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Nandini Sarkar

Hitachi Energy I Global Head – DOI (Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion, Culture and Belong)

India’s sustainable future will be shaped by how deeply we humanize progress - turning data into wisdom, technology into trust, inclusion into everyday practice, and growth into shared dignity. For me, true development is not only what we build, but how responsibly and equitably we scatter its benefits.

Nandini is an Enterprise Human Capital Leader and strategic advisor to executive teams, with over two decades of global experience shaping workforce strategy, leadership, culture, governance, inclusion, and transformation across diverse industries. She helps leaders navigate growth, disruption, M&A, workforce transformation, and the future of work by aligning people, culture, business, and governance priorities to drive sustainable performance and long-term enterprise value. Her work is distinguished by a strategic inclusion lens developed over 20+ years of Inclusive-by-design leadership.

She views inclusion as a critical enabler of organizational effectiveness, leadership excellence, workforce resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth. Combining expertise in human capital strategy, organizational transformation, ESG, human rights, responsible AI, and law, Nandini brings a distinctive perspective on leading through complexity while balancing innovation, risk, governance, and accountability. Her passion for humanizing data and advancing responsible technology aligns deeply with SABERA™’s mission to recognize and amplify changemakers shaping a more responsible and sustainable future. She has advanced social impact through her long-standing association with CII Indian Women Network – Southern Region, supporting cross-industry initiatives that promote women’s representation on boards, leadership, and manufacturing, while strengthening inclusion for all, workplace equity, policy, and advocacy. As Grand Jury, she brings a human-centered, evidence-led, and governance-focused lens to celebrating impact that balances performance with purpose.