Leadership Forum 2025 at iLEAD — A Day of Action, Insight, and Impact

Event Date:

April 26, 2025

On Saturday, 26th April 2025 , iLEAD , in collaboration with the HR Learning Network, successfully hosted one of the most anticipated events in the leadership and HR calendar — Leadership Forum 2025.

This year’s edition went far beyond discussions. It was a transformative experience where seasoned leaders and emerging voices came together not just to speak, but to inspire real change in the way we view leadership, workplace culture, and organizational growth.

The forum featured two high-powered panel discussions, with 17 distinguished panelists from across the corporate, consulting, and startup ecosystems. Their insights led to candid conversations on the evolving role of HR and leadership in creating inclusive, resilient, and wellness-oriented workplaces.

The forum was graced by renowned professionals, including:

1. Dr.Chandrima Banerjee (Director, Unigrow)
2. Mr. Amit Goel (CFO, Laser Power & Infra Pvt. Ltd.)
3. Mr. Debraj S. Roy (CHRO, Motovold Mobility)
4. Mr. Jyotish Chandra Dutta (IBM Professional, 20+ years at IBM)
5. Mr. Samar Banerjee (CHRO, Star Cement)
6. Mr. Pradip Bandyopadhyay (HR Head, FIT-Bandhan Group)
7. Ms. Sampa Bhowmick (HR Head, MCPI Pvt. Ltd.)
8. Ms. Recha Paliwal (VP HR, Hoichoi TV)
9. Dr. Ankur Biswas (Founder & CEO, Saslab Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)
10. Mr. Suprakas Das (Director – Finance & Operations (CFO), TCG Crest)
11. Dr. Ruma Basu Gomes (Behavioural Scientist & OD Consultant, Consultivo)
12. Ms. Susmita Choudhury (Chief People Officer, Marble Box)
13. Mr. Anubrata Chatterjee (DGM HR, Anmol Industries Limited)
14. Ms. Kamalika Dasgupta (HR Head, Innovel Energy Services Pvt. Ltd.)
15. Ms. Silva Sarkar (Zonal HR – East, Croma)

The engaging discussions were masterfully moderated by Mr. Indroneel Goho (President & CEO, Magpet Polymers Pvt. Ltd.) and Ms. Anindita Paul Dutta (AVP & Head HR, Madhu Jayanti International Pvt. Ltd. & Group Companies) . The guests were felicitated by Mr. Sanjoy Bhattacharya (HR Head, iLEAD) and Ms. Dona Banerjee (Joint Sales Head, iLEAD) , symbolizing iLEAD’s continued commitment to excellence in leadership and industry collaboration.

The key panel topics wereThe key panel topics were -

Redefining Work-Life Balance: Building a Culture of Well-being in the Modern Workplace

Reimagining Workplaces: Creating Inclusive Cultures for a Diverse Tomorrow

Leadership Forum 2025 was more than just a gathering. It was a convergence of thought leadership, experience, and innovation. Participants engaged in:

Interactive learning experiences

Deep-dive discussions

Immersive workshops

And, most importantly, unmatched networking opportunities with some of the brightest HR minds in India.

From culture-building to inclusive growth, and from mental well-being to agile leadership, the forum offered valuable insights and takeaways for today’s and tomorrow’s changemakers.

At iLEAD, we believe in nurturing conversations that don’t end when the event does — conversations that spark action, collaboration, and transformation. Leadership Forum 2025 stood as a shining example of that mission.