Astreya Celebrates One Year of Innovation, Culture, and Growth at Hyderabad Facility

Astreya recently marked a significant milestone—the first anniversary of its Hyderabad facility. Over the past year, this strategic hub has played a vital role in driving innovation, automation, and enterprise IT excellence. To celebrate this achievement, Astreya hosted Confluence 2025, a two-day event filled with recognition, cultural performances, team-building activities, and leadership insights.

Day One: A festive start with culture and recognition

The first day of celebrations was all about fun, engagement, and showcasing Astreya’s vibrant workplace culture. The energy was electric, with employees, senior leadership, and teams coming together to celebrate the milestone.

The event kicked off with a traditional South Indian lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolizing a bright future for the Hyderabad facility.

The decor showcased South Indian traditions, with beautiful floral arrangements enhancing the space. CEO Romil Bahl and Chief Human Resources Officer Louise Winstone fully embraced the occasion by wearing traditional Indian attire, a gesture warmly appreciated by the team. Their garments were custom-designed to their exact specifications by a friend of Hari Krishna Adepu, a member of the event’s organizing committee.

Recognition and awards

Following the opening remarks, Astreya honored key contributors:

• Vendor Recognition (R&R): Two vendors—TTK Services Hyderabad and SkyPass—were recognized for their support and services.

• Employee Recognition (R&R): Awards were distributed based on Astreya’s core values, with 31 employees receiving recognition. The awards were split into two segments, presented by Krishnadas Menon, HR VP for APAC, and Kolukuluru Pavani, HR Business Partner III. Employees shared their journeys, thanked their teams, and reflected on their achievements.

Cultural and team-building activities

Astreya’s commitment to inclusivity and cultural appreciation was on full display with two incredible dance performances:

• A classical Bharatanatyam dance by Aniksha Chennamaneni, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage.

• A fusion of Bharatanatyam and hip-hop dance performed by Aniksha Chennamaneni and Manish Cheepa, blending tradition with contemporary styles.

The second half of the day focused on interactive team-building events, where employees were divided into six teams. Each team was challenged to:

• Create a team name and design a logo, explaining their significance.
• Participate in a ramp walk competition, where members strutted down a carpeted catwalk, fashion-show style. The teams were split into two groups, led by Romil and Louise, with Louise’s team emerging victorious.
• Icebreaker games, including a “Grab the Cup” challenge, where leaders faced off in a reflex-based game, and a musical balloon burst game, bringing out everyone’s competitive spirit.

• Ad Jingle Contest, where teams created jingles incorporating their team names.

• Hyderabad Office Launches Annual Newsletter
  The much-anticipated newsletter was unveiled by Romi Bahl, Louise Winstone, and Krishnadas Menon. This company-wide publication will highlight key updates and achievements from the Hyderabad office, keeping employees informed and engaged.

Big things are happening in HR

Chief Human Resources Officer Louise Winstone and HR Business Partner Kolukuluru Pavani unveiled exciting new HR initiatives designed to support, empower, and elevate our teams.

Day Two: Leadership town hall & vision for the future

The second day shifted focus to Astreya’s strategic vision, with a town hall led by CEO Romil Bahl. The session covered:

• Astreya’s three-by-three strategy, outlining short-term (one year), medium-term (three years), and long-term (five years) goals.
• The importance of company values, emphasizing that employees should embrace and integrate them into daily work.
• Breaking down silos, fostering a more connected and transparent workplace.

Romil engaged the audience with a Q&A session, addressing key concerns and discussing business goals, company culture, and future initiatives. Louise also emphasized Astreya’s dedication to enhancing transparency and strengthening organizational culture.

Following the town hall, the winning team from the ad jingle contest, “All Married,” performed their jingle live for Romil and Louise before receiving their prizes.

Honoring contributors & closing celebrations

The event continued with recognition for the Astreya India Organizing Committee, and the buddies (volunteers for the event) acknowledging their efforts in making the anniversary celebration a success. Special recognition went to Nidhi Tara, Manager – Employer Branding for successfully hosting the event for two consecutive years and Kolukuluru Pavani, HR Business Partner III, who received the Outstanding Contributor Award. And finally, the Vote of Thanks by Krishnadas Menon, HR VP APAC to conclude the magnificent two day event.

The organizing committee members included:

• Krishna Das Menon
• Kolukuluru Pavani
• Nidhi Tara
• Varun Tej Kuppili
• Hashir Ahmed
• Hari Krishna Adepu
• Rushi Anjan M
• Aniksha Chennamaneni
• Manish Cheepa

Romil and Louise were also honored with mementos and gifts, as a token of appreciation for their presence and leadership.

Team meetings and Final Wrap-up

• CIS and DWS Teams
• Service Delivery Team
• Cross-Functional Services Team
• AI and Automation Team (EAS)

As Louise noted in her closing remarks, “This is the culture we are building—one of engagement, inclusion, and excellence. It’s something we want to replicate across all our locations.”

Looking ahead

Astreya’s Hyderabad facility has made a lasting impact in just one year, setting new standards for innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement. This anniversary celebration was a reflection of the company’s commitment to its people, culture, and long-term vision for growth.

With this strong foundation, Astreya is poised for even greater success in the years to come.

Onwards and upwards!