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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.
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350+ Delegates
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50+ Speakers
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160+ Retail Companies
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15+ Partners
Event Design
KEYNOTE
EXPERIENCE ZONES
ROUNDTABLES
STANDALONE ADDRESS
PANEL DISCUSSION
RETAIL HR-AWARDS
Manning Modern Retail 2024 Programme Agenda
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Welcome Address
Kumar Rajagopalan, ED & CEO, Retailers Association of India
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Keynote Session
C K Venkataraman, MD, Titan Company Ltd.
Panel Discussion Evolve - Talent Pipelines: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Retail Leaders
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/B.%20Venkataramana.66b061e59b445.jpg)
Moderator: B. Venkataramana
Former Group President - HR, Landmark India
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Asim%20Jagdale.66b9bb81db137.jpg)
Asim Jagdale
CHRO, Arvind Fashions Ltd
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Chitra%20D.%20Ram.66cf09097584d.jpg)
Chitra Ram
Director HR, Pizza Hut (North & South Asia)
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/G.R.%20Venkatesh.66b061bd46ce2.jpg)
G.R. Venkatesh
CHRO, Reliance Retail Ltd.
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Harsh%20Aparanji.66cc4a28a52b0.jpg)
Harsh Aparanji
President & CHRO, Landmark Group India
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Nandini%20MehtaNandini-Mehta.64c218f21258c.jpg)
Nandini Mehta
CHRO, Metro Brands Ltd.
Panel Discussion Engage: Strategies for Bridging the Generational Divide in Retail Workforces
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Adhir%20Mane.66c441c53f236.jpg)
Moderator: Adhir Mane
CHRO- Corporate, Raymond Ltd.
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Anjali%20Goel.66b9bc7eb2856.jpg)
Anjali Goel
Head HR, V-Mart Retail Ltd.
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Dhruva%20Dubey.66c441f77c211.jpg)
Dhruva Dubey
CHRO, Vishal Mega Mart Ltd.
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Ramandeep%20Singh.66c444215c41a.jpg)
Ramandeep Singh
Head HR – Electronics, Reliance Retail Ltd.
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Tanuja%20Tewari.66d594b087bba.jpg)
Tanuja Tewari
Head HR, bigbasket
Panel Discussion Elevate: How HR Strategy should align with the competitive Retail Business
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Priya%20M%20Pillai.66d596382f99a.jpg)
Moderator: Priya M Pillai
Head People Function -Retail, Corporate and Manufacturing, Titan Company Ltd.
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Ashwin%20Khasgiwala.66c442cf2d877.jpg)
Ashwin Khasgiwala
COO Reliance Retail & Director Reliance Brands Ltd.
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Bidyut%20BhanjdeoBidyut-Bhanjdeo.jpg)
Bidyut Bhanjdeo
Chief Business Officer, Ethnix by Raymond
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Mukta%20Nakra.66b061d6f2e2c.jpg)
Mukta Nakra
Head HR, Marks and Spencer's, Reliance India Pvt Ltd.
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Parineeta%20Cecil%20LakraParineeta-Cecil-Lakra.jpg)
Parineeta Cecil Lakra
Country People & Culture Manager, IKEA India
![RAI](https://mmr.net.in/admin/speakers2024/Rohith%20KumarRohith-Kumar.jpg)
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.
Puja Pradhan, Head - Learning & Talent Management, Nexus Select Malls
Robin Sharma, Head- HRBP, Croma
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
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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](admin/speakers2024/Adhir Mane.66c441c53f236.jpg)
Adhir Mane
CHRO - Corporate,
Raymond Ltd.
![Anjali Goel](admin/speakers2024/Anjali Goel.66b9bc7eb2856.jpg)
Anjali Goel
Head - HR,
V-Mart Retail Ltd.
![Ankur Shukla](admin/speakers2024/Ankur Shukla.66c442931752e.jpg)
Ankur Shukla
Head - HR, Grocery Store Operations,
Reliance Retail
![Ashwin Khasgiwala](admin/speakers2024/Ashwin Khasgiwala.66c442cf2d877.jpg)
Ashwin Khasgiwala
COO, Reliance Retail,
& Director Reliance Brands Ltd.
