Accelerated technology development is impacting workspaces profoundly. Keeping abreast of the work-tech advancements is crucial to maintain a competitive edge. Join us at SHRM Tech25 to witness seamless integration of human-centric values with tech-driven efficiency. Gain insights into state-of-the-art workplace innovation and become a catalyst in creating a paradigm shift in the world of work.
Mumbai, India
20 - 21 May 2025
Why Attend
Learn about the latest and most relevant WorkTech solutions and its impact on people practices at #SHRMTech25.
Here’s what you’ll take back:
- Be a tech-chaser! Explore the latest in WorkTech at the hyper-interactive virtual expo
- Make workplaces future-proof! Gain confidence to navigate the future
- Learn from the best! Connect with global thought leaders & maximize peer learning
- Get a growth mindset! Experience exponential learning
- Work smarter! Access practical workplace solutions
- Be a workplace innovator! Leverage tools that will shape our workplaces
What You Can do at SHRM India Tech 25
Be Future-fit
Script the future while keeping legacy in perspective
Win with WorkTech
Gain access to the latest in WorkTech for meaningful outcomes
Ace Workplace Innovation
Lead digital transformation with HR visionaries and technology innovators
Learn and Network
Engage with peers and stay current with SHRM certifications
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Our Speakers at #SHRMTech25
Puneet Chandok
President
Microsoft India & South Asia
Puneet Chandok
PresidentMicrosoft India & South Asia
Puneet Chandok is President, Microsoft India & South Asia and is responsible for Microsoft’s overall presence and business in the area. He leads the company’s digital transformation in the era of AI and intelligent cloud.
At Microsoft, Puneet drives the company’s mission of ‘empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more’, aligned with India and South Asia’s inclusive growth agenda. He leads a team that is committed to accelerating India & South Asia’s growth with AI and cloud at its core; and helps businesses reimagine how they bring intelligent data and technology to create value for their customers in a digital-first world.
Puneet has built and scaled several high growth technology businesses, in leadership positions at AWS, McKinsey and IBM. Puneet is passionate about ‘Performance with Purpose’, using technology to deliver impact at scale, and leading with empathy and from the heart.
Puneet has received an honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) from Bennett University, acknowledging his achievements. He chairs the CII AI Council, is a part of the Executive Council at NASSCOM, and on Advisory Councils of Penguin Random House and NAMTECH.
Achal Khanna
Chief Executive Officer
SHRM India, APAC & MENA
Achal Khanna
Chief Executive OfficerSHRM India, APAC & MENA
Achal Khanna is the CEO for SHRM India, APAC & MENA. SHRM India is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management with more than 3,00,000 HR and business executive members in 165 countries.
Achal is responsible for leading the India operations of SHRM, as well as Asia Pacific operations including Middle-East. She serves on the global SHRM Leadership Team and is responsible for building the brand, expanding its business and developing professional relationships with government agencies, and other HR and business associations in the region.
Achal has over 30 years of work experience. Prior to joining SHRM, she was Managing Director for Kelly India operations; Vice President for GE; and Country Manager for Polaroid India. She has also worked with Dupont, ITC and Cosmo Group in various capacities.
She is a recipient of the “Best Women Executive in India” award.
Achal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics; a Master’s Degree in English Literature and she is an MBA from Delhi.
A. Balasubramanian
Managing Director & CEO
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited
A. Balasubramanian
Managing Director & CEOAditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited
Mr. A. Balasubramanian is the Managing Director & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited. A stalwart of the mutual fund industry, he brings with him over three decades of
rich experience. He has been associated with the organisation since 1994. Prior to assuming the role of CEO in 2009, Mr. Balasubramanian served as the Chief Investment Officer from 2006 to 2009.
As Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Balasubramanian oversees Assets over Rs. 4 lakh crore including Alternate Business at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC. Before joining ABSLAMC in the year 1994, he worked with GIC Mutual Fund, Can Bank Financial Services and Pandit & Co. between 1989 and 1994.Mr. Balasubramanian was awarded CEO of the Year title by Asia Asset Management in 2018 and 2020. He has been awarded the Chairman’s Individual Award by the Aditya Birla Group for being an Outstanding Leader in 2015 and for being a Leader of Leaders in 2018.
