About the Event
Recognising the young HR professionals who are creating impact, inspiring change and shaping the future of work.
Where ambition meets impact — spotlighting exceptional professionals who are redefining people management and the future of work.
Celebrating Emerging HR Leaders
BW People, in association with BW Businessworld, proudly presents the 2nd Edition of the BW People Top 30 Under 30 HR Professionals—a prestigious recognition celebrating India’s most promising young HR leaders who are redefining the future of people management.
Recognising Excellence Early in the Journey
As organizations navigate rapid transformation, young HR professionals are emerging as strategic partners, driving innovation, shaping workplace culture, and creating lasting business impact. This recognition honours exceptional HR professionals under the age of 30 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and excellence early in their careers.
A Rigorous, Jury-Led Recognition
The Top 30 Under 30 HR Professionals aims to identify and celebrate the industry’s brightest emerging talent through a rigorous evaluation process led by an eminent jury comprising renowned CHROs, business leaders, and HR experts.
More Than an Award
More than an award, this platform is a celebration of the next generation of HR leaders whose vision, passion, and achievements are shaping the future of work and inspiring tomorrow’s corporate leadership.
Meet the People
Shaping Tomorrow.
Discover the voices, changemakers and people leaders shaping the future of workplaces, talent and inclusive leadership.
Young minds.
Big impact.
Our 30 Under 30 platform celebrates young professionals who are redefining people leadership through innovation, inclusion, empathy and impact. The platform brings together HR leaders, people champions and workplace innovators who are creating the organisations of tomorrow.
Celebrating the Next Generation of HR Leadership
BW People, in association with BW Businessworld, proudly presents BW People of HR 30 Under 30 — a platform created to recognise the young professionals redefining the world of Human Resources. From navigating unprecedented business challenges to building high-performing, inclusive and future-ready workplaces, these emerging leaders are setting new benchmarks for the people function.
The platform brings together an exceptional community of HR leaders, people champions and workplace innovators to exchange visionary ideas, proven practices, fresh perspectives and real-world experiences that are shaping the future of talent and organisations.
Built for the People Who Shape Tomorrow.
A cross-functional community of decision-makers, HR leaders, educators and workplace innovators driving the next chapter of people, culture and leadership.
Ideas
Thinkers, innovators and changemakers bringing fresh perspectives to the future of work.
01People
HR and people leaders building high-performing, engaged and future-ready organisations.
02Leadership
CEOs, MDs and senior executives shaping business and workforce strategy.
03Impact
Talent, learning and transformation leaders turning people strategies into measurable outcomes.
04DEI
DEI practitioners and advocates creating inclusive cultures where every individual can thrive.
05Academia
Chancellors, vice chancellors, deans and academicians connecting education with industry.
06Talent
Talent management and development leaders redefining how organisations grow people.
07Future Builders
Policymakers, educationists and ed-tech leaders shaping tomorrow’s workforce ecosystem.
08Register Now.
Take the next step towards connecting with India’s emerging HR leaders, people champions and workplace innovators.
Be Part of the Next Chapter.
Connect with the people shaping the future of HR — and become part of a community built around ideas, leadership and impact.
Registration Details
Nominate Now.
Know an exceptional HR professional who is redefining people, culture and the future of work? Put their achievements in the spotlight and help recognise the next generation of HR leaders.
Nomination Details
Meet the Eminent Jury.
A distinguished panel of accomplished leaders and experts who will bring experience, insight and an elevated perspective to recognise the next generation of HR excellence.
India’s HR Excellence Starts Here.
Our eminent jury will be revealed soon. Stay connected to discover the leaders who will help identify and celebrate India’s most exceptional HR professionals.
Our Partners.
Together with forward-thinking organisations, we are building a stronger ecosystem for HR innovation, leadership, people and the future of work.
Connect With Us.
Reach out to the right team for nominations, registration, partnerships and industry collaborations as we celebrate the next generation of HR leaders.
Aparna Sengupta
Phone: +91 99580 00128
Email: aparna@businessworld.in
Phone: +91 98181 22217
Email: anjeet@businessworld.in
Somyajit Sengupta
Phone: +91 98182 47444
Email: somyajit@businessworld.in
Phone: +91 98118 20301
Email: rajeev.chauhan@businessworld.in
About BW People.
BW People is an initiative of BW Businessworld dedicated to the community of Human Resources. Built on a 42-year legacy of credibility and a strong reputation across business circles, BW People works towards integrating, developing and evolving the HR community.
The platform connects HR professionals, business leaders and service providers across recruitment, performance management, learning & development, career planning, compensation & benefits, rewards & recognition, employee experience, employer branding, wellbeing, labour laws and more.
Through its dedicated digital, intellectual property and print platforms, BW People creates a knowledge ecosystem that keeps HR professionals informed, connected and prepared for the future of work.