Arthur Carmazzi

WORLD'S #1 THOUGHT LEADER IN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND #10 IN LEADERSHIP

Global Gurus

Arthur is ranked as the world’s #1 most influential thought leader in organizational culture for 2024 by Global Gurus. As a bestselling author and founder of the Directive Communication Psychology, Arthur’s methodologies have influenced the training, coaching, and leadership development industry through his unique game-based psychological approaches and tools to individual and corporate culture transformation. As author of 13 books including Amazon #1 New Release “Game On - Reinventing Organizational Culture with Gamification”, and bestsellers like "The 6 Dimensions of Top Achievers", “The Colored Brain Communication Field Manual”, "Identity Intelligence", "Architects of Extraordinary Team Culture" and “The Psychology of Selecting the RIGHT Employee”, his innovative instruments, tools, assessments, and games, (including a game that helps organizations gamify work processes) have a visible ROI on effective behavior modification, engagement, and productivity. His research on the genetic foundations of the brain's Ambiguity Relief clarity getting processes have been the inspiration of the Colored Brain model used across multinationals in 57 countries. With over 600 licensed Directive Communication (DC) Psychology leadership and culture coaches and trainers in 28 countries.

Dr. Lakshmi Nadkarni

Certified Life Coach & Ex-Director HR

South Asia BASF

Dr. Lakshmi Nadkarni brings close to 25 years of corporate experience to Human Resources Function. Lakshmi spent five years in academia at the University of Poona while pursuing a doctoral programme in Industrial Sociology soon after completing Master’s in Sociology and Social Welfare. Her corporate career began with Consumer industry at Reckitt Benckiser in India followed by the responsibility for Heading - Human Resources in Sri Lanka operations. She moved to manufacturing and specialty chemicals where she spent 10 years, first with the BASF Group in India and later with Dow Chemicals as the HR Leader for Dow India. Her last stint before she returned to BASF India as Head Human Resources – South Asia was with Pfizer Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical company where she also held the position of an Executive Director on the Board. She held an Executive Director position at the BASF India Board till March 2019. She has made valuable contributions to the organisations she served and to the Human Resources domain as part of the Industry Forum. She led significant change management initiatives and delivery of strategic HR solutions in the Organizations she worked with. Dr Lakshmi retired from active service in Feb 2020. Besides being appointed on the Board of NELCO, a Tata enterprise as an Independent Director, she is also an Independent Director on the Board of Ponni Sugars Ltd, All Time Plastics Ltd., and on the Advisory Board of Tagros Chemicals India Pvt Ltd. She is a Managing Partner at Gladwin International. Being an ICF certified Life Coach, she has had the opportunity to coach several Industry senior Managers and Leaders across sectors. She also contributes to the academic world and is associated with TISS, IGTC, Somaiah Institute of Management Studies among several others.

Raman Ramachandran Ph.D

Dean - Faculty of Management, Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Director, K J Somaiya Institute of Management

K J Somaiya Institute of Management believes in empowering the aspiring business leaders with the knowledge, skills and values needed to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape. I look forward to translating my 30+ years of corporate experience to management education, and along with our faculty and staff, will strive to lead K J Somaiya Institute of Management to greater heights.

