People
Our Core Team
Saurabh Nigam, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
A results-driven HR leader with 20+ years of experience, Saurabh specializes in building high-performing organizations. He brings a deep understanding of the people challenges faced by early-stage and high-growth companies, honed through impactful roles at Omidyar Network, Snapdeal, Beroe and Aditya Birla Group where he delivered measurable business outcomes across diverse industries including retail, BFSI, KPO, e-commerce, education, and technology.
Saurabh excels at aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving growth, and fostering a thriving culture. His expertise spans talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management (OKR, MBO), compensation & benefits, and organizational design. He is passionate about empowering leaders and teams to reach their full potential through executive coaching and leadership development programs.
A recognized thought leader with a data-driven approach, Saurabh leverages HR analytics and metrics to optimize workforce planning and talent management. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice and a sought-after speaker on talent management and leadership. He is a certified OKR Professional and Trainer, Birkman Professional, and Crucial Conversations Facilitator. Saurabh holds a Post Graduate Diploma in PM&IR from XLRI and has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Future HR Leaders by People Matters & DDI International. He also authors a popular HR newsletter (“Musings of an HR Guy”) with ~30k subscribers on Linkedin.
Saurabh Nigam, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
A results-driven HR leader with 20+ years of experience, Saurabh specializes in building high-performing organizations. He brings a deep understanding of the people challenges faced by early-stage and high-growth companies, honed through impactful roles at Omidyar Network, Snapdeal, Beroe and Aditya Birla Group where he delivered measurable business outcomes across diverse industries including retail, BFSI, KPO, e-commerce, education, and technology.
Saurabh excels at aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving growth, and fostering a thriving culture. His expertise spans talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management (OKR, MBO), compensation & benefits, and organizational design. He is passionate about empowering leaders and teams to reach their full potential through executive coaching and leadership development programs.
A recognized thought leader with a data-driven approach, Saurabh leverages HR analytics and metrics to optimize workforce planning and talent management. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice and a sought-after speaker on talent management and leadership. He is a certified OKR Professional and Trainer, Birkman Professional, and Crucial Conversations Facilitator. Saurabh holds a Post Graduate Diploma in PM&IR from XLRI and has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Future HR Leaders by People Matters & DDI International. He also authors a popular HR newsletter (“Musings of an HR Guy”) with ~30k subscribers on Linkedin.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Karthik Kaushik, Co-founder & Chief Business Officer
Karthik is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across multiple industries and continents, from South America to Western Europe. Beginning his career as a Chemical Engineer and later consulting for Fortune 500 companies, Karthik has evolved into a versatile entrepreneur with a passion for building data-driven, high-performing teams that thrive in uncertain environments.
For the past 11 years, his company, Bazaar Gateway Business Solutions, has helped over 60 clients across 12 countries achieve market entry and revenue growth through strategic sales and marketing approaches. Karthik’s journey as a founder, complete with its own HR learning curve, has fueled his commitment to helping other entrepreneurs avoid the common people challenges that can slow growth.
Karthik holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, and completed an Executive Education Program in Supply Chain Management at IIM Ahmedabad. As a self-proclaimed graduate of the “School of Hard Knocks”, Karthik brings a wealth of hands-on experience and empathy for the pressures startup leaders face, making him a valued guide for growth-focused founders.
Karthik Kaushik, Co-founder & Chief Business Officer
Karthik is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across multiple industries and continents, from South America to Western Europe. Beginning his career as a Chemical Engineer and later consulting for Fortune 500 companies, Karthik has evolved into a versatile entrepreneur with a passion for building data-driven, high-performing teams that thrive in uncertain environments.
For the past 11 years, his company, Bazaar Gateway Business Solutions, has helped over 60 clients across 12 countries achieve market entry and revenue growth through strategic sales and marketing approaches. Karthik’s journey as a founder, complete with its own HR learning curve, has fueled his commitment to helping other entrepreneurs avoid the common people challenges that can slow growth.
Karthik holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, and completed an Executive Education Program in Supply Chain Management at IIM Ahmedabad. As a self-proclaimed graduate of the “School of Hard Knocks”, Karthik brings a wealth of hands-on experience and empathy for the pressures startup leaders face, making him a valued guide for growth-focused founders.
Co-founder & Chief Business Officer
Shayantani Mallik, People Partner
Shayantani is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience across diverse industries, including SaaS, e-commerce, and analytics. With a strong background in HR Business Partnering, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Coaching, and Employee Relations, she has successfully navigated both dynamic start-ups and established enterprises.
