Career Odysseys

A dynamic People & Culture Leader, Business Transformation Strategist, and DEI Advocate, PREETI AHUJA brings over 18 years of HR leadership experience across leading organizations like Atlas Copco, Peak, Alfa Laval, Lear Corporation, Emerson, VMWare, and Larsen & Toubro. Renowned for her ability to engage C-suite executives and leadership teams, she has successfully driven organizational change, leadership development, and high-performance cultures. Recently been appointed as Honorary Director of TDI Programs of Economic Transformation Council (ETC), Preeti is a recipient of Pune Woman Leader 2021 and a Global Women Achiever, Preeti is also a Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Mentor for Change with NITI Aayog. She specializes in HR business partnering, compensation & benefits, talent management, succession planning, and learning & development. Her expertise in organizational design, coaching, and strategic workforce planning has led to innovative HR intervention...

Meet Sarabjeet Sachar , the visionary Founder and CEO of Aspiration, an industry leader in career development and executive coaching with over 40 years of profound industry experience. Sarabjeet’s journey has been marked by transformative roles in leading organizations like The Times of India, Indian Express, The Hindu, Living Media, and Zee Network. His transition from a Senior Vice President overseeing a sales team of 350+ to an entrepreneur leading Aspiration has empowered countless professionals to redefine their careers and reach new heights. Sarabjeet ’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every professional has untapped potential waiting to be unlocked. At Aspiration, he has redefined the standards of career coaching by combining personal branding, strategic career guidance, and his extensive knowledge of the job market. His commitment to helping others excel has driven him to conduct over 10,000 interviews and guide 1,000+ professionals, making him an invaluable ...

Vinayak (Vinu) Iyer is a seasoned marketing professional with over 18 years of extensive experience in corporate marketing, branding, and digital strategies. A proud alumnus of IIM Bangalore and International Management Institute (IMI) Brussels, Vinayak has made a significant mark across industries with his strategic insights and creative approach. He has contributed to renowned organizations like Oracle Financial Services, iGATE, L&T Infotech, and Volvo Group, and currently holds a key leadership role at ITC Infotech as the Head of Corporate Branding, Regional Marketing, Client and Partner Marketing. Recognized for his innovative brand-building efforts, Vinayak has received several prestigious awards, including the PR World Gold Awards (2020), Global Business Excellence Award (2020), and multiple Golden Bridge Awards in 2021, 2023, and 2024. His impactful work includes driving a 500% increase in customer engagement and significantly improving ITC Infotech's social media pre...

Richa Shekhar is a highly accomplished strategic leader with over 22 years of extensive experience in the financial services industry, particularly in Investment Management, Asset Servicing, Treasury Operations, and Retirement Solutions. Richa has successfully navigated her career by leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, managing complex global transitions, and driving process re-engineering projects across APAC, Europe, and the Americas. Her career journey includes significant leadership roles such as Senior Director at Principal Global Services, where she served from October 2020 to November 2022, and Vice President - Service Delivery Leader for Investment Management at BNY Mellon from September 2014 to September 2020. Richa has also made notable contributions during her tenure as Senior Manager - Investment Management Operations at AXA Business Services Pvt. Ltd., and earlier as Assistant Manager in Treasury Operations at GE Capital Services India. Richa’s strong ed...