HR Conclave 2.0: Embracing Adaptability in the AI Era

#ExecutiveEducation | As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, the role of HR is evolving from process management to strategic transformation. Indian Institute of Management, Indore recently concluded the Leadership Development Programme on AI-HR: The Future of Human Resource for NHPC Limited, enabling professionals to explore how emerging technologies are redefining talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. The valedictory ceremony, held on February 25, 2026, took place in the presence of Programme Coordinator Prof. Jatin Pandey, who congratulated the participants and encouraged them to leverage AI-driven insights to build agile, people-centric, and future-ready HR practices. The programme provided a platform to understand the intersection of technology and human capital, equipping participants with perspectives and tools to lead HR transformation in a rapidly changing business environment. Explore IIM Indore’s Executive Education Programmes to build leadership capabilities for the future of work. https://lnkd.in/dnGc_tJq #IIMIndore #ExecutiveLearning #AIinHR #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #ContinuousLearning #HRTransformation Himanshu Rai

Vishal Rameshwar Upadhye has been appointed Group Chief Human Resources Officer at MyCar (Pune) Pvt. Ltd.. In this role, he will lead the company’s people strategy as it continues to expand its automotive and retail ecosystem across India. Based in Pune, Upadhye will partner with promoters, CXOs, and business leaders to build a high-performance, technology-enabled HR function supporting more than 4,000 employees across 200+ locations nationwide. His mandate includes driving workforce transformation, leadership development, and HR digitization. Upadhye brings over 20 years of global HR leadership experience across manufacturing, FMCG, consulting, and technology-driven organizations. Over the course of his career, he has led workforce transformations across India, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, managing workforces of more than 12,500 employees while aligning people strategy with business growth. Prior to joining MyCar, he served as Head – HR and Administration at The Indian Card Clothing Company Ltd., where he partnered with promoters and leadership teams across India, the UK, and Turkey to drive enterprise-wide HR transformation, leadership pipeline development, and performance management systems. Earlier in his career, he held leadership HR roles with Ball Corporation, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Biltech Building Elements Ltd., and Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., contributing to HR transformation initiatives, industrial relations governance, greenfield HR function setup, and organizational capability building. An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and Indian Institute of Management Raipur, and a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader, Upadhye is recognized for aligning people strategy with organizational growth and workforce transformation. #GenLeaders #LeadershipMoves #HRLeadership #AutomotiveIndustry

Vishal Rameshwar Upadhye has been appointed Group Chief Human Resources Officer at MyCar (Pune) Pvt. Ltd.. In this role, he will lead the company’s people strategy as it continues to expand its automotive and retail ecosystem across India. Based in Pune, Upadhye will partner with promoters, CXOs, and business leaders to build a high-performance, technology-enabled HR function supporting more than 4,000 employees across 200+ locations nationwide. His mandate includes driving workforce transformation, leadership development, and HR digitization. Upadhye brings over 20 years of global HR leadership experience across manufacturing, FMCG, consulting, and technology-driven organizations. Over the course of his career, he has led workforce transformations across India, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, managing workforces of more than 12,500 employees while aligning people strategy with business growth. Prior to joining MyCar, he served as Head – HR and Administration at The Indian Card Clothing Company Ltd., where he partnered with promoters and leadership teams across India, the UK, and Turkey to drive enterprise-wide HR transformation, leadership pipeline development, and performance management systems. Earlier in his career, he held leadership HR roles with Ball Corporation, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Biltech Building Elements Ltd., and Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., contributing to HR transformation initiatives, industrial relations governance, greenfield HR function setup, and organizational capability building. An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and Indian Institute of Management Raipur, and a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader, Upadhye is recognized for aligning people strategy with organizational growth and workforce transformation. #GenLeaders #LeadershipMoves #HRLeadership #AutomotiveIndustry

