Abhinav Shrivastava, Head of Human Resources, CEAT Specialty Tyres Limited

HR professional with 16+ years of experience as a Plant & Corporate HR leadership roles…

I have experience of working in Real Estate (Orchid Group), Automobile (Varroc Group), Pharma (Lupin & Sun), Financial (BEST Alternative) Industry & Manufacturing (CEAT).

The last assignment was with BEST Alternative as Head of HR for India operations.

Worked with Sun Pharma (India’s number one Pharmaceutical Company) as HRBP for the API division.

I have worked in the areas of Manufacturing HR, Operations HR, C&B, PMS, TM, and HR Analytics in Lupin. Conceptualised & institutionalised various OD Interventions & Analytics projects.

Prior to Lupin, I was working as part of the Corporate HR team at HQ of $1bn Varroc Group at Aurangabad and handled Manpower Planning, Talent Acquisition, Induction, PMS, and HR Analytics Profile.

Before joining Varroc, I was working with Orchid Infra. Dev. Pvt. Ltd. (1200+ employees) in an HR Generalist Profile. I was responsible for setting up the Human Resources Department.

Awards & Achievements:

– CHROs HR Excellence Award, 2017
– HR Excellence Award for Execution and Accountability, 2017
– Best HR Initiative Award (Project: Learn and Earn), 2016
– Best HR Initiative Award (Project: STEP), 2016
– National and Regional level – Best HR Practice Award Winner, 2015
– Best National HR Practice Award, NHRD, 2009
– Distinguished Award in Employee Engagement Practices at National Level (INSSAN), 2008
– Best Case Study Award at Regional Level (organized by ISTD, GOI), 2008
– Best HR Practices Awards at Regional Level (organized by NIPM), 2008
– Runners Up in Technical Paper Award at Regional Level (organized by AIMA), 2007

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Gautam Kumar, Chief Human Resources Officer, SKF India

Gautam Kumar is the Director, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at SKF India Ltd., managing human resources for three legal entities of SKF in India, all manufacturing footprints and global centres. In this role, he leads a strong HR team responsible for building a winning company culture, driving employee engagement and development programs, and implementing reward and talent management strategies that support SKF India’s business goals and objectives.

Gautam has over 18 years of broad international experience, spanning India, China, Hong Kong, Australia, and South East Asia, with experience in strategic human resource management including mergers and acquisitions, HR transformation, scaling-up global centres and shared services, and building organizational culture. Previously, Gautam worked across various multinational companies including Baxter International Inc. and Whirlpool Corporation, where he was responsible for all aspects of human resources. He is a member of several associations including the IMA.

Gautam holds a Master’s degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources and a bachelor’s degree in Socio-Legal Science with experience and skills spanning across Business HR Leadership, organization capability and effectiveness, merger and acquisitions, leadership development, succession management, executive coaching, nurturing best cost innovation culture.

Outside of work, Gautam likes to blog about organizational effectiveness and pursue his love for photography and golfing.

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Manish Sinha, SVP & CHRO, M&M Auto Business

Manish Sinha is a globally experienced HR Leader in Automotive, Energy, FMCG and Pharma industry, with demonstrated ability to deliver results and lead multicultural teams, across emerging and developed markets. Manish has distinctive competency and experience in high-impact senior leadership roles for more than 2 decades. Manish currently leads HR for Mahindra & Mahindra Auto business.

Manish is an alumni of BHU Varanasi, Delhi University and XLRI Jamshedpur. He is an avid reader and keen learner of human behavior and leadership challenges. He likes hindi poetry, listening to music and connecting with people of diverse interests.

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Pramath Raj Sinha, Founder & Chairman, Harappa

Pramath is a pioneering force in Indian education, and has played crucial roles in establishing ISB and Ashoka University as top-notch higher education institutions in India. He has been instrumental in setting up a wide spectrum of change-based higher education initiatives, including a management program for career-oriented women, an entrepreneurship fellowship for the Himalayan region, and a solution-focused design education for the built environment. He has also been a media entrepreneur, education consultant and management advisor at the 9.9 Group, which he founded, the CEO of the Ananda Bazar Patrika Group, and a Partner at McKinsey & Company. He is currently Founder and Chairman of Harappa Education–a learner-centred institution of the future focused on accelerating the personal growth of their learners, to help them confidently navigate their most crucial career cusps
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Raj Narayan, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Titan Company Limited

An HR professional with over 35 years as Head of Human Resources and member of the management team in different organizations. Currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Titan Company Limited.

Specific capabilities & interests: Business and HR Strategy Development & Execution, Organisation Development and change, Performance Management, International Talent Management, Leadership Development, International Training and Coaching, Customer Centricity, Employee Engagement & Employee Relations

He had joined Titan in November 2012 and was previously working as HR Director- India at Metro Cash and Carry.

Raj has also held various other positions like the Head of Learning & Development, Head of Talent Management, Management Training & Leadership Development at Metro Cash & Carry International. Prior to that he was HR Director in SHV Gas India and Country HR Manager in TNT India and Mothercare India.

He has completed his Post Graduate Honours in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from XLRI Jamshedpur and graduated from the Madras Christian College

His interests include Traveling, Exploring different cuisines, Listening to a wide variety of music. He is married to Anita and they have a daughter Roshni.

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Shashank Rai, National Head HR, Asian Paints PPG Pvt. Ltd.

I have been associated with Asian Paints group for last years after graduating from MDI Gurgaon. Have worked in multiple roles including Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion and as Plant HR for 2 of the Manufacturing plants. Currently working as National Head HR for Asian Paints PPG
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Sudipto Mandal, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Star Cement Ltd.

Mr. Sudipto Mandal is currently working as the VP and CHRO at Star Cement Limited. He has over 22 years of industry experience across different sectors ranging from Manufacturing, IT/ITES, FMCG, BFSI and Retail, in MNCs and leading Indian conglomerates.

He is an alumnus of TISS, Mumbai, and has worked with different organizations such as Asian Paints, Zeiss, Oracle, Spencer’s, CRISIL, Eveready. Mr. Mandal is also a certified “Coach” and certified trainer on Customer Service Management. He is a business leader whereas he intensely worked in areas like Business Strategy, HR Strategy & Cultural Transformation, Leadership Development, Change Management, Capability Building, Talent and Performance Management, Organization Design and Restructuring. As a techno-functional Oracle HRMS consultant, he has also worked in line function in Oracle Global Support team, supporting UK and EMEA regions.

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