Our newest edition, Best HR Leaders from Asia 2026, just went live, and this one is for those who usually work out of sight but are the backbone of any growing organisation. Across Asia's tech and #manufacturing hubs, 2025 became the year of the midnight layoff email, the kind sent over Slack before a manager even knew their own team had shrunk. This edition is built around the leaders who represented the other version of that year, the ones who slowed a boardroom down, insisted on a severance package that actually covered rent, or walked into a restructuring meeting and asked why the cuts kept missing the people who'd actually caused the losses. TradeFlock spent months talking to #HR heads across finance, manufacturing, technology, and healthcare about what their job looked like once the easy wins–engagement surveys, free lunches, wellness apps–stopped moving the needle. What came back were harder stories: compensation frameworks rebuilt from scratch after a wave of resignations nobody in leadership saw coming, hiring freezes overturned because someone finally ran the numbers on what attrition was actually costing. Also read our 'Story of the Month' on how Indonesia's fires are burning hotter than anywhere else on earth. Grab your free e-copy now. The issue is out for reading: tradeflockasia.com/magazine-…

Insurance leadership sits at the intersection of business performance, technology, and customer protection. Rakesh Pal brings extensive experience across insurance products, platform modernisation, global delivery, and business transformation, with expertise spanning property and casualty, life and annuity, reinsurance, and health insurance. As Senior Director at a leading global insurance company, he has led insurance portfolios worth more than US$100 million, with responsibilities spanning growth, profitability, product strategy, and operational performance. His previous leadership roles at TxMinds, ValueMomentum, Hexaware Technologies, and Mindtree involved modernising insurance platforms, strengthening delivery practices, and applying AI, cloud, and digital engineering to complex insurance operations. He has also mentored more than 250 professionals. Join hands in congratulating Rakesh Pal for being recognised among the Most Inspiring Business Directors in India 2026 for his contribution to insurance transformation, global delivery leadership, and the development of #technology-driven business capabilities. Read TradeFlock’s exclusive conversation with Rakesh: tradeflock.com/magazine/most…

Education technology can reach learners in new ways, personalise learning experiences, and help institutions make better-informed decisions. Srinivas Adepu brings more than 16 years of experience across AI, data science, analytics, and technology, with a professional journey that connects #enterprise expertise with education-focused innovation. As Vice President of AI Initiatives at Schoolnet India, he applies AI to educational challenges and supports technology-enabled learning. His earlier career includes data science roles at DBS Bank and GE Capital, analytics experience at Capgemini, and technology leadership within Schoolnet. His work as Co-Founder of NextSteps adds an entrepreneurial dimension to his involvement in technology and learning. We proudly recognise Srinivas Adepu among 10 Best Leaders from AI in India 2026 for exploring how AI and data-driven approaches can support more accessible, responsive, and effective learning experiences. Read TradeFlock’s exclusive conversation with Srinivas: tradeflock.com/magazine/10-b…

Behind effective business decisions is the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and turn analysis into action. Gaurav Gupta brings 19 years of experience in analytics, with a strong foundation in retail banking, risk assessment, sales #performance, marketing strategy, and reporting. As Director of Analytics at Epsilon, he applies his expertise in data analytics, SAS, SQL, dashboard visualisation, and analytical modelling. His previous leadership roles at Standard Chartered, Barclays, and Bank of America involved retail and risk analytics, while his experience building distributed analytics teams and delivering technical training reflects a focus on strengthening both organisational capabilities and data-driven decision-making. We proudly recognise Gaurav Gupta among Most Inspiring Business Directors in India 2026 for his work in advancing analytics capabilities and helping organisations make more informed, evidence-based business decisions. Read TradeFlock’s exclusive conversation with Gaurav: tradeflock.com/magazine/most…

