Tushar Trivedi is a technology, media, and entertainment executive, recognized by HR Executive Magazine as "HR's Rising Star of The Year," Workforce Magazine as a "Game Changer of the Year," and by Purdue University as a member of its "40 under 40 Distinguished Alumni" list.He was previously the Divisional HR Chief at Hilton. Prior to that, Tushar was a Business Development executive at Google & YouTube, led HR at Bleacher Report (acquired by Turner Broadcasting), and was a a Barista at Starbucks as an undergraduate student. ---My career path into HR has been nontraditional.Accomplishments I’m most proud of:* Recipient of Google’s highest internal recognition and award from the top-level Operating Committee (including the CEO) for my contributions to Google’s “Compensation Renewal,” which overhauled our sales and equity compensation programs* Part of the executive team at Bleacher Report (acquired by Turner Broadcasting) that led the company through it’s largest M&A integration to date, and securing our spot as the #1 leading mobile/social sports media brand globally * Led a successful culture transformation at Hilton impacting 5,000 team members worldwide, achieving the #1 rank in "Fortune Magazine's Best 100 Companies To Work For" listStrengths:* Building high-performing teams: I have a passion for identifying, hiring, developing, and leading teams* Strategic planning: I enjoy formulating strategy & vision, and am a total data junkie when it comes to building the financial and operating plans to achieve them* Delivering results: I thrive when faced with the most ambitious of goals, whether it’s doubling headcount YoY or surpassing sales targets QoQAwards:* HR’s Rising Star of The Year – HR Executive Magazine * Game Changer of the Year – Workforce Magazine* 40 Under 40 – Purdue University’s Distinguished Alumni (featured with Superbowl MVP and NFL Quarterback, Drew Brees) * Most Innovative HR Team in Asia – HRM AsiaFun facts:* Formerly ranked tennis player in California* Aspiring cartoon-voice over artist