Santosh Kher is a seasoned HR leader with around 20 years of International HR experience. He has led key HR portfolios in leading organisations such as FedEx, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Hutchison 3G that include Learning & Development, Rewards, Talent & Organisation Development, HR Analytics, HR Business Partnering, Health and Safety, Culture & DEI. He has led a few M&As and facilitated organisations to transform into a Great Place to Work. Santosh has been awarded the CHRO of the year by Future Workplace Awards Middle East and also at the Global HR Excellence Awards presented by World HRD Congress. Santosh is on the Advisory Board and a Jury for few institutes and organisations. He continues to be a speaker in various HR Forums and as a passion he takes up lectures in management institutes.Santosh Kher is a seasoned HR leader with around 20 years of International HR experience. He has led key HR portfolios in leading organisations such as FedEx, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Hutchison 3G that include Learning & Development, Rewards, Talent & Organisation Development, HR Analytics, HR Business Partnering, Health and Safety, Culture & DEI. He has led a few M&As and facilitated organisations to transform into a Great Place to Work. Santosh has been awarded the CHRO of the year by Future Workplace Awards Middle East and also at the Global HR Excellence Awards presented by World HRD Congress. Santosh is on the Advisory Board and a Jury for few institutes and organisations. He continues to be a speaker in various HR Forums and as a passion he takes up lectures in management institutes.

Manish is an accomplished HR Transformation & Digital expert with over 25 years of progressive experience.

He is a member of the “Forbes Human Resources Council” and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 "Most Influential HR Leaders from the Middle East”

Manish is currently working as Group Head – HR Transformation, Digital, and Analytics at Emirates National Oil Company in Dubai. His previous experience has been with organizations like TATA STEEL, Hay Group etc.

He has led transformational projects in over 75 organizations across the Middle East, India & SE Asia, unlocking new levels of growth and value, which uniquely positions Manish to help organizations navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

Armed with an MBA in HRD from Symbiosis Center for Mgt & HRD, Pune, and a Post Graduate in Digital Transformation from Purdue University. Manish is a transformational leader who believes organizations must learn to adapt to continuous disruption and architect a new HR Framework.

His views and opinions on emerging topics such as "New Work & HR Architecture," "Next Generation Talent Operating Model for GIG Economy," and "Reskilling HR Professionals" are regularly featured in leading online and print media channels, including Forbes HR expert panels. He is a keynote speaker in all major conferences in the region.

Through his work & HR community contributions, Manish is reorienting and preparing HR professionals for the New Future of Work, helping them to adapt and thrive in the digital age.

Sylvia Fernandes – Learning Specialist, Engagement and Employee Experience expert, Cancer Survivor, Resilience and Survival Skills Coach, EQ and EI certified coach, People Engagement and Organization change Lead. She is an absolute selfie addict and social media buff and takes great pride in her love for self and living the now to the fullest.

Sylvia had been a part of the Landmark Group for the last 8 years in various roles. She started her journey in India with 3 retail giants, Shoppers Stop, Hypercity and Trent Limited with experience in Learning and Development and moving into HR and Employee Experience projects.

In 2017 she led the Landmark Happiness Movement for the Landmark Group across the GCC, Egypt and India pioneering the Happiness Day at the group as a day every month to celebrate and unite people across the Group from Retail, Offices and Warehouses. The Yellow T-shirt and now Blue T-shirt became a symbol of the Groups People Engagement activity and went on to win many awards internationally and the Brandon Hall in 2021.

Her passion lies in bringing happiness, wellbeing and personal development at the core of everything to make employee experience meaningful. She now Heads Learning and Development for Centrepoint – the One stop destination and largest chain of Retail stores. She believes in Happiness and connection and builds innovative ways to ensure the people stay happy and engaged.

She is from India from both cities that bring a smile and joy to her life, Mumbai and Goa, and has 2 brothers and a happy dad and mom who gives her wings to fly. Her inspiration is Mother Theresa and Nelson Mandela and in business Ratan Tata and Micky Jagtiani.

With 15+ years of experience in learning and development, Mohammad Hassam is a results-driven professional who excels in creating and executing comprehensive training strategies across various industries, such as healthcare, finance, and technology. As a team leader, Mohammad Hassam has successfully managed L&D professionals and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with organizational objectives. Mohammad Hassam has managed over $95M worth of training portfolios, implemented seven learning management systems, and developed 300+ skill-based e-learning courses for clients in the USA and Middle East. Additionally, Mohammad Hassam has conducted 30+ workshops for renowned organizations such as Harvard University, The Learning Guild, and ATD.