IEBC

The India Employer Branding & Communications Summit

Sol, Urmi Estate, Mumbai –  21st November 2024 (9 am to 3 pm IST)

Discover what the future holds for internal communication

Employee communication has been behind-the-scenes for too long. Not anymore.

Introducing the India Employer Branding & Communications Summit 2024 – a breakthrough event designed to bring internal comms and employer branding to the front and centre.

Join in to uncover advanced trends in employee communication, from using generative AI for personalized content at scale to measuring ROI and securing leadership buy-in for your initiatives.

Hear from industry veterans as they share their experiences for building transparent, inclusive, and dynamic workplaces and employer brands, and network with some of the best minds in the industry.

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Sociabble Publicis

Speakers

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Sharmila

Sharmila Shah

Chief Marketing Officer, CRISIL

Sharmila is an innovative, client-centric global marketing leader with a proven track record of delivering high-impact marketing strategies that enable growth, strengthen brands, and elevate the experience. Prior to joining CRISIL, she was at Fractal Analytics for a decade, where she was instrumental in developing brand story and experience, influencer program, and demand generation tactics that delivered results. She is a seasoned marketing leader in the B2B segment and has worked extensively in the marketing of advisory and technology services and products. 

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Apurva

Apurva Purohit

Co-Founder, Aazol

Apurva Purohit is the Co-Founder of Aazol, a social impact venture connecting farmer communities and rural women self-help groups with urban consumers seeking healthier, traditional food products.

She is an independent director at Marico Ltd, LTI Mindtree Ltd, L&T Technology services Ltd and Navin Fluorine International Ltd. and has been a leading voice in advocating gender diversity. She is the author of the two national bestselling books Lady, You’re not a Man and Lady, You’re the Boss!  

Apurva has been named as one of the Most Powerful Women in Business as per the India Today Group and Fortune India. She was amongst LinkedIn’s Top Voices and YourStory’s Top 10 digital Influencers and has won the Distinguished Alumni award from her alma mater IIM Bangalore. 

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Sudeep Bhalla

Sudeep Bhalla

Head of Corporate Commmunications
Tata Motors

A Corporate Reputation leader with over 25-years of experience, Sudeep’s expertise is hallmarked by successfully leading public advocacy amidst disruptive competitive, technology and policy scenarios for marquee organizations – Tata Motors, Vodafone, Citi Group and DBS Bank. In his current role as Head – Corporate Communications with Tata Motors, Sudeep acts as the ambassador and official spokesperson, is responsible for leading internal & external communication, advises the company leadership and is the custodian of the corporate brand.

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Baisakhi Chakraborty

Baisakhi Chakraborty

Lead - Employer Branding, Corporate Communication & Employee Experience, TATA Realty

Baisakhi Chakraborty is a distinguished leader in the field of Employer Branding, Corporate Communication and Employee Experience currently spearheading these initiatives at TATA Realty. In this role, Baisakhi oversees and makes strategic decisions ensuring the company’s branding, communication and employee experience efforts are aligned with its vision and goals.

Baisakhi has worked with marquee brands across various industries, including Ecommerce, FMCG, Metals & Mining, and BFSI, and her contributions include shaping key Corporate Communication strategies at HDFC.

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Amit Govind

Amit Govind

Head of social media & IC
TCS

Amit is a seasoned communications leader currently heading Social Media & Internal Communications at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he drives social media strategy, content, employee advocacy, and workplace communications. In the last 20 years, Amit has held key roles at L&T Infotech, Audi India, and DENTSU PR, managing high-profile clients like Coca-Cola, Unilever, and Singapore Airlines. Amit is also skilled in digital reputation management, influencer marketing, and paid media strategy. A passionate educator, he has taught at Xavier’s Institute of Communications and holds a diploma in Comparative Mythology.

Sociabble_x_IEBC_-_Landing_Page_-_Surbhi_Gupta

Surbhi Gupta

CHRO
Publicis Groupe

Surbhi leads the Talent function at one of the world’s largest marketing and communications groups, with over 25 years of experience in Business and HR. She started in business management, working with top brands like Unilever and Procter & Gamble, Mondelez and Heinz before transitioning to HR within Publicis Groupe. She later moved into the HR/Talent function within Publicis Groupe, eventually becoming the first Chief Talent Officer for the Groupe in South Asia. She oversees the Talent function for all 6000+ people in Publicis Groupe’s operating companies.