Dr. Vivek Trivedi

Global HR Mentor

Founder & CEO Shikshakji.com

Dr. Vivek Trivedi stands at the intersection of academia, entrepreneurship, and talent acquisition, embodying the essence of a distinguished professional with over two decades of experience. As an accomplished individual, Dr. Trivedi has established himself as a Popular HR Thought Leader, serial entrepreneur, author, and influential figure in the realm of human resources. With a remarkable track record, Dr. Trivedi has conducted an impressive 30,000-plus interviews and played a pivotal role in the selection process of over 10,000 candidates for various Fortune 500 conglomerates. His expertise in talent acquisition is underscored by certifications from prestigious institutions such as ASCB-UK, CAMI-USA, IIM-Bangalore, and Thomas International-USA. Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Vivek Trivedi has received numerous prestigious awards from esteemed institutions, including the Jawaharlal Nehru Science Congress, The All-India Radio, Government of India, and the World HRD Congress. These accolades speak to his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field. An advocate for continuous learning and development, Dr. Trivedi has shared his insights and expertise with over 3000 working professionals. He has been a key contributor to well-known HR forums such as NHRD, GWFM, CORHRIR, R&C Group, AIMA, UBS Forum, and many more. As the founder and CEO of Shikshakji.com, India's youngest ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certified HR technology company, Dr. Trivedi is at the forefront of ushering in a new era of human resources solutions. Shikshakji.com proudly partners with industry leaders such as KEKA and Zoho to promote the 3PS philosophy of HR – Paperless, Productive, and Popular, catering to SME and MSME business owners globally. Dr. Trivedi's influence extends beyond the traditional realms of HR, as he has carved a niche for himself as a social media influencer. Recognized with esteemed awards such as the Top 50 – HR Tech Leader, HR Influencer Award 2023, HR Icon 2023, and Most Influential HR Leader Award by the World HRD Congress and Golden Aim Awards, he continues to shape and inspire the HR landscape. In summary, Dr. Vivek Trivedi brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and innovation to the forefront of discussions, making him an invaluable moderator and panellist for the World HRD Congress event. His journey is a testament to his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in the dynamic field of human resources.

Sanjib Das

Managing Director

Maschio Gaspardo India

With 30 years of result-oriented experience in electric vehicles, industrial and farm equipment, auto tires, auto electronics, auto aftermarket, mechanical and electrical engineering, integrated mechatronics, and consumer goods, I currently serve as the Managing Director India with Maschio Gaspardo, driving the India business. I have a decade-long experience as a country P&L head (CEO designate), consistently delivering exceptional revenue and profit growth. My 5 years of exclusive international experience in Spain involved managing teams across multiple continents and numerous international customers, global ventures, and technology transfers. I possess hands-on experience in greenfield startups, installation, commissioning, and consolidation of manufacturing footprints, as well as mergers of business verticals. With decades of experience managing under a matrix reporting structure, I have recognized capabilities in managing multi-location businesses with large teams, including trade unions. I am effective in competency and talent development, essential for ensuring the vision, values, goals, and direction of the organization. **MAJOR HONOURS AND ACHIEVEMENTS** - Spearheaded multi-layered initiatives across business functions to deliver 21-22% YoY business growth and doubled sales revenues in 4 years. - Enhanced EBITDA from 10% to 28% and 12.7% to 26% within spans of 2 and 3 years respectively, driven through several Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a 30% workforce consolidation. - Mentored and successfully led numerous greenfield projects and business diversifications, including a business startup (1st employee), enhancing multifold sales revenues and net profit. - Designed and led cultural transformation and organization development initiatives through the launch of Vision, Mission, Goals, Values, and strategic initiatives to promote a customer-focused business culture, resulting in successful launches of new business verticals, improved efficiencies, teamwork, and 100% SOB in the majority of strategic accounts. - Established brand positioning strategies to achieve higher business share at existing customers and greater market share by winning new customer businesses, recognized and introduced as a global marketing initiative.

Dr. Sriharsha A Achar

Founder

Sriharsha A Achar HR Advisory Services

Dr. Sriharsha A Achar is an experienced People Management professional with a passionate desire to assist employees in developing & expanding their careers. His purpose, passion and panache – is to make a difference to people’s lives and spread happiness and good vibes. He continues to look for opportunities to do so. His HR advisory firm SAAHAS (Sriharsha A Achar HR Advisory Services) became a reality in August 2024. The mission - Help build the personality of young professionals - in order to equip them to face the challenges of a competitive world in the throes of transition and change. He coaches today’s young professionals to become tomorrow’s Leaders. He is very active on Social media platforms. He is a motivational speaker and storyteller – and blogs under the hashtag #acharkevichar and #acharisms – where he brings life lessons to the fore. Through his storytelling, he serves as a culture catalyst and focuses on enhancing the sense of Belongingness, Connect and Engagement at the workplace, thereby leading to enhancement in Productivity. Dr. Sriharsha A Achar brings close to 4 decades of experience in several industries including Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, IT/ITES, Health Insurance, and Health care, where he has led the ongoing development of Human Resources Strategy, Systems, Frameworks and Service Delivery capabilities that are required to support the overall business goals. Dr. Achar is an Engineer (M Tech), MBA, and a PhD in Human Resources Management. He has held senior HR Leadership positions at FirstRing, AOL, Xchanging Technologies, Apollo Munich, HDFC ERGO, Apollo Hospitals, and Star Health Insurance in his 38+ years of Corporate HR journey. He retired from his corporate career in July 2024 and since then has been spearheading SAAHAS.

