Beyond Automation: Leading Through Tech, Talent, and Transformation
In a world where technology is reshaping every aspect of business, leadership must evolve beyond automation to drive meaningful, sustainable, and people-centric transformation.
Join us for a power-packed panel discussion where industry leaders come together to explore how technology, talent, and purpose intersect to shape the next generation of organizations. Learn how forward-thinking leaders are harnessing the power of AI, digital platforms, and agile mindsets — not just to optimize, but to reimagine how we work, lead, and grow.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
How tech is enabling transformation beyond operational efficiency
Rethinking talent and leadership in a tech-driven world
Balancing automation with human connection and empathy
Embedding purpose and ethics into digital transformation
Bold insights on the future of tech-led leadership
🎙️ Meet the Panelists:
Sharmila K – A seasoned business consultant and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience, Sharmila brings a 360° approach to business growth. She specializes in end-to-end consulting, process re-engineering, and digital transformation. With a proven track record of building agile workflows and scalable teams, she has helped businesses across industries unlock efficiency and drive sustainable impact.
Keerthy Reddy - Keerty is Founder and Chief people services & solutions officer, a forward-thinking HR professional known for her strategic leadership in talent acquisition and employee engagement. She has played key roles in enabling high-growth environments, building strong people practices, and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives. Her work is rooted in empathy and agility.
Sonu Gupta – Founder & CEO of CodersBrain, Sonu is a tech entrepreneur transforming how businesses find, hire, and retain the right talent. With a sharp understanding of both technology and human capital, he is passionate about bridging skill gaps through data-driven recruitment strategies and AI-backed solutions.
Shivani Sharma – Shivani Sharma is a senior talent acquisition leader with over 15 years of experience driving digital hiring transformation across Asia-Pacific markets. Currently Vice President – Talent Acquisition at Standard Chartered, she specializes in strategic workforce planning, tech hiring, and diversity-led talent models. Passionate about data-driven decision making and inclusive leadership, Shivani is known for architecting hiring strategies that align business growth with future-ready skills and purpose.
Amit Kasliwal – Amit Kasliwal is the founder of Dehurdle, an AI-powered executive coaching platform. After holding leadership roles at Ford India, Times Group, and Hero MotoCorp, a personal crisis and a transformative experience at INSEAD inspired him to help others navigate life’s challenges. A 2-time TEDx speaker, Amit has impacted over 20,000 people through his coaching, talks, and bootcamps.
Rutvij Shah [Moderator] - Rutvij Shah is an HR transformation strategist, currently leading Talent, OD, and Performance at Carl Zeiss Group. An XLRI rank-holder, he has driven large-scale org and talent transformations at Deloitte and Mercer. A recognized thought leader, he has spoken at global HR forums and is part of SHRM India’s Influencer Academy. Rutvij will be moderating this session, bringing sharp insights at the intersection of tech, talent, and transformation.
🔗 Stay ahead of the curve. Don’t just automate — transform.
👉 Register now and be part of the future of leadership.