Nasscom People Summit 2026: Full Schedule

12:20pm IST

Grand Ballroom: Session VIII: Leaders' Discussion - Building Careers When the Learning Curve Itself Is Automated

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:20pm - 12:50pm IST

For decades, young graduates learned how a business works by doing basic, repetitive tasks. Today, software handles those entry-level responsibilities instantly. If we remove that manual foundation, how do freshers build business intuition? This session will look at how entry-level roles are evolving in an AI-led environment. It will also raise questions around how young talent will enter and navigate the workforce going forward.

Moderators

Rostow Ravanan

Chairman and CEO, Alfahive Inc.

Speakers

John Dawber

Vice President & Managing Director - Global Business Services,, Novo Nordisk

John Dawber, Vice President and Managing Director, has been heading the Global Business Service (GBS) centre at Novo Nordisk in Bangalore since September 2022. He leads an organisation of around 4000 employees where he leads cross-functional teams to promote innovation, improve... Read More →

Nithya Balasubramanian

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Inventurus Knowledge Solutions (IKS Health)

Nithya Balasubramanian is the Chief Financial Officer of our Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering in electrical and electronics engineering from the Birla University of Technology & Science, Rajasthan, and a post graduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute... Read More →

Dr. Madan A. Sendhil

Chancellor, Rathinam Global Deemed to be University

Dr. Madan A. Sendhil is the Founder & Chairman of Rathinam Group and the Chancellor of Rathinam Global Deemed to be University. An innovation-driven entrepreneur, technopreneur, and infrastructure developer, he has played a significant role in building a future-ready ecosystem integrating... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:20pm - 12:50pm IST
Grand Ballroom

Leaders' Discussion

11:40am IST

Grand Ballroom: Session XXI: Leaders' Discussion - Designing Culture for the Long Haul

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:40am - 12:15pm IST

Grand Ballroom

Culture reveals itself in moments of pressure. As organisations navigate relentless change and rising expectations, people are being asked to adapt, deliver, and innovate at an unprecedented pace. The challenge for leaders is to build environments where diverse perspectives are valued, people feel a genuine sense of belonging, and individuals are empowered to speak up, take risks, and learn from setbacks. This session explores the leadership choices, cultural foundations, and inclusive practices that help organisations sustain performance, trust, and human potential over the long term.

Moderators

Rajesh Kumar

Co-founder & CEO, Kalvium

Rajesh Kumar brings 18 years of deep expertise in India's higher education and employability landscape. His ventures, Kalvium and FACE Prep, have enabled 7 million students and early-stage graduates across 2,000+ colleges and 1,000+ enterprises and startups to bridge the theory-practice... Read More →

Speakers

Pallavi Ramachandra

Control Management Executive, Wells Fargo

Pallavi is currently the leader for Technology Controls for I&P.

She joined Wells Fargo on November 8, 2021, as the Lead for the Control Quality Assurance Utility.
Her role later expanded to include Central Programs such as RCSA Transformation, SHRP Change,
and Quality Central. She... Read More →

Shamita Ghosh

Head - Human Resources, BookMyShow

Shamita Ghosh is the Head of Human Resources, leading people and culture at India’s leading entertainment destination, BookMyShow which offers, not just tickets for movies and beyond, but also experiences across music concerts, theatricals, live events, sports and more. Having spent... Read More →

Anuradha Balasubramaniam

Chief Operating Officer – Agentic AI, Genpact

Anu is a global operations and technology transformation leader with over 25 years of experience building and scaling enterprise delivery across India, the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia. As SVP and Global Head of Agentic Operations at Genpact, she is leading the mandate to estab... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:40am - 12:15pm IST
Grand Ballroom

Leaders' Discussion

12:20pm IST

11:40am IST

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