With more than three decades of professional experience in various functional and business leadership positions, Behl’s expertise ranges across consumer goods to service industries, B2C and B2B sectors, India, and international markets.

Behl embarked on his journey with Hindustan Unilever in 1993. After a decade at HUL, he spent the next 10 years in Telecom at Nokia and Reliance and thereafter 7 years in the Fashion Retail company, Raymond. In early 2020, he co-founded a Real-time data science company, Nextqore, HQ in the US, with offices in Mumbai, Amsterdam, and Sydney.

Presently, the CEO & Executive Director of Greaves Electric Mobility (GEM), Behl is leading the mandate to provide access to electric mobility solutions to millions of individuals with affordable 2W & 3W electric vehicles. He is creating a cost-effective, eco-friendly, convenient and secure way of conveyance for both passengers and cargo worldwide. In addition to the current roles at GEM, Nextqore, Obeetee and multiple other industry platforms, he is associated with the advisory and mentoring committee of lifestyle, fashion and technology space. In the past 2 years, he has added several new feathers in his cap by mastering his skills in the areas of Data Science, Digital Technology and Performance Marketing.

He has a proven track record of delivering incredibly profitable & sustainable high growth across industries. Multiple times, starting from ground zero, he has built innumerable businesses and brands. Not only this, but he has also managed and transformed many large, established and complex businesses. He has a strong prowess in leading teams of diverse skill sets, experience, scale, structures, locations, cultures, and nationalities.

Amongst the recent industry accolades, he is featured in Business World ‘Most Valuable CEOs in India 2019’. He received Distinguished Alumni Award in 2018 by IIT BHU Alumni Association and ‘Outstanding Marketing Professional 2016’ award by International Advertising Association.

Krishnan is the CEO and Managing Director of Ma Foi Strategic Consultants and Ma Foi Education Services. He has served in leadership roles during his 25-year career in the HR consulting and services industry. He joins Ma Foi from Korn Ferry where he was Managing Director for the India Consulting business. Earlier, he was at the helm of India HR Consulting operations for global firms like DDI, EY and Mercer Consulting.

His expertise lies in the domain of Strategy Consulting, HR Tech, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching.

With this strong track record in the industry and his business acumen and ability to drive transformation, Krishnan is playing a key role in leading Ma Foi in its chapter of growth and success. He has consulted with most renowned organizations and outstanding professionals to aid them in achieving goals. In his present role, he is endeavouring to harness the power of Ma Foi by combining his roots in the company with his experience in Consulting.

The mantra to his business success is to add value to his clients in terms of outcomes in the people and related domains through a realistic fusion of intellectual property, digital depth and last-mile impact. He also aims to align the current out-of-sync worlds of skill development and employment and to lead the same nationally.

A venerable leader in the Indian consulting industry, Rajiv’s areas of expertise include Strategy Consulting, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development and HR Tech.

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Krishnan has an honours degree in mechanical engineering from NIT, Trichy and is an alumnus of Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur, where he completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management.

Bansal is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PeopleStrong, a leading HR and workforce tech company. He plays a pivotal role in helping companies scale corporate relations. At PeopleStrong, he is accountable for developing strategic partnerships and managing the overall growth of the company, globally.

A visionary, Bansal is intrigued by human capital and how technology shapes today’s workforce. With over two decades of hindsight in HR functions at large corporate houses, he has wide experience in leading strategic initiatives in the HR domain.

Previously, Bansal was a member of the founding team of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) division at the Aricent Group, a global innovation and technology service company, formerly known as Hughes Software Systems. He also worked with the engineering giant, SPML Infra Limited, and Housing and Urban Development Corporation. Bansal's role as Chief Operating Officer at Withya Direct Inc., a digital media market company, marked a significant milestone in his entrepreneurial trajectory.

Not only an active member of Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII’s) National Committee on Skills & Human Resources, but Bansal is currently the North Regional President at National HRD Network (NHRDN), a leading professional body for HR executives in India. During his previous tenure at NHRDN, he presided over the board for nearly a decade and was one of the network's youngest board members. Additionally, he holds the position of Non-Executive Director at Wheebox, the most rapidly expanding talent assessment company in India, and The HR Fund, first Venture Capital Fund in India, made solely for investing in HR solutions companies.

