The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Seema Bangia | EX  Chief People Officer, Board of Director - Aero & Defence, Mahindra Group 

INTRODUCTION :

As CHRO for some large size organizations over the years, Seema has acquired new capabilities in managing strategic initiatives from designing organization behavior, development, culture, ethics, compliances, just to name some. 
She  successfully aligned the people and business agendas, enabling growth, innovation, and excellence across the sector.
She is a human behavior specialist, with a passion for developing and empowering people at all levels.

Dr.Suresh Ramanathan | Dean, Great Lakes Institute of Management

Dr. Suresh is a leading academic expert on consumer emotions and motivations. His research focuses on the role of changing emotions and goals in different domains, such as social consumption of experiences, self-control and impulsive behavior, health-related marketing and sales promotion effectiveness.

Suresh’s work is highly cited in the academic literature and has also received extensive mention in the popular press, including New York Times, CBS News, Times of India, Los Angeles Times, and Science Daily. He was till recently on the Editorial Review Boards of the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Consumer Psychology, and Journal of Retailing, and also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several other journals in marketing. 

Vasant Sanzgiri | Retired Group Head Human Resources, Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Executive Vice President HR , ICICI Prudential asset management

Vasant has diverse experience and understanding of businesses and business Leaders, having worked in different industries / sectors in the Human Resources functions for 35 years.He work was shaped by his commitment to help the business grow by enabling people growth and support them in finding their sweet spot for delivering business results. 

He selectively consults with companies on strategic as well as short-term assignments. He is passionate about the development of professionals (both current Leaders as well as potential Leaders) who he believes can steer the company and consequently our nation to greater heights. 

Anand Kripalu | MD & Global CEO at Blackstone backed EPL

Former MD at Diageo  India and President Asia at Cadbury

Anand is an Independent Director and Chairperson on the Board of Swiggy. He also serves as an Independent Director and Chairperson on the Board of United Breweries Limited. Earlier, Anand chaired the CII National FMCG Committee and CIABC (Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies), and has been a member of the Managing Committee of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also served on the board of Marico Ltd for 10 years.

Anand was recently honoured with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 8 th edition of the Indian Marketing Awards (IMA) by exchange4media.

Richard McMahon | CEO AND FOUNDER, cda Ventures LLC

INTRODUCTION :

Richard leverage his 25+ years of senior executive experience in retail and consumer markets to provide strategic and operational advisory services to C-Level and Senior Executives, Boards of Directors, and Investment Groups. He has have successfully delivered transformative changes, significant revenue growth, and profitable outcomes for my clients across various channels and segments.