Top Employers Institute and Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) hosted the Global People Leadership Summit 2026 at Hyundai Motor India’s Centre of Transformation in Gurugram. The summit brought together more than 150 senior HR leaders, industry experts and certified Top Employers to discuss how organisations can build resilient workplaces amid rapid changes in technology, skills and employee expectations.
Themed “The Stability Paradox: Leading People Through Constant Change”, the summit also marked Hyundai Motor India’s 30 years of operations in India. The discussions focused on artificial intelligence, workforce transformation, change management, continuous learning and organisational culture.
The event opened with a welcome address by YM Park, Function Head & VP – People Strategy, HMIL. He highlighted Hyundai’s three-decade journey in India and emphasised the importance of people practices as organisations adapt their workforce strategies to changing business requirements.
Dr Natwar Kadel, AVP & Vertical Head – People Strategy, HMIL, said the discussions highlighted the need for organisations to balance continuous change with trust, purpose and meaningful employee experiences. He said organisations need to develop adaptive work environments where talent, technology and culture work together to build long-term resilience.
Sarma Chillara, Executive Director – Human Resources, Boeing India & South Asia, said the summit demonstrated the growing importance of agility, inclusivity and trust in defining workplace stability. He also noted Hyundai Motor India’s recognition by the Top Employers Institute for three consecutive years.
The summit featured a keynote discussion titled “The Stability Paradox”, with Ritesh Pratap Singh, CHRO, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, and Yeshwinder Patial, CHRO, JSW MG Motor India. The session examined how artificial intelligence, changing skill requirements, geopolitical developments and evolving employee expectations are influencing the workplace.
Another session, “The Half-Life of Skills”, brought together HR leaders from Suntory Global, Boeing, Schneider Electric, Regal Rexnord and Empower India GCC to discuss continuous learning and workforce readiness. The “Culture by Design” session explored how organisations can deliberately shape employee experiences. Leaders from Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, MakeMyTrip, Compass Group, PFI Innovation Centre, Deloitte, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and Infinite participated in the discussion.
The programme also included conversations on the journey towards Top Employer Certification featuring Sonepar India and Empower, an interactive peer-exchange session on HR challenges and a showcase of Hyundai’s NEXT Leadership Program. The summit concluded with a discussion titled “One Workforce, Many Expectations”, bringing together senior HR leaders from SAIL, Mankind Pharma and Jakson Group with emerging HR leaders from Bain & Company and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. The event highlighted the growing role of HR leaders in helping organisations manage technological change, develop future skills and build workplace cultures that support both employees and business performance.
Top Employers Institute is a global organisation that recognises excellence in people practices. In 2025, it certified more than 2,400 organisations across 125 countries and regions, with the certified employers collectively impacting more than 13 million employees worldwide.
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a subsidiary of the South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor Company, established in 1996. As a major player in India’s automotive sector, Hyundai Motor India has consistently contributed to the growth of the Indian automobile market with innovative technology and a diverse product range, including hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs.
HMIL’s manufacturing facility, located in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, is known for its high production capacity and advanced technology, supporting both domestic demand and exports to over 90 countries. Hyundai Motor India is also committed to sustainable mobility and has introduced electric vehicles in India, aligning with global trends in EV adoption and contributing to environmental conservation. The company emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, and after-sales service, making it one of India’s most trusted automobile brands.
