Dr. Ankur Baruah is the Director Human Resources (HR) of Oil India Limited, a leading Maharatna energy company in India. An engineer turned HR leader, Dr. Baruah holds an MBA degree in Human Resources, a PhD in Business Administration and prestigious certifications, including IPMA Project Management and Psychometric Testing accreditation. With three decades of professional experience spanning the full spectrum of HR and corporate leadership, Dr. Baruah is a recognized expert in manpower planning, talent acquisition, performance management, stakeholder engagement and change management. His strategic and innovative approaches have strengthened Oil India Limited’s reputation as an industry leader in HR excellence. A distinguished thought leader, Dr. Baruah has delivered keynote addresses and participated in high-profile panels at national and international forums. His contributions to the HR domain have earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including the Most Iconic HR Leader, the Topmost HR Leader in Asia and the HR Excellence Award. Dr. Baruah, a permanent resident of Kushal Nagar, Jorhat, Assam, champions human-centric leadership to create thriving workplaces and transformative organizations.