Dr SV Nathan is well known leader in the area of Advisory, enterprise development and transformation. He is an industry leader with forty years of experience in management in Indian and MNCs across diverse industries including Manufacturing, Services, Telecom, IT, GCCs and Professional Services. He served with distinction companies such as ICI, Philips, Reliance, Deloitte and PwC. He served PwC Acceleration Centres in India as their Country Leader. He was a partner and CHRO of Deloitte South Asia where he was a member of the India leadership team as also of their Global Talent Leadership. Nathan is known as a scale up and transformation specialist. He is also a trained behavioural sciences professional working in the deep areas of human psychology. He is well known in organisations that he has worked as someone deeply invested in the development of people. Many who have worked with him have seen a dramatic rise in their careers and life owed to the programs that he devised through growth frames. A respected leader, he was recognized as a ‘Distinguished Alumnus’ by XLRI by his Alma Mater. He is recognised as one of the top 20 Influencers 2024 by Economic Times HR. He was conferred an honorary Doctorate by the Chitkara University, Punjab, for his significant contributions in HR. Recognised as one of the HR Trailblazer Leaders 2026 by SHRM, he was also acknowledged as one of their Top HR voices of 2026. He graduated as a student of Mathematics. He had served as the President of National Human Resources Development Network, the largest body of HR Professionals in the country. He served as the Chairman of Sumedhas, an academy of human context in areas of human process work. A TEDx speaker, Nathan is an author of a bestseller ‘The Heart of Work’. He is a regular blogger, an HR Power Influencer on LinkedIn and Twitter, and is well known for his ‘#OfficeTruths’. He is an engaging storyteller.
Varun Gautam, Senior Corporate Vice President and Head of Talent Supply Chain, Talent Acquisition, Talent Fulfillment, and Learning & Development at Persistent Systems. A seasoned HR leader with over 24 years of experience, Varun leads Persistent's global talent ecosystem for a workforce of more than 28,000 employees, driving talent acquisition, workforce planning, talent management, learning and development, and global resource mobility. His work has been instrumental in aligning talent strategy with business growth, scalability, and digital transformation. Having held pivotal leadership roles across Persistent Systems, Hexaware Technologies, and HCLTech, Varun's expertise spans Talent Management, Workforce Staffing, Business HR, Leadership Hiring, Global Mobility, Shared Services, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. Throughout his career, he has successfully led large-scale workforce transformations, built high-performing global teams, and enabled organizations to achieve significant growth through innovative talent strategies. Widely regarded as a future-ready HR innovator, Varun has been recognized by Forbes India and Brandon Hall as the Talent Leader of the Year. At Persistent, Varun has architected an award-winning Talent Supply Chain recognized by numerous industry forums. His pioneering work in AI-powered talent transformation was further spotlighted through the Harvard Business Review case study, Persistent Systems: Creating Value Through Agentic-AI-Based Talent Fulfillment, showcasing Persistent's innovative approach to building a future-ready workforce. Known for blending AI-led intelligence with human-centered design, Varun continues to challenge conventional assumptions about workforce strategy, helping organizations navigate the evolving intersection of skills, talent, and technology.
