The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

 Harjeet Joshi | Former Chairperson & Managing Director, Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, Inland Managing Director,India Ports Global Ltd , Director (Finance)Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.

Harjeet Joshi is the former Chairperson and Managing Director of the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., the largest national shipping company in India. As a motivational and creative leader, Harjeet played a crucial role in empowering every individual in the organization to enable them to deliver efficiently and creatively towards organizational goals. In addition, Harjeet also held the charge of Director (Finance) at the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). 

She has also held the additional charge of Managing Director, India Ports Global Limited, and Chairperson, India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone. 

Prior to her association with the Maritime Industry, Harjeet was working in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) where she was leading the finance division responsible for all financial activities and decisions in the largest gas producing asset, an Exploration Business group and in engineering services which handled the largest capex and investment plans of offshore construction projects. Harjeet also has intense overseas project experience in the acquisition of overseas acreages in ONGC Videsh Ltd, the 2nd largest Indian E&P Company.

After completing her M.Com from Delhi University, Harjeet earned an MBA in Financial Management and HR Management from IGNOU. She is a Fellow Cost and Management Accountant from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Chinmay Sharma | HR Business Leader, Performance Emerging Markets ,GSK

Chinmay is an HR leader with 22 years of diverse experience in organizations like Procter & Gamble (2003-2012), Philip Morris International (2012-2020) and Glaxo Smithkline (Dec 2020 – till date)

Chinmay has done roles across HR domains (Factory HR, Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering) at Country, Region and Global level. He is very passionate about driving change and has a successful track record in shaping inclusive, diverse and performance driven work cultures by developing people and helping them identify their purpose in alignment with the company vision. He is also an accomplished coach focusing on enhancing personal leadership and performance effectiveness. He was recognized by HRD Asia magazine as “Top 20 Asia HR Directors in 2020” and “India’s Most Impactful CXOs” by ET Now in 2023.

Chinmay is currently transitioning to a new role as HR Business Leader for Performance Emerging Markets for GSK and is in process of relocating to London. Prior to this, he was the CHRO for GSK India where he successfully led the cultural transformation of a 100 years legacy company to become an agile, innovative and technology driven organization with thriving talents and leaders.

Chinmay has lived and worked in India, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Switzerland. He got educated at Rajasthan University, Jaipur; SCMHRD (Symbiosis, Pune) and Cornell University, New York. He enjoys playing Tennis, listening to Indian semi-classical music & loves reading autobiographies.

Subramanian R S | Managing Director  DHL Express India

Mr. R. S. Subramanian is currently the SVP for South Asia and Managing Director of DHL Express India. He is also a member of the DHL Express Asia Pacific Management Board. With over 30 years of experience in both product-led and service industries, Mr. Subramanian possesses extensive expertise in business strategy, marketing, team development and customer management. 

He joined DHL Express India as the Head of Sales, subsequently moving up to the position of Vice President, South Asia Cluster (RoSA), where he managed operations in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan. He played a key role in restructuring and developing DHL’s operations in these markets.

 In 2010, he was appointed Managing Director of DHL Express India. Under his direction, the business experienced significant growth and established itself as a market leader. His emphasis on major investments in best-in-class infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology and strong people processes has been instrumental in driving this success.

Under his leadership, DHL Express India has won many accolades and is today recognized and respected as a best practices organization. The company has consistently featured in India’s Best Companies to Work For list by GPTW (Great Places to Work) since 2012.

Prior to DHL, Subramanian spent 14 years at Hindustan Unilever Ltd., where he held various roles in sales, marketing and export management. 

Subramanian is a graduate in Industrial Engineering and holds a Master’s in Management from IIM Bangalore. He is also Gold Certified in First Choice, DHL Group's internal quality program based on the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. Furthermore, Subramanian is the Vice Chairman of the Express Industry Council of India (EICI) and is part of the Advisory Council of Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC).

Bhavana Mittal | Co-Founder,  Executive Director, Chief Growth Officer 

Bert labs

Awarded Marketing, Media, Digital professional, Speaker, Advisory Board Member and Jury member for various industry associations, Yoga teacher (YT200) with 25+ years of experience. At Bert Labs, Bhavana plays a crucial role with intertwined functions. She serves as the visionary leader, setting the strategic direction for the company and ensuring that its mission aligns with the rapidly evolving tech landscape. She provides overall guidance, supervises the executive team, and maintain a strong connection with the board of directors to secure support for innovative ventures.
On the other hand, at Bert Labs Bhavana fuels growth in the dynamic environment. She identifies opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue through the introduction of Bert Platform Solution and products in the market. She keeps a keen eye on market trends, harnessing data analytics to inform product development and marketing strategies, and fostering customer engagement to ensure the company's offerings are precisely tailored to meet emerging requirements. Bhavana drives the leadership team that balances visionary direction with actionable growth initiatives, propelling Bert Labs to success in the competitive tech landscape.
Her career trajectory prior to Bert Labs has been:
VP (Head) – Media and Digital at RPSG Group where Bhavana worked across all the Group businesses, including Saregama Caravan, Too Yumm!, Naturali, Spencer’s, Nature’s Basket, Fortune India, Open, Hello! Magazine, RPSG Sports (including Lucknow SuperGiants)
Regional Head – Media, Digital and Communication, South Asia at Reckitt Benckiser, working across Digital and Media for all brands including Dettol, Durex, Harpic, Lizol, Vanish, Veet etc. Was a part of the integration team for Mead Johnson into RB. India represenative for Digital CoE
Head – Media and CSR, India Sub-continent for GSK Consumer Healthcare, working across all brands including Horlicks, Boost, Eno, Crocin, Iodex, etc. Launched Sensodyne in India successfully. Headed Indirect Procurement for the initial 2 years. Was a part of the integration team for Novartisinto GSKCH. Led Global taskforce for strategic initiatives Manager and Head, Media Audit as part of Accenture Consulting. Set up the practice for Indian and International Clients
Media Director/Head of Media at Cheil Communications, for Samsung and Hyundai business. Launched Samsung Mobile phones and LEDs, Samsung Side-by-side refrigerators, Hyundai Tuscon and Hyundai Sonata during her stint Media Director at Initiative Media for LG, Revlon and Nestle business Manager at Maximize (GroupM) for NIIT, Electrolux, JK Tyres business Media Supervisor at Universal McCann for Reckitt Benckiser, Indiatimes Media Executive at Saatchi & Saatchi, launched Hyundai, Santro and Accent in India Industry

