management Journal, IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, IEEE Software, Decision Support Systems, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Information Week, Sloan Management Review, Optimize and Communications of the ACM. Dr. Krishnan has consulted on Technology and Strategy with Ford Motor Company, NCR, IBM, Xerox, Unilever, Next Services, Siemens, NBC Universal, Gooru, and Nestle in the United Sates, Tata Group, Mahindra & Mahindra, ICICI, TVS Group, Infosys, Marketics, Outdu, Ramco Systems, Ramco Cements and Ashok Leyland in India, and CP Group in Thailand.
Vote of Thanks
Dr. Padmavathy
Associate Professor and Head of the Department, SSSIHL
Dr. Padmavathy
Associate Professor and Head of the Department, SSSIHLDr. G.Padmavathy is an accomplished academician with over 20 years of teaching experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Management, an M.Phil in Marketing, and an MBA in HRM. Additionally, she has qualified NET in Management. Currently serving as Head of the Department of Management and Commerce at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Dr. Padmavathy is a meritorious performer in SSLC and HSC, securing state rank. Her academic journey includes a B.Sc. in Agriculture from TNAU, Coimbatore. She has published several papers in reputed journals, focusing on human resource management, and actively participates and presents papers in national and international conferences. Her areas of expertise include human resource management, organizational behavior, negotiation, and marketing. Holds various administrative positions, including IQAC member and IIC member. Has served as an evaluator for doctoral theses in various universities, showcasing expertise and recognition in the academic community.
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