More than two decades of Operations and Service Delivery experience in leading HR, Learning and Customer Experience for clients across industry. Ravindra Nagaraja has successfully managed large operations for multiple clients providing consumer support, setting up global shared services and running recruitment services at scale. In the past 15 years at Accenture, he has led shared services for Talent Development, Talent Acquisition and Employee Services globally. In his current role as Global Shared Services Lead, he leads a large team of HR professionals globally to enable hiring and onboarding of 100K employees annually, and provide end to end employee services to more than 300K employees globally. He has led large scale transformation projects to deliver value to our clients and stakeholders, adapt to the change in evolving digital process and industrialize technology solutions globally. Core Skills and Expertise: Talent Strategy, Employee Services, Talent Acquisition, Operations Management, Client Relationship Management, Transitions Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Business Solution and Contract Management
Madhu Menon is a passionate HR professional with over 2 decades of experience, largely with Big 4 Consulting leading and contributing to various functions under HR such as Attracting, managing and developing Talent by way of building strategies and frameworks, processes and practices and transformation journeys. She has recently taken up a challenging role as Vice-President with Wipro as Global Talent Acquisition Head. She is focusing on transformation of processes and practices with infusion of AI in TA by co-creating TA frameworks for Wipro’s – Consulting & AI Led - Talent@Scale journey. She was recently felicitated with Women’s Power listing 2024 (Economic Times – Media partner) and Top 30 Talent Leader of 2023 by Forbes India for the contribution she has made to Talent Fraternity by large. As a women leader, she strongly advocates the virtues of ethics, discipline, humility and hard work and does not believe in the Glass-Celling effect theory. Madhu has passionately driven the agenda of Diversity across levels and is a big promoter of “Diversity of thought”. In addition to her work in the professional sphere, she has also served as a mentor and counsellor to the under-privileged young girls at Vidya School (NGO in Gurgaon), inspiring them to chase their dreams and assisting them to achieve their path to success.
Saurabh Shah is a People Strategy expert with 19+ years of experience across Human Capital Strategy, OrganizaƟonal EffecƟveness, Change Management, OrganizaƟonal Design & Development, CommunicaƟons, Corporate Affairs, and OperaƟonal Excellence. His experience spans global markets including India, the Americas, South Korea, China, and Europe. He has held senior leadership roles at Haber, Capita, Foton Motors, and Tata Technologies, leading people funcƟons, talent acquisiƟon, employee experience, organizaƟonal development, and HR transformaƟon across geographies. A Computer Engineering graduate with advanced qualificaƟons in HR and Personnel Management, Saurabh is also a TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Contributor, HR thought leader, and mentor at the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI). He has received several recogniƟons including Top 100 HR Leaders, Top HR Innovators, and 101 Most Fabulous HR Leaders in India.
Chintan has over 17+ years of HR experience across Banking, Consulting, Technology, E-Commerce, Product and Retail sectors with top Fortune 100 MNC’s across India and Middle East regions with exposure in APAC, GCC, Europe, UK & Americas talent markets. He has supported organizations talent demand by working with firms like JPMorganChase, Barclays, Landmark Group, Amazon, Accenture etc,. He has extensively engaged in roles like Business Partnering, Executive Search, Talent Management, Early Talent, Employer Branding, Learning & Development and Compensation & Benefits. He has consistently used technology to disrupt and innovate processes and design for maximum business value and talent impact with strong focus on stakeholder management, customer experience and building successful teams. He has been part of the admission panel at IIM's and S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai and member of the Steering Committee at University of Wollongong, Dubai. He has received awards and recognition from independent committees such as "Top HR Leader Award" by HR Success, “Innovators in Talent Acquisition” Award by World Assessment Council's GoDigital. “Young HR Achievers in India” by World HRD Congress. Also recognized as one of the top 300 HR professionals worldwide by Accenture and sponsored a one-year certification course with Cornell University (Global HR Academy).
