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  • Mayur Bhongale Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Thames International University

    Mayur Bhongale

    Pune-based HR professional Mayur Bhongale has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate and the Excellence in Human Resource Award by Thames International University, Paris, recognizing his outstanding contributions to human resource development and organizational leadership.

    The prestigious accolade was presented at a ceremonial event held in Mumbai earlier this week. Currently serving as the Head of Human Resources at BEIL Infrastructure, Bhongale brings over 20 years of expertise in strategic HR planning, employee engagement, and building high-performance work cultures.

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    Mayur Bhongale: Transforming HR Frameworks

    His leadership has played a pivotal role in transforming HR frameworks across multiple organisations, emphasizing people-centric policies and developmental growth.

    The award ceremony saw participation from global dignitaries, including Dr Naseer Afizuddin, Director of Prince Learning Centre (Malaysia), and noted academician Dr Rakesh Mittal, highlighting the international significance of the recognition.

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    In his acceptance speech, Mayur Bhongale dedicated the honour to his parents Jayashree and Bhimraj Bayaji Bhongale, wife Pooja, and son Atharva, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his professional journey.

    “This recognition is not just a personal achievement but a moment of pride for the entire HR fraternity. It underscores the indispensable value of human capital in shaping resilient and forward-looking organisations,” Bhongale stated.

    The recognition of Mayur Bhongale reaffirms the evolving role of HR as a strategic pillar in modern enterprises and highlights the growing emphasis on transformational leadership within the profession.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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