Ep. 169: Pushkar Bidwai on People Matters & HR Talent in India-APAC

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A transformative leader in the Digital Media and HR Technology space, our guest today is Pushkar Bidwai, CEO of People Matters, APAC’s foremost community and media platform for HR and talent leaders. Pushkar brings a deep-rooted understanding and innovative vision to his role, fueling the company’s growth as a trusted resource across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. As a founding member, Pushkar has been instrumental in shaping People Matters from its inception, fostering a culture of entrepreneurial thinking and proactive solution-building. Over his 14 years with the organization, he has led transformative initiatives, positioning People Matters as an indispensable partner to HR & business leaders navigating an ever-evolving People and Work landscape. As CEO, Pushkar is steering People Matters into its next growth phase with a future-focused strategy that leverages technology, data, and artificial intelligence to enhance offerings and maintain People Matters’ industry edge. Pushkar is a keynote speaker, podcast host, author, and guest faculty at MBA schools.

[4:06s] Pushkar’s origins story 

[9:47s] Impetus for taking People Matters global

[15:57s] Differences in HR and talent nuances in India and in APAC

[26:10s] Purpose driven: Growth evolution of People Matters 

[33:27s] Growth and learnings as a CEO 

[39:49s] Visions for People Matters: What lies ahead

Find out more about the amazing work by People Matters at www.peoplematters.in

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