Mr. Balasubramanian is closely associated with key industry bodies. He has been on the board of AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds in India) since 2009 and was the Vice Chairman of AMFI in 2015-2016. He has served as the Chairman of AMFI for two terms, from 2016-2018, and was reappointed for the period of 2021 – 2023. Mr. Balasubramanian is the Chairman of the AMFI Equity CIOs’ Committee. He is also an esteemed member of the Fund Management Advisory Committee of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). He has been the Governor on Board of Governors at the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an institute affiliated with SEBI, from 2018 to 2024. He was also a member of the Advisory Committee of the SEBI Investor Protection and Education Fund (IPEF) for a period of five years 2019 –2024. He has been appointed on 14th October 2024, as an Additional Director on the
Board of Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry for the year 2024-25.
He has completed advanced management programs from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and Harvard Business School. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in science (mathematics) and a master’s degree in business administration from the GlobalNxt University.
Mr. Balasubramanian is involved with philanthropic work through various charitable organisations. He is one of the active members at the Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre for Child Heart Care. He is also associated with the Sathya Sai University, Gulbarga that imparts knowledge on Human Excellence to students during their higher education. He also promotes Indian arts and village traditional culture
Sanjay Behl
Chief Operating Officer- Adani Cement
Adani Group
Sanjay Behl
Chief Operating Officer- Adani CementAdani Group
Sanjay Behl is the Chief Operating Officer-Adani Cement at Adani Group.
He was former CEO and Executive Director, Greaves Electric Mobility Solutions responsible for building Electric 2-wheelers and Electric 3-wheeler company from Ground Zero. As a CEO of Raymond Lifestyle Businesses for 7 years Sanjay was responsible for Textile, Apparel and Retail businesses.
Sanjay brings a rich experience of more than 3 decades across various industries which include technology companies, Fashion Retail, FMCG and Telecom. He has led some of the top Indian and Global brands – Vim, Surf, Rin, Sunlight, Nokia, Reliance amongst others; and 3 Global IPR's in Brand & Marketing operations.
Sanjay has extensive business and brand leadership experience ranging across consumer goods to service industry – project set-up, operation scale-up and managing large established brands and businesses. He has led teams of diverse skill sets, experience, scale, structures, locations, cultures and nationalities. Recently added new skills in areas of Data Science, Digital Technology, Electric Mobility and Performance Marketing.
He is also Co-Founder, SmartWheels Inc. USA and Co-founder, Nextqore Inc. USA. He is Chairman of CII’s Leadership & HR National Committee, Non-Executive Director at Obeetee Private Limited, Board Advisor and Mentor to many entrepreneurs in Fashion, Lifestyle & Technology space.
Sanjay Graduated from IIT BHU (Varanasi). He is a MBA from Sydenham Institute of Management, Mumbai. An Avid enthusiast of technology and gadgets, a die-hard cricket aficionado and enjoy painting.
Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation Officer
SHRM
Andy Biladeau
Chief Transformation OfficerSHRM
Andy brings 10+ years of experience as a Human Resources leader, practitioner, and consultant. He began his career at PwC, where he led global HR transformation engagements for Fortune 500 clients, founded PwC’s Learning Solutions consulting practice, and served as the Product Owner for PwC’s Change Navigator platform.
As Director of Talent Development at Target Corporation, Andy led a team responsible for Training, Leadership Development, and Change Management for over 100,000 store team members. During his time at Target, he also led the organizational readiness efforts for Target’s enterprise Operating Model Transformation, impacting more than 2,000 retail stores and more than 250,000 employees.
As a founding team member at the Josh Bersin Company, Andy led the HR Advisory Services practice and delivered consulting engagements across all areas of HR, serving many clients in the Fortune 100. Additionally, he served as the Chief Learning Officer for the Josh Bersin Academy.
Andy holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Florida State University.
Bhaskar Ramesh
Director - Omnichannel Businesses
Google
Bhaskar Ramesh
Director - Omnichannel Businesses
Bhaskar serves as Director for Omnichannel Businesses at Google India and is a core member of India leadership team. In this role he is building Google's partnerships across Technology, Retail, Finance, CPG & Automotive businesses accelerating technology transformation across these sectors. He is leading the charge Digitization agenda for India with vision to make Google, a gateway for Omni businesses.
Also, he is the co-chair of women@google India - A thriving community that helps women googlers across PA's succed in having thriving careers.
Previously, Bhaskar built YouTube India business heading their monetization and product strategy that turbocharged YouTube into a $XB business having grown multifold. Prior to this role he served as an Executive Summits Evangelist at Google Partnerplex at their MountainView HQ and started his career building the CPG industry vertical in India from scratch.
