Professors of Practice
S 'Venky' Venkatesh
Formerly President-Group HR & Group Board Member for large conglomerates| Lifetime Achievement Awards-Business World & Economic Times | Pragati’s ‘People Leader’ | Author of ‘Unmanifest|428,798 A.D.| Story of Kalki’
One of India's longest serving HR leaders with 38 years of experience across MNCs, Diversified Indian Business Groups, Private Equity and Consulting. The Corporate experience spans diverse sectors like Consumer, Tyres, Power, Engineering/EPC, IT Services/Software, Telecom, Textiles/Apparel/Brands/Retail, Metals & Mining, Lifesciences, Agriculture/Plantations, Energy Products. I specialize in managing multi-business, multi-geography and multi company diversified conglomerates with employee headcount anywhere between 25000 to 40000+. Since 1996,I have been holding group HR leadership positions at the national/global level for very large corporations. For 4+ years,I had an entrepreneurial stint during which I founded and ran a successful Strategic HR services firm.
In the last 3 corporate stints for large conglomerates, I provided Global HR leadership. In this role I reported to the Group Chairman and was a member of the Group's Management Board/Excom.
Debasis Satapathy
Chief General Manager – HR, NBCC, Govt of India, New Delhi
A distinguished career of 32 years in Telecom, Construction, manufacturing, FMCG & service sector with comprehensive experience in all gamut of HR with special thrust in HR & Business alignment, contemporary policy formulation, organization restructuring, Career & succession planning, Employee engagement, Organisation Development, Training and CSR. Known in the corporate world for his research in Management lessons from Mahabharat and for authoring 160 management lessons from Mahabharat.
Furkan Ali
A result oriented professional offering 20+ years of a successful career with diverse roles distinguished by commended performance in:
- Business driven HR Professional - In planning and executing strategic and competency based Human Resource Management in matrix structure with focus on development of human capital, culture, and commitment in the organization.
- Comprehensive experience in partnering with business leaders, aligning people strategy, HR Policy, Procedures, and system in synchronization with the business plan and meeting the long-term and short-term business goal that aligned to company’s future plan.
- Expertise in developing and driving talent management strategy, creating, and encouraging HR System that attract, develop, and retain talents, building talent pipelines through succession planning, finding out hi-pot leader, critical resources and grooming them through various IDPs and MDPs.
- Proven track record in effectively leading HR teams and managing HR operations across multiple locations.
Brishti Mondal
22 years of experience in helping companies to achieve their business transformation objectives through strategic planning, organizational alignment, cost optimization, workforce management and learning and development.
Spearheaded Change Management initiatives, worked in Mergers & Acquisition, spinoff scenarios
Developing organization competency through learning and development and innovative policies and practices. Building efficiency through digital transformation and promoting inclusivity. As a leader, vision is to provide human capital with opportunities for growth, innovation, wellbeing and enrichment. Practice sustainability. Interests in adventure sports, wildlife and promoting sustainability
Sudeep Patnaik
Sudeep Patnaik is an accomplished HR leader with over 17 years of global experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Strategy, and People Operations. He brings in deep, real-world insights from leading hiring and human capital functions across high-growth sectors including professional services, technology, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals.
Currently serving as Vice President – Human Resources and Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Everest Group, Sudeep has previously held leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting, TDCX, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. He has successfully built and led high-impact hiring engines, transformed global recruitment functions through technology, and advised CXOs on workforce strategy.
Mr. Sumit Kumar
Sumit has a full time MBA from prestigious S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, M.S (U.S.A) and a B.E. from the highly recognized MNNIT Allahabad. Sumit is the head of CIB Finance [Markets, Banking and Services] for Standard Chartered Bank’s $12bn Corporate & Investment Banking business with an excellent fin-tech background and 21+ years of experience including engagements in strategy, creating and implementing AI powered solutions to solve complex business problems, building and fostering relationships with key senior stakeholders across IT and various functions.
Dr. Vishal Verma
Dr. Vishal Verma is a distinguished academician and industry expert with extensive experience in Human Resource Management and interdisciplinary research. Currently pursuing his second Ph.D. in Management, his research focuses on the competencies required for HR professionals in the software industry. He also holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Jai Prakash University, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and research. His academic qualifications include an Executive Program in Human Resource Management (EPHRM) from IIM Calcutta and an MBA in HR from MS University, both of which have enriched his expertise in HR strategy, talent management, and digital transformation. His academic foundation is further strengthened by a Master’s in Science (Botany), showcasing his analytical and research-driven mindset.
Mr. Anil Agarwal
1.Senior Vice President - HR, Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd, 2017 - till date
2.Vice President, Idea Cellular Ltd, 2015 - 2017
Debashis Ghosh
Senior Vice President and Country Head Berkadia, A Berkshire Hathaway abd Jefferies Financial Services Co.
Debashish Ghosh is a senior Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience in managing end-to-end functions in HR. Over these years, he led both global organizations and Indian conglomerates across multiple industries and locations.
His core expertise lies in organization culture transformation, change leadership, and talent management.
Debashish is currently working as the Senior Vice President and Country HR Head of Berkadia, a Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Services Co. Prior to joining Berkadia, he was associated with GE, Genpact, and the Ramoji Group managing multiple roles in HR.