 Maheen Lampwala | Country CFO & Head of GBS India (SSC), Faurecia Group 

With a strong foundation in strategic financial planning, operational management, and risk mitigation, bringing over 23 years of experience in the financial services.

She brings with her two decades of core financial management experience. 

Maheen believes that Faurecia India is contributing to the overall growth of the #automotiveindustry in the country as it employs more than 4,000 employees and plays an important role in both, the #Manufacturing as well as the Engineering sectors. Faurecia Interior Technologies, Seating and Exhaust Systems work on solutions to increase passenger safety, comfort, lower emissions and improve air quality. All the entities of Faurecia, work towards sustainabledevelopment and are leading #innovations that would shape the future of mobility. Maheen is committed to leveraging her knowledge and experience and is also keen to develop future leaders.

Maheen looks forward to becoming an important contributor to Faurecia’s progress in India and across the world.

Sulajja Firodia Motwani | Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green 

Sulajja is an Indian entrepreneur. She recently formed a JV with Tonino Lamborghini, SpA, to bring global design and technology for electric and solar golf carts and tourism vehicles, which will be manufactured in India and marketed globally.

She is also the Vice Chairperson of Kinetic Engineering Ltd. She is responsible for Kinetic Group's overall business strategy and development. Kinetic Group's business interests include Automobile Manufacturing, auto components (including Powertrain Systems), Green Energy, Multilevel parking solutions, and elevators and escalators. Kinetic's partners include companies like Hyundai, Lamborghini, Taigene Electrical, Magna etc.

Before joining Kinetic Motor Company, she worked for a period of four years with an investment analytics company, BARRA International, based in California. She played a significant role in setting up the operations of the Kinetic Motor Company in India. Sulajja played a significant role in designing and implementing new strategies for the company. She is also performing the role of the Director of Kinetic Motor Company and Kinetic Green Energy Limited. She is in charge of the Group's overall business development activities.

Sulajja is an Indian entrepreneur. She recently formed a JV with Tonino Lamborghini, SpA, to bring global design and technology for electric and solar golf carts and tourism vehicles, which will be manufactured in India and marketed globally.

She is also the Vice Chairperson of Kinetic Engineering Ltd. She is responsible for Kinetic Group's overall business strategy and development. Kinetic Group's business interests include Automobile Manufacturing, auto components (including Powertrain Systems), Green Energy, Multilevel parking solutions, and elevators and escalators. Kinetic's partners include companies like Hyundai, Lamborghini, Taigene Electrical, Magna etc.

Before joining Kinetic Motor Company, she worked for a period of four years with an investment analytics company, BARRA International, based in California. She played a significant role in setting up the operations of the Kinetic Motor Company in India. Sulajja played a significant role in designing and implementing new strategies for the company. She is also performing the role of the Director of Kinetic Motor Company and Kinetic Green Energy Limited. She is in charge of the Group's overall business development activities.

Bill Benjamin | Founder Institute for Health & Human Potential

Bill Benjamin is a top Emotional Intelligence keynote speaker and a thought leader on the subjects of leadership and peak performance. He is a regular contributor to CEO magazine, Training Magazine as well as other leadership publications.

Bill has an authentic approach that resonates with the audience and especially with those that might be typically resistant to the important relationship between ‘soft-skills’ and exceptional leadership. A natural storyteller, he balances anecdotes with science and research to engage all types of participants. When he is not speaking, Bill spends time working with senior leaders and their teams at Fortune 500 companies helping them overcome the barriers that often hold them back from reaching their full potential.

Some of Bill’s engagements include Fortune 1000 and strategic clients such as ExxonMobil, United Airlines, Home Depot, Procter & Gamble and Northwestern Mutual.

As a math and computer science guy, Bill discovered the power of managing emotions while he was working in the technology industry. Bill is very honest and vulnerable when it comes to the struggles he had early in his career as a leader. He was so impressed by the Institute for Health and Human Potential [IHHP]’s brain science-based approach to Emotional Intelligence, and even more so by its practical applications, that he became a partner in the company. Now that’s commitment!