Shayantani has a proven track record of building HR processes from the ground up, aligning people strategies with business objectives, and driving organizational growth. She takes a data-driven approach to decision-making while staying attuned to the realities of the workplace. Her ability to blend strategic insight with practical execution has enabled her to create impactful and scalable HR solutions.
She holds a master’s degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Passionate about human behavior, Shayantani is driven by an innate curiosity to understand why people behave the way they do, making her a thoughtful and insightful leader in the field of human resources.
Shayantani Mallik, People Partner
Shayantani is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience across diverse industries, including SaaS, e-commerce, and analytics. With a strong background in HR Business Partnering, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Coaching, and Employee Relations, she has successfully navigated both dynamic start-ups and established enterprises.
Shayantani has a proven track record of building HR processes from the ground up, aligning people strategies with business objectives, and driving organizational growth. She takes a data-driven approach to decision-making while staying attuned to the realities of the workplace. Her ability to blend strategic insight with practical execution has enabled her to create impactful and scalable HR solutions.
She holds a master’s degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Passionate about human behavior, Shayantani is driven by an innate curiosity to understand why people behave the way they do, making her a thoughtful and insightful leader in the field of human resources.
People Partner
Senora Nazareth, Operations Catalyst
Senora Nazareth is a highly motivated and accomplished professional with a strong foundation in sales, business development, and business administration. With a results-oriented approach and a passion for strategic growth, she has developed a reputation for being both a creative thinker and a reliable executor. Her ability to identify opportunities, cultivate meaningful client relationships, and contribute to organizational success sets her apart in fast-paced, goal-driven environments.
Senora holds an Executive MBA in Marketing, which has equipped her with advanced insights into market dynamics, consumer behavior, and strategic decision-making. Complementing her business education is a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which strengthens her interpersonal communication skills and enhances her understanding of client needs and team dynamics.
Throughout her career, she has taken on diverse roles that have sharpened her abilities in operations management, scheduling, client coordination, and sales support. Her hands-on experience includes managing day-to-day business functions, streamlining processes, and supporting executives with key administrative tasks. Senora is known for her professional demeanor, adaptability, and dedication to excellence in everything she does.
With strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to continuous learning, Senora thrives in dynamic environments where she can contribute to growth, efficiency, and innovation. She is now looking forward to leveraging her skills and experience to take on new challenges and drive value in forward-thinking organizations.
Senora Nazareth, Operations Catalyst
Senora Nazareth is a highly motivated and accomplished professional with a strong foundation in sales, business development, and business administration. With a results-oriented approach and a passion for strategic growth, she has developed a reputation for being both a creative thinker and a reliable executor. Her ability to identify opportunities, cultivate meaningful client relationships, and contribute to organizational success sets her apart in fast-paced, goal-driven environments.
Senora holds an Executive MBA in Marketing, which has equipped her with advanced insights into market dynamics, consumer behavior, and strategic decision-making. Complementing her business education is a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which strengthens her interpersonal communication skills and enhances her understanding of client needs and team dynamics.
Throughout her career, she has taken on diverse roles that have sharpened her abilities in operations management, scheduling, client coordination, and sales support. Her hands-on experience includes managing day-to-day business functions, streamlining processes, and supporting executives with key administrative tasks. Senora is known for her professional demeanor, adaptability, and dedication to excellence in everything she does.
With strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to continuous learning, Senora thrives in dynamic environments where she can contribute to growth, efficiency, and innovation. She is now looking forward to leveraging her skills and experience to take on new challenges and drive value in forward-thinking organizations.
Operations Catalyst
Sharany Chanda, People Partner
Sharany is a results-focused HR Business Partner with over six years of experience across diverse industries. She brings deep expertise in HR business partnering, talent management, employee engagement, HRIS implementation, policy development, and performance enablement.
Passionate about HR strategy, Sharany enjoys solving business challenges through people-focused solutions. She has successfully led HR functions for global teams, including those based in Canada, India, APAC, and EMEA, thriving in high-growth and fast-paced environments.
Sharany uses data-driven insights to drive meaningful change in organisations. With her strong business acumen, she has guided leaders through organisational change initiatives, strategic workforce planning, and complex employee relations challenges. Known for her collaborative style and people-first mindset, she builds strong, trust-based partnerships and creates inclusive work environments.
Currently working towards the CPHR designation, she excels at translating business goals into actionable people plans and influencing change through clarity, empathy, and long-term thinking. Her ability to simplify complexity, inspire collaboration, and align HR strategy with organisational priorities positions her as a forward-thinking HR leader dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
Sharany Chanda, People Partner
Sharany is a results-focused HR Business Partner with over six years of experience across diverse industries. She brings deep expertise in HR business partnering, talent management, employee engagement, HRIS implementation, policy development, and performance enablement.