Vishal Rameshwar Upadhye appointed as Group CHRO at MyCar (Pune) Pvt. Ltd. to lead the company’s people strategy as it continues to expand its automotive and retail ecosystem across India. Based in Pune, Vishal will partner with promoters, CXOs, and business leaders to build a high-performance, technology-enabled HR function supporting more than 4,000 employees across 200+ locations nationwide, with a focus on workforce transformation, leadership development, and HR digitization. Vishal brings over 20 years of global HR leadership experience across manufacturing, FMCG, consulting, and technology-driven organizations. Over the course of his career, he has led workforce transformations across India, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, managing workforces of more than 12,500 employees while aligning people strategy with business growth. Prior to joining MyCar, he served as Head – HR and Administration at The Indian Card Clothing Company Ltd., where he partnered with promoters and leadership teams across India, the UK, and Turkey to drive enterprise-wide HR transformation, leadership pipeline development, and performance management systems. Earlier in his career, Vishal held leadership HR roles with global organizations including Ball Corporation, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Biltech Building Elements Ltd., and Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., contributing to large-scale HR transformation initiatives, industrial relations governance, greenfield HR function setup, and organizational capability building. An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and the Indian Institute of Management Raipur, and a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader, Vishal is recognized for aligning people strategy with organizational growth and workforce transformation. #cxolanes #MyCar #CHRO #HRLeadership #WorkforceTransformation #HRDigitalization

#HR_திண்ணை – Where Conversations Shape Leadership The HR wing of The RISE Global (THREPI) recently launched its flagship initiative #HR_Thinnai in Chennai — a thoughtfully designed leadership dialogue platform for HR professionals and entrepreneurs. The inaugural edition set a powerful tone, bringing together experience, perspective, and meaningful reflection. Our conversation partner, acclaimed 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐣, offered a unique and refreshing lens for the HR community. At first, many of us wondered about the connection between cinema and HR. But as the conversation unfolded, the parallels became strikingly clear. He spoke candidly about:  • 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦  • 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨  • 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭-𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴  • 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘐 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴  • 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 One insight that stayed with me was his reflection on passion. He shared that his commitment and curiosity were the same during his years in the software industry as they are today in filmmaking. His message was simple yet profound — learning must never stop. Staying relevant means constantly upgrading ourselves and embracing new possibilities. For many of us, this was a rare and enriching experience — engaging in a deep leadership conversation with a film personality. HR leaders who gathered early in the morning left inspired, energized, and thoughtful. And this is only the beginning. #HR_Thinnai will now be hosted once every two months, each edition curated to bring fresh perspectives and meaningful value to HR professionals (Maanuda Sirpigal) and entrepreneurs. The platform is set to evolve into intellectually vibrant town halls that challenge thinking, strengthen leadership, and nurture a thriving HR community. If you are passionate about people, leadership, and continuous growth, this community welcomes you. Rev. Fr. Jegath Gaspar Raj Rathinavel Rajan S, Shaj K, Thendral Rajendran, Charles Lenin, Titus Richard, Julie Krubhavathi A SPHRi™ Dr Patrick Ranjit, Arunmozhi Villalan, Krishna Prasath Sounderrajan, Sri Vishnupriya, Siddharthan Mahadevan THREPI - Tamil HR Entrepreneurs & Professionals International #HRThinnai #THREPI #HRCommunity #LeadershipConversations #LearningMindset #ChennaiHR

As organizations move deeper into Industry 4.0, the conversation around HR needs to evolve too.   At atQor, we are glad to see our Head of HR, Amit G., contributing to this dialogue as a panel speaker at the Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation HR Conclave by MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune in association with BeingHR.   From building future ready talent to nurturing a people first culture in a tech driven world, these conversations matter. Looking forward to the insights and learnings from the summit. #atqor #HR #leadership #digital #transformation #conclave #people #summit #