SN is a seasoned Talent AcquisiƟon leader with over 26 years of experience driving recruitment strategy, campus hiring, workforce planning, and talent acquisiƟon transformaƟon across India and the APAC region. Currently serving as Associate Director - Talent AcquisiƟon at Dentsu, he leads strategic talent acquisiƟon iniƟaƟves, builds high-impact hiring programs, and partners with business leaders to aƩract and retain top talent across diverse funcƟons and markets. Over the course of his career, he has held leadership roles with Philips, BT, TCS, and Wipro, delivering large-scale hiring programs, strengthening campus relaƟonships, and building high- performing recruitment teams. SN serves on the Industry-Academia Boards of several leading universiƟes in India> He is also a Professor of PracƟce mentoring many early career Talent across India. His contribuƟons to the profession have earned him several recogniƟons, including the LifeƟme Achievement Award (Panchajanya Award Series 2024), recogniƟon among the Top 100 HR Leaders in Bengaluru 2024, and an honor from the Armed Forces for creaƟng employment opportuniƟes over the past two decades. In 2026 he was awarded with the “Who’s Who in the Talent AcquisiƟon” by the Global Human Resource Management and OrganizaƟon Development Council. A 2X TEDx Speaker and sought-aŌer industry voice, SN regularly speaks at HR conferences, leadership forums, and webinars. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering innovaƟve, cost-effecƟve hiring soluƟons in complex global environments, SN combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to create lasƟng business impact. Outside work, he enjoys cricket, football, and exploring new desƟnaƟons across India.
For more than 23 years, he has been at the forefront of shaping the future of talent, building organizaƟons where innovaƟon, leadership, and human potenƟal converge to drive business success. As the Global Head of Talent AcquisiƟon at Amdocs, he leads one of the industry's most dynamic talent ecosystems, influencing hiring strategies, workforce transformaƟon, employer branding, and talent innovaƟon across global markets. Known for challenging convenƟonal thinking and redefining modern talent acquisiƟon, he has earned recogniƟon as one of India's most influenƟal talent leaders. His leadership philosophy is rooted in a simple belief: "OrganizaƟons do not transform through strategy alone. They transform when extraordinary talent is empowered to achieve extraordinary things." A passionate mentor, sought-aŌer speaker, and advocate for the future of work, he conƟnues to inspire leaders and organizaƟons to think beyond hiring and focus on building enduring talent legacies.
Rukhsar Julekha is an award-winning HR leader and seasoned talent professional with 14+ years of experience in driving people strategy, building high-impact teams, and enabling business growth. As Regional Head of Talent Acquisition at IMEA and Turkey she leads with a vision to attract, build, engage, and retain top talent. Recognized for her strategic mindset and people-first approach, Rukhsar thrives on transforming talent functions into business enablers. She is deeply passionate about mentoring teams, championing innovation in hiring practices, and creating opportunities that shape the future of work.
With over 17 years of experience in talent acquisition, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and talent intelligence, Vivek Jothii is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering innovative solutions that drive business success. Currently, he leads Talent Intelligence for APAC and EMEA at Kimberly-Clark, where he aligns talent strategies with organizational goals for one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies. He specializes in guiding business leaders on critical topics such as location strategy, DEI, future workforce capabilities, and emerging talent trends. His experience spans leading global teams in research and sourcing, supporting both executive and high-volume hiring while fostering inclusive workplaces. Beyond work, he’s a fitness enthusiast with a passion for running—that's about him in a nutshell. 🙂 A Note for Job Seekers: While he truly appreciates your interest in joining Kimberly-Clark, please apply directly through their careers page, as he’s not typically involved in hiring outside his team. A Note for HR Providers: His area of focus is talent intelligence, so he may not respond to inquiries unrelated to this domain.