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Pranav

Pranav Patil

Head of Communications, Zone India, Siemens Healthineers

Pranav is a business communications leader with over 28 years of diverse experience spanning manufacturing, R&D, marketing, and strategic communications. Holding a postgraduate degree in Petrochemical Engineering, he began his career in technical fields, but his passion for storytelling and humanizing complex technologies led him into the dynamic world of communications. He is currently leading communications for Zone India at Siemens Healthineers. Before this role, he led communications for the infrastructure sector at Siemens Limited and worked with Polymer and Chemical businesses at Reliance Industries Limited.  

 

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Anuradda

Anuradda Banerjii

Global Head of Corporate Communications, Fulcrum Digital

Anuradda Banerjii is currently excelling in her role as the Global Head of Corporate Communications at Fulcrum Digital, a leading innovator in digital engineering and AI while navigating three time zones. Her strategic initiatives in Public Relations and Reputation management have been pivotal in establishing a robust brand identity for Fulcrum, significantly driving the organization’s growth and expanding its influence. Throughout the past decade, Anuradda has been instrumental in building effective Corporate Communication teams that span a broad spectrum of functions, including Social Media Management, Employer Branding, Change Management, and Crisis Communication.  

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Speaker

Gauri Das,

Senior VP – HR, IFFS

Gauri is a strategic HR leader with 17+ years of experience in crafting and aligning HR strategy with business goals. A passionate speaker, Gauri is also a two-time TEDx speaker, with talks focusing on fostering a possibilitarian mindset and embracing flux transcendence in HR. 

Co-author of The Power of Connections!, Gauri is the National President of the WICCI Future of Work Council and the founder of Leaders Lifting Leaders, a Lean In Circle dedicated to empowering women in leadership. 

Her achievements include being recognized among the top five women HR leaders globally, top 200 global leadership voices, HR 100 under 40, and Economic Times Young HR Leader. She has also been named LinkedIn Person of the Year and she holds the distinction of being a LinkedIn Top Voice.  

Speakers

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Anish Padinjaroote

Anish Padinjaroote

VP, Culture, People & Brand Experience
Fractal

A Strategic business leader (23+ years), with a mission to help organisations build a great workplace experience, and culture that would be a competitive advantage towards attracting, engaging, retaining the best talent and win in the marketplace. Anish has led strategic programs that optimize individual and team strengths, promote engaged cultures, and grow the right capabilities from line level to the C-suite.  He has proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced, high-growth, and complex environments across various sectors, such as IT, ITES, GCC, Retail, Energy, AI and Consulting.

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – S Chandramouli

Chandramouli Srinivasan

CEO
Feedback Consulting

Chandramouli has 20+ years of experience in research-based consulting engagements in the B2B and B2B2C market spaces. He has positively impacted over 400 organizations through his work, by helping them build effective stakeholder engagements, identifying their votaries, and building a growth strategy aligned to customer expectations and business priorities. Chandramouli has been a regular speaker in various industry forums and associations such as SPIN, NASSCOM, IMTMA, etc. He believes in mentoring the next generation of MBA graduates and conducts guest lectures on B2B market research at IIM Bangalore, XIME, IFIM, Symbiosis.

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Onam Priyadarshi

Onam Priyadarshi

Head of Internal Communication
Tata Steel

An engineer from RVCE Bangalore and an MBA graduate in HRM from IIM Ranchi, Onam brings over 14 years of experience at Tata Steel with rich experience in Information Technology, HR and Corporate Communications. As a part of the HR strategy & analytics team, Onam was instrumental in driving innovation through projects such as the PeopleCare helpdesk, ZarooriHaiKya, and Moments that Matter, designed to enhance user experience and employee engagement. Currently leading Internal Communications, Onam uses her customer-centric approach to deliver impactful campaigns with maximum reach.

