Drawn from experiences and with real-world insights, this book is a must-read for professionals who want to make a difference to business.
—Archana Bhaskar, Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd

[Catalyse] is a refreshingly straightforward and practical read that focuses on jobs to be done and business outcomes rather than complex process.
—Wayne Hoare, Chief Human Resources Officer, InterContinental Hotels Group

Catalyse provides the right recipe required to reimagine the workplace for tomorrow—one that is steady yet agile, efficient yet resilient, and balances both human and digital.
—Sanjiv Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan Unilever Limited and President, Unilever South Asia

This book is not just a reflection of the author’s rich experience and erudition but a true reflection of his personality—authentic, elegant and caring.
—Dr Santrupt Misra, Director, Group Human Resources, Aditya Birla Group

This book will be a great tool for business leaders to understand how to leverage their people power.
—Leena Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer, Unilever

Krish ‘Shanks’ Shankar is an experienced HR leader, having worked across five different industries. He started his career in Eicher Tractors, worked for over two decades in Hindustan Unilever, and headed the HR functions in Bharti Airtel and Infosys, with a brief stint in Philips. A graduate from XLRI Jamshedpur, he also did his doctorate in Business Administration from Aston University, UK. He has worked in London and Singapore, in addition to leading HR for global organizations, thus bringing in a broader perspective. He is passionate about reading, learning, mentoring young leaders and exploring new ideas in HR. He also served as the Honorary President of National HRD Network during 2019–21. He brings his wide experience in this book to share insights that would help anyone in business, whether working in HR or any other function, to make a difference by leveraging their people ecosystem.