Corporate Interactions

Sheetal Jerath Sharma

Associate Director, People & Culture
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Perennial Chapter 2, 2024

A passionate Change Enthusiast, Ms. Sheetal Jerath Sharma is committed to fostering a winning culture of intrapreneurship and experiential learning for employees, all in alignment with the organization's sustainability goals. As a Talent & Culture consultant, they excel at tackling tough challenges and turning business vision and employee strategies into actionable, value-driven goals. With a focus on crafting customized employer branding, she leverages AI-driven employee experiences tailored for select groups. A People Leader by design and a Happiness Coach by default, she aims to infuse fun into the workplace by gamifying business goals and launching employee-centric campaigns to create a happily empowered work environment.

Shakir Iqbal

Senior Director - Human CapitalSenior Director - Human Capital
PwC India
Perennial Chapter 2, 2024

With nearly twenty years of experience in Human Resource Management, Mr. Shakir Iqbal has held numerous leadership positions, allowing him to make impactful contributions across diverse industry sectors. His core competency lies in the strategic alignment of human resource initiatives with overarching business goals. He has successfully developed and implemented comprehensive people strategies for both emerging and established companies. His proficiency spans a wide array of HR disciplines. These include HR Business Partnering, where he has integrated people strategies with business objectives, and leading initiatives that improve the employee experience from onboarding through to professional development. He has also enhanced HR processes and technology, leveraged HR analytics, and implemented strategic staffing plans.

Krithika Sivanesan

DVP - Human Resources
Mercedes-Benz Financial India
Samanvaya 2024 | Chapter 2

With over 15 years of experience, Ms. Krithika Sivanesan has expertly managed the entire hire-to-retire lifecycle in leading organizations worldwide. She has worked across various industries in both India and the UK, contributing to companies such as Continental Automotive, Minebea Intec, and LeeBoy. Her expertise spans business partnering, talent management, employee engagement, change management, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Ms. Sivanesan holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and an MBA from the University of Bradford, UK. Additionally, she has earned a Diploma in Human Resource Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

Dr. Jude Xavier

Senior Director | Human Resources
Omega Healthcare Management Services
Samanvaya 2024 | Chapter 2

Dr. Jude Xavier is a seasoned Behavioral Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, and Certified Recruitment Specialist with over two decades of experience in Human Resources across the Manufacturing, Healthcare BPO, IT, and Banking sectors. He holds a Doctorate in Social Work, a Master's in Social Work specializing in Human Resources from Loyola College, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Presidency College. Additionally, he has earned multiple diplomas in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, and Managerial Psychology.

Dr. Xavier's expertise has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including being named one of the "50 Most Talented HR Tech Leaders of Asia Pacific" at the HRM Congress 2015 and "Most Influential HR Leaders in India" in 2017. In 2021, he was recognized as one of the "10 Most Promising HRs in the IT Sector" by Silicon India and received the "Dynamic Business HR Leader Award" by FAMA. His leadership continues to shape innovative HR practices across industries.

Priya Ranjan Kumar

Vice President & Head HR
JSW Steel

Mr. Priya Ranjan Kumar has a career spanning over 27 years in the full spectrum of Human Resources Management, from shop floor to enterprise level, across diverse industries. He has led global and multicultural HR functions in highly competitive business environments both in India and abroad, gaining unique experience working across multiple geographies, cultures, and nationalities. A dynamic leader, he excels in delivering sustained results, establishing HR structures, and building employee and organizational value. His core expertise lies in creating high-performance, inclusive work environments that foster growth, innovation, and excellence, while developing a robust leadership pipeline.

A passionate learner, Mr. Kumar has worked with esteemed companies like Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, Reliance, Unilever's Associate, African Industries Group, and Viraj Profiles Ltd. His strategic and tactical HR roles have included talent acquisition and management, organizational design, change management, and developing strategies for future-proofing organizations. He has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including "100 Most Influential Global HR Professional" in 2016 and "Top HR Leaders" in 2022.

Dr. Pradyumna Pandey

Manufacturing HR Head
Hero MotoCorp

Dr. Pradyumna Pandey is a seasoned HR professional with over 30 years of experience in Human Resource Management. Renowned for his strategic acumen, he excels in designing and implementing innovative HR strategies and organizational development interventions. With a career spanning leading Indian and multinational companies, Dr. Pandey has expertise in a wide range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, training & development, employee engagement, succession planning, and employee relations. His extensive experience covers end-to-end corporate HR functions, from policy creation to implementation, and he is skilled in managing large workforces and fostering a positive work environment. Currently, Dr. Pandey serves as the Manufacturing HR Head at HERO MotoCorp and is a certified Myer Briggs Type Indicator User/Trainer.

Prof. Shilpa S. Santwani

Managing Director - Global Infrastructure Service
TIAA
Tejas- 2023

Prof. Shilpa S. Santwani has always seen herself as a "Born Engineer," a passion that led her to earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree and further pursue an MBA, an Executive Management Program from Cambridge University, and professional certifications across various technologies and frameworks. A driven and visionary technology leader, she brings 23 years of versatile experience to the table, with a deep passion for innovation and impact.

Prof. Santwani has a proven track record of developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions, continuously pushing the boundaries to drive growth and transformation in banking, financial services, and product and service industries. Her expertise includes digital transformation, strategy, business agility, and a b commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Her notable achievements include being appointed as an Ambassador of the "Save and Educate Girl Child" program and receiving prestigious awards such as the Women Business Leader of the Year and the Youth Icon Award.

Gaurav Kejriwal

Vice President
EXL Analytics

Mr. Gaurav Kejriwal, an IIM Calcutta alumnus, is a seasoned analytics and data science expert with over a decade of experience. As the Vice President at EXL Analytics, he specializes in strategic consulting, machine learning, and analytics across marketing, risk, and product domains. He has a proven track record of driving impactful business outcomes through data-driven insights and has led numerous successful client engagements. A thought leader in the analytics field, Mr. Kejriwal is also passionate about knowledge sharing, aiming to empower and inspire aspiring data scientists and analytics professionals through various initiatives.

Suryakant Patil

Principal - Banking and Financial Services
Infosys Finacle
Tejas-2023

Mr. Suryakant Patil is an accomplished Banking and Technology professional with over 19 years of experience in Corporate, Retail, and International Banking. He has consistently exceeded expectations across various domains, including Transaction Banking, Strategy & Planning, Digital Transformation, and Project & Program Management. Mr. Patil's expertise extends to Trade & Supply Chain Finance, Service & Product Management, FI Relationship Management, Corporate Credit, and Treasury & Forex Sales.

His key skills include International Banking, Digital Channels, API Banking, Process Re-engineering & Automation, FI Coverage & Asset Distribution Management, Trade Compliance, Risk Management, and Client Relationship Management. A proven leader, he excels in Business Development, Corporate Finance, Strategy & Planning, Campaign Management, Portfolio Management, Negotiation, and Governance. Mr. Patil's extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a valuable asset in driving growth and transformation in the banking sector.