Dr. Ranjith T. P. is a senior HR and Talent AcquisiƟon leader with 20+ years of experience across Talent AcquisiƟon, Talent Management, HRBP, organizaƟonal behaviour, and workforce transformaƟon. He currently leads Talent AcquisiƟon for Volvo Group in India and is part of its People & Country Council and Global Recruitment Management Team. His experƟse spans leadership hiring, talent strategy, early careers, employer branding, diversity hiring, talent analyƟcs, recruitment transformaƟon, and AI-enabled hiring. He holds a Ph.D. in OrganizaƟonal Behaviour & HR Management and is cerƟfied in Hogan Assessments, SHL OPQ, and other psychometric methodologies. He is also a Six Sigma Black Belt with a strong interest in AI, talent, organizaƟonal culture, leadership, and the future of work. Areas of Interest: AI & Future of Talent AcquisiƟon | Leadership Assessment | Talent Strategy | OrganizaƟonal Culture | Psychometrics | Skills-Based Hiring | Talent AnalyƟcs | Future of Work
Sudarsan is father to Adith and Adarsh. Founder of RippleHire. He is known as a pioneer and category creator in TA technology. RippleHire is known for their High Performance AI ATS Suite that helps TA leaders deliver 4.5+/5 candidate experience scores. Beyond talent acquisiƟon, he is passionate about Manchester United, parenƟng frameworks and chess. He is recognized as a deep thinker and a passiona te problem solver. He speaks at conference events on his professional work and ideas. Though, truth be told, he enjoys it deeply enough to speak with anyone who is passionate about making a change
Pranjal Goswami is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Superset, India's largest campus hiring platform. He leads the company's product, technology, and operations, driving the systems that enable enterprises and educational institutions to execute campus hiring at scale.
Raj Desai is the founder & CEO of Proof of Skill, a hiring infrastructure company building a credit score for skills & work history. His thesis: in the AI era, capability shows in how someone works, not what they submit. Proof of Skill measures exactly that, with live proctored, screen-recorded work scored by three independent expert validators, so teams hire on evidence instead of claims. He studied Chartered Accountancy & economics at Narsee Monjee, taught himself to code, & has been shipping products since. He led product at DirecƟ, co-founded ThinkScream in WiFi infrastructure where he holds a patent, & built learning systems at SOAL. He has also given four TEDx talks.
Dr. Dhruv Galgotia is the CEO of Galgotias University, leading its transformation from a traditional, rote-learning model to a dynamic, student-centered active learning ecosystem. He holds a Doctorate in Education Management and has pursued academic programs at some of the world’s reputed institutions, including the International Management Institute (IMI), where he developed deep insights into global education systems and leadership. With a visionary approach, he is spearheading innovations in pedagogy, faculty development, and international academic collaborations, ensuring students receive world-class, experiential education. Under his leadership, Galgotias University is rapidly ascending international rankings and is on course to become a global center of excellence. Passionate about student-centric learning, research, and technology-driven education, Dr. Galgotia is shaping the university into a premier institution that nurtures critical thinking, innovation, and leadership. Key Achievements under his Leadership:
Jayanth launched Equip in 2022 to simplify candidate shortlisting. Recruiters from small startups to large enterprises use it. He's a Theoretical Physics PhD and a two-time founder before Equip. He's an engineer at heart who still writes code each day. He builds products, and yes, he loves earning from them. AI sits at the heart of how Equip surfaces the right candidates. Helping every company find the right people sooner is what motivates him and the Equip team every morning.
Ms. Manisha Chaudhry heads the Career Planning & Development Division (CPDD) at Galgotias University. She holds an LL.M. in Criminology and brings over 19 years of rich experience in training, placements, career guidance, and industry–academia engagement. Under her visionary leadership, CPDD oversees corporate relations, career development, training, and placements for students across the University. She has consistently worked towards creating extensive employment opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students by establishing strong connections with leading national and multinational companies and other reputed organizations. Beyond facilitating placements, Ms. Chaudhry places strong emphasis on career readiness and industry preparedness. She is committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to navigate the evolving demands of the corporate world. To strengthen industry exposure, she regularly facilitates interactions with eminent industry professionals and experts who share their knowledge, experiences, and insights into emerging market trends and career opportunities. Under her leadership, CPDD is actively engaged in collaborating with leading organizations to facilitate internships, training programmes, industry interactions, and skill development initiatives for students. These initiatives are designed to enhance employability, bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations, and prepare students for successful professional careers. Ms. Manisha Chaudhry also serves as a vital interface among students, alumni, and the employer community, fostering meaningful relationships and strengthening the industry–academia ecosystem at Galgotias University. Her leadership continues to contribute significantly towards building a strong, industry oriented, and career focused environment for students.