![Asim Jagdale](admin/speakers2024/Asim Jagdale.66b9bb81db137.jpg)
Asim Jagdale
CHRO,
Arvind Fashions
![B. Venkataramana](admin/speakers2024/B. Venkataramana.66b061e59b445.jpg)
B. Venkataramana
Former Group President - HR,
Landmark India
![Bidyut Bhanjdeo](admin/speakers2024/Bidyut BhanjdeoBidyut-Bhanjdeo.jpg)
Bidyut Bhanjdeo
Chief Business Officer,
Ethnix by Raymond
![Chitra D. Ram](admin/speakers2024/Chitra D. Ram.66cf09097584d.jpg)
Chitra D. Ram
Director HR, Pizza Hut (North & South Asia),
Yum Restaurants International
![Deepali Bhardwaj](admin/speakers2024/Deepali Bhardwaj.66cf0a2cbaf9d.jpg)
Deepali Bhardwaj
CHRO - Business Growth Partner,
IHG Hotels & Resorts (InterContinental Hotels Group)
![Dhruva Dubey](admin/speakers2024/Dhruva Dubey.66c441f77c211.jpg)
Dhruva Dubey
CHRO,
Vishal Mega Mart Ltd.
![Farzeen Khan](admin/speakers2024/Farzeen Khan.66c44242384f1.jpg)
Farzeen Khan
CHRO,
Four Aces Fashion House Pvt. Ltd. (Being Human Clothing)
![G.R. Venkatesh](admin/speakers2024/G.R. Venkatesh.66b061bd46ce2.jpg)
G.R. Venkatesh
CHRO,
Reliance Retail Ltd.
![Harsh Aparanji](admin/speakers2024/Harsh Aparanji.66cc4a28a52b0.jpg)
Harsh Aparanji
President & CHRO,
Landmark Group
![Jeeva Balakrishnan](admin/speakers2024/Jeeva Balakrishnan.66c443d70c0fc.jpg)
Jeeva Balakrishnan
Chief Talent Officer,
Reliance Retail
![Mukta Nakra](admin/speakers2024/Mukta Nakra.66b061d6f2e2c.jpg)
Mukta Nakra
Head - HR,
Marks and Spencers Reliance India Pvt. Ltd.
![Nabamita Banerjee](admin/speakers2024/Nabamita Banerjee.66cc4a37eb5c8.jpg)
Nabamita Banerjee
Director – Partner Resources (HR),
Tata Starbucks
![Nandini Mehta](admin/speakers2024/Nandini MehtaNandini-Mehta.64c218f21258c.jpg)
Nandini Mehta
CHRO,
Metro Brands Ltd.
![Nirav Jagad](admin/speakers2024/Nirav Jagad.66b061f183b93.jpg)
Nirav Jagad
Chief People Officer,
SUGAR Cosmetics
![Parineeta Cecil Lakra](admin/speakers2024/Parineeta Cecil LakraParineeta-Cecil-Lakra.jpg)
Parineeta Cecil Lakra
Country People & Culture Manager,
IKEA India
![Priya M Pillai](admin/speakers2024/Priya M Pillai.66d596382f99a.jpg)
Priya M Pillai
Head People Function - Retail, Corporate and Manufacturing,
Titan Company Ltd.
![Puja Pradhan](admin/speakers2024/Puja PradhanPuja-Pradhan.jpg)
Puja Pradhan
Head - Learning & Talent Management,
Nexus Select Malls
![Rahul Jain](admin/speakers2024/Rahul Jain.66d81fddaf502.jpg)
Rahul Jain
Head - HRBP,
bigbasket
![Ramandeep Singh](admin/speakers2024/Ramandeep Singh.66c444215c41a.jpg)
Ramandeep Singh
Head - HR, Electronics,
Reliance Retail
![Robin Sharma](admin/speakers2024/Robin SharmaRobin-Sharma.jpg)
Robin Sharma
Head - HRBP,
Croma
![Rohith Kumar](admin/speakers2024/Rohith KumarRohith-Kumar.jpg)
Rohith Kumar
CHRO,
Westlife Foodworld (McDonalds India West & South)
![Sandeep Gautam](admin/speakers2024/Sandeep Gautam.66cc4a451e759.jpg)
Sandeep Gautam
Group Head - Corporate HR,
CK Birla Group
![Saptarshi Bhattacharya](admin/speakers2024/test.66b5a04d442e6.jpg)
Saptarshi Bhattacharya
Chief People Officer,
MO Alternate Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
![Tanuja Tewari](admin/speakers2024/Tanuja Tewari.66d594b087bba.jpg)
Tanuja Tewari
Head - HR,
bigbasket
![Varadharaju Janardhanan](admin/speakers2024/Varadharaju Janardhanan.66cf0a5dadbe8.jpg)
Varadharaju Janardhanan
VP - HR,
Flipkart
![Yogesh Somani](admin/speakers2024/Yogesh SomaniYogesh-Somani.jpg)
Yogesh Somani
AVP & Head - HR,
MR DIY India