TEDxIES University

Speakers

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• Kamal Artwani

  HR Leader & People Strategist

  Kamal Artwani is a global HR leader with over two decades of experience driving people strategy across leading multinational organizations. With expertise spanning HRBP, Talent Strategy, Leadership Development, Employee Experience, and Organizational Transformation, he has played a pivotal role in shaping high-performing cultures for companies such as Sony, Rakuten, Lowe’s, AXA, and Juniper. He currently contributes to strategic growth initiatives at Bangalore International Airport Ltd as AVP and actively collaborates with universities through guest lectures, boards of studies, and industry-academia partnerships. Recognized among India’s Best HR Leaders and featured by platforms like LinkedIn, World HRD Congress, and Times Ascent, Kamal is known for his visionary approach to talent, technology adoption, and future-ready HR practices.

• SUSHANT KUMAR

  Forgiveness Advocate | Entrepreneur

  Sushant Kumar believes that every revolution starts in the heart, not on the streets. He worked as a corporate software developer for more than ten years, but he left the safety of that job to follow his true calling: helping people change their lives from the inside out. Sushant is now an entrepreneur and advocate for forgiveness. His talks and mentoring have inspired thousands of people. His TEDx journey started with a deep understanding that forgiveness is the key to freeing the mind and achieving real success. Sushant's mission is to help people break through their limits, accept change, and live with courage and purpose. He does this by speaking at top colleges, coaching leaders.

• Yashpal Singh Parihar

  CHRO

  Yash Pal Singh Parihar is an accomplished HR leader with 18+ years of experience in shaping culture, developing leaders, and driving people transformation. As the CHRO of a France-based Aerospace & Engineering firm, he leads global HR strategy from Bangalore. Recognized among the Top 100 HR Leaders in Bangalore and awarded HR Leader of India 2025 and TA Leader of India 2024, he is also a TEDx & GCC Speaker and has addressed 500+ global forums. With a strong LinkedIn community of 25,000+, he continues to inspire conversations on leadership, culture, and the future of work.