Tales Of Teams

Joining us is , Vice President and Head of the Business Service Center at Schindler India. With extensive experience in shared services, business transformation, operational excellence, and people leadership, she has been instrumental in driving innovation, customer-centricity, and large-scale rganizational change.Recognized as a GBS Innovator and a thought leader in the shared services space, she is passionate about building high-performing teams, leveraging technology for business impact, and shaping the future of Global BusinessServices An avid reader, believer in Karma and an introvert at heart, this mother of 2 loves to give back to the community by mentoring women professionals to help them growthrive and achieve their true potential.  #leadership #team #talesofteams #passion #keepleadingtheway #keepleading #teamtransformation

The guest is someone known for bringing clarity tocomplexity, being unapologetically contrarian, and cultivating environments where teams reach their highest potential. He is an executive at a leading window and door manufacturing company, where he shapes enterprise strategy andtechnology direction through the lens of cybersecurity. His career includes leadership roles at a global food company, stints at product and consulting companies, school board leadership, and board service with Looking Glass Books,advancing access to literature as a means of uplifting the downtrodden.He holds an undergraduate double major in computerscience and sociology and a master’s degree in software engineering, a combination that informs his analytical and human-centered approach to leadership. He is based in Minnesota where he lives with his wife,two teenage sons, and a spirited English Lab. Outside of work, he pursues interests that sharpen insight and creativity, including chess, poetry, decentralized finance models, and the study of emerging AI frameworks.

Makarand Kaprekar, known as Mak, is a dynamic professional with over 28 years of experience and a knack for simplifying complex business processes. With a career rooted in enterprise creation, Mak excels in uncovering behavioural patterns in people and organizations, allowing him to connect the dots and craft big-picture strategies. He’s a firm believer in the power of inquiry, guided by his motto: "When in doubt, ASK."  Having held leadership roles throughout his corporate journey, at organisations like Johnson & Johnson, Berkeley HeadthEDU, Mak brings deep insights and strategic expertise to every engagement. A masters in Microbiology by training, Mak also holds a postgraduate degree in Marketing Management from NMIMS. He is a Certified Executive Coach, Certified OKR Practitioner (C-OKRPTM), and G.O.L.D. Certified Business Coach. His credentials include serving as an Implementation Mastery Facilitator at the World Business and Executive Coaches Summit (WBECS) and as a Visiting Faculty Member at the Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management, NMIMS#Learn #advocacy #leadershipskills #leader#leadershiptips #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #team #teambuilding #coach#learning #coach #coaching #sponsorship

SajitaThomas - An HR thought leader and a culture alchemist with over two decades ofexperience across diverse industries including IT, ITES, F&B Retail, and HRConsulting, she brings deep insight into building agile, people-centricorganizations at scale. Her career has spanned leadership roles at RelianceInfocom, Future Group, and She is known for her expertise in building culturesof innovation, leveraging HR technology to enhance employee experiences, andaligning talent strategies with long-term business goals. A recipient of theprestigious World HRD Congress Award and former president of IRON LADY, Shecurrently serves as Director – HR at Diebold Nixdorf, where she leads the IndiaGlobal Center for Software—the company’s largest innovation and research hubglobally. #leadership #team #talesofteams #passion #keepleadingtheway#keepleading #teamtransformation #advocacy #leadershipskills #leaders#leadershiptips #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #teambuilding #teambuilding#coaching #learning #coach #coaching #sponsorship #connect # Network #adapt#takeaction # act #mentorship

Sowjanya Shetty is the founder of Attitude Makeover, a platform that helps people navigate change in their careers, identities, relationships, and personal lives. After spendingover 25 years in the corporate world across engineering, product strategy, and leadership at companies like Bharat Electronics, Microsoft, HP, and GE, she stepped away to explore something deeper: how real, lasting transformationhappens. Today, Sowjanya brings together systems thinking, behavioral psychology, and storytelling to help people make sense of change. Her work speaks to those who are in transition — mid-career professionals, individuals going throughidentity shifts, or anyone who’s paused to ask, “What’s next for me?” Through her podcast, workshops, tools, and reflective content, she offers practical ways to rethink personal power, move through uncertainty, and rebuild with intention. Her voice is honest, grounded, and often laced with humor. At the heart of it, she believes that change isn’t something we have to endure. It’s something we can design, one step at a time.

