CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The second edition of the HR and L&D Conclave, hosted by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, brought together over 75 senior professionals from HR and L&D functions. Centered on the theme “Workforce 4.0 – Human Capital Strategies in a Digital-First World,” the conclave served as a high-impact platform for leaders to explore the evolving intersection of technology, talent, and transformation.

With participation from nearly 40 top organizations across various sectors, the event saw prominent CHROs and L&D heads from across India’s business hubs — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore — reinforcing its stature as a premier forum for strategic HR dialogue.

The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India. It featured senior HR leaders and CHROs from organizations such as Adani Enterprises, KPMG, Schneider Electric, UnitedHealth Group, Bayer, Cigniti Technologies, Nestle, Epsilon, Air Liquide, CVENT, Material, Thomson Reuters, Landis+Gyr, Niva Bupa, HFFC, Inbrew Beverages, HCL Tech, Grant Thorton, and Altimetrik.

The highlight was a fireside chat with Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and MD of Nestlé India. With over 45 years in the FMCG industry, he offered powerful insights on leadership in the digital age. Emphasizing purpose, values, empowerment, and resilience, he noted, “The essentials of leadership should not change. These are: 1. Purpose for what you do and why you do it, 2. Values that you enshrine and demonstrate, 3. The capacity you have brought to orchestrate and empower, and 4. The ability to withstand challenges and still achieve success. The role of technology is to help humans be humans, not machines. The more we make humans become machines, the less we will be embedding technology as an assistant and aid.” His grounded philosophy of leadership—rooted in character and compassion—offered a refreshing perspective in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven business environment.

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