UST Wins Record 11 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards in 2025, Including Nine Golds, Marking Fifth Consecutive Year of Recognition

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India & Aliso Viejo, CA, United States – September 12, 2025 – Business Wire India UST, a global leader in AI and technology transformation, has achieved its best-ever performance at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards, earning 11 awards in 2025—including nine Gold, one Silver, and one Bronze. This marks the fifth consecutive year of recognition for UST, underscoring its strength in human capital management and employee development. The company secured Gold awards in nine categories: Best Corporate Culture Transformation, Best Leadership Development, Best Certification Program (two categories), Best Competencies and Skill Development Program, Best Program to Improve Individual Development Planning, Best Use of Games or Simulations for Learning, and Best Use of Blended Learning. UST also earned one Silver and two Bronze awards, further expanding its recognition across diverse talent development areas. Notably, UST captured Best Corporate Culture Transformation Gold for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to an employee-centric workplace built on Servant Leadership principles and the company’s core values of humility, humanity, and integrity. All submissions were judged by independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives, based on alignment to business needs, program design, creativity, adoption, and measurable impact. UST attributes this success to its people-first culture and strategic focus on career growth, continuous learning, and future-ready skills. Its Servant Leadership model emphasizes participative leadership, employee empowerment, and professional development as drivers of innovation and client success. “These awards highlight the strength of our people-first culture,” said Colleen Doherty, Chief People Officer, UST. “By embedding servant leadership and creating opportunities for employees to grow through certifications, adaptive learning, and future-ready skills, we ensure UST remains a great place to work and a trusted partner for our clients.” Krishnan Nilakantan, Vice President and Global Head of Learning and Development at UST, added, “Our learning and development strategy aims not only to enhance employee capabilities but to increase human potential and foster an environment where everyone can achieve long-term success.” Brandon Hall Group praised the winners for setting new benchmarks in talent development. “This year’s honorees exemplify the transformative power of strategic human capital management,” said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group. “Their innovative approaches to talent development and employee engagement redefine what it means to create people-centric workplaces.” Award recipients will be celebrated at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Conference, scheduled for February 9–12, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida. About Brandon Hall Group For over 30 years, Brandon Hall Group™ has recognized and certified excellence in learning and human capital management worldwide. Its HCM Excellence Awards®—often referred to as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management”—honor organizations for outstanding programs and strategies that drive measurable results. About UST Since 1999, UST has partnered with leading global companies to deliver transformative technology and AI-driven solutions. With 30,000+ employees across 30+ countries, UST combines innovation, engineering, R&D, and proprietary platforms to help clients overcome challenges and achieve lasting impact.