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 ...

SOMA JOSHI, an accomplished IT professional with a remarkable career spanning over 17 years. Currently serving as the Director at VISA in Bengaluru, Soma has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in project management, software development, and client relations. Soma's extensive experience includes key roles at renowned organizations such as Capgemini,  Société Générale,   Walmart Labs India, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and BNP Paribas. Her adeptness in handling large-scale projects in diverse domains like Retail, Finance, Telecom, and Insurance has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Achiever's Award and multiple client appreciations. A certified PMP, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and Certified Java Developer, Soma is well-versed in a multitude of technologies and methodologies. She holds a Master of Technology in Data Science from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from ...

Sameer Walgude is a distinguished professional with over two decades of experience in strategic sourcing & global sourcing for the automotive, manufacturing and ITES industries. His career is underpinned by an impressive academic foundation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, specializing in Production & Industry Automation, from the University of Pune. To further enhance his expertise, he earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Banking from the prestigious Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) - Pune, followed by an MBA in International Business and Operations Management from University of Pune. Sameer's commitment to continuous learning is evident from his Six Sigma Green Belt certification and Corporate Leadership Trainings from world-renowned institutions like Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad (IIM-A). Sameer began his professional journey at Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. as an Assistant Manage...