Meet Shankar Nagalingam, a transformational global HR leader whose three decades of multinational excellence have redefined organizational success across continents. As Vice President of Human Resources at Lumileds, this visionary executive orchestrates talent growth and change management strategies that drive innovation across LED operations and worldwide R&D centers.

Shankar’s remarkable journey spans building world-class shared services operations from the ground up at industry giants including Clarivate, IHS Markit, Dell, and Western Digital. His unique ability to create exponential value through exceptional employee experiences and operational excellence has earned him recognition as an Asia HRD Award Winner and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute London. A master of transformation, Shankar brings an impressive arsenal of credentials: Prosci® and CIPD Certified Change Practitioner, ICF Certified Coach, and LCCH Certified Hypnotherapist. His multicultural leadership bridges APAC, US, and EMEA markets with remarkable finesse.

Beyond boardrooms, Shankar captivates audiences as the bestselling author of “Cheetah Chase: Sprinting Towards Success in the Global Business Jungle.” His passion for unleashing human potential through coaching and mentoring transforms not just organizations, but entire careers. Prepare to be inspired by a speaker who doesn’t just talk transformation—he lives it.