Rajesh Sharma

Chief Executive Officer

Kaynes Technology

He is a seasoned CXO with a proven track record of visionary leadership, strategic direction, and transformative growth across diverse industries. With over 27 years of experience, he has successfully spearheaded global operations, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and consistently optimized organizational performance. ✪ Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his ability to foster innovation and cultivate high-performance cultures within organizations. His expertise lies in delivering sustainable revenue gains, expanding market reach, and enhancing shareholder value. ✪ He thrives in dynamic environments and excels at leveraging his potent blend of decisiveness, agile problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration to guide companies through complexity and disruption. In addition to his executive roles, he has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of several companies, where he contributes his strategic insights to drive growth and success. ✪ He is passionate about driving business through operational & financial excellence. His educational background as a Chartered Accountant has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance & fiscal domain. This enables him to map the impact of financial & fiscal framework on business and at the same time impact of business decisions on the financial & fiscal requirements. He is committed to creating value and achieving outstanding results for the organizations he works with.

Piyush Singh Chauhan

Vice Chairman

SR Group of Institutions

This young man of 31 years hailing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh needs no introduction, time itself stands out for people of strong character and firm determination who devote themselves for the upliftment of people and society at large. These people tend to leave behind a legacy for others. Mr. Piyush Singh Chauhan, a man of iron will, is one of the youngest entrepreneurs and so far one of the most successful ones who wishes to change the face of society by uplifting it. Most people think that being an entrepreneur is about having a big idea. To start something new, one needs an idea that works. The life of an entrepreneur is tough and often hit by roadblocks. Like it or not, building your own empire takes every bit of your heart, soul, blood, and sweat. He is much inspired by the saying, 'Ideas always win; age has nothing to do with it, because hard work is the harbinger of success.' His humble nature and kind-heartedness have made him very popular and respectable amongst all, as well as gained trust amongst his employees. The prime quality of Piyush's nature is his soft-speaking and sweet behavior towards all. Without being concerned about his post and cadre, he treats everyone equally. He always stands like a guardian in every requirement and problem of his companions and employees. Due to his preparation for administrative services, Piyush knows well which mode of conduct to adopt with everyone. It is his humility that makes him different from others. Piyush is accomplishing his goals by bearing many responsibilities. He is now holding many important posts in his empire, such as CEO of Round O' Clock Retail Pvt. Ltd., Vice Chairman of SR Group of Institutions, Member of the Board of Governors of SR Institute of Management & Technology, Member of the Governing Council of SR Global School, SR International School, Member of the Board of Governors of SR University (approved in 2023), Board Member at IPSUM Medicare, and Chief Advisor of VAGA Superspeciality Hospital.

SHIVANI AGARWAL

DIRECTOR

RAJ AD MASS MEDIA PVT. LTD.

Shivani Agarwal is a Motivational Speaker, a Mind Miracle Mentor, a Manifestation & Angel Coach and a Certified Belief Clearing Practitioner. She also wears the Entrepreneur hat for over 22 years and heads her Marketing Agency, that curates Promotions of Brands across India.She is the founder of ‘Journey With Gratitude’-JWG , a platform, where she conducts innumerable knowledge based sessions, globally. She has been invited to many prestigious organisations and Corporates as a Keynote Speaker and has impacted thousands with her positivity and practical techniques. She continues to motivate, guide and empower others.
She is a Believer…
She Expects Miracles!

Priyanka Pandey

Head Human Potential

Bonace Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Priyanka Pandey, Head - Human Resources, began her journey with Bonace Engineers Pvt. Ltd. by establishing the HR function in the organisation. Today, she leads the entire gamut of HR at Bonace and is involved in strategic decisions concerning the complete employee life cycle. She is committed to drive positive change and elevate the company to new heights by developing a culture of growth and development. She believes “A culture of growth is not just about professional advancement; it’s about personal empowerment and the realisation of individual potential.” She has been fostering leadership at all levels at Bonace strives to build an ecosystem where ideas are shared, changes are brought with empathy and achievements are celebrated. A health and fitness enthusiast herself, she has initiated various health and wellness programs in the organization promoting ’healthy mind in a healthy body’. By aligning HR practices with organizational goals, along with the leads and senior executives, she facilitates the creation of a motivated, engaged, and a high-performing workforce.