Before his decade long innings at Google, Bhaskar started his career working with large consumer goods companies like P&G, Godrej and Marico in various Brand Management roles across foods and personal care. He then moved to Media & Entertainment industry having led a variety of roles at Reliance Broadcast Network as VP - Operations - spanning marketing, sales, content planning & programming.
The magical intersection of Consumers, Technology, Commerce & Brands excites him the most.
He is an avid public speaker sharing his perspectives on Technology, Omnichannel, Video across marquee industry forums like FICCI, CII, IAMAI, UNDP etc.
Lulu Raghavan
President APAC
Landor
Lulu Raghavan
President APACLandor
Lulu Raghavan is the President for APAC. She works closely with the market leaders and their leadership teams across APAC to nurture a culture of high performance and extraordinary creativity to drive business growth.
Lulu has spent over 24 years at the company across Landor offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Mumbai in various roles. She set-up Landor in India in 2008 and has grown it to be India’s largest and most reputed brand and design consultancy. She has led large brand transformation programmes for key clients including Tata Group, Mahindra Group, Aditya Birla Group, Godrej, Axis Bank, Indian Oil, Jubilant Bhartia Group, National Stock Exchange to name a few.
She is a well-known industry commentator who frequently speaks and writes on brand and design at various forums. Notable awards and achievements include Campaign India Mentor of the Year 2023, Campaign India Woman Shaping Change 2023, IMPACT Top 50 Women in Media, Marketing and Advertising (2024, 2023, 2019, 2015), Cannes Lions Design Jury 2018. She has co-authored 5 business school case studies on branding which are in wide circulation globally. She conceptualized and anchored “Beyond Logo”, a TV show for Bloomberg that evangelized the transformative power of brand on business.
Lulu is a strong advocate woman in leadership and actively mentors younger women in her free time. She is proud to have helped establish WPP Stella in India which is a mentoring programme for high potential women. She teaches frequently at various business schools on branding. She is also the author of “Go Further, Faster: Shaping a Life that Matters.” Lulu serves as a Trustee for Dignity Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to the wellbeing of senior citizens in India.
She holds a BA in Economics and Applied Math from Davidson College in the US and an MBA in International Business and Marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research in India. She understands and speaks five languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, French and Spanish.
Akhilesh Tuteja
Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets
KPMG India
Akhilesh Tuteja
Partner & National Leader, Clients and MarketsKPMG India
Akhilesh is Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets and Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), KPMG in India and Global Head - Cyber Security for KPMG in India.
Akhilesh is passionate about developments in the area of information technology and how these can help businesses drive smart processes and effective outcomes. He has advised over 200 clients on matters relating to cyber security, IT strategy, selection of technologies and helped them realise the business benefits of technology. He possesses good knowledge of behaviour psychology and is enthusiastic about addressing the issues of IT risks in a holistic manner, especially through application of user behaviour analytics.
Akhilesh has played an instrumental role in the industry, and is widely recognised for his strong blend of business and technical skills. Due to his positioning as an independent expert, he has been a member of jury for a number of awards over the last few years. Akhilesh is a frequent contributor to business and technology publications. He is a notable speaker on cyber security and its implication on enterprise businesses.
Akhilesh has also played an active part in developing security and privacy frameworks for the banking industry in India.
Partha Neog
CEO & Co-Founder
Vantage Circle
Partha Neog
CEO & Co-FounderVantage Circle
Partha is the CEO and Co-founder of Vantage Circle. He has over two decades of expertise in product and executive management. Partha has a proven track record of scaling great businesses and was instrumental in developing and launching 99acres.com.
He gained remarkable expertise in various industrial verticals when he worked for Aricent, Hughes Software Systems, and Bharat Electronics. He has gained deep insights in unlocking employee productivity using employee recognition and engagement through his experience with several companies and HR departments. His strategic skills in a learning and entrepreneurial environment, where complexity can require a dive into the content and creativity, problem-solving skills and intelligence are maximally utilized.
Partha is a strong believer in being able to have an impact together with a team. He leads the company with innovative flair, a reason why Vantage Circle enjoys a sustained competitive position in the market. Under Partha's leadership, Vantage Circle has become a globally recognized HR Tech company, establishing itself as one of the leading Employee Rewards and Recognition SaaS-software in India, UAE and North America.
Anuradha Aggarwal
Director, User Growth & CMO
Amazon Pay
Anuradha Aggarwal
Director, User Growth & CMOAmazon Pay
Anuradha Aggarwal is the Director of User Growth and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Amazon Pay. She has over two decades of experience in the industry.