Mr. Surjya Narayan Mohapatro
A multi-faceted professional accustomed with proven skills, targeting challenging and rewarding opportunities in Financial Management, Account & Control, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Treasury and Valuations with an organization of high repute.
Vision-oriented business leader with over 20 years of rich & extensive experience with key focus on areas like Valuation Control (IPV, VA & PT), Finance Management (Portfolio) & Control, Product Control, Financial Account Closing, LEC, Internal Audit, Credit Risk Analytics – Basel III, Capital Planning and Forecasting, Risk RWA Production Review & Control, Regulatory (FINREP, COREP), Treasury (Capital Demand and Supply), Economic Capital, Securitization, Liquidity, Leverage Exposure, FVN IFRS 13 & IFRS 9, Statutory & MIS Reporting including Finance Change Management
Mr. Arjya Kumar Mishra
Chief People Officer – RKCSL
Arjya Kumar Mishra, a seasoned professional with 24 years of experience in Human Resource Development and Strategic Management, is making waves in the industry.
A strategic and innovative HR leader with a proven ability to translate business vision into HR initiatives that drive performance, profitability, growth, and employee engagement. An empowering leader who partners with organizations and top executives, offering a unique perspective that recognizes human capital as the greatest asset of any organization.
A genuine influencer who thrives on tackling complex challenges and transforming visions and strategies into actionable, value-added goals.
Dr. Siddhartha Dash
Executive Vice President, UTI Mutual Funds
Mr. Siddhartha Dash, is a graduate in Economics (Hons.) from Delhi University and an MBA from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar.
With a rich experience of over 26 years in the best brands in financial services such as GE Countrywide, Cholamandalam Finance and ICICI, Mr. Dash has an in-depth and hands-on experience of the financial markets both in the assets as well liabilities side.
A keen student of developmental economics, he keenly evaluates various macroeconomic issues especially those that are critical in a developing economy such as India with its immense diversity in social, cultural and economic parameters.
Mr Dash is currently Executive Vice President at UTI Asset Management Company where he has been working over the past 16 years.
Ms. Menka Sindhu
Lead-HR Business Partner
A global human capital leader, driving talent and culture strategies at innovative technology companies worldwide.
Currently, I am leading operations, human resources, expansion, finance, and ecosystem development as a Global Human Resource Business Partner at Naehas (a fintech SaaS IT product company based in California and Gurgaon). Naehas is trusted by 6 of the top 10 financial services companies, as well as innovative companies such as Pathward and First National Bank of Omaha, to grow revenue, dramatically accelerate time to market, and improve productivity while reducing compliance and operational risk. Additionally, I lead at Zenarate, the world's leading AI simulation training company.
Mr. Rajul Rastogi
Rajul Rastogi is a highly accomplished talent acquisition leader with a proven track record of building
and scaling high-performing technology teams within the BFSI and FinTech domains. With over 15
years of experience, Rajul specializes in developing and executing talent acquisition strategies that
support business growth and innovation in these rapidly evolving sectors.
Ms. Aparna Amte
Independent HR Consultant working with clients across industries and boutique consulting companies. 17years in talent management, leadership development, organization development DEI assessments, learning program design and facilitation.
Dr. Anjan Bhowmick
Founder and Managing Partner- Whitespaces. Prof. Bhowmick has over two decaldes of Industry experience in transformational people practices in the consumer, Manufacturing and insuranec industry.
Dr. Sadashib Padhee
Independent Director: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
I'll guide in creating a highly pragmatic, academic ecosystem with my signature-contributions; mentor & guide the students and faculty. I’m an active monitor of overall management, leadership development; and sustainable competitive advantages.
Industry leader with a global exposure, I am pragmatic and tough-minded. I shall steer critical review of current, future goals of the esteemed Institute with multiple-growth mindsets with my unique acumen in academic, organisation & people culture.
Mr. Vir Bharat SPHRi
Head, HR, Business Partner, Yamaha Motor Solutions, India
Vir Bharat, SPHRi, has more than 18+ years of steep experience and currently serves as Head HR Business Partner at Yamaha Motor Solutions India and HRCI Ambassador in India. He is an expert in handling Strategic and Operational Corporate HR roles, overseeing world-Class HR Systems & Processes, and implementing various HR excellence initiatives related to various HR functions. He is a specialist in change management, implemented Organization Capabilities Improvement (OCI) initiative based on the PCMM® framework.
Mr. Amrut Medhekar
CEO, Business operations. Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Strategic & result driven business leader with a proven track record of driving business growth. With extensive experience in General Management, Sales, Marketing, and Functional Leadership within the pharmaceutical industry. Passionate for delivering results through operational efficiency, building high- performing teams and fostering organizational growth to create long-term value.
My leadership philosophy is grounded in trust, respect, and fairness, cultivating empowering environment where teams thrive and contribute meaningfully to organizational success.
Mr. Sudhir Dasamantharao
Chief Operating Officer : FourthSquare
Global Executive with 24+ years of professional experience with very strong Global shared services Operations, Transformation, Quality, Project Management and Change Management experience in industries like financial services, IT, Insurance, Banking, Manufacturing (MedTech and Chemicals) and Consulting.