Area of Expertise: OB, HR & Strategy

Remadevi Thottathil is a pioneering Human Resources leader with over 25 years of experience, combining mission-critical operational discipline from her service in the Indian Navy with strategic HR leadership across global technology, ITES, analytics, software and FMCG organizations. A historic trailblazer, she served as the first female Air Traffic Control Officer in the Indian Defence Forces, managing high-stakes, zero-error-tolerance aviation operations before transitioning into senior corporate HR leadership.

Currently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at LatentView Analytics, Remadevi focuses on aligning talent strategy with business growth, strengthening organizational culture, developing leadership capabilities and building high-performance workplaces. Her leadership philosophy centres on synchronizing the business agenda with the talent agenda to create sustainable competitive advantage.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Talent Management & Leadership Development
• Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
• Employee Engagement & Experience
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
• Organizational Change & Transformation
• Learning & Development
• Culture Building & Performance Management
• Global HR Operations & Talent Architecture
• Crisis Leadership & Workforce Resilience

Career & Professional Highlights

• Currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at LatentView Analytics, aligning people strategy and talent initiatives with business growth and organizational objectives.
• Previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Bahwan CyberTek for nearly five years.
• Served as Global Head – Human Resources at Marlabs Software, driving HR initiatives across the organization.
• Held a Talent Management role at ITC Infotech and served as DGM – Human Resources at UB Group.
• Earlier HR leadership experience includes HR Business Partner at UST Global and HR Lead at IBS Software Services.
• Served for approximately a decade in the Indian Navy as an Air Traffic Control Officer, becoming the first female ATC Officer in the Indian Defence Forces and developing expertise in high-stakes decision-making, operational discipline and crisis management.
• Recognized as HR Leader of the Year 2021 – Large Scale Organizations (Gold Award) and Disruptive CHRO of the Year 2022.
• Recognized among the 20 Top Most Impactful HR Leaders and received recognition for Best Learning Culture (Small to Medium Organisation) and the Woman of Courage honor.
• Certified in Hogan Assessments, supporting leadership assessment, executive coaching and talent development initiatives.
• Brings extensive expertise in strategic talent architecture, change management, business-talent alignment, differential rewards and leadership development.
• Has led workforce and employee-wellbeing initiatives during periods of significant disruption, with a strong focus on organizational resilience, continuity and employee growth.
• Her professional experience spans Defense, ITES, IT Products & Services, Analytics, Software and FMCG, giving her a broad cross-industry and global perspective on people strategy.

Area of Expertise: OB, HR & Strategy

Ganapathi Subramanian is a senior Human Resources leader with over two decades of experience in driving people strategy, organizational capability and business-aligned HR transformation. Currently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Sundaram Home Finance, he leads strategic HR initiatives across talent acquisition, talent management, retention, employee engagement, HR business partnering and learning & development.

His career spans leading organizations including Sundaram Home Finance, Lucas Indian Service, Sundaram Finance, Britannia Industries and PepsiCo, giving him strong cross-industry experience across financial services, automotive and FMCG. He has also led end-to-end HR strategy and execution, with a focus on building growth-oriented, capable and resilient organizations.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Talent Acquisition, Management & Retention
• HR Business Partnering
• Leadership Development
• Learning & Development
• Employee Engagement & Experience
• Performance Management
• Organizational Capability & Transformation
• People Strategy & Culture Building
• Workforce Transformation

Career & Professional Highlights

• Currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Sundaram Home Finance, having previously served as Head of Human Resources at the organization.
• Brings over 20 years of experience, with a strong focus on aligning HR strategy with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Served as Head HR at Lucas Indian Service, leading HR initiatives and people management.
• At Sundaram Finance, managed end-to-end HR strategy and execution, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Served as Regional HR Manager & Business Partner at Britannia Industries, with responsibility for hiring, retention, employee engagement and performance management across South India, covering approximately 250 employees.
• Began his HR career with PepsiCo, building early experience in corporate HR.
• His core strengths include Talent Acquisition, Management & Retention, HR Business Partnering, and Learning & Development.
• Recognized as an HR 50 Under 50 leader by BW in 2025 and a Visionary HR Leader by ETHR in 2026.
• Holds a PMIR in Human Resources from Bharathidasan University and has also studied at St. Joseph's.
• An author of the Tamil poetry book “Nam Iruvaridamum Illai Nam Manasu” and associated with the publication “HR in the CEO’s Agenda.”

Area of Expertise: OB, HR & Strategy

Krithivasan S is a senior Human Resources professional with 18+ years of experience across HR leadership, talent acquisition, university hiring, HR strategy, employee engagement and people management. He currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Prayagh Consumer Care Pvt Ltd, where he leads the people and people-strategy agenda for the rapidly growing FMCG and confectionery organization.

He brings extensive experience in campus recruitment, talent strategy and early-career hiring, having spent several years leading university hiring and strategic HR initiatives at Virtusa. His career also includes HR leadership roles at Pickyourtrail, YourTribe and Deloitte, along with earlier experience in recruitment and HR services.

