Head of Leadership & Professional Development, Informatica | Harvard-Certified Executive Leadership Coach | Leadership Strategist
Savitha Mahesh is an accomplished Leadership & Professional Development expert with more than two decades of
experience across technology, telecom, media and consulting industries. She currently serves as Head of
Leadership & Professional Development at Informatica India, where she drives strategic initiatives to build
strong leadership pipelines, enhance employee engagement and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures.
She holds an Executive Leadership Coaching Certification from Harvard Division of Continuing Education and an
Executive Program in Human Resource Management from IIM Calcutta. This academic and professional foundation,
coupled with her real-world experience, enables her to design and deliver leadership strategies that inspire
and transform.
Previously, Savitha held leadership roles at Microsoft, Dish TV, Vodafone, Wipro and Dell, where she led culture
transformation initiatives and large-scale learning interventions.
Savitha is also a frequent speaker at corporate events, leadership forums and academic conferences, where she
has earned recognition for her ability to connect with audiences and simplify complex leadership concepts. Over
her career, she has received multiple awards for her contributions in leadership development and talent
transformation.
Speaking themes
- Building Leadership in the Digital Age
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Women in Leadership & Inclusive Workplaces
- Strategic Talent Development & Future Skills
Director – Operations Deal Management, Microsoft | Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA, UK) | Global Finance Leader | Board Member
Raghavendra Manchikanti brings over 25 years of international experience in finance, operations and business
transformation. He currently serves as Director – Operations Deal Management at Microsoft, where he leads global
teams in driving operational excellence, strategic growth and customer success.
He has also served as a Board Member at Nuance India (a Microsoft company), offering strategic oversight and
governance during key organizational transitions.
His career spans leadership roles at Yahoo, Genpact, WNS, TCS and American Express, where he managed global
teams, drove automation initiatives and delivered large-scale business outcomes.
Raghavendra is a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA, UK), a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Fellow
of the Institute of Directors (IOD). He has further strengthened his leadership expertise through the Microsoft
Core Leadership Program at Cornell University.
He is an active speaker at global leadership summits, finance forums and corporate events, where he shares
insights on transformation, finance leadership and building high-performing global teams. His work has earned
him multiple accolades in the fields of leadership and operational excellence.
Speaking themes
- Leading Large-Scale Business Transformations
- Finance Leadership in the Era of Automation & AI
- Building High-Performance Global Teams
- Strategic Decision-Making & Risk Management