Janani Prakaash
SVP & Global Head – People & Culture, Genzeon
Janani brings nearly two decades of expertise in HR, executive coaching and organizational culture. An ICF-certified PCC coach, she’s been recognized as BW HR 40under40, ET HR Leader of the Year and one of Asia’s 100 Power Leaders in HR. Janani guides leadership transformation by weaving strategy with personal mastery—drawing on assets from boardrooms to yoga studios and the veena stage.
Her signature mindset, “The Inner Edge,” explores how presence, self-reflection and resilience shape exceptional leadership. Through regular LinkedIn series and global keynotes, she empowers audiences to “lead with clarity, conviction and calm”. Janani’s own journey spans from corporate pivot points to earning her yoga instructor certification during the pandemic—infusing her leadership philosophy with wellness, emotional intelligence and steady self-leadership.
At Genzeon, Janani champions an ecosystem where employee well‑being, data-driven insights and human-centered design thrive. She partners with our teams to create culture-led strategy and facilitate moments of true presence—so individuals and teams rise not just fast, but well.
Outside of work, Janani is a passionate vocal and veena artist, yoga teacher, and keynote speaker, reminding us that leadership begins with self-awareness and unfolds through daily acts of discipline, ownership and empathy.