As a seasoned marketing and communications professional, Ujjwal Pratap has over 20 years of experience in leading strategic initiatives for various organizations. His expertise lies in building and managing marketing and communications functions, as well as developing and executing effective brand strategies. He has a proven track record of delivering results in diverse industries, including financial services and education. He is passionate about creating impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences and drive business growth. He holds multidisciplinary educational qualifications including a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, an Executive Education Program in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, an LLB from CCSU and a BA (Hons) in Political Science from Delhi University. He is always eager to learn new skills and explore new opportunities in the field of marketing and communications.
Shashwat Chhetry is an Account Director at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, bringing a practitioner’s lens to the evolving world of hiring. Having started his career as a recruiter before moving into Customer Success, he now partners with leading mid-market and enterprise organisations across India to shape talent strategies that help them attract, hire and build the workforce they need for the future.
Siddharth Ajmera is Head of Global & Strategic Accounts at LinkedIn Talent Solutions India, with over two decades of experience working with leading enterprises across India and APAC. At the forefront of AI-led business transformation, he helps organizations turn technology investments into measurable business outcomes, with a focus on workforce transformation, productivity, and sustainable growth. At TASCON 2026, Siddharth will share a business leader's perspective on how AI is reshaping the future of work, and what that means for talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational success in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Roopa Raj is the Founder & CEO of Athmick.ai and a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience building enterprise software products and bringing them to market. More than a decade ago, she helped pioneer enterprise conversational AI, designing intelligent virtual assistants that transformed employee experiences long before generative AI became mainstream. Having led global engineering organizations at VMware, Broadcom, Thomson Reuters, and Accenture in the US, she now focuses on advancing autonomous AI agents for talent decisioning and the future of work.
Kaushik Konlade is Director of Talent AcquisiƟon (India) at PaƩern, based in Pune, where he leads recruiƟng operaƟons across the company's Pune Global Capability Center. With over 20 years spent in talent acquisiƟon, he has held senior leadership roles at NielsenIQ, Korn Ferry, upGrad and ManpowerGroup India, building deep experƟse across corporate and RPO environments. At PaƩern, he has driven iniƟaƟves in workforce transiƟon, planning and AI adopƟon in hiring, including leading PaƩern's AI CollecƟve iniƟaƟve on AI-powered talent acquisiƟon. He has won mulƟple awards recognizing his contribuƟons to talent acquisiƟon and workforce strategy.
Recognized among India’s Top 30 HR Influencers on Social Media by SHRM India, and featured in the Top 50 HR Influencers in India by Blogger Alliance. AIRS, SourcePro Certified Talent Sourcing Professional. Talent Intelligence Expert, GenAI Enthusiast. Management Committee Member of TASCON, India’s largest Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Conclave, and also part of the Management Committee at Recruiting Adda (www.recruitingadda.com), India's biggest community of TA professionals. Management Committee Member of HR Interact (Association of HR professionals from Pune). Ex-Committee Member of HR Infotech Association (Pune chapter). Guest speaker at multiple universities, colleges, and forums in India. Jashan recruits for a living! Passionate about talent sourcing, recruiting and building high-impact teams globally. Experienced in advanced sourcing, social recruiting, talent intelligence, market research, leadership hiring, and diversity hiring. Exploring the impact of GenAI & ML in recruiting while valuing human intelligence for a great candidate experience.
Sheben Rawat is Head of Talent Acquisition – India at ZS and a seasoned recruitment leader with extensive experience in technology hiring. He focuses on building strong talent acquisition teams, improving recruitment practices and creating meaningful candidate and stakeholder experiences.