Dr. Brillian S K

Chief People Officer & Head Places and Process

TimesPro

Dr. Brillian S. K is the Executive Vice President / Chief People Officer & Heads Places and Process at TimesPro - a Times Group Initiative. He was the founding Director of Toastmasters International District 98 and served as Region Advisor for Toastmasters International covering 13 countries in 2020. Brillian comes with a rich experience in the Human Resources function spanning IT, BFSI, Education and Logistics domains. He has worked extensively on Global Policy Making, Talent Engagement and Business Partnering. He was recognised by Marketing in Asia as a Stellar CxO & Digital Visionary in 2023. Brillian is a speaker, mentor and leadership coach and has worked with Students, TEDx speakers and CXO’s. He volunteers for various causes and was conferred the REX Karamveer Silver Award in 2023 for his volunteering services. He is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and has undergone a Dr. Marshall Goldsmith training for Executive Leadership Coaching. Brillian was nominated as one of the top 100 Influential Coaching Leaders in India in 2023. He is known his ability to create future leaders through effective coaching and mentoring. Brillian has been recognised for his volunteer services and Toastmasters International ranked him among the world’s Top 10 Best Leaders for the year 2015-2016. He is an academic advisor to a Business School in Mumbai and academic program advisor with the SNDT PV Polytechnic for Women, Mumbai. Brillian has various awards and recognition under his belt. He is passionate about public speaking and leadership. Brillian has been actively involved in delivering Keynotes, workshops, learning sessions for various forums like Toastmasters, HR Forums, Colleges/Universities. He has 450+ virtual / online engagements to his credit since April 2020. Brillian is a Bachelor of Electronics Engineering from University of Mumbai, Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications and a Masters in Human Resources Management from University of Mumbai. He is an experience collector and uses his observational skills to bring humour and fun in working and helping teams achieve stretch outcomes. Brillian is an active Social Media enthusiast, experience collector who shares his learnings through BrillianTips #FridayKeFunday on his youtube channel BrillianTips #FridayKeFunday

Rajat Sanan

Head- Learning & Development

SG Analytics

As a seasoned Learning and Development professional with over 22 years of experience across diverse industries, I've had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives that drive both individual and organizational growth. My journey in L&D has spanned leadership roles in top-tier organizations, where I've developed and implemented learner-centric programs, advanced digital learning strategies, and cultivated a culture of continuous improvement. Currently, as the Head of Learning & Development at SG Analytics, I’m focused on creating impactful, customized learning experiences that enhance managerial effectiveness and foster career progression. My belief in lifelong learning drives me to stay ahead of industry trends and continuously explore new ways to deliver meaningful, lasting change within organizations.

Megha Kurup

Vice President - Human Resource APAC

Mouser Electronics

Megha Kurup, Vice President of APAC Human Resource at Mouser Electronics, is a dynamic and accomplished strategy partner with more than 18 years of experience, known for her significant contributions to business’ growth and its sustainability. She leads the HR Operations for 11 countries in Asia Pacific region. Her expertise is in coaching business leaders on the core aspect of HR such as Employee Momentum & Lifestyle. She has worked on a global delivery model across diverse teams and cultures having a broader understanding of International clients and cross-cultural setups. She has rich experience in HR discipline with expertise in organizational development, talent acquisition, talent management, L&D, employee relations and engagement, compensation, PMS, change management and HR Business Partnering. Leveraging her business acumen and experience in spans several industries including Technology, EPC (Engineering-Procurement-Construction), Manufacturing, Electronics &Semiconductors, Megha has been able to develop herself into a well -established HR leader in the Indian corporate realm Her passion for innovation and commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades and recognition in her field. She is also known for her high standards of professional conduct and ethics. She was listed amongst the Top 10 Women HR Leaders by the Women Entrepreneur Magazine in 2021, The CIO Women’s Magazine had featured her as “ The Most Successful Businesswomen of 2023. She also was listed in the HR Trailblazers 2024 in the CHRO Summit & Awards 2024.

