Corporate Interactions
Neetan Chopra
Chief Digital and Information Officer
IndiGo
Manthan-2025
Mr. Neetan Chopra is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline, leading technology, analytics, cybersecurity, marketing, loyalty, and digital ventures to drive new business models and revenue streams. With prior leadership roles at Dubai Holding and Emirates Airlines, and early consulting experience at Accenture, Mr. Chopra is a global digital transformation leader, named to Silicon Valley’s BT150 list. A TEDx speaker and author of Accelerated Digital Transformation, he serves on boards of multiple tech start-ups and VCs. He holds an MBA, MCA, and has studied at leading institutions including London Business School, St. Gallen, and NIT Trichy.
Nikhil Bhushan
Chief Technology Officer
Tata Starbucks India
Manthan-2025
Mr. Nikhil is the Chief Technology Officer at Tata Starbucks, with 25 years of experience in leveraging technology for business differentiation and competitive advantage. He has led technology transformation, infrastructure modernization, ERP implementations, and global programs across corporate and investment banking, insurance, and hospitality. Previously, he held leadership roles at Travel Food Services, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, Infosys, and Oracle. An Industrial Engineering graduate from Pune and ISB alumnus, Mr. Nikhil is known for navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and delivering impactful, out-of-the-box solutions.
Samrat Sehgal
Global Supply Chain Head
Dabur
Manthan-2025
Mr. Samrat Sehgal is the Managing Director and Global Supply Chain Head at Dabur—leading the organization’s global supply chain strategy since October 2024. He advanced within Dabur from Head of India Supply Chain through a brief stint overseeing supply chain & procurement to this global leadership role. He brings extensive experience from the consumer and pharmaceutical sectors, including over seven years at Reckitt Benckiser where he held key positions such as Head of Customer Service, Head of Raw Material Procurement, and roles in supply planning. Earlier, he held supply chain roles at Goodyear, Ranbaxy, Cadila Pharmaceuticals, and Apollo Tyres, progressing in operations, planning, and distribution leadership. Mr. Sehgal holds a B.Tech from NIT Kurukshetra and an MBA from NITIE Mumbai (IIM Mumbai).
Pratyush Rahul
Head – Campus Hiring & Chief of Staff to Global Head HR
Tech Mahindra
Samanvaya Chapter 1
Pratyush Rahul is a dynamic talent strategist and HR leader at Tech Mahindra BPS, where he heads Campus Hiring and serves as Chief of Staff to the Global Head of HR. With a career spanning manufacturing, PSUs, Tata Steel, and digital transformation roles, he brings a holistic understanding of workforce ecosystems. An engineer from Pune University and a PGDM (HR & Strategy) from MDI Gurgaon, Pratyush champions sustainable talent pipelines, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, aligning HR strategy with the triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit.
Rajpreet Singh Babber
Talent Acquisition Leader
Sun Life
Samanvaya Chapter 1
Rajpreet Singh Babber is a Talent Acquisition Leader with over 16 years of experience across financial services and global capability centres. Currently Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition at Sun Life Global Solutions, he leads strategic hiring across operations and niche domains while driving inclusive workforce practices. An IIM Calcutta alumnus (Executive HRM), Rajpreet blends workforce planning with operational excellence. His strengths lie in stakeholder management, process automation, employer branding, and building resilient, future-ready talent ecosystems aligned with long-term organisational growth.
Rajul Kansal
Global Head – Executive Talent Office
HCL Tech
Samanvaya Chapter 1
Rajul Kansal is a senior HR and organisational development leader with extensive global experience across banking, finance, and consulting. Currently Global Head of Executive Talent Office at HCL Tech, he has also held leadership roles with BYLD Group and Blanchard India. An alumnus of TISS and ICFAI, Rajul specialises in leadership effectiveness, organisational change, competency frameworks, and executive development. With international exposure across the UK, Hong Kong, and India, he is known for enabling structured talent systems and delivering impactful leadership transformation initiatives.
Rushal Chaudhari
Assistant Manager – HR
USDC Projects India Pvt Ltd
Samanvaya Chapter 1
Rushal Chaudhari is an emerging HR professional with over three years of experience in HR operations, campus recruitment, and talent strategy. He has successfully led 60+ campus hiring drives, building strong entry-level talent pipelines, particularly in the EdTech sector. His experience working closely with startups has equipped him with agile recruitment strategies suited for fast-scaling environments. Rushal combines operational efficiency with innovative hiring practices to support organisational growth and workforce readiness.
Praveen Vukkalam
Managing Director, Group Financial Controller & LEC Asia Pacific
Barclays
Disha-2025
Mr. Praveen Vukkalam is Managing Director, Group Financial Controller & Legal Entity Controller – Asia Pacific at Barclays, overseeing accounting, reporting, and control for all Barclays entities worldwide. He ensures the integrity of financial statements and leads transformation projects in Finance. Prior to joining Barclays in 2015, he held leadership roles across Chennai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Malaysia, including CFO of Consumer, SME & Private Bank at Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia. A Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Mr. Vukkalam brings extensive global experience in operations and finance.
Rohit Kilam
Chief Technology Officer
HDFC Life
Vishleshan-2025
Mr. Rohit is the Chief Technology Officer at HDFC Life, leading digital transformation and innovation initiatives. With over 25 years of technology leadership experience across Europe, India, and ASEAN, he has worked with leading technology giants and financial institutions. Passionate about building cutting-edge fintech products, he has successfully delivered solutions in payments, wealth platforms, card personalization, and digital lending. Leveraging cloud, open source, AI, and IoT, Mr. Rohit also serves as an advisor and investor, mentoring startups in deep tech and fintech.
Shiv Kumar
Chief Technology Officer
L’Oréal India
Vishleshan-2025
Mr. Kumar is driving growth through Data, Analytics, and AI at L’Oréal India. With two decades of experience in incubating data & analytics capabilities for sectors like BFSI, Retail, and Telecom, Mr. Kumar leads AI/ML solutions and ensures RoI on D&A investments. He’s recognized as one of India’s top AI leaders and mentors aspiring data scientists.
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