Besides entrepreneurship, Bansal is a coveted speaker at several national and international forums and prestigious business institutions in India on an array of HR management topics, comprising recruitment, HR technology and analytics, HR shared services, and entrepreneurship.

Bansal has been awarded with Business Excellence and Innovative Best Practices – Academia Awards 2016 by New Delhi Institute of Management, New Delhi and the Visionary Entrepreneurship Award – 2015 by Jindal Global Business School, New Delhi.

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Bansal holds a Masters’ Degree in HR Management from University of Pune, and a Bachelors’ Degree in Entrepreneurship from Delhi University, Delhi.

He is an accomplished corporate executive, board advisor, master coach & a start-up Entrepreneur. He brings more than 30 years of globally diversified business, operating & consulting experience across industries in IT Services, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Mining & Metals, Banking & Infrastructure.

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Padmanabhan is an influential Senior Business Transformation leader and a matrix global professional who has performed seven roles in seven varied industries, to his credit. He built convergence between Business & People keeping Technology at the forefront. He has been in global roles for over three decades and managed diverse cross-cultured teams across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, SE Asia & APAC.

He is passionate about digital acceleration, leadership development, people & culture change & skills building holistically for business value & excellence creation in his various roles with ICICI Group, Essel Propack as Global CHRO, The Oberoi Group as EVP, Group HR & OCLD ( Oberoi Centre for Learning & Development), EVP & Global CHRO at I-Gate, Group CVP, Business Consulting & CHRO Capgemini, Group CHRO for Vedanta Resources Plc and Welspun Group as Director & Group CHRO.

He has created customer–centric global business models across geographies with world-class capabilities, building organisational excellence & running complex yet efficient structures to create enterprise value.

He now runs a new-age business transformation lab, Talavvy (www.talavvy.com) as CEO using research, simulation, prototyping, validation & deep testing in the areas of digital acceleration, people & culture change, marketing & communication and leadership services.

He is on the board of Cornerstone International Group and is a Business Mentor with The Exco Group ( formerly Merryck & Company, Americas).

He is also on the National Board of CII Leadership & HR & is appointed as the Chairman of the CII HR Incubation Centre ( CHIC).

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Padmanabhan is a Double Masters in Human Resource & Finance from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. He won an UN Award for building world-class diversity & inclusive practices at Capgemini. His hobbies include Cricket, Fitness, Motorcycles, Travelling & Research.

Mr Balaji Sreenivasan is the Executive Vice-President of Human Resources at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited (CPIL) since November 2020. He joined CPIL in 2005 in the Human Resources function. Over 15 years, Sreenivasan served through leadership roles in the Human Resources function at Colgate-Palmolive Company’s divisions and subsidiaries in India, Turkey, Central Asia & Caucasus, North Africa/Middle East Region, as well as at the Asia Pacific Division, headquartered in Hong Kong.

Earlier, Sreenivasan was Human Resources Director in the Asia-Pacific Supply Chain, where he and his team partnered closely with renowned business leaders to strengthen organizational capabilities and drive the transformation towards an agile and empowered culture across the region.

His strategic acumen, coupled with his passion for people development, has placed Colgate-Palmolive as a leader in HR practices, driving the company's success in a dynamic and competitive market landscape.

Sumit Mitra serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Godrej, a leading conglomerate in India. With a wealth of experience in human resources management, Mitra brings strategic vision and leadership to his role.

Prior to joining Godrej, he held prominent positions in various industries, foregrounding his versatility and adaptability.

Mitra's career trajectory comprises significant contributions to organizations such as the Tata Group, where he played a pivotal role in talent management and organizational development initiatives. His innovative approaches to HR practices have earned him recognition as a thought leader in the field.

As the CHRO of Godrej, Mitra focuses on fostering a culture of excellence, employee engagement, and talent development to drive business success. His commitment to driving sustainable growth through effective people management strategies has positioned him as a respected figure in the corporate world. With a blend of strategic insight and operational expertise, Mitra continues to shape the human capital agenda at Godrej, contributing to its ongoing success and reputation as an employer of choice.

As the HR Transformation Director for SAPMENA at L'Oréal, Wadhwa emphasizes the critical role of the workforce in the company's success. Her objective is to revolutionize engagement approaches with employees, enhance HR excellence, foster a people-centric culture and improve managerial effectiveness through technology-driven transformations. She leads the deployment of L'Oréal's new HR excellence center model across SAPMENA's Centers of Excellence.

