Bhavana Issar is a seasoned HR and OD expert with over 25 years of experience across global corporations, blending deep consulting expertise with a human-centered leadership approach. She is the Founder and CEO of Caregiver Saathi, a pioneering social enterprise that builds ecosystems of well-being for caregivers of those with terminal or chronic illnesses. Bhavana also leads Sambhaavna, an HR and OD consulting firm focused on shaping purpose-driven, innovative organizations. Her work lies at the intersection of leadership, empathy, gender equity, and workplace transformation. A champion of unseen labor in caregiving, she advocates for dignified, inclusive, and balanced lives. As an Independent Director, educator, and speaker, Bhavana guides institutions toward visionary and values-aligned growth. Beyond the boardroom, she is a poet, professor, and Limca-record-holding motorcyclist, reflecting her commitment to breaking barriers and exploring infinite possibilities—in life and leadership.