She guest is a seasoned business development leader with over 19 years in the financial services industry. As Vice President at KFin Technologies, she spearheads businessdevelopment for the high-growth Alternate Investment Funds segment, driving scale, innovation, and client value. Beyond her professional role, Madhulika is a passionate mentor and ecosystem contributor—she’s a CXO Incubator Member, Katalyst Mentor, LinkedIn Top Voice, and part of Deloitte’s SheXO Women’s Leadership Program. A writer, speaker, and advocate for emerging leadership, she actively supports the growth of young professionals. Balancing her roles as a full-time executive, mother of three, and community leader, Madhulika embodies a collaborative, empathetic, and adaptive leadership style. She is deeply committed to making a positive impact on both business and society—while staying grounded through travel, nature, music, and a focus on wellness and spirituality. A true explorer at heart, she lives for the thrill of new places, fresh air, and the perfect song to match the moment. #leadership #team #talesofteams #passion #keepleadingtheway #keepleading #teamtransformation #advocacy #leadershipskills #leaders #leadershiptips#leadership #leadershipdevelopment #teambuilding #teambuilding #coaching #learning #coach #coaching #sponsorship #connect # Network #adapt #takeaction #act #mentorship

The guest today is an experienced and internationally savvyexecutive and board advisor best known for defining strategies and leading organizations that align talent and capabilities to deliver results across world locations. Drawing on her deep expertise of global markets and extensiveHR leadership, she has a history of leading award-winning multicultural teams and is a catalyst for transforming organizations for profitable growth.  She has lived and held executive HR roles based in numerous world locations including Singapore, India, and Europe. She has extensive experience working in global markets, leading teams, and developing human capital strategies across the United States, China, North/Southeast Asia, India, LatinAmerica, and Europe. On the personal front she lives in Minneapolis with her husband Timothy. She has 4 children Kilan, Lindsey, Timothy and Sydney She enjoys inetrior decoratiion, starting to enjoy art bother performing arts and visual arts. Also strating to enjoy gardening.  Currently the CHRO of Bio-Techne Corporation, pleasewelcome Cheryl Bethune

An accomplished thought leader  withnearly two decades of experience in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence.Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional skills in managing anddelivering complex projects across various domains, consistently showcasingoperational excellence. Anju possesses a remarkable ability to build and mentorsuccessful teams, fostering a creative work environment. Currently, Anju holds the position of Enterprise DataAnalytics Delivery Leader at NetApp, where she plays a pivotal role in theorganization's digital transformation journey. Her contributions includedefining digital transformation strategies, developing data strategies, andleading identity and access management initiatives. Beyond her professional endeavors, Anju is deeplypassionate about fitness and actively participates as a crossfit athlete. Inher spare time, she also enjoys coaching in strength and conditioning classes,further showcasing her dedication to promoting healthy lifestyles

Strategic and innovative HR professional who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, growth, and employee engagement. She has about 2 decades of experience in the field of Human Resources and believes in putting back the “Human” into the workplace .   She has worked with organizations like Fidelity Investments , State Street , Hudson’s Bay and is currently Sr. Director with Netradyne Tech . She has worked across the verticals of HR ranging from Talent acquisition , Talent Development , compensation to Business partnering and Employee relations . She has also worked in Hangzhou , China for a period of 2 years in the capacity of a HR Leader .   She is a TED speaker,  a trainee psychotherapist with transactional analysis as the background. She is also an author of a book of poems “Moments Unpacked” available on Amazon

A teacher, entrepreneur, corporate professional who loves to help those who cannot help themselves, Suresh Perugu has had a distinct career. Let us learn from him how you can make the most of accidents that happen in life and still make a phenomenal success out of it.