Bringing the Future of Work Closer to You

Devdutt Pattanaik

Mythologist | Author | Speaker | Illustrator

Devdutt Pattanaik is a much sought after speaker and culture consultant, who uses mythology as a toolkit to make sense of work, life, business and entrepreneurship. He has written over 50 books on the relevance of Indian and World mythology in modern times. He has written over 1000 newspaper columns that appear regularly in reputed English and Hindi journals. His TV shows Business Sutra and Devlok have been seen as pathbreaking. He singlehandedly has mainstreamed mythology in India over the last 30 years.

Sanjay Bose

Executive Vice President - HR & L&D, ITC Hotels

Mr. Sanjay Bose (56), Executive Vice President - HR and L&D, has nearly 30 years of experience in HR with leading hospitality chains. Prior to joining ITC Limited in 2017, he was heading Global HR Operations across 12 countries for Indian Hotels Company Limited, where he spent 22 years handling diverse roles in organisation restructure, M&A, HR Transformation and Total Rewards, amongst others.

Mr. Bose has served in various industry bodies like CII, National HRD Network etc for the last 15 years. He has also been associated with educational institutions like MDI Gurgaon, IMT Ghaziabad, Tata Institute of Social Services, XISS Ranchi, etc. on their Board of Studies and currently serves on the Governing Councils of WGSHA, Manipal and IHMCTAN, Pusa, New Delhi.

His contributions in the field of HR have been recognised by many accolades including Change Maestro and Institution builder Award in 2024 by IAC, Best CHRO by W.E. Matter in 2022 and CHRO of the Year 2019 by Business World.

He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (Human Resources) from XISS Ranchi and has completed the Advanced General Management Programme from IIM Bangalore and Advanced Leadership Programme from Stephen Ross School of Business Management, University of Michigan.

Anand R

Author at McGraw Hill, SAGE; Advisor to CXO
Principal Consultant and Advisor - HR
HCLTech

As a HR professional, Anand R has demonstrated expertise and performance in creating and deploying people practices that are both forward looking and making organizations competitive through leadership and organizational development, organizational design, total rewards, talent & performance management or deploying new paradigms in the people function powered by data, AI & social technologies.

His expertise spans leadership development, organizational design, total rewards, and talent management, with a track record of supporting business expansion, margin improvement, and successful integrations - earning national and international recognition.

Anand R is a published author with McGraw Hill - Job Readiness for IT & ITES and SAGE Happiness at Work: Mindfulness, Analysis & Wellbeing. He also serves as a professor of practice at leading business schools, and as an advisor, he engages with CXOs, board committees, and national professional bodies such as AIMA, CII, and the National HRD Network.

His expertise includes Strategic HRM, Organizational Effectiveness, Ethical Leadership, Analytics, Data Science, and AI, regularly anchoring programs for senior corporate and academic leaders.

Nitin Razdan

Partner and Human Capital Consulting Leader, Deloitte South Asia

Nitin is a Partner and leads the Human Capital Consulting Practice in South Asia, with a team of 800 professionals. The practice covers a wide spectrum of organisation and HR advisory, technology, analytics and managed services.

Nitin’s has worked in 25 countries in North America, LATAM, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. He advises Board and C-Suite clientele on operating model and organisation redesign, performance management, strategic workforce planning and talent development and succession.

His industry expertise spans a variety of sectors- including Retail, Telecom, Healthcare, Media, Metals & Mining, Banking, Automotive, Industrial products, Government and Non-Profit.

Prior to joining Deloitte, he was the Managing Director – India, for Hay Group (now part of Korn Ferry).

Neha Garg

Vice President Communications, Employer Brand
EXL

Neha is an action-oriented and motivated communications professional with a wide-ranging background in developing and executing effective communication programs and leading strategic business initiatives with a Centre of Excellence approach.