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Auyon

Auyon Acharya

Global Head- Employee Communications
Persistent Systems

Auyon Acharya leads Global Employee Communications at Persistent Systems, where he drives strategic initiatives to enhance internal engagement and organizational communication. In his role, Auyon shapes communication frameworks that inspire collaboration, innovation, and a strong sense of community across the global workforce. With a strong background in content creation, digital strategy, and event management, Auyon has played a pivotal role in managing high-profile internal campaigns, orchestrating global communication initiatives, and leading creative storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. 

 

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Abhilasha Shukla

Abhilasha Shukla

Communications Head, Cummins India

Abhilasha Shukla is the Communication Leader for Cummins India, overseeing communications for all Cummins entities in the country, enhancing internal and external brand reputation, investor relations, marketing communications, social media, and public relations. Abhilasha brings 16+ years of deep expertise and experience in Industry and Management Consulting, with a specialization in Corporate Communications, Marketing, Brand Communications, and Change Management.  

Before joining Cummins, Abhilasha played pivotal roles at Tata Chemicals Limited and Accenture Strategy & Consulting, leading, designing, and implementing comprehensive 360-degree communication campaigns. 

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Pravin Patil

Pravin Patil

Vice President-Corporate Communications and Head-Internal Communications at Axis Bank.

Pravin Patil is a Corporate Communication and Brand Marketing Professional based out of Mumbai. With over 19 years of experience in the BPM, ITES, IT and Banking domain, he has successfully handled mid-management / leadership roles across various organisations such as Capgemini, NCO India and WNS.

In his various roles, Pravin has been instrumental in building and executing strategy for the Marketing and Corporate Communications domain. As Head – Internal Communications, he has played a pivotal role in setting up the internal communication ecosystem at Axis Bank. Pravin is a Statistics graduate and also holds E-PGDBM from Symbiosis International University. 

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Ishmeet

Ishmeet Dang

Head of Employer Branding, Flipkart

Ishmeet is a seasoned marketing and HR professional with 10+ years of experience in fields including employer branding, brand marketing, digital marketing, and online reputation management. Currently, he leads employer branding for Flipkart and is responsible for positioning the brand as an aspirational place to work. In the past, he has also played similar employer brand consulting roles for brands such as Myntra, Ab InBev India, Reliance Industries Limited, and more.   

Prior to his HR branding life, Ishmeet was an out and out brand and digital marketing specialist, having created online and offline experiences for 30+ leading brands across industries including information technology, retail, finance, real estate, education, aviation, FMCG, etc.  

 

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Jyoti Bansal

Jyoti Kumar Bansal

Chief – Brand & Communications, Tata Power

Over the last 29 years, Jyoti has worked across large traditional and digital advertising & communications groups including Lintas, MediaCom, Havas Media & Omnicom Media Group/PHD. In Dec 2020, she joined Tata Power as the custodian of the Sustainability, CSR and Brand building agenda. Within 2 years, she launched path breaking initiatives like “Sustainable is Attainable”, “Pay Autention” and “Act4Biodiversity”. She then shifted her focus to only the Brand and Communications profile, reading external signals at 2 levels – the suggestions from Ministry of Corporate Affairs to keep brand and sustainability at a distance, and the exploding energy ecosystem with players of all shapes and hues becoming more active. In 7 years since launch in 2013, Jyoti built media agency PHD India to a 400M+ USD agency, delivered a hat-trick@ Cannes, 7 Cannes Lions in 5 years and built a pool of well-feted talent and blue-chip clients like Unilever, Volkswagen Group, HP, SAP, S C Johnson, HSBC, Vivo.  

Sociabble x IEBC – Landing Page – Aastha Dhingra

Aastha Dhingra

Sr. Manager, Internal Communications & Employer Branding, BharatPe

With over 15 years of experience across companies like BharatPe, TATA 1MG, Sterlite Tech, General Mills, Bank of America, and WNS, Aastha specializes in Internal Communications, Employer Branding, and DEI. Known for crafting strategies that resonate with employees and align with company values, Aastha has launched impactful initiatives including BharatPe’s culture manifesto, employee engagement programs, and DEI-focused strategies. A strong strategic thinker, Aastha fosters high-performing teams and creates collaborative cultures, driving positive organizational change through engaging storytelling and purpose-driven leadership. 