Anuradha started her career at Hindustan Lever as an area sales manager and has since held several key positions. Before joining Amazon, she held various leadership roles at companies like Mondelez International, Marico, and Star TV network2.
At Amazon Pay, she focuses on driving user growth and enhancing the customer experience. She has been instrumental in launching campaigns like "Pay Karne Ka Smarter Way," which emphasizes the convenience and security of digital payments.
Ankit Jambh
Chief Learning Officer
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Ankit Jambh
Chief Learning OfficerGrant Thornton Bharat LLP
As the Chief Learning Officer at Grant Thornton, one of the largest professional services networks in the world, Ankit leads the learning and development strategy and initiatives for over 11000 employees across India. With 17 years of experience in the HR field, he has a proven track record of delivering business impact through innovative and agile solutions that leverage social sciences, analytics, and branding.
Ankit is passionate about developing future skills, leadership journeys, inclusive cultures, and mental health in the workplace. He is also a certified coach, a clinical hypnotherapist, a TEDx speaker, and an author of 10 books on various topics related to personal and professional growth. He is the founder of AAO KHILAYEIN, a social initiative that provides food, relief, and education to the underprivileged. He believes in creating a positive difference in the lives of others through his work and his contributions to the society.
Sourabh Deorah
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
AdvantageClub.ai
Sourabh Deorah
Co-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerAdvantageClub.ai
Sourabh Deorah is the Co-founder & CEO of AdvantageClub.AI. A Master’s degree holder in Computer Science from UCLA, majoring in AI. AdvantageClub.ai is redefining employee engagement with 5Mn+ employees, has a presence in 100+ countries, and has partnered with 1000+ corporate companies across the globe. AdvantageClub.ai plans further to revolutionize employee engagement with AI in their solution. Sourabh has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by The Economic Times Ascent and recognized as one of Times 40 Under 40 Achievers.
Manjul Tilak
Chief Human Resources Officer
Piramal Enterprises Limited
Manjul Tilak
Chief Human Resources OfficerPiramal Enterprises Limited
Manjul heads the HR function for the Financial Services and Realty businesses for the Piramal Group, where he is responsible for shaping and driving the people agenda and address HR priorities at enterprise level.
Manjul has over twenty-seven years of HR experience with the last seventeen in Financial Services in the Kotak Mahindra Group. His last stint in Kotak Bank was as Senior Executive Vice President, where he headed HR for their Consumer Banking business, spanning both retail liabilities and consumer assets.
He started his stint with the Kotak Group in their life insurance business, post which he moved to the Bank to handle HR for their Wholesale Bank, Global Transaction Services, Treasury and Risk functions. He was a key member of the team which handled the merger between Kotak Bank and ING Vysya Bank.
Prior to the Kotak Group, Manjul has also worked for The India Today Group and Triveni Engineering & Industries Limited. He has rich experience in building scale in businesses, and in cutting edge practices in the areas of talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, managing high potentials, employee engagement, learning and organizational development.
Manjul is an Engineer from NIT, Jalandhar and did his Masters in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Deepali Naair
Group Chief Marketing Officer
C K Birla Group
Deepali Naair
Group Chief Marketing OfficerC K Birla Group
Deepali is the Group CMO for CK Birla Group since March 2023.
Just before this she was the Director Digital Sales, Bengaluru Digital Sales Centre for IBM. She is also the Digital Sales Centre Growth Leader for JAPAC at IBM.
In the past she has served as CMO for IBM in India & South Asia. She is also a podcast host to a successful series called "Being CEO with Deepali Naair". (link:https://www.aawaz.com/en/listen/being-ceo-with-deepali-naair/ )
Before IBM, she led Marketing and Digital at IIFL Wealth group of Companies. She was also a non-executive member of the Board at IIFL Wealth Finance.
In financial services, she has held leadership positions with L&T Insurance & HSBC. She has also worked with Tata Motors, BPL Mobile, Draft FCB-Ulka; was the Marketing Manager for Saffola and Mediker at Marico. She headed Products and Marketing at HSBC Global Asset Management and at L&T insurance she was Head – Marketing, Digital Sales and Customer Service.
She led Marketing, Digital, Analytics, Inventory Sales at Mahindra Holidays as Chief Marketing Officer. Both Digital & Inventory Sales saw tremendous growth under her leadership.
She gets invited to speak at technology & digital forums across the country and abroad. She has been a jury member numerous times for AdClub’s EMVIES, EFFIES, ABBYs; IAMAI Digital awards & ECHO awards.