Conversational AI is changing how businesses communicate with customers and employees, moving beyond scripted responses towards more capable, action-oriented interactions. Rashid Khan has helped shape this shift through a career combining product development, entrepreneurship, marketing, and technology, including work in connected devices and conversational platforms. At Yellow.ai, he serves as Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, and Head of Investor Relations, contributing to the company’s growth and its focus on agentic AI for enterprise interactions. The platform serves more than 650 enterprises and supports over 135 languages. His previous experience as Chief Product Officer and his books on chatbots and the Internet of Things reflect a sustained interest in explaining and advancing emerging technologies. Give an applause to Rashid Khan among on being recogonsied among the 10 Best Leaders from AI in India 2026 for helping bring conversational and agentic AI into the mainstream of #enterprise customer experience and automation. Read TradeFlock’s exclusive conversation with Rashid: tradeflock.com/magazine/10-b…

Reliable healthcare depends on more than clinical expertise. It also requires efficient operations, accessible diagnostic services, and the ability to coordinate people and #technology across complex care environments. Anto Ramesh Delvi Dass brings over three decades of experience in healthcare management, radiology, teleradiology, and hospital operations. As Founder & CEO of RADBLOX Teleradiology and a leader associated with RADBLOX Healthcare Services and VICTORY Healthcare Services, he focuses on advancing radiology services and healthcare delivery. His earlier career includes more than 16 years in hospital operations at Columbia Asia Hospitals, alongside experience in radiology department management and #healthcare business development. Give an applause to Anto Ramesh Delvi for being recognised among the Most Inspiring Business Directors in India 2026 for his commitment to healthcare transformation, operational excellence, and the development of collaborative diagnostic services. Read TradeFlock’s exclusive conversation with Anto Ramesh: tradeflock.com/magazine/most…

Software products must continually evolve as customer expectations, market conditions, and technology change. For Mahesh Toradmal, product development combines long-term engineering discipline with the ability to manage complex portfolios, teams, and commercial priorities. His career spans more than 25 years across software engineering, enterprise architecture, and #technology transformation. As Director of Product Development at MRI Software, Mahesh oversees 20 products serving the EMEA market, with an organisation of more than 200 professionals and a portfolio generating approximately $110 million in annual revenue. Alongside product strategy and delivery, he is exploring how AI, machine learning, and agentic architectures can influence product capabilities and development practices. We proudly recognise Mahesh Toradmal among 10 Best Leaders from AI in India 2026 for incorporating emerging AI capabilities into product engineering while maintaining a strong focus on customer needs and business performance. Read TradeFlock’s exclusive conversation with Mahesh: tradeflock.com/magazine/10-b…

In the pharmaceutical industry, quality is fundamental to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. Amit Dixit brings more than 35 years of experience across pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical operations, with expertise in #quality management systems, regulatory audits, compliance remediation, and continuous improvement. As Director at TruQore Digilytics, Amit draws on leadership experience gained at Centrient Pharmaceuticals, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Ranbaxy Laboratories. His career has involved strengthening quality systems across manufacturing sites, leading large quality teams, managing international regulatory inspections, and establishing consistent standards across global operations. Congratulations to Amit Dixit for being recognised among the Most Inspiring #Business Directors in India 2026 for his contribution to pharmaceutical quality, regulatory excellence, and the development of strong organisational quality practices. Read TradeFlock’s exclusive conversation with Amit: tradeflock.com/magazine/most…

Data becomes a strategic asset when organisations know how to connect it with customer needs, operational decisions, and new sources of growth. Atul Kalra brings more than two decades of experience in digital transformation, #analytics, AI, and platform development, with exposure to industries ranging from telecommunications and retail to financial services and smart infrastructure. Atul works on enterprise AI adoption, generative AI, data monetisation, and intelligent automation. His wider expertise includes IoT analytics, business support systems, data architecture, 5G and 6G technologies, and multi-agent AI. This breadth allows him to approach AI not as an isolated technology investment, but as part of a wider business strategy. Congratulations to Atul Kalra on being recognised among 10 Best Leaders from AI in India 2026 for connecting data, emerging technologies, and business strategy to create opportunities for enterprise growth. Read TradeFlock’s exclusive conversation with Atul: tradeflock.com/magazine/10-b…