HARSHA PALANDE, Head- HR,VTP Realty. With over 20 years in the HR arena, Palande is a leader who listens, solves problems, and mentors with purpose. She doesn’t just manage teams; she inspires them. She’s known for breaking barriers, especially for women in the workplace, pushing for equal leadership opportunities and creating cultures where innovation thrives. Her contributions to organizational growth include building strong teams, streamlining systems, and making employee engagement a serious business. She believes HR leaders should be mentors, motivators, and change-makers, and she lives that belief every single day.