Based in Mumbai, Deepali enjoys teaching and has mentored MBA students at top management institutes. In the past she has been on the marketing advisory council of SPJIMR, BITSoM, IIM Udaipur and Nirma University. She also mentors women led start-ups. She is a sought-after speaker on subjects of Leadership, Marketing, Culture Transformation and Digital Transformation.
She can be reached on Twitter @deepalinaair
Smiti Bhatt Deorah
Co-founder & COO
AdvantageClub.ai
Smiti Bhatt Deorah
Co-founder & COOAdvantageClub.ai
Smiti Bhatt Deorah is the Co-founder and COO of AdvantageClub.ai, an AI-powered employee engagement and rewards platform with offerings like rewards and recognition, flexible benefits, wellness, surveys, moments that matter, and communities on a single platform. In her current role, she oversees various functions, including business development, marketing, customer relations, and content operations.
An alumna of the University of California (UCLA) with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Smiti has strong experience in B2B networking and relationships. Prior to co-founding AdvantageClub.ai with Sourabh Deorah, she was a Software Engineer with one of the Big 5-Microsoft-in the US, where she was instrumental in the brand’s expansion across the globe.
Smiti envisions AdvantageClub.ai to disrupt the traditional employee experience and engagement industry. She firmly believes that corporations need to engage with their employees beyond the provident fund & corporate discount schemes extensively. With her guiding principle of “If it is not useful to the end-user, it's probably not worth doing,” Smiti has redefined AdvantageClub.ai from an HR Tech Start-Up to a multi-million-dollar venture.
Besides her entrepreneurial role, Smiti enjoys reading and discussing HR and tech, sales, business, and Indian start-up scenes. She also has a self-confessed love for Harry Potter trivia.
Shri K. S. Shetty
Director-Human Resources
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Shri K. S. Shetty
Director-Human ResourcesHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Shri K. S. Shetty is Director-Human Resources at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Prior to joining HPCL as Director-Human Resources, Shri K. S. Shetty was Executive Director-Human Resources with additional charge of Executive Director-Employee Relations in HPCL.
Shri K. S. Shetty has over 25 years of experience in HR in various capacities at HPCL. In his current role at HPCL, he is responsible for the entire gamut of HR/ER functions ranging from Talent Acquisition, Capability Building, Career and Succession Planning, Performance and Rewards Management, Discipline Management etc. He also has in-depth knowledge of various Statutory/ Regulatory requirements under various Labour Laws.
Shri K. S. Shetty is a Gold Medallist in Human Resource Management from Andhra University and a distinguished alumnus of the Swedish Institute, Stockholm from where he completed his Diploma in Sustainable Development in 2012. He has also completed his Advanced Management Program from MDI, Gurgaon / ESCP Europe Business School, Paris (2016).He is an SHRM, USA - Senior Certified Professional and is currently on the AIMA Core Committee on HR and also on the National Council of the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD). He is also on the Board of HPCL’s Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company (HPLNG), effective October 10, 2022.
Pallav Popli
Chief Revenue Officer and Employee Engagement Evangelist
Vantage Circle
Pallav Popli
Chief Revenue Officer and Employee Engagement EvangelistVantage Circle
Pallav is a distinguished leader with nearly two decades of expertise in industries like HCM, SaaS/PaaS, HR outsourcing, and recognition and rewards. His deep knowledge in HR technology, Rewards and Recognition programs makes him a sought-after speaker in the HR space. With a strong foundation in consulting, recognition strategy, and HR solutions, Pallav is known for simplifying complex products and translating them into actionable insights for entrepreneurs, HR leaders and professionals.
His ability to demystify HR technologies, particularly in the recognition and rewards domain, empowers organizations to optimize their HR strategy and boost workforce engagement. Pallav’s extensive experience, combined with his impactful skills, makes him a valuable voice at industry events. He highlights how cutting-edge technologies, and strategic frameworks can streamline HR processes and elevate employee recognition initiatives. Don’t miss the chance to hear from this industry visionary, register now for #SHRMIAC24 and gain valuable insights into HR technology and engagement!
Bhavya Misra
Chief Human Resources Officer
Godrej Capital
Bhavya Misra
Chief Human Resources OfficerGodrej Capital
Bhavya Misra, Chief Human Resources Officer at Godrej Capital, brings nearly two decades of rich experience in HR across Technology, FMCG, and Retail sectors. Her distinguished career includes leadership roles at PepsiCo, Bharti Walmart, and Lenovo, where she excelled in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Transformation, and Business Partnering.