Ganesh Govindan Potti

General Manager & Head– Corp HR

Trivancore Medical College Hospital & Kerala Medical College Hospital

Mr. Ganesh Potti is a seasoned HR Leader with over 30 years of experience in HR, IR, Administration, Infra Project, Budget forecasting, MIS and Analytics of Cost Control in Auto Industry (25 Years) & Health Care & College / School industry (1 Year). A strategic planner with cross functional experience in CFT, ISO 14001, MIS, Budgets, etc A keen analyst actively involved in Strategic Business Development. HR & IR Domain Specialist. Experience of more than 5 years in HR ERP module. Currently Working as CHRO at M/s Trivancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam. He is actively involved in the Institute Basic set up of HR policy and IR Statutory and Created 270 Revised JD and KPA for all Staffs. He has Provided JD / SOP / Performance Appraisal to all levels and setting KPA for Leaders and Setting KPA for Hospital Staff Lower Level to Top Level. Prepared Revised HR Manual / Hand Book for employees for NABH Audit. Achievements – Got Government Approval for engaging Apprentices from October 23 onwards. Total quota received 180 for the year 2023-24 and within 5 months all the quota has filled. Hence they extended same 180 quota for this financial year also 2024-25. Engaged nearly 225 Staff under various category like Staff Nurse, Front Office, Radiology, Pharmacist, Bio medical, CSSD, All Clinical Technician (all paramedical category). By this way we will get Government Contribution of Rs.4500/- per candidate and the payment will goes to individual Bank account directly of every month. Remaining portion will bear by Management. By this way my saving salary cost around 12 Lakhs per month. No PF and No ESI for one year and after one year based on performance we will take our regular role.

Kamal Artwani

HR Leader

Kamal Artwani is an all-round HR Leader with 20+ years of experience in all facets of people functions like HRBP, Strategic HR, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Business Engagement, People Management, Employer Branding, Vendor Management, M&A, University Relations & HR Operations. Lately associated with Tekion Corp as Director, to strategically scale the org. Actively involved with universities by collaborating with them through Board of Studies, Career counseling sessions for students & Guest Lectures.
Awards & Recognitions
@External Forums:
Top Management Voice on LinkedIn
50 Journeys to the Boardroom 2024
Top 100 Young HR Leader in 2021
Awarded “101 Top HR Minds” by World HRD and Economic Times in 2019
“HR Team of the Year” by World HRD and Economic Times in 2019

Dr. Rupesh Mehta

CHRO

RRHL & ANIK GROUP OF COMPANIES

Dr. Rupesh Mehta is a human engineer who is equipped with strong strategic thinking and creativity has done Doctorate in Human Resources and M.Com (A/C’s & Taxation), MBA (HR), PDHRD, certifications to name as few i.e. Certified Trainer, Happiness Life Coach, Counsellor, NLP Practitioner, GRI Certified Sustainability Reporting Initiative & Certified Lead Auditor in Various Quality Certifications. He has been awarded with The Top Most HR Leaders (India)-2022 by World HR Congress and recipient of “Distinguished Leadership Award 2023 by IEM – UEM, Jaipur – Kolkata. During his Past 29+ Years of association with the various MSME’s and large trans global business conglomerates he has been instrumental in strategizing HR business support in the gamut of HR, IR, OD, Employee engagement, Learning & Development, Organization Restructuring, Diversity and Inclusion focused with value cascade, transform, change management, employee engagement & culture building at the Group / Multiple Business / Corporate / Multiple Plants & locations / Division level that are aligned to the corporate frame work / philosophy for the organizations he has been associated as a management representative have successfully implemented various quality certification standards e.g. SA 8000 : 2014, ISO 45001. IMS, TS 16949, SEDEX, REACH, GOTS, GRS, QIMA .A active mentor and coach for senior management on people and business practices & acted as a HR advisor to the management teams on crucial people issues. He is highly Resourceful and capable in establishing excellent networking, handling varied kind of union / IR situations.

