Top 30 HR Professionals in India: Leaders Shaping the Future of Human Resources

Introduction

The HR world is evolving rapidly with AI, digital transformation, and people-first leadership redefining how organizations function. Staying updated with the latest trends requires following the best HR leaders and influencers in India—professionals who are shaping the future of work through innovation, strategy, and thought leadership.

Here’s a curated list of 30 HR professionals and thought leaders from India and beyond whose expertise spans across HR strategy, employee engagement, leadership, technology, and workplace transformation.

⭐ Featured HR Leaders (With Verified Sources)

1. Akshita Kumar

• Expertise: HR Visionary, Emotional Intelligence Specialist, Keynote Speaker

• Highlights: Named among Top 100 Emerging HR Leaders in India 2024.

2. Harjeet Khanduja

• Role: Senior Vice President – HR, Reliance Jio

• Expertise: HR strategy, technology, and leadership

• Highlights: Author of HR Mastermind, TEDx speaker, IIT Roorkee alumnus, INSEAD graduate.

3. Abhijit Bhaduri

• Role: HR Thought Leader, Former Chief Learning Officer at Wipro

• Expertise: Talent strategy, leadership, and digital transformation

• Highlights: Author, columnist, and frequent TEDx speaker.

🌍 Other Influential HR Experts

• Nabomita Mazumdar – Founder at Nabomita.com; Speaker on Future of Work, HR & Tech

• Prabir Jha – Founder & CEO, Prabir Jha People Advisory; HR Strategist

• Vineet Nayar – Founder, Sampark Foundation; Former CEO of HCL Technologies

• Tanvi Bhatt – Founder, Panache; Leadership Consultant & Speaker

• Nandini Chawla – Former HR Leader, Wipro & HCL Technologies

• Rajeev Behera – CEO, Reflektive; HR Technology Specialist

• Devashish Chakravarty – Founder, Quezx.com; Talent Management Expert

• Saundarya Rajesh – Founder & President, AVTAR Group; Diversity & Inclusion Advocate

• Rajeev Dubey – Group President HR & Corporate Services, Mahindra & Mahindra

• Roopa Kudva – MD, Omidyar Network India; Social Entrepreneurship Expert

• Anand Shankar – Chief Diversity Officer, Wipro

• Achal Khanna – CEO, SHRM India; HR Leadership Expert

• Arvind Agrawal – Group Head HR, RPG Group; Talent Management

• Sandeep Chaudhary – MD, Randstad India; Recruitment & Staffing Expert

• Ganesh Chella – Founder, Totus Consulting; Leadership Development

• Prithvi Shergill – Former CHRO, HCL Technologies; Talent Management

• Nandita Gurjar – Former SVP & Head HR, Infosys; Training & Development

• Sahil Nayar – Senior Associate Director, KPMG India; Employer Branding

• Gautam Ghosh – HR Consultant & Blogger; Social Media in HR

• Aadil Bandukwala – Sr. Director Marketing, HackerRank; HR Influencer

• Sarang Brahme – Head of Employer Branding, ShareChat

• Shweta Pathak – Former VP HR, Kotak Mahindra Bank

• Harlina Sodhi – Co-Founder & CEO, Believe in Yourself; Org Culture Expert

• Sujith Kumar – Founder, Maatram Foundation; HR Leader

• Thirukumaran R – Talent Attraction Partner, Nokia

• Amit Sharma – Management Consultant, Accenture; HR Transformation Specialist

• Kavi Arasu – Principal, Flyntrok Consulting; Director of Learning & Change

Why Follow These HR Leaders?

These HR leaders and influencers are:

• Driving workplace transformation through AI, digital tools, and innovation.

• Building inclusive and people-first cultures in top organizations.

• Sharing insights via books, keynote talks, blogs, and social media.

• Mentoring future HR professionals and shaping global HR practices.

Conclusion

The future of HR in India lies in adapting technology, nurturing talent, and fostering human-centric leadership. By following these top HR leaders in India, HR professionals can stay ahead of industry trends, learn practical strategies, and contribute to building better workplaces.

👉 Bookmark this list and start following these HR influencers on LinkedIn, Twitter, and professional networks to stay updated with their latest insights.