Our Panelists

EX-CHRO | VOLVO

Amit Sharma

Amit is a senior HR professional with over 25 years of rich experience across various HR roles like Workforce Strategy, OD, Change Management, Capability Building, and Leadership Development. He had held multiple leadership positions in leading organizations like Indian Oil, Johnson & Johnson, and Phillips. He has recently been recognized as 'HR Leader of the Year 2023 Large Scale Organisations' by The Economic Times and India's Top 23 HR Influencers for 2023 by the HR Association of India. He is a proponent of bringing technology to HR processes while retaining human connections in the organization.

CEO, TATA STEEL SUPPORT SERVICES

Deepak Kamath

Deepak began his journey at Tata Steel as a Graduate Trainee in 1993 and has since held various key roles, showcasing his expertise in areas ranging from maintenance and project management to HR and business leadership. Noteworthy milestones include his tenure with TAS and his leadership roles in different divisions of Tata Steel, including IR and OD. His entrepreneurial spirit shines through in his current role as CEO of TSSSL, a startup specializing in staffing solutions. There, he is driving growth and expansion plans aligned with the broader Tata Steel Group vision. In addition to his professional pursuits, Deepak is actively involved in social initiatives, serving on the board of NDWML and as a trustee in the JEM Foundation Trust.

HR DIRECTOR INDIGO

Joydeep Ghosh

Joydeep has rich experience in diverse industries like Technology, Shipping, FMCG and Aviation. In his current role at IndiGo, he is heading the people practices for Airport Operations, comprising over 15,000 employees based in over 85 locations across the country. Previously, he has been a Head HR at Heineken India and a VP HR at Kotak Mahindra Bank. His interest lies in humanizing technology to create stellar Employee Experience.

CHRO | L&T

Lakshmanan MT

Mr Lakshmanan is an HR Leader and a Global Talent Management professional with extensive experience over 25 years across multiple HR functions in the tech industry. He has held the positions of President and General Secretary in NHRDN's Mumbai Chapter. Lakshmanan is a postgraduate specializing in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations and is a Certified OD practitioner from the National Training Laboratory, USA. He is passionate about the Skill India mission and supports an NGO working in the field of Education for underprivileged children in India.

HR DIRECTOR | NIKE

Namita Vyas

Namita is an accomplished HR leader with over 18 years of industry experience, specializing in building top-tier teams for high-growth product companies. She is renowned for her insights into recruitment efforts and markets across India, China, and Southeast Asia. With expertise in team building from scratch, Namita contributes to organizational growth by attracting top talent and enhancing employer brands. She excels in translating business strategy into talent acquisition plans and has led high-performing teams for Fortune 100 companies and successful startups.

HEAD OF TALENT ACQUISITION & HR DIGITIZATION | BAJAJ AUTO

Mukund Madhav

Mukund is a versatile HR professional with a wealth of experience spanning various industries including Defense, Consulting, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail, and IT. With a keen focus on talent development and strategic HR initiatives, Mukund has established himself as a pivotal figure in navigating organizations through periods of uncertainty and change. His expertise lies in Business HR, Change Management, Capability Development, Strategic HR, and Performance Management. Mukund's strategic vision and adeptness in aligning human capital with organizational objectives have been instrumental in driving sustainable business growth across diverse sectors.

EX-HEAD HR | TATA MOTORS

Sanjay Verma

Sanjay is an XLRI alumnus from the PM&IR Batch of 1986. With over 35 years of experience in the HR industry, Mr Verma recently retired after leading the HR function at Tata Motors. His diverse experiences include industries such as Automotive, Banking, and FMCG and HR functions like Change Management, Capability Development, and Workforce Rationalisation. After retirement, Sanjay has handled various consulting projects and now manages his own startup, Faciliquest Services, which serves global clients in organizational capability building.