Tatyasaheb Kolage is an ExecuƟve Sourcing and Recruitment professional with 15+ years of experience across ExecuƟve Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Talent AcquisiƟon, Market Research, and Business Development support. He also conducts hands-on training on AI tools and technologies and regularly speaks at HR industry events, sharing insights on emerging trends and innovaƟons in sourcing and recruitment. He has been a speaker at mulƟple ediƟons of TASCON, as well as events by Amdocs, LinkedIn, and Indeed. Tatyasaheb has also earned recogniƟon in sourcing compeƟƟons, including Top 3 in the Recruitment Premier League 2022 and Rank #4 in the 2016 World's Greatest Sourcer Contest.
Shivkumar Gurram is a recruitment and talent sourcing professional with 15+ years of experience across recruitment, sourcing, training, and mentoring. He is the Founder of SourcingXPress, where he focuses on building technology-driven soluƟons for recruitment and empowering recruiters through pracƟcal sourcing training. He has previously worked with organizaƟons including Amazon, Capgemini, and Huron, with experience in global recruitment and talent sourcing. Shivkumar is also a LinkedIn CerƟfied Professional–Recruiter and has trained thousands of recruiters in sourcing and recruitment. His current work focuses on the intersecƟon of AI, recruitment technology, talent sourcing, and the future of hiring.
Yusuf Pathan is a Talent AcquisiƟon professional with 25+ years of experience across recruitment, sourcing, and employer branding. He is the Founder of RecruiƟng Adda and the organizer of TASCON, with a strong focus on advancing the Talent AcquisiƟon profession. He specializes in sourcing hard-to-find talent, passive candidate engagement, and solving complex global recruiƟng challenges. Yusuf has trained and mentored 15,000+ recruiters and has conducted recruitment hackathons with 7,000+ parƟcipants. His work focuses on Talent AcquisiƟon, sourcing, recruitment technology, AI in recruitment, and the future of hiring.
Milind Dadape is a Talent AcquisiƟon professional with 19+ years of experience across recruitment and human resources. He has worked across organizaƟons including OpenText, AMPS, CoƟviƟ, HSBC, Virtusa, The Adecco Group, and Alp ConsulƟng. His experience spans talent acquisiƟon, technical recruiƟng, sourcing, recruitment processes, and stakeholder engagement. He holds a B.Com from Osmania University and cerƟficaƟons in LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Sourcing, Technical RecruiƟng, and HR analyƟcs. Milind is also acƟvely engaged in conversaƟons around AI and the future of Talent AcquisiƟon, sharing perspecƟves on how technology is reshaping the role of recruiters.
Chinmay Chavan is an APAC Talent AcquisiƟon professional with 11+ years of experience in IT recruitment and 6+ years of experƟse in global sourcing. He has extensive experience in endto-end recruitment, headhunƟng, sourcing, pre-qualificaƟon, and hiring across APAC markets. He currently works as a Manager – Talent AcquisiƟon at MulƟplier, driving recruitment across APAC, EMEA, and NAMER, with a focus on Customer Success and Sales roles. Previously, he worked with Deel, Lentra, Talend, and BMC SoŌware, handling talent acquisiƟon across mulƟple internaƟonal markets. Chinmay is also a Recruiter, Sourcer, Headhunter, and Trainer, with strong experƟse in global sourcing and recruitment.
A Day of Learning, Leadership & Meaningful Connections
Yusuf Pathan
Dr. SV Nathan
Manisha Chaudhry
Ujjwal Pratap
Varun Gautam
Sudarsan Ravi
Siddharth Ajmera
Mitcch Duddani
Shashwat Chhetry
Chinmay Chavan
Kaushik Konlade
Shivkumar Gurram
Milind Dadape
Jayanth Neelakanta
Name: Sachin Pilwan
Phone:+91 8076667527
Email: sachin.pilwan@sourcepro-consulting.com
Name: Shreya Gaikwad
Phone: +91 7028870304
Email: shreya.gaikwad@sourcepro-consulting.com
Name: Sachin Pilwan
Phone:+91 8076667527
Email: sachin.pilwan@sourcepro-consulting.com
Name: Shreya Gaikwad
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Date: 9th Oct 2026
Time: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
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