At Godrej Capital, Bhavya resonates deeply with the company's causes related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with a particular focus on the LGBTQIA+ and PWD communities. She is also leading the company’s vision to create a workplace of gender inclusion, striving for equal representation of men and women.
Bhavya's approach to HR is deeply rooted in empathy and pragmatism, ensuring that every employee feels valued and heard. Her philosophy revolves around the idea of keeping employees at the centre of all decisions, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for them. She believes that aligning business objectives with hiring is crucial. Her strategic alignment of business goals with talent acquisition has been central to her HR practices.
An alumna of MDI, Gurgaon, and St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Bhavya brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of driving HR excellence. Her dedication to building a diverse and dynamic workforce continues to propel Godrej Capital towards greater success.
Ritu Bhatia
Global Hiring Leader Senior Vice President
Genpact
Ritu Bhatia
Global Hiring Leader Senior Vice PresidentGenpact
Ritu Bhatia is an experienced Human Resource professional with demonstrated history of working successfully in the Information Technology and Services Industry (ITES) for over 2 decades.
She has an extensive breadth and depth in executive search, recruitment, policies, strategic HR partnership, implementing enterprise level HR transformation projects. Ritu has a proven record of working in a global environment and building strong teams with core focus on providing strategic partnership to stakeholders.
She is known for her responsiveness, solution orientation, and solving complex problems. Ritu has been recognised as one of the Forbes 2024 Top 30 Talent leader.
Sakshee Sud
Director-Human Resources
Beiersdorf India Pvt. Ltd.
Sakshee Sud
Director-Human ResourcesBeiersdorf India Pvt. Ltd.
Sakshee Sud is a HR professional with rich experience of ~15 years across multiple sectors including BFSI, Pharma, IT, Telecom and most recently FMCG. She has worked in different domains in HR and currently serves as Director and Head of Human Resources at Beiersdorf (Home of Nivea, Eucerin, Hansaplast, La Prairie, Chantecaille).
She is adept at leading change and developing high performing teams that enable business results and has led cross cultural teams in APAC to execute people strategy. Her aim is to elevate employee experience and build an inclusive and high-performing future ready workforce.
She’s been recognized as Top HR100under40 leader and Top 24 DEI Leader.
An electronics engineer from NIT Surat she shifted gears and decided to get into management and completed her MBA in HR from SIBM, Pune.
On the personal front - She is an avid traveler who loves spending time with her son and her cat. She is also passionate about helping stray animals and dedicates her free time towards this cause.
Raj Tanwar
Chief Human Resources Officer & Special Projects
AIonOS
Raj Tanwar
Chief Human Resources Officer & Special ProjectsAIonOS
Raj is an official Forbes HR Council member and a well-known as well as recognised HR professional in the Industry. In his two decades of global, cross-cultural HR experience, he has worked in various industries, including IT/ITES, Oil & gas, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and Manufacturing. He has lived and practised HR in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Russia, and Europe.
He is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at AIonOS – A joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and Assago Group, spearhead by Industry veteran leader Mr. CP Gurnani. Prior to this, he served as Chief Strategy Officer & Head HR at AdvantageClub.ai, a Global HR Technology (SaaS) platform serving 5 million employees in the domain of HRTech.
In his previous role, Raj has led Concentrix's global digital talent strategy across 40 nations. Additionally, he spearheaded the line HR department for 70,000 employees across 13 locations in India and the ASEAN region. He also started the automation and modernization of Concentrix's HR operation.
Leading newspapers, business journals, TV stations, and international conferences feature his opinions and perspectives. He has also received eight prestigious industry honours for his various contributions:
* ET Global India Leader (2022)
* Topmost HR Leaders (North India) - World HRD Congress (2022)
* Great People Manager Award - Great Manager Institute and Forbes India (2020)
* TA Pai Young HR Leader Award - People Business and Economic Times (2020)
* Great Manager Award - People Business and Economic Times (2019)
* Times Ascent Asia Pacific HRM Awards - HR Tech Projects of the Year (2019)
* ACEF Asian Awards for excellence in HR - HR Leader of the Year (2018)
* 100 Most Influential Tech HR Leaders - Individual Award (2018)
His formal qualifications include PGDM from Symbiosis and further study in Digital Transformation from Columbia Business School, Managerial & Leadership Effectiveness from IIMA, and Design Thinking & Innovation from Emeritus, Singapore. He is also a certified M&A Specialist from Aon Hewitt.