Gandharv Shah steps into the role of Head HR & Training at Policybazaar.com (PB Partners). He brings a leadership profile shaped across financial services, consumer brands, and technology — with consistent focus on HR strategy, compensation & benefits design, and large-scale people transformation. His prior experience includes senior HR roles at: Aditya Birla Capital,Kotak Mahindra Bank,ICICI Bank,Hero MotoCorp IBM,PepsiCo That cross-industry exposure matters. It signals understanding of both high-growth distribution environments and structured enterprise HR systems. He holds a PGP in HR from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon Gurgaon — complementing practical leadership with formal HR strategy grounding. What fintech and insurtech CXOs are quietly realising: growth without talent architecture leads to scale fatigue. What boards are now asking: do we have HR leaders who can align frontline productivity, incentive design, compliance rigor, and culture — all at once? Gandharv’s move reflects the increasing importance of training, performance management, and compensation strategy in building sustainable distribution-led platforms. #Policybazaar #HRLeadership #PeopleStrategy #CompensationAndBenefits #FintechLeadership #ExecutiveAppointments

Had a fantastic opportunity to attend the “Leadership Beyond the Boardroom – Thalaivar Edition” organized by NHRD Coimbatore Chapter. Mr. Lokesh Ambigapathy kicked off the session with his unique blend of HR expertise and humor. His Rajini-inspired leadership perspectives made the session both insightful and entertaining, reminding us that leadership can be powerful while still being relatable and human. Mr. Ohmprakash Jayaraman (Arreva.ai) shared valuable insights on the how AI is transforming the hiring landscape. His talk highlighted how technology can streamline recruitment while helping HR teams make smarter, data-driven decisions. Mr. Laughter Vijay energized the room with an interactive Laughter Yoga session. It was a refreshing reminder that positivity, laughter, and well-being play an important role in workplace productivity and leadership The session also created a wonderful opportunity to connect and network with fellow HR professionals, exchange ideas, and learn from each other’s experiences. A special appreciation to Mr. Gowtham Kalyan & the amazing team of Karunya group for organizing the event so seamlessly and creating such a vibrant platform for learning and collaboration. The evening concluded with a delightful dinner, giving everyone more time to continue conversations, build new connections, and reflect on the insightful discussions from the session. Looking forward to more such enriching sessions! #Leadership #HRCommunity #Networking #NHRD #LearningAndDevelopment #NHRD Coimbatore chapter

Growth doesn’t always come with a new title. Sometimes it starts with a shift in perspective. As I move toward corporate HR, I’ve been sharpening my strategic lens. My recent certification from IIM Visakhapatnam wasn’t just about the credential — it challenged how I think about business and talent. One shift stands out: HR isn’t about managing people. It’s about understanding the business well enough to create the right conditions for performance. Workforce strategy, data-informed decisions, long-term talent alignment — this is where HR moves from operational to impactful. For those ahead on this journey — what marked your shift to strategic HR? #CorporateHR #HRLeadership #TalentStrategy #IIMVisakhapatnam #ContinuousLearning #HRJourney

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗲𝘀 recently highlighted a clear structural shift in leadership roles. Roles are becoming more 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 and 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 and companies are increasingly turning to fractional leaders to bring in targeted expertise without committing to permanent structures. Some recent use cases we see at IndusGuru Network Partners -  1. A 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗠𝗡𝗖 engaging an #InterimCHRO as an urgent backfill to tackle a time-bound HR agenda to implement new labour codes  2. A 𝗣𝗘 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 engaging an #InterimCFO to take charge of the value sustaining / creating agenda at an HealthTech investee company 3. A privately held 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 firm that needs a #Fractional CHRO to implement their new performance management system Any situation - where s𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 / 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹. If you are looking for a 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 or 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 leader for your unique business needs, reach out to us at info@indusguru.in. Follow us at IndusGuru Network Partners Shanu Malkani Neha Jain Sarma Garimella Anand Raman Vikas Shinde (SPHRi) Lalit Dutt Vinay Singhal Arun Gupta CA Vaishali Bhandari Payal Hemdev #IndusGuru #IndusGuruGlobalConsultants #FractionalHiring #Leadership #ExecutiveHiring #FractionalCXO #Hiring #Forbes #India