Corporate Interactions

Subramanian Chidambaran

Chief Strategy Officer
Cummins India
Manthan-2025

Mr. Subramanian leads strategic initiatives and the ‘Destination Zero’ roadmap for zero carbon emissions at Cummins India, while also serving on Cummins Inc.’s global corporate strategy team since September 2024. Passionate about sustainability and ESG, he sponsors water-focused CSR programs and drives global talent development. His earlier roles include steering strategy and digitalization for Siemens Ltd.’s Distribution Business and consulting with McKinsey and Siemens Management Consulting. An alumnus of IIM Lucknow and VJTI Mumbai, he has authored papers on operations and strategy.

Supriya Saripalli

Chief of Staff, Director of Business Strategy and Operations
ServiceNow
Manthan-2025

Ms. Supriya Saripalli has over 20 years of experience in business strategy, technology, and customer success. She currently serves as Chief of Staff and Director of Business Operations at ServiceNow, driving strategic priorities and operational excellence across India and Egypt. Previously, she co-founded PureSynth Technologies, leading successful GIS and networking projects for Indian Railways. She has held leadership roles at Oracle, Veraz Networks, and several startups. Her expertise spans program management, customer success, technical marketing, and business development, with a focus on cloud, GIS, IoT, and networking technologies. She is passionate about innovation and strategic execution, continuously pushing boundaries to create meaningful impact.

Suparna Bhattacharyya

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd.
Disha-2025

Ms. Suparna Banerjee Bhattacharyya has over 25 years’ experience spanning Infrastructure, Power, Healthcare, Automotive, Semiconductors, Oil & Gas, and FMCG–Retail. She has held leadership roles at Bata, Schlumberger, GAP, and HORIBA, overseeing Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Corporate Communications. Recognized as Best CFO for Excellence in Corporate Governance by ASSOCHAM (2025), she is passionate about driving digitization, business transformation, and sustainable growth. Her professional interests include AI, ESG, CSR, and mentoring future leaders, reflecting her commitment to innovation and strategic impact.

Yashwant Chauhan

CHRM & Dy. HR Head
GAIL
Samanvaya Chapter 1

Yashwant Chauhan serves as CHRM & Deputy HR Head at GAIL, bringing deep expertise in strategic HR leadership and organisational capability building. With significant experience in managing people processes within large-scale enterprises, he focuses on aligning HR strategy with business transformation and operational excellence. Known for fostering structured workforce planning and strengthening HR systems, Yashwant contributes to building resilient organisations prepared for evolving industry demands. His leadership reflects a balanced approach to people development, governance, and sustainable growth.

Ajit Banerjee

President & Chief Investment Officer
Shriram Life Insurance
Tejas-2024

Currently the President and Chief Investment Officer at Shriram Life Insurance, with over 31 years of experience in Investments, Financial Control, and Management Accounting, Mr. Banerjee has held key roles at Bharti AXA and Royal Sun Alliance Middle East. Since 2006, he has focused on Investment and Treasury management in the Insurance sector. He holds an MBA in Finance, FCMA, CGMA from CIMA UK, and an A.I.I.I. from the Insurance Institute of India, with advanced studies from IIM Calcutta.

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.

Dr. Pradyumna Pandey

Manufacturing HR Head
Hero MotoCorp
Samanvaya 2024 | Chapter 2

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.

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.

Priya Ranjan Kumar

Vice President & Head HR
JSW Steel
Samanvaya 2024 | Chapter 2

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.

Shakir Iqbal

Senior 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.