Wadhwa's responsibilities include driving change, ensuring governance, and overseeing HR transformation programmes within SAPMENA. Starting as an HR Business Partner in India in 2013, she moved to Singapore in 2015 as HR Director for L'Oréal, influencing business growth, digital transformation, and pandemic response initiatives. As the HR Transformation Director, presently, she collaborates closely with stakeholders, leading change efforts and guiding workstream leaders to align with organizational goals and values.

She is also heading the deployment of the company's new HR excellence centre model across all COEs in SAPMENA.

In the last six years, Wadhwa has been instrumental in creating and executing country HR strategies, at the country level, impacting business growth and fostering a culture of excellence.

P. Padmakumar is the Executive Director of HR at CSR, Saint-Gobain, India.

He is a professional and a member of the top management team at Saint-Gobain in India. Padmakumar provides leadership to the HR function that built and shaped a world-class manufacturing and research organization in India that has been recognized by regional and National forums.

He is a professional and a member of the top management team at Saint-Gobain in India. Padmakumar provides leadership to the HR function that built and shaped a world-class manufacturing and research organization in India that has been recognized by regional and National forums.

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Padamakumar holds a post-graduation in personnel management and industrial relations from Mahatma Gandhi University.

Dr. Maheswari is the EVP & Country Head -People & and Organization (Group CHRO) of Siemens, India. She is a seasoned HR professional with extensive leadership experience spanning various sectors including manufacturing, automotive, technology, financial services, oil & gas and hospitality, overseeing workforces exceeding 10,000 employees. Her expertise encompasses HR, Talent Management, Learning & Development and Digital Transformation in diverse environments such as multinational corporations, start-ups, and family-owned businesses.

She possesses a strong passion for driving organizational change through talent management, culture development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Her skills include Leadership Development, Change Management, and Strategic HR, with a focus on implementation and stakeholder management.

She has successfully led large-scale transformation projects and collaborated with global consulting firms for capability building and leadership development. Furthermore, she holds accreditations as a trainer, coach, and HR assessor and has authored a book on Human Resource Strategy.

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Maheshwari holds a PhD in Human Resources (Leadership Development) from Amity University and an MBA in Human Resources from the Faculty of Management Studies, Udaipur. She has an honours degree in Economics from Delhi University.

Ms Manu Narang Wadhwa, a human resource management specialist, joined Sony Pictures Networks India in 2019 to drive people strategy for the network. In her current role, she is responsible for creating a compelling employee experience, while establishing leadership and promoting best talent practices.

With a career spanning over two decades, across various industries and countries, she has piloted the workplace and people agenda for dynamic global organizations like American Express & General Electric, in roles as Head HR, Talent & Development, M&A, HR Transformation, Change & Digital Innovation. Before joining SPN in 2019, Wadhwa was associated with Coca-Cola, as the Head of Human Resources - India and Southwest Asia.

She is a member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – National Leadership & HR Committee, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) – Asia Pacific Advisory Board, Chandigarh University Corporate Advisory Board and Jombay Advisory Board.

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Wadhwa holds a PGDBA in Human Resources from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune and a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Rajasthan.

Ravindra GP is the Chief Human Resource Officer of Tata Motors, a leading automotive manufacturer. With a robust background in engineering and management, Ravindra has played a pivotal role in the company's growth trajectory. His career journey highlights a progression through various key roles within Tata Motors, demonstrating his deep understanding of the automotive industry and its intricacies.

Ravindra's expertise centres across areas such as product development, manufacturing, and strategic planning, where he has consistently delivered innovative solutions and spearheaded transformative initiatives. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a customer-centric approach.

Under his leadership, Tata Motors has witnessed notable advancements in product quality, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness. Ravindra's commitment to excellence and his ability to navigate complex challenges have earned him recognition as a dynamic leader within the automotive sector. With a focus on driving sustainable growth and fostering a culture of innovation, Ravindra continues to steer Tata Motors towards continued success in the ever-evolving automotive landscape.

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Ravindra holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He has completed his postgraduation in Political Science from University of Hyderabad and his Bachelor’s Degree(BA) in Political Science from Bangalore University.