Trusted Workforce Planning Experts

With a career spanning across ESPs, agencies, and technology providers, Garin Hobbs is an expert in growing email impact and revenue, launching new programs and products, and developing the strategies and thought leadership to support them. The amount of knowledge he has about MarTech and email marketing is phenomenal but, it's not just the depth of information, it's Garin's perspective and how he communicates the application and impact that set's him apart. Garin is a fantastic and enthusiastic leader, collaborator, and strategist, as well as an amazing human.

I am Sri Chellappa, the CEO, President, and Co-Founder of Engagedly, an AI-enabled people strategy platform designed to revolutionize traditional performance appraisals. At Engagedly, I focus on simplifying performance reviews by integrating employee engagement and development, helping organizations build high-performing, people-centric cultures. With over 20 years of experience in software development, consulting, and organizational leadership, I have had the privilege of working with leading firms like EY and Capgemini. My career has taught me the immense value of investing in people—not just for their individual success but for the success of the organization as a whole. I am passionate about empowering employees to grow, stay engaged, and develop the skills they need to thrive and advance in their careers. My journey has been shaped by a diverse range of experiences that span technology, health IT, people management, and creative arts. As a filmmaker, I’ve written, directed, and produced six feature films that have been distributed globally on platforms like Netflix, NBCUniversal, Fox International, Showtime, and Amazon Prime. These experiences have fueled my ability to think strategically, lead creatively, and deliver impactful results. Career Highlights: Author: The Black Book of Agile Project Delivery with Distributed Teams, where I share my insights on managing distributed teams effectively. Film Industry Achievements: Writer, Director, and Producer of six feature films with international distribution across major platforms. I am passionate about creating engaged, agile organizations and leveraging my leadership skills to help employees and companies succeed together.

As an experienced HR Manager at ProProfs, I am passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering positive workplace culture, and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Throughout my career, I have honed expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management, enabling me to drive both individual and organizational success. At ProProfs, I have successfully led initiatives such as: Streamlining hiring processes to attract top-tier talent. Developing training programs to boost employee skill sets and retention. Implementing HR technologies to enhance operational efficiency. I believe that the heart of any thriving business is its people, and I strive to create environments where employees feel motivated, valued, and empowered to excel.

Herjeet holds an MBA, BSc in Business & Management, and a Graduate Diploma in HRM. He is also an ICF-Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Global Career Development Coach (GCDF), and a Certified Behavioral & Career Consultant (CBCC), as well as a Mentor & and ACTA Trainer His expertise lies in Career Coaching, Mentoring, Training, Conducting Job Interviews, Employee Relations, and Mediation. He also provides consultation on Human Resource best practices; HR policies and programs. Herjeet has coached more than 1500 Professionals to advance in their careers. He has also helped 175 companies beef up their HR competencies and has advised and helped 350 individuals in settling their workplace disputes and grievances. Herjeet has also coached, trained, and mentored more than 25 career coaches increasing their competencies and deepening their domain knowledge. Here are some of the workshops and coaching he conducts: Corporate Workshops: • Leader as a Coach for Managers/Leaders • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Employer Branding • Building Trust • Managing Work-Life Balance • Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals • Conducting Effective Ethical Interviews: Workshop for Hiring Managers Career Preparatory Workshops: • Writing an Impactful Resume • Acing your Job Interview • LinkedIn Optimization • Successfully Navigating the Workplace • What to look out for in Your Employment Contract • Career Planning Coaching: • Providing Group and 1-on-1 coaching for middle/senior managers

Maxim Sheaib is a global strategist and builder whose career spans across continents, leading sovereign programs, building high-impact ventures, and engineering public-private alignment to unlock strategic value, accelerate national priorities, and shape systems for legacy. Known for translating complexity into execution, he has led high-impact initiatives across government and private sectors, health tourism, economic transformation, and public-private systems. With deep expertise in policy integration, business strategy, and geo-economic ecosystems, Maxim brings a rare combination of vision and operational clarity. His work bridges governance and growth, shaping adaptive models that deliver long-term value across markets and institutions.

Energetic, organized, and driven marketing consultant who's obsessed with achieving my clients' goals by setting up stellar systems.

As a forward-thinking HR leader, I specialize in transforming cultures, scaling HR functions, and driving organizational growth in both startups and large enterprises. I leverage AI, automation, and HR technology to optimize talent strategies, workforce planning, and HR operations while strengthening employer brand and business impact. With deep expertise in HR operations, compliance, global talent programs, and compensation structures, I design data-driven, agile solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness, skills alignment, and workforce agility. My hands-on, technical approach enables streamlined processes, improved decision-making, and scalable HR frameworks. A specialist in change management, executive partnerships, and business-aligned HR strategy, I work closely with leaders to implement high-impact HR initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and innovation in fast-paced, evolving environments.