Applauding the Achievers of The Global Excellence Awards – Edition 09
- Deepti Koranne
- Sep 19
- 4 min read
The Global Excellence Awards – Edition 09, hosted by HR SUCCESS TALK, marked a milestone in celebrating leadership and impact across the HR and business community.
Held on 13th September 2025 at The Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore, the full-day event was a flawless celebration of excellence — thoughtfully curated, powerfully executed, and deeply inspiring. With over six months of meticulous preparation, more than 200 nominations across diverse categories, and the unwavering dedication of our team, the awards truly became a platform for recognition, celebration, and memories that will stay etched forever.
Honoring professionals who nurture and guide future leaders through impactful mentoring.
Winners: Anand Akkenapalli, Aparna Srikanth, Dr. Ajit Kar, Dr. Seema Mishra, Het Shah, Indwin Edwin Joel, James Selvaraj, Kartik Dhokaai, Leela VenkataSatish Kolla, Madhurai Das, Manav Lalotra, Mayank Verma, Megha Shivakumar, Nishi Shetty, Parul Rao, Pradeep Rao, Pratibha Tiwari, Romit Sen, Sana Hussain, Shilpi Mitra, Srinivasan V, Subrahmanyam Chandragiri, Sukanta Ganguly, Tanvi Mittal, Vinay Ravindran
Jury: Mahipal Nair - With deep experience in leadership development and mentoring, Mahipal Nair has guided countless professionals to achieve their potential. His dedication to nurturing talent and fostering mentorship culture has made a lasting impact across industries.
Celebrating women leaders who continue to inspire change and drive transformation in business and society.
Winners: Deborah Joseph, Divya Priya Suresh Babu, Dr. Shikha Gupta, Geeta Rana, Gunjan Saini, Jagadamba B, Kartheka R, Neha Kanodia, Neha Kaushik, Phalguni Ghosh, Reetu Verma, Rina Sharma, Sangita Srivastava, Shweta Parekh, Shweta Rao, Shwetha Nayak, Sobhitha Neelanath, Sonika Shukla, Vaishali Kaushik, Vidya Prabhu, Dr. Silky Sharma
Jury: Rucchika Garg - A trailblazer in advancing women’s leadership, Rucchika Garg has been instrumental in driving inclusion and empowerment in workplaces. Her contributions inspire women leaders across sectors to break barriers and create lasting impact.
Recognizing the next generation of HR leaders making remarkable contributions early in their careers.
Winners: Aarushi Sodhi, Akanchha Singh, Deepankar Saxena, Gopalan A, Jaya Chaudhary, Kapil Kumar Somani, Karan Satpute, Kashish Sharma, Kaushik Venkateswar KV, Kavita Singh, Kriti Sarna, Meenakshi Mahara Booshanam, Nupur Biswas, Preeti Philip, Rajaat Ganpat Jasujaa, Ram Prasanth Ramachandran, Ramya Devi, Rashmi Lakhera, Rituparna Ganguly, Sanjana Kushwah, Shivona Sinha, Sushma Chebrolu, Twinkle Singh, Vedansh Dubey, Vibha Mishra, Zeeshan Mallick
Jury: Divkiran Kathuria - An accomplished HR strategist, Divkiran Kathuria is known for her innovative approaches to talent management and youth development. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of HR leaders to thrive in a dynamic business environment.
Recognizing leaders who are redefining hiring strategies and transforming talent acquisition.
Winners: Avinash Pesaramelli, Binson Baby, Davender Singh, Debolina Bhattacharyya, Deepak Kumar Nandy, Divya Fernandez, Gautam Kar, Harshal Nagar, Jasmine Sahney, Karthick J K, M Upender Reddy, Mohan Ramakrishna, Mohsin Shaikh, Pavani Bujala, Prateek Bohare, Rajashekar Vishwanathan, Rukhsar Julekha, S. Thiyagarajan, Sandhya Dulgaj, Sanjay Raj H L, Siddharth Rangan, Sudha Vutukuru
Jury: Ritu Sharma - A recognized thought leader in recruitment strategy, Ritu has transformed talent acquisition practices with her forward-looking approach. Her insights on hiring innovation and employer branding continue to shape how organizations attract top talent.
Recognizing HR leaders who are shaping organizational culture, driving transformation, and building sustainable success.
Winners: Amit Kalra, Anshul Jain, Arsala Sayed, Ashima Saini, Charles Godwin, Charles Reagan Monish, Dakshdeep Singh, Dipti Madan, Dr. Anil Kamalia, Kairav Vadgama, Kathiravan M, Kshitij Batra, M Arun, Madhav Goel, Moiz Barodawala, Oinam Premchand Singh, Priyanka Sharma, Ravikanth Betha, Rushad Shah, Saikat Barua, Saravana Kumar, Sasikumar Thangamuthu, Shweta Jain, Srijith Nair, Suyesh Sabnani, Venkat Rengasamy
Jury: Dr. Pradyumna Pandey - A seasoned HR leader and academician, Dr. Pandey has over three decades of experience in human capital management and organizational transformation. His expertise in aligning people strategy with business goals makes him a respected voice in the HR fraternity.
A Day of Recognition, Celebration & Memories
The awards were not just about recognizing winners but about celebrating a community that believes in collaboration, growth, and excellence. The carefully curated experience brought together senior leaders, young professionals, and changemakers under one roof — creating memories, connections, and learnings that will stay for years to come.
This journey was the outcome of six months of relentless effort and planning, transforming ideas into a flawless event that set new benchmarks for recognition in the HR fraternity.
Gratitude to Our Sponsors & Partners
We extend our gratitude to our sponsors and partners, whose collaboration made this event impactful:
Exclusive Partners: Incredible Workplaces, Sharp
Title Partner: SpringVerify
Co-Title Partner: Keka HR
Gold Partners: TalentOnLease Pvt. Ltd., Amrita Devi Foundation, Menti Guru, CodersBrain, Star Consulting, Offineeds, Brainayan, NIET
Silver Partners: Cognyfy, Allenhouse Group of Institutions, International Institute of Business Studies (IIBS), JECRC University
Their support strengthened our vision to celebrate excellence on a truly global platform.
The Global Excellence Awards – Edition 09 stands as a reminder that excellence is not an act, but a habit. To all the winners, your journey inspires many — and this recognition is a testament to your unwavering commitment to making a difference.
Here’s to building more stories of innovation, leadership, and impact.
I am truly honoured to receive the Global HR Excellence Award. Thank you to the HR Success Talk for honouring me with this award.
Feeling so grateful for this receiving the award . A big shout-out to the HR Success Talk for an unforgettable event.