Areas of Expertise

• Human Resource Strategy & Leadership
• Talent Acquisition & University Hiring
• Leadership Development & Talent Management
• Employee Engagement & People Experience
• HR Business Partnership
• Employer Branding
• Learning & Development
• Performance Management
• Organizational Culture & Transformation
• Campus Recruitment & Early-Career Talent

Career & Professional Highlights

• Currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Prayagh Consumer Care Pvt Ltd, leading people strategy for the organization.
• Brings 18+ years of experience in Human Resources, with substantial expertise in talent acquisition, university hiring and HR strategy.
• Previously served as Director & Head – HR at Pickyourtrail, following several years in HR leadership and university hiring roles at Virtusa.
• At Virtusa, held progressively senior roles spanning HR Strategy, Partnerships and Global University Hiring, with nearly a decade of experience in the organization.
• Has also held HR leadership responsibilities at YourTribe and earlier HR roles at Deloitte and MeritTrac Services.
• Has extensive experience in campus hiring, having spent nearly two decades engaging with students and building early-career talent pipelines.
• Recognized as a Young HR Achiever by the World HRD Congress in 2018 for initiatives undertaken for the student community at Virtusa.
• Holds an Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management from XLRI Jamshedpur, a PGDHRM from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, and a B.Com from the University of Madras.
• Actively contributes to HR thought leadership, career development and industry–academia engagement, including sessions for management students and young professionals.

Area of Expertise: OB, HR & Strategy’

Dr. Prasanth Nair is a senior Human Resources and business leader with 20+ years of industry experience, including over a decade in HR leadership roles. Currently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, he brings extensive expertise in people strategy, employee engagement, talent acquisition, leadership development and organizational transformation.

Beyond corporate HR, Dr. Nair has developed a strong entrepreneurial and advisory portfolio, working with startups and organizations on digital transformation, organizational effectiveness and talent. He has served in senior HR roles across Cipla, Thomas Cook, Wockhardt, KEC International and the RPG Group, combining strategic HR leadership with a strong understanding of business and technology.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
• Employee Engagement & Experience
• Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
• Organizational Transformation
• Learning & Development
• HR Systems, Processes & Governance
• Digital Transformation & People Strategy
• Startup Mentoring & Advisory
• Business–Talent Alignment

Career & Professional Highlights

• Currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, having joined the organization in 2022.
• Brings close to 20 years of industry experience, including approximately 10 years in senior HR Head roles.
• Serves as a Member of the NASSCOM Community Advisory Board, contributing to the technology and business ecosystem.
• Co-Founder of Asynithis, working with organizations on digital transformation across people, organization, financial and process dimensions, while also mentoring and supporting startups and SMEs.
• Served as Chief HR Advisor at TVS Capital Funds, supporting organizational and people-related initiatives.
• Served as Managing Partner & Country Head at Inhelm Leadership Solutions, with responsibilities spanning executive search, consulting, training and HR management for SMEs.
• Served as Global Head – Human Resources at Cipla, with responsibility for the HR function across the organization.
• Served as President & Head – HR and Financial Services at Thomas Cook India, overseeing HR across India, Sri Lanka and Mauritius and leading the insurance distribution business.
• At the RPG Group, designed and implemented HR systems and processes across group companies and pioneered a Leadership Development Program, while also handling line HR responsibilities at KEC International.
• Holds a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) in Human Resources from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from N.S.S. College of Engineering, Palakkad.
• His core professional strengths include Employee Engagement, Business Intelligence and Talent Acquisition.

Area of Expertise: OB, HR & Strategy

Ranjan Pandey is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 30 years of professional experience, with significant expertise in the hospital and healthcare industry. Currently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fortis Healthcare Limited, he has held progressively senior HR leadership roles across leading organizations, with a strong focus on talent management, employee relations, recruitment and organizational effectiveness.

His career spans Fortis Healthcare, Matrix Laboratories, Reliance Retail, Ranbaxy, Escorts and Samtel, giving him broad cross-industry experience across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, retail, manufacturing and technology. His leadership experience encompasses both strategic HR management and hands-on talent and employee relations responsibilities.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Talent Management & Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Recruitment & Workforce Planning
• Leadership & People Management
• HR Business Partnering
• Employee Engagement
• Organizational Development
• Healthcare HR Management
• HR Operations & Governance

Career & Professional Highlights

• Currently serves as Senior Vice President / Chief Human Resources Officer at Fortis Healthcare Limited, with a long-standing leadership tenure at the organization.
• Served as Vice President – HR at Fortis Healthcare, following his earlier role as Head – Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations.
• Previously served as Associate Vice President – HR at Matrix Laboratories Limited, a subsidiary of Mylan Pharmaceuticals.
• Served as Head HR – Punjab & Himachal Pradesh at Reliance Retail, managing HR responsibilities across the region.
• Held the position of Senior Manager – HR at Ranbaxy, building significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Earlier career includes Chief Manager – HR at Escorts Limited and Assistant Manager – HR at Samtel.
• Brings extensive expertise in Employee Relations, Recruiting, Human Resources and Talent Management, which are identified among his core professional strengths.
• Holds PGDPM and PGDPMIR from Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), completed during 1987–1989.
• Holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry from Magadh University.

