MMR 2024:
Evolve, Engage and Elevate - Shaping the Future of Talent
"Evolve, Engage, and Elevate" encapsulate a dynamic approach to shaping the future of talent. "Evolve" emphasizes continuous growth and adaptation, encouraging individuals to embrace learning and development to stay relevant in a rapidly changing landscape. "Engage" underscores the importance of fostering meaningful connections and collaboration within teams and organizations, cultivating an environment where every voice is valued and heard. Finally, "Elevate" signifies the aspiration to propel individuals and teams to their highest potential, encouraging excellence and innovation in all endeavors. Together, these principles form a holistic framework for nurturing talent and driving success in the ever-evolving workplace of the future.
350+ Delegates
50+ Speakers
160+ Retail Companies
15+ Partners
Event Design
KEYNOTE
EXPERIENCE ZONES
ROUNDTABLES
STANDALONE ADDRESS
PANEL DISCUSSION
RETAIL HR-AWARDS
Manning Modern Retail 2024 Programme Agenda
Welcome Address
Kumar Rajagopalan, ED & CEO, Retailers Association of India
Keynote Session
C K Venkataraman, MD, Titan Company Ltd.
Panel Discussion Evolve - Talent Pipelines: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Retail Leaders
Moderator: B. Venkataramana
Former Group President - HR, Landmark India
Asim Jagdale
CHRO, Arvind Fashions Ltd
Chitra Ram
Director HR, Pizza Hut (North & South Asia)
G.R. Venkatesh
CHRO, Reliance Retail Ltd.
Harsh Aparanji
President & CHRO, Landmark Group India
Nandini Mehta
CHRO, Metro Brands Ltd.
Panel Discussion Engage: Strategies for Bridging the Generational Divide in Retail Workforces
Moderator: Adhir Mane
CHRO- Corporate, Raymond Ltd.
Anjali Goel
Head HR, V-Mart Retail Ltd.
Dhruva Dubey
CHRO, Vishal Mega Mart Ltd.
Ramandeep Singh
Head HR – Electronics, Reliance Retail Ltd.
Tanuja Tewari
Head HR, bigbasket
Panel Discussion Elevate: How HR Strategy should align with the competitive Retail Business
Moderator: Priya M Pillai
Head People Function - Retail, Corporate and Manufacturing, Titan Company Ltd.
Ashwin Khasgiwala
COO Reliance Retail & Director Reliance Brands Ltd.
Bidyut Bhanjdeo
Chief Business Officer, Ethnix by Raymond
Mukta Nakra
Head - People & Sustainability, Marks and Spencer Reliance India Pvt. Ltd.
Parineeta Cecil Lakra
Country People & Culture Manager, IKEA India
Rohith Kumar
CHRO, Westlife Foodworld (McDonalds India West & South)
Panel Discussion Redefining Your Organization’s Employer Branding
Jeeva Balakrishnan
Chief Talent Officer, Reliance Retail Ltd.
Robin Sharma
Head- HRBP, Croma
Puja Pradhan
Head - Learning & Talent Management, Nexus Select Malls
Panel Discussion Proactive Employee Engagement & Communications for Improved Retention
Ankur Shukla
Head - HR Grocery Store Operations, Reliance Retail Ltd.
Farzeen Khan
CHRO,Four Aces Fashion House Pvt. Ltd. (Being Human Clothing)
Nirav Jagad
Chief People Officer, SUGAR Cosmetics
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Bidhisha Banerjee
Group HR Central Services, CLO and DEI Head, Welspun Group
Saptarshi Bhattacharya
Chief People Officer, MO Alternate Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
Fireside Chat
Moderator: Jeeva Balakrishnan
Chief Talent Officer, Reliance Retail Ltd.
Jaikrishna B
President & Group CHRO, Amara Raja Group
Retail HR Awards 2024
Presentations of Finalists of Retail HR Awards 2024
Event Venue
When:
The Westin Mumbai Garden City Goregaon (E)
When:
19 September, 2024
Speakers 2024
Adhir Mane
CHRO - Corporate,
Raymond Ltd.
Ameesha Prabhu
CEO & Co-Founder,
Trust for Retailers & Retail Associates of India
Aniruddha Mahajan
Customer Care Associate & Deputy VP – HR,
Shoppers Stop Ltd.
Anjali Goel
Head - HR,
V-Mart Retail Ltd.
Ankur Shukla
Head - HR, Grocery Store Operations,
Reliance Retail
Ashwin Khasgiwala
COO, Reliance Retail,
& Director Reliance Brands Ltd.
Asim Jagdale
CHRO,
Arvind Fashions
B. Venkataramana
Former Group President - HR,
Landmark India
Balbir Singh
CEO,
Great Place To Work India
Bidhisha Banerjee
Group HR Central Services, CLO & DEI Head,
Welspun Group
Bidyut Bhanjdeo
Chief Business Officer,
Ethnix by Raymond
Bijou Kurien
Chairman,
Retailers Association of India
Binny Ashish
Head – HR,
Celio Retail Pvt. Ltd.
Chakrapani Sharma
Deputy General Manager - HR,
Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd.
Chitra D. Ram
Director HR, Pizza Hut (North & South Asia),
Yum Restaurants International
Deepali Bhardwaj
CHRO - Business Growth Partner,
IHG Hotels & Resorts (InterContinental Hotels Group)
Deepali Mathur
Chief Manager - People,
Spykar Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.
Dhruva Dubey
CHRO,
Vishal Mega Mart Ltd.
Dr. Venu Murthy
CTO,
Aparajitha Corporate Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Farzeen Khan
CHRO,
Four Aces Fashion House Pvt. Ltd. (Being Human Clothing)
G.R. Venkatesh
CHRO,
Reliance Retail Ltd.
Harsh Aparanji
President & CHRO,
Landmark Group
Jaikrishna B
President & Group CHRO,
Amara Raja Group
Jeeva Balakrishnan
Chief Talent Officer,
Reliance Retail
Kumar Rajagopalan
CEO,
Retailers Association of India
Mukta Nakra
Head - People & Sustainability,
Marks and Spencer Reliance India Pvt. Ltd.
Mukul Sirohi
Associate Director, Business Development & Growth,
OnGrid & eLockr
Nabamita Banerjee
Director – Partner Resources (HR),
Tata Starbucks
Nandini Mehta
CHRO,
Metro Brands Ltd.
Nirav Jagad
Chief People Officer,
SUGAR Cosmetics
Parineeta Cecil Lakra
Country People & Culture Manager,
IKEA India
Priya M Pillai
Head People Function - Retail, Corporate and Manufacturing,
Titan Company Ltd.
Puja Pradhan
Head - Learning & Talent Management,
Nexus Select Malls
Rahul Jain
Head - HRBP,
bigbasket
Rajesh Kadam
CEO,
Inc.5 Shoes Pvt. Ltd.
Ramakrishnan K R
Lead - Branding, Wellbeing and Culture,
Reliance Retail Ltd.
Ramandeep Singh
Head - HR, Electronics,
Reliance Retail
Robin Sharma
Head - HRBP,
Croma
Rohith Kumar
CHRO,
Westlife Foodworld (McDonalds India West & South)
Tanuja Tewari
Head - HR,
bigbasket
Varadharaju Janardhanan
VP - HR,
Flipkart
Yogesh Somani
AVP & Head - HR,
MR DIY India