Key Highlights

  • Insightful sessions

    Learn from industry veterans how to create transparent, inclusive, and vibrant workplace cultures.
  • Real-world examples

    Gain practical tips on leveraging internal communications to build a strong employer brand that attracts and retains top talent.
  • Technological innovations

    Explore how digital tools and platforms can foster a more connected and informed workforce.
  • Networking opportunities

    Connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, exchange ideas, and build partnerships.

Agenda

Breakfast & Networking: 

Grab a cup of coffee, fuel yourself for the upcoming sessions and get acquainted with other attendees before the sessions begin. 

Speakers: Apurva Purohit, Co-Founder, Aazol.

To set the ball rolling, we hear from top management how internal communications and employer branding ends up impacting the longevity and even bottom line of any business today. 

Speaker: Surbhi Gupta, CHRO, Publicis Business. 

GenZ makes up more than 50% of our working population today and thus how to communicate with them effectively becomes the key question that this session will help answer. 

Speakers: Sharmila Shah, Chief Marketing Officer, CRISIL.

A lot of communication professions want to invest in more effective employee communications but when it comes to internal comms, budgets are always evasive. Some companies have managed to cross this barrier and our speaker will teach you the key tactics on creating a strong business case to secure those budgets. 

Moderator: Pranav Patil, Head of Communications, Zone India, Siemens Healthineers

Speakers: Anuradda Banerjii, Global Head of Corporate Communications, Fulcrum Digital, Pravin Patil, Vice President – Corporate Communications and Head – Internal Communications, Axis Bank, Gauri Das, Senior VP – HR, IFFS.

Internal communications is always being passed on between the laps of HR, Marketing and Communications. So who is responsible for IC then?  

Time for a short break. 
Grab a cup of coffee, fuel yourself for the upcoming sessions and get acquainted with other attendees before the other sessions begin. 

Moderator: Chandramouli Srinivasan, CEO, Feedback Consulting.

Speakers: Anish Padinjaroote, VP – Culture, Fractal, Jyoti Kumar Bansal, Chief – Brand & Communications, Tata Power, Ishmeet Dang, Head of Employer Branding, Flipkart (Panelist lineup coming up)

Technology is evolving faster than ever before and like every other field, it has brought with big transformation in the employee communications space as well. This panel will uncover they key ways we need to adapt and embrace these changes for desired impact. 

Speaker: Amit Govind, Head of IC & Social Media, TCS.

The best form of influencer marketing is empowering employees to become your brand ambassadors online. A few companies in India have been leading the way with these projects and Amit will talk about his experience in making this a success for TCS. 

  

Speaker: Sudeep Bhalla, Head of Corp Comms, Tata Motors.

What ingredients are required to make for for the perfect employer branding meal? This session uncovers exactly what you need to start cooking. 

  

Time for a break!

Grab some lunch, fuel yourself for the upcoming sessions and get acquainted with other attendees before the rest of the day unfolds. 

Speaker: Team Sociabble + Baisakhi Chakraborty, Lead – Employer Branding, Corporate Communication & Employee Experience, TATA Realty.

Roll up your sleeves and experience a hands-on workshop in AI, followed by a real life case study by TATA Realty 

  

Moderator: Auyon Acharya, Global Head- Employee Communications, Persistent Systems.

Speakers: Onam Priyadarshi, Head of IC, Tata Steel, Shweta Gopalakrishnan, VP-HR, Publicis Groupe, Abhilasha Shukla – Communications Head, Cummins India, Aastha Dhingra, Sr. Manager, Internal Communications & Employer Branding, BharatPe

India is a global company all within itself with the varied languages and cultures. Whether you’re an MNC or a national company, you cannot successfully deploy employee communications without catering to cultural nuances.  

Time to reflect on the day’s insights, wrap up your conversations, and recharge for what’s next in your internal communications journey. 

Why you should attend:

Inspiring speakers

AI workshop

Networking

Actionable insights

21st Nov, 9AM - 3PM

95, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Opposite Peninsula Business Park, Lower Parel West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013