Area of Expertise: OB, HR & Strategy

SV Kiran is a senior Human Resources and People Strategy leader with over two decades of experience in the healthcare sector, specializing in people transformation, organizational growth, culture building and leadership development. Currently serving as Group Chief People Officer at Aster DM Quality Care Limited, he leads the people agenda during a significant organizational integration, bringing together two organizations, cultures and talent pools.

Prior to Aster, Kiran served as Group CHRO at Quality Care India Limited and held progressive HR leadership roles at Apollo Hospitals, including CHRO – Hospitals Division. He has also led Global Workforce Development as CEO at Apollo Health Resources, focusing on creating opportunities for Indian healthcare talent while addressing the global shortage of skilled healthcare professionals.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• People & Culture Transformation
• Talent Management & Workforce Development
• Leadership Development & Capability Building
• Organizational Change & Integration
• HR Technology, Systems & Processes
• Employee Engagement & Experience
• Learning, Well-being & Inclusion
• Healthcare Workforce Strategy
• Future of Work & Organizational Effectiveness

Career & Professional Highlights

• Currently serves as Group Chief People Officer at Aster DM Quality Care Limited, leading the people and culture agenda during the integration of two organizations and their respective cultures.
• Previously served as Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Quality Care India Limited, supporting significant organizational growth and transformation and preparing the organization for a major merger.
• Served at Apollo Hospitals for over six years in progressively senior roles, including CHRO – Hospitals Division, Senior Vice President & Head – HR, Vice President – HR and Senior General Manager – HR.
• Led HR for a 40,000+ employee workforce at Apollo Hospitals, developing a strong understanding of the intersection between business, people and healthcare operations.
• Served as Chief Executive Officer at Apollo Health Resources Limited, leading Global Workforce Development (GWD), an initiative focused on sourcing, training, certifying and deploying skilled healthcare professionals globally.
• Previously served as Vice President – Human Resources at Sakra World Hospital, with over four years of experience in the role.
• Earlier served as General Manager – Strategic HR and Senior Manager – Strategic HR at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital.
• Began his healthcare HR career with Fortis Healthcare, where he served as Manager – HR for six years.
• Recognized among the “Most Influential HR Leaders in India” and as an “Exemplary Leader.”
• His core expertise includes HR Management Systems Implementation, M&A Restructuring, Change Management and Reengineering.
• Holds a PGDBM (MBA) from FORE School of Management, New Delhi, and a BBM from Parvathaneni Brahmayya Siddhartha College of Arts & Science.

Area of Expertise: HR, Leadership & Organizational Development

Vidyashree Rai is a senior Human Resources and People & Culture professional with over 22 years of experience spanning employee relations, labour compliance, governance, leadership development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and Learning & Development. As Chief People & Culture Officer at Puretech Digital, she partners with business leaders on high-impact people decisions and complex organisational change, balancing business continuity with employee well-being, fairness and legal precision.

Her experience also includes senior HR and learning roles at Metropolis Healthcare, Burson and IBM Daksh, along with six years as an independent Human Resource and Mental Health Consultant. Her work combines people strategy, psychology, mental health, inclusive leadership and organisational development to build stronger managers and healthier workplace cultures.

Areas of Expertise

• 7Employee Relations & Labour Compliance
• HR Governance & Risk Management
• Learning & Leadership Development
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
• POSH & Workplace Policies
• Organisational Change & Transformation
• Manager Capability Development
• Mental Health & Employee Well-being
• Inclusive Leadership & Workplace Culture
• Training & Development

Career & Academic Highlights

• Currently serves as Chief People & Culture Officer at Puretech Digital, leading people and culture initiatives with a focus on employee relations, governance, DEI and leadership development.
• Brings over 22 years of professional experience across HR, employee relations, labour compliance, governance, leadership development and DEI.
• Served as Head of Learning & Development and DEI at Metropolis Healthcare, driving learning and inclusion initiatives.
• Worked as an Independent Senior Human Resource & Mental Health Consultant for six years, combining HR expertise with psychology and mental health perspectives.
• Served as Head of Learning & Development at Burson and earlier as HR Business Partner at IBM Daksh Services India.
• Holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics from Delhi University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Rajasthan.
• Certified in Expressive Arts Therapy through the Parivarthan Centre for Counselling and SMART, Bangalore.
• Brings a strong foundation in psychology and mental health training, integrating these perspectives into leadership, DEI and workplace development.
• Recognised among the 50 Most Influential HR Leaders in India.