With nearly two decades of experience across diverse industries, including consulting, education, pharmaceutical, agrochemicals, and technology, Neha has been instrumental in implementing strategies that build and drive awareness and connect internal and external audiences to the organisation’s mission, values, and achievements. She has effectively partnered with internal stakeholders to build a strong narrative for the organization that attracts global talent and drives brand visibility globally.

While working with the manufacturing sector, she has partnered with the World Economic Forum (Schwab Foundation) and led several initiatives at the grassroots level. The experience of working alongside social entrepreneurs has contributed to learning journey and benefitted her with the entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, she has developed and implemented change management strategies to ensure seamless transitions during organizational transformations.

Neha is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and I have represented Core Committees aimed at advancing gender equality for women pursuing or progressing with careers in technology.

Satish Rajarathnam

4xAuthor – HR and Tech

Satish Rajarathnam is an accomplished academician who excels in research, education, and industry collaboration. His latest book, "Introduction to AI and Applications," serves as a comprehensive collection of his insights and perspectives on artificial intelligence. Satish is also serving as Head People and Culture, IT and Administration at Myridius.

He has expertise in human resource management, organizational behavior, and strategic leadership. Satish's groundbreaking research is published in prestigious journals and presented at esteemed conferences worldwide. He delves into real-world applications and has facilitated meaningful collaborations between academia and the corporate world.

As an educator and mentor, he empowers students and scholars to push the boundaries of knowledge and embrace interdisciplinary perspectives. In essence, Satish Rajarathnam's academic journey is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence, inspiring the next generation of leaders and change-makers.

Sashi Kumar Ranganathan

Head of Sales APAC, Indeed India

A seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, Sashi has handled diverse portfolios including New Product Evangelization, Enterprise Sales Management and International Sales. He specializes in the Internet Industry, Recruitment Solutions and HR Automation. Sashi’s in-depth knowledge and vast experience in the Indian recruitment industry has made him a go-to person for understanding how companies can tailor their recruitment strategy and ensure success in the very competitive Indian talent search market.

Rohan Sylvester

Talent Strategy Advisor, Indeed India

An experienced content creator, with over 15 years of experience across verticals, Rohan Sylvester has a demonstrated history of working in the content industry. Combining his passion for content, data-driven insights, and recruitment technologies, he is able to provide companies with actionable strategies to enhance their recruitment. As the recruitment evangelist for Indeed in India, Rohan leverages Indeed’s extensive platform data and research to support HR and Talent Acquisition professionals across India with insights that could help them attract and hire the right talent.

Ranjana Pillai

Country Marketing Senior Specialist, Indeed India

Ranjana Pillai is the Country Marketing Manager for India and Southeast Asia at Indeed, bringing over 15 years of cross-industry marketing experience. She leads B2B content marketing strategies across growth, product, and demand generation, developing integrated campaigns that elevate Indeed’s brand voice in the region. By blending strategic storytelling with data-led insights, she strengthens engagement and drives business growth across diverse markets.

Rittik Mondal

Senior Program Manager, APAC Marketing, Indeed India

Rittik Mondal leads Marketing for Indeed & Glassdoor in India, driving GTM, brand, and demand generation programmes that connect employers with high-intent talent across the country. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Kanpur, he blends consulting rigour with on-ground market insights to help India’s largest enterprises, GCCs, and staffing partners move from “brand-to-hire” - turning awareness into measurable hiring outcomes. At Indeed, he works closely with cross-functional teams to scale AI-led hiring, employer branding, and candidate initiatives for the India market.

Kalyan Basu

Senior National Account Manager - Global Accounts, Indeed

A senior sales professional with over 16 years of experience. Kalyan has built and managed high-impact enterprise partnerships across HRTech, SaaS, and recruitment marketing. He has led regional and global portfolios, driving revenue growth, customer success, and adoption of digital hiring and employer-branding solutions across India, APAC and emerging markets. With deep exposure to complex enterprise sales cycles and talent-transformation mandates, he is known for his ability to align business priorities with data-driven recruitment strategies.