Karan Shah

Vice President – HR

RKC Infrabuilt Pvt Ltd

Mr. Karan Shah, has been contributing into the HR Eco Systems & Transformation Since 2009, with educational dossier mainly EDP in Strategic Human Resources Applied Analytics (SHRA-2) from IIM – Rohtak (Batch 2023) , LLB- General(2022), MBA(Gold Medallist), M SC in Human Relevance & Project Management(BEM, France) , & B. Com (2006) and served into the best brands in the Healthcare, Manufacturing & Banking sectors. As Manpower Strategy Professional, with 18+ years of experience into Manpower Planning & Policy - Designing & Execution, HR Processes integration along with Mentoring Multicultural Teams on Cultural and People Strategy. He has a passion towards HR Transformation projects & strategic initiatives & its outcomes leading to ultimate people’s development into the areas like: HR Transformation,Talent Management Strategies (R&R) , Compliance & Facility Management Strategy, Industrial Relations, C&B Benchmarking , Ergonomics & Workplace Design Study, OD/Change Management Great Place To Work(GPTW). He possesses an astute on HR/ER/IR analytics to reveal unseen HR Transformation Strategies, as well as executing solutions to mitigate interpersonal relations with the stockholders and increase success for new hire and existing employees' engagement and retention initiatives. Appreciated by his peers for developing HR/ER/IR strategies in previous avtar, which were behaviourally relevant, operationally feasible, and financially viable for the entrusted by employer. He provides candid real-time feedback and solutions to find the gaps into the candidates/employees and guide for the developing organization at business platform.

Vinod Pushppan

Associate Vice President – HR

Centaur Billing Pvt. Ltd

Vinod Pushppan, Head of Human Resources & Management at Centaur Billing, exemplifies excellence in HR leadership. With a master’s degree in HR & Business Administration, a bachelor’s in IT, and specialized diploma in Psychology and EDP in People Analytics from XLRI, Jamshedpur. Apart from holding a high pedigree in education, he gained multiple certifications which includes SIX Sigma, QMS, AON Certified PMS Consultant, LinkedIn Certified Recruitment professional & Certified NLP and Mindfulness practitioner. His achievements include being recognized as “CHRO of the year” from ET HR world, “TOP most HR Leaders in Tamil Nadu” from World HRD Congress, “HR Professional of the year 2019” from Asia Pacific HRM Congress , “HR Rising star of the year 2018” from Asian HR Summit , “Young HR Excellence award” from HR Success Talk, NHRD National finalist - Dr. PVR Murthy award for Thought Leadership and awarded as “Most Inclusive HR Influencer” in a global platform. He is passionate about living a life of adventure, which includes recruiting new and exciting people, helping them to become the best they can be, experiencing new things, riding super bikes, and looking for adventure in everything he does. His vision is to make a positive impact by developing meaningful relationships, serving others, and creating a lasting legacy through his work. Known for his values of authenticity, integrity, passion, and excellence, Vinod is committed to fostering a productive and inclusive work environment while pursuing his personal passions of adventure and growth. His BIG FIVE life projects reflect a holistic approach to balancing professional success with personal fulfillment, making him an exemplary HR leader and a deserving candidate for this prestigious award.

Lokesh Nathany

Motivational Speaker, Champion Sales Team creator

Founder My Innings

Lokesh Nathany is a Storyteller by heart and uses stories in the workshops, training and motivational talks. Hailing from a lower middle-class family from Hindmotor, a small suburb of Calcutta has helped him to value the power of dreams, perseverance, failures and never give up attitude. His journey from a humble beginning to the leadership position in the financial services industry is full of life and business lessons. After a corporate stint of 25 years with brands like HDFC,ICICI Prudential, Franklin Templeton, Development Credit Bank and Motilal Oswal, he decided to pursue his passion of Creating Champion sales team and Motivating people across functions and levels. In the last 7 years, Lokesh has worked with 100+ clients across the industry and has been able to make a positive and fruitful impact through his Motivational talks, Workshops, Training and Coaching.

