Noteworthy Contributions Take Spotlight At BW People HR 40 Under 40 Awards

In the contemporary business landscape, Human Resources (HR) has transcended its traditional support role and evolved into a strategic partner influencing every facet of organisational functioning. Amid technological disruptions driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), HR leaders are not only adapting but innovating novel approaches to execution and performance management. Against the backdrop of an economy grappling with productivity challenges, India's HR luminaries converged at the 4th Edition of BW People HR 40 Under 40 Awards. This distinguished gathering not only exchanged invaluable insights and experiences but also outlined a visionary perspective on the transformative shifts expected in market dynamics, ushering in a new wave of opportunities in the foreseeable future.

Dr. Annurag Batra, chairman & editor-in-chief, BW Businessworld and founder, exchange4media group with his power-packed address inaugurated the BW 40 Under 40 awards, along with other HR industry veterans sharing the limelight with him.

After careful evaluation of over 100 nominations, the jury selected and recognised the top 40 HR professionals for their exceptional contributions.

The grand jury included P Dwarakanath, Former Chairman, GSK Consumer Healthcare; S.Y. Siddiqui, Former Executive Advisor, Maruti Suzuki; C Jayakumar, Executive VP & Head Corporate Human Resources (CHRO), Larsen & Toubro; Yuvaraj Srivastava, Group CHRO, MakeMyTrip; Harshvendra Soin, Global Chief People Officer & Head Marketing, Tech Mahindra; Vipul Singh, Managing Director People & Places and Head of HR, Llyods Technology Centre; Prasanth Nair, CHRO, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals; Pradyumna Pandey, Manufacturing HR Head, Hero MotoCorp; Aarti Srivastava, CHRO India, Capgemini Technology Services India; Amit Sharma, VP & Head- People & Culture India, Volvo Group; Dheeraj Modi, VP & Global HR Head, Innover Digital; Ruchi Sharma Kalra, CHRO, Give; Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld and Founder, exchange4media; and Talees Rizvi, Director, BW People & BW CFO World. 

Further, there was in-person award celebrations of all the winners which aimed at recognising insightful and talented 40 Under 40 HR professionals having the zeal to bring about a change in the industry.

The Elite List of BW People 40 Under 40 Achievers 2023: