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Recognizing India’s Top 40 HR Leaders Under 40
In collaboration with NHRD Bangalore, The Shape of Work proudly brings you an award platform that celebrates the most innovative, impactful, and forward-thinking HR leaders in the country.
Applications are free for all eligible professionals.
Congratulations to the Winners!
Akhila MR
Sr. Human Resource Business Partner, Scrut Automation
Akshara Krishna
Manager - People Experience, Left Right Mind Pvt. Ltd.
Sumit Premi
Global Head - Talent Acquisition, Razorpay
Sunil Kamath
Senior HR Business Partner, Microsoft
Rutvij Shah
Lead - Org Design, Talent and Performance, ZEISS Group
Arshiya Singh
Director Global Compensation, Boston consulting group
Mohd Mohsin
Associate Manager, Human Resources, BOLD Technology Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Richa Sareen
Founder & HR Director, SkillDeck
Sahiba Vadhera
Director, Rewards Jones Lang LaSalle
Shivali Anand
Country HR Head (India), Geidea
Kavery N J
L&OD, Bosch Automotive Electronics India
Sakshi Chadha
Head HR (SVP), Sunstone Education Technology Private Limited
Debjan Bhowmik
Director HR Business Partner, Standard Chartered Research and Technology (Solv)
Parvez Shaikh
Assistant Manager HRBP, WebMD
Vasudevan Radha
Senior Manager, People, Liferay
Pavitra Pai
Manager - Nissan GCC HR PMO, Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
Amrita Pandey
Lead - Learning Delivery (APAC, Europe & AEA), Colgate Global Business Services
Chetty Arun
Culture Head, Razorpay
Muthyala Pratik Kumar
Senior Manager, Covasant Technologies Private Limited
K Prashant Sree
Head - OD & L&D, TVS Supply Chain Solutions
Pronoy Dey
Manager - HRBP, Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Carl Edison
Dy. Human Assets Manager, Regency Tirunelveli by GRT Hotels
Kanhaiya Lal Sharma
Chief People Officer, Kerv Digital
Ruthika A R
HR Operations Supervisor, Subscribe IT
Sushmita Jain
Global Disability Inclusion Lead (Manager, HR), Wipro
Tasneem S
HR Manager, Cognitus
Aanchal Jaiswal
Manager - HRBP, foundit (Monster.com)
Megha Soni
Associate Director - People Success, Solutionec Pvt Ltd
Santosh Dhanewar
Assistant Vice President- Human Resources
Uma Mageswari
Manager - Strategic HR & People Operations, MX
Swathy Sanjeevi
Director - People & Culture, Tricog Health India Pvt. Ltd.
Sonam Singh
Manager - Human Resource, Ketto
Smitanjana Dasgupta
Assoc.Vice President-HR, Talent Management & Ops., Inadev India Pvt. Ltd.
Gautam Jayasurya
Talent Strategy - Associate Manager, Accenture
Aakash Singh
Founder, ReXruiters
Sakshi Malhotra
Associate Director - HR, Masai (Nolan Edutech Private Limited)
Monica Kothari
Manager HR Business Partner, Hexagon
Ashmik Pratik
People Partner, Gain Pro Research India Pvt. Ltd.
Vishal Naidu
People Partner, TESCO
Nilabh Gupta
Head HR - General Staffing, Quess Corporation Limited
What’s In It for You
A distinctive award symbolizing excellence in HR leadership.
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Acknowledgment of their exceptional achievements in HR.
Recognition across our website, Slack, newsletter, and social media platforms.
An exclusive invitation (self-funded) to an HR leadership retreat.
Invitation to join the HR 40 Under 40 Inner Circle Community.
3 changemakers win Apple iPads, 2 honorary champions get Kindles.
Top 100 Applicants qualify for group and 1:1 mentorship
Are You Ready to Be Recognized?
Here's what we’re looking for in nominees:
Eligibility:
Under 40 years of age, as of June 01
Minimum 5 years in HR or related roles
Demonstrated leadership in people strategy and culture
Proven innovation and measurable HR impact
Evaluation Pillars
Leadership
& Impact
Driving organizational change through strategic HR leadership.
Innovation
Implementing forward-thinking HR solutions and technologies.
Culture Transformation
Championing DEI, employee engagement, and people-first strategies.
Results & Metrics
Tangible business outcomes tied to HR initiatives.
Award Journey
Fill the free nomination form by June 15, 2025 (*extended deadline) by 6 PM IST
This will be followed by the Jury Round
Winners will be announced on July 16, 2025,
during HR Playbook 3.0
Meet The Jury
A panel of industry veterans chosen for their depth of experience, integrity, and impact.
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About Us
Fondly called TSOW, this is India’s largest and most active community of over 21,000 HR Leaders and People Ops professionals. Together, we shape the Future of Work by discovering best practices, resources, tools, and accessing exclusive experiences.
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