Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

Mukil Vannan

Founder
Kplor
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Mukil Vannan is the Founder of Kplor, an AI-powered platform that converts text into high-quality explainer videos quickly and cost-effectively. Serving 25+ institutions across government bodies, IITs, K-12 programs, and EdTech enterprises, Kplor operates as a bootstrapped and profitable venture backed by the Government of Karnataka. Previously, Mukil was Senior Manager – Revenue Strategy at a YC-backed payments startup, where he led AOP planning and revenue initiatives, scaling monthly GMV beyond ₹10,000 Cr. His background spans strategy consulting and decision science, blending analytics with execution.

Shilpa Arora

Founder & COO
Insurance Samadhan
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Shilpa Arora is a policyholder-first insurance leader and Co-founder & COO of Insurance Samadhan. With over eight years of experience in insurance grievances, claims resolution, and consumer advocacy, she works to simplify insurance processes and build trust through transparency and education. Passionate about addressing mis-selling and underinsurance, Shilpa focuses on strengthening consumer confidence in India’s insurance ecosystem. Her work centres on fair dispute resolution and on empowering customers with clarity, ensuring that insurance serves its true purpose: financial protection and security.

Sumedh Singh

Head – HR (AVP)
EPack Durables
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Sumedh Singh is the Head – HR at EPack Durable Limited, leading group-level HR strategy and transformation initiatives. With over 22 years of experience across the automobile, FMCG, steel, and pharma sectors, he specialises in talent management, leadership development, HR digitisation, and employee retention. An alumnus of BHU and Ranchi University, Sumedh has held leadership roles at APL Apollo, Hindustan Coca-Cola, Minda Group, and Delphi Automotive. He is known for building high-performance cultures and scalable HR systems aligned with rapid organisational growth.

Nitesh Kumar

Talent Acquisition
Adobe
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Mr. Nitesh Kumar is a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader with over 15 years of experience in strategic hiring across technology and digital domains. At Adobe, he drives innovative recruitment strategies aligned with evolving business needs. He was part of an elite cohort selected for LinkedIn’s AI-driven hiring assistant pilot, reflecting his forward-thinking approach to HR innovation. Deeply committed to strengthening the talent ecosystem, Nitesh actively engages with academic institutions through mentorship and knowledge-sharing initiatives, bridging the gap between industry expectations and emerging talent.

Ruma Batheja

Partner
Knowledgetics Research
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Ms. Ruma Batheja is a value-driven HR and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries. As Director of Knowledgetics Research, she leads advisory solutions across India and the UK. Recognised as a Top Influential HR Leader and Bharat Changemaker, Ruma blends strategic insight with impact-led consulting. An XLRI alumna, she has led people transformation at global organisations and contributes actively to thought leadership platforms. Her work focuses on aligning purpose, performance, and innovation to build resilient, future-ready enterprises.

Sheeba Rajam

VP – People & Change Management
FirstHive
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Ms. Sheeba Rajam is a seasoned HR and culture transformation leader with over two decades of experience across startups and multinational organisations. As VP – People & Change Management at FirstHive, she drives high-impact initiatives in talent development, employee experience, and organisational change. Known for her empathetic and people-first leadership style, Sheeba prioritises meaningful workplace cultures over transactional HR practices. Her practical, solution-oriented approach and commitment to CSR initiatives reflect her passion for building human-centric, high-performance organisations.

Supriya Ahuja

VP – Talent Acquisition, Campus Relations & MT Program
Sony Pictures Networks India
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Ms. Supriya Ahuja is a distinguished talent leader recognised as one of the Forbes India Top 30 Talent Leaders (2025). As Vice President – Talent Acquisition and Campus Relations at Sony Pictures Networks India, she designs scalable, people-first talent strategies aligned with business growth. With deep expertise in leadership hiring and capability building, she excels in navigating complex matrix environments. Known for her sharp judgment and impactful communication, Supriya champions inclusive, future-ready talent ecosystems that drive organisational excellence and sustainable performance.

Swarnpreet Singh

AVP & Campus Head
ICICI Lombard
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Mr. Swarnpreet Singh is a campus hiring and employer branding expert with over 15 years of experience in academia–industry partnerships. Currently AVP & Campus Head at ICICI Lombard, he leads national hiring and engagement strategies to attract high-potential talent. Previously, he managed large-scale campus recruitment at Niva Bupa, hiring over 1,800 graduates annually. A PhD in Management and Certified Career Coach, Swarnpreet is passionate about bridging opportunity gaps and building purpose-driven career pathways for emerging professionals.

Utkarsh Singh

Senior Product Manager
Paytm
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Mr. Utkarsh Singh is a Senior Product Manager at Paytm with over five years of experience building and scaling payments platforms across POS, QR, cards, and SaaS ecosystems. He brings end-to-end product ownership experience, from device development to GTM strategy and lifecycle management. Leveraging analytics, reliability KPIs, and hardware telemetry, he drives performance optimisation at scale. With exposure to international markets and complex integrations, Utkarsh offers a practitioner’s perspective on performance, capability building, and data-driven decision-making.

Vishakha Vaibhavi

Manager – HR
L&T Finance
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Ms. Vishakha Vaibhavi is an HR professional with experience across Startek, DCB Bank, and L&T Finance, where she currently serves as Business HR. With an MBA in HR and a background in history from Delhi University, she brings a unique perspective to people management. Known for simplifying complex challenges and designing practical HR solutions, Vishakha emphasises ethics, balanced decision-making, and human-centric practices. Her journey reflects adaptability and purpose, making her insights especially relevant in today’s evolving workplace landscape.

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