SHRM India Advisory Council
Shiv
Operating Partner, Advent Private Equity & Chair of SHRM India Conferences & Council
A renowned management thinker. Currently, he serves as Operating Partner at Advent International, a leading global private equity firm. Shiv has previously held the positions of Chairperson & CEO at PepsiCo India and CEO for emerging markets at Nokia. He also chairs the SHRM Conferences.
Richard Rekhy
Vice Chair, Grant Thornton Bharat & Former CEO, KPMG in India
With over 36 years of experience in consulting and professional services, Richard has held leadership positions at Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. As the former CEO of KPMG India and a member of KPMG International’s Global Board, he is currently the Vice Chairman of Grant Thornton Bharat.
Raj Nayak
Founder & Managing Director, House of Cheer Networks
A renowned management thinker. Currently, he serves as Operating Partner at Advent International, a leading global private equity firm. Shiv has previously held the positions of Chairperson & CEO at PepsiCo India and CEO for emerging markets at Nokia. He also chairs the SHRM Conferences.
Pranjal Sharma
Economic Analyst, Advisor & Author The Next New
Pranjal serves on the boards of enterprises and non-profits that leverage emerging technologies for sustainable and equitable growth. A regular speaker at Davos and the World Economic Forum (WEF), Pranjal previously held leadership roles in print, internet, and TV media, including as Founding Executive Editor at Bloomberg UTV.
Pavitra Singh
CHRO & VP & AMESA Frontline Experience, PepsiCo India & South Asia
Currently the Head of HR at PepsiCo India, Pavitra brings over 20 years of experience in leading large teams across geographies. Her expertise spans Talent Management, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR Business Partnering. A strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, she is passionate about creating a culture where all diversity can thrive.