Tejas Shyam

Entrepreneurship Coach, 3x TEDx Speaker, Edupreneur & Founder

The Education Journey

Tejas Shyam is a distinguished Edupreneur and Entrepreneurship Coach. He has been recognized for his significant contributions to education and entrepreneurship, receiving numerous awards, including the '100 Most Impactful Coaching Leaders (India)' at the World HRD Congress 2024, and the 'Sardar Patel Excellence Award 2023' for Education and Entrepreneurship. His accolades also include '100 Most Influential Coaching Leaders (India)' at the World Coaching Congress Awards 2023, '10 Most Influential Edupreneurs of the Year 2023' by the Education View Center for Excellence, 'Dynamic Teacher of the Year' at the National Education Brilliance Awards 2021, 'Asia Pride Award' 2021 by the International Humanity Mission Organization, 'Best Progressive Edupreneur of the Year' at the International EDUx Awards 2020, and 'Best Teacher of the Year' in Maharashtra at the Progressive Academic Excellence Conference 2019.

Dr. Vandana Shah

Top 10 Business Coach of India

Founder - Aarya

“Making The Best Better” is the foundation upon which Dr. Vandana Shah provides effective business solutions and practical leadership applications to top executives, resulting in measurable organizational changes. This leads to success for leaders, their teams, and their businesses. With more than 23 years of experience in leadership roles, Vandana transitioned from her corporate career to building a global coaching network, which evolved into Chrrysallis, now known as Aarya.

Vandana has been ranked amongst Top #25 Global Coaching Luminaries (Global Listing of 2024), top #50 Empowering Leaders of India, India’s most Influential Coach by GEC, and Executive Coach of the year 2022 by World Leadership Congress, Year 2023 top 101 Global Coaches, top #10 Business Coaches of India by Outlook India. Furthermore, Vandana is Doctorate of Ontological Coaching and Mentoring, a Professional Certified Coach at the International Coaching Federation (ICF). More than 6,000 hours of global coaching experience to over 500 clients in delivering measurable improvements in their leadership and team effectiveness. Vandana travels the globe for coaching business leaders using Chrrysallis’s highly effective methodology

Clients consistently comments on her result-driven forever smiling personality combined with her confidence, and energy. Listener, problem solver with Business knowledge and cross-culture understanding, she has been recognized for her creativity and analytical skills. Her clients hold top positions in wide range of industries across USA, India, UAE, Europe, Asia and UK - Ingram Micro, ABB, Airbus, GKN Aerospace, Rosy Blue, Aptar Pharmaceuticals, HSBC Global, Linde Engineering, Google, SUD Life, Brandix, HP, Colliers International.

Punit Sharma

Chief Human Resources Officer (India & South East Asia)

ProcMart

Mr. Punit Sharma is the Chief Human Resources Officer, and the Head of HR, Training & Administration for ProcMart India and South East Asia. Mr. Sharma’s career is a remarkable journey through the HR landscape, spanning over 24 years & still going strong. He has built an illustrious reputation for himself by leading HR teams across diverse sectors, including Fintech, EdTech, BPOs, HR Consulting and Manufacturing domains. His vast experience includes steering human resources functions for some of the most renowned organizations in the world, such as Barclays, Citigroup, Tech Mahindra, Securitas, Satin Group, and eGurukul. His leadership and innovative approach have earned him widespread respect and numerous accolades within the corporate world. Mr. Sharma has been rightfully recognized as an HR Leader of the Year 2018 by World HRD Congress, CEO’s Excellence Award 2019, and he is among the Top 10 HR Leaders to Watch Out for in 2024 by Trade Flock Journal. His influence extends to the technological front, with recognition as one of the Top 50 HR Tech Leaders of India. Furthermore, his strategic vision and impact have placed him among the Top 100 HR Leaders to work with by India Economic Forum, and earned him the title of Top 50 HR Campus Influencer leaders of North India by HR Success Talks Forum. Mr. Sharma's contributions are not confined to his corporate roles. He is a revered jury panellist for several prestigious HR forums, where his expertise helps shape the future of HR practices. His advisory role with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on the BFSI Sector Skill Council highlights his commitment to advancing skill development and industry standards, and a contribution towards Nation Building. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Sharma is a prolific writer, mentor, influencer and motivational speaker. His thought leadership and influence extend through his engaging talks and written contributions, where he shares his deep insights into HR and leadership. Mr. Sharma's dedication to social causes is equally impressive. As a pro bono volunteer, he has passionately led CSR initiatives, notably with Barclays India, focusing on various welfare organizations that address critical areas such as child welfare, healthcare, and quality education. He is also one of the top non medico voice for Awareness towards rising Alzheimer’s disease in India. His commitment to making a positive societal impact reflects his values and deep sense of responsibility. His wealth of experience, profound insights, and unwavering dedication to both his profession and society makes him an exceptional leader and an inspiring figure. We look forward to gaining valuable perspectives from his experiences and contributions.

Shashi Jain

IMAGE CONSULTANT, SOFT SKILLS TRAINER, LIFE COACH & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

Shashi is a distinguished Image Consultant, Soft Skills Trainer and Life Coach with 18+ years of experience and 3,000+ hours of training and coaching. She collaborates with institutions/corporations, transforming individuals into leaders by imparting etiquette, communication, grooming, and a range of essential soft skills. Shashi's dedication has earned her numerous accolades, including 'Exceptional Women of Excellence' by “Women Economic Forum”, Durga Samman Award, Changemaker by CAFÉ and Wonder Woman by BNI and Akhil Bharatiya Terapanth Mahila Mandal. Her inspiring journey is featured in Magical 40 @40 and the forthcoming book “Leaps & Bounds”. Her passion, positive aura, and personalized approach are her defining strengths

Mr. Akshat Khetan

Founder, AU Corporate Advisory & Legal Services

AU Corporate Advisory & Legal Services

Akshat Khetan, Founder of AU Corporate Advisory and Legal Services, is a renowned expert in insolvency, restructuring and corporate law. With extensive experience, he provides strategic guidance to corporates and financial institutions, facilitating smooth transitions. A prominent figure in India’s legal and corporate sector, Khetan’s thought leadership is widely recognized. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting social and charitable initiatives focused on community and youth empowerment. His commitment to both corporate excellence and social welfare reflects a holistic approach to leadership and service.

Neeti Goel

Renowed restauranteur / philanthropist / founder Wht now campaign ,khaanachaiye , ghar bhejo , nari nitti

Renowed restauranteur

Sonu Sood / Nari Nitti empowering tribal women pan India and working towards empowering the tiger widows of Sundarbans. Till now impacted 1 lac tribal women through her initiatives, distributed 80 lacs plus free meals - adopted 32 orphanages and 800 sex workers. During the pandemic, Neeti founded the Khaanachaiye Foundation, which provided 80 lac free meals to the homeless and needy, and 60k ration kits to support families in need. She transported 1.5 lac migrant workers back home during the pandemic with Bollywood actor Sonu Sood through her family trust, LB Trust, and rebuilt 1000 homes in Raigarh which were destroyed due to Nisarg cyclone. Neeti has empowered the tiger widows of Sundarbans (3000 women in 35 islands in Sundarbans whose husbands have been mauled and eaten up by tigers) by helping them become independent entrepreneurs by donating sheep, fish, and helping them with goat rearing, fish farming to earn a livelihood. On her recent project, Neeti is working on the Wht Now campaign - youth voice against cyber harassment in collaboration with Police and Govt of Maharashtra. She has set up a helpline for cyber harassed victims and sextortion cases, helps them with counselling and legal advice along with hand holding them to file a complaint and take the content down. The campaign has become viral among youth and widely appreciated pan India. Neeti says a woman is a full circle within herself, she has the power to create, nurture and transform. Neeti has acclaimed restaurants like Keiba, Ostaad, Madras Diaries, Takumi, Imlee, House of Ko, and Amore Stays Alibagh. She was awarded the Restaurateur of the Year at the Eiffel Tower in Paris and 2 of her restaurants are among the top 50 in the world.

Dr. Nivedita Shreyans

Dr. Shreyans is an Associate Professor in Management - Marketing and earned her doctorate from the University of Mumbai

Dr. Nivedita Shreyans is a distinguished educationist, Director of Corporate Relations and Associate Professor of Management Studies at PIMSR. With over two decades of experience, she has significantly contributed to education, corporate relations, wellness, and meditation, establishing herself as a notable figure in promoting the holistic well-being of India's youth. She is a strong advocate for mental health and emotional well-being.