Passionate about HR strategy, Sharany enjoys solving business challenges through people-focused solutions. She has successfully led HR functions for global teams, including those based in Canada, India, APAC, and EMEA, thriving in high-growth and fast-paced environments.
Sharany uses data-driven insights to drive meaningful change in organisations. With her strong business acumen, she has guided leaders through organisational change initiatives, strategic workforce planning, and complex employee relations challenges. Known for her collaborative style and people-first mindset, she builds strong, trust-based partnerships and creates inclusive work environments.
Currently working towards the CPHR designation, she excels at translating business goals into actionable people plans and influencing change through clarity, empathy, and long-term thinking. Her ability to simplify complexity, inspire collaboration, and align HR strategy with organisational priorities positions her as a forward-thinking HR leader dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
People Partner
Anisha Bidichandani, People Partner
Anisha Bidichandani is a seasoned HR Professional with a robust background in talent acquisition, HR strategies, and business acumen, developed through her impactful roles at BCG, TCS and Peoplescout. She excels in crafting innovative HR frameworks, driving talent management, and enhancing employee engagement across diverse sectors like consulting, IT, and talent solutions.
Anisha brings a proven record of building scalable HR frameworks, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance organizational performance.
Additionally, she founded a D2C skincare brand, Myoho Essence, showcasing her ability to blend creativity with business insight.
She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources. As a dedicated practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism, she is committed to cultivating people-centered organizational cultures across all professional environments.
Anisha Bidichandani, People Partner
Anisha Bidichandani is a seasoned HR Professional with a robust background in talent acquisition, HR strategies, and business acumen, developed through her impactful roles at BCG, TCS and Peoplescout. She excels in crafting innovative HR frameworks, driving talent management, and enhancing employee engagement across diverse sectors like consulting, IT, and talent solutions.
Anisha brings a proven record of building scalable HR frameworks, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance organizational performance.
Additionally, she founded a D2C skincare brand, Myoho Essence, showcasing her ability to blend creativity with business insight.
She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources. As a dedicated practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism, she is committed to cultivating people-centered organizational cultures across all professional environments.
People Partner
Pooja Setia
Pooja Setia is a versatile HR Professional with 10+ years of experience across the spectrum of People & Culture — from talent management and leadership development to DEI, employee experience, and culture building. Her career spans high-growth tech startups and global MNCs, where she has partnered closely with founders and CXOs to design and deliver HR strategies that are business- aligned, people-centric, and award-winning.
Driven by a deep belief in empathy, intentionality, and collective growth, Pooja transitioned into entrepreneurship and founded The People Studio — a boutique advisory firm at the intersection of HR, leadership branding, and storytelling. As a fractional CHRO, she now partners with growing organizations to build scalable, inclusive, and values-driven workplaces. Her work spans policy and program design, capability building, training, and employer branding — always grounded in real-world context and built for impact.
In parallel, Pooja leads a thriving content and branding practice for CXOs, founders, and leaders — helping them build an authentic, strategic digital presence on LinkedIn. With her sharp understanding of workplace dynamics and a flair for storytelling, she creates content strategies that go beyond thought leadership — offering clarity, relatability, and long-term brand equity.
She is also the creator and host of Beyond the Spotlight, a women-centric podcast that brings real conversations about work, ambition, and life to the forefront. Through this platform and her own LinkedIn presence, Pooja has built a strong personal brand — and now helps other leaders do the same.
With her unique blend of corporate depth, startup agility, creative instinct, and lived experience, Pooja brings both credibility and imagination to every partnership — making her a trusted advisor to organizations and leaders looking to grow with authenticity, influence, and heart.
Pooja Setia
Pooja Setia is a versatile HR Professional with 10+ years of experience across the spectrum of People & Culture — from talent management and leadership development to DEI, employee experience, and culture building. Her career spans high-growth tech startups and global MNCs, where she has partnered closely with founders and CXOs to design and deliver HR strategies that are business- aligned, people-centric, and award-winning.
Driven by a deep belief in empathy, intentionality, and collective growth, Pooja transitioned into entrepreneurship and founded The People Studio — a boutique advisory firm at the intersection of HR, leadership branding, and storytelling. As a fractional CHRO, she now partners with growing organizations to build scalable, inclusive, and values-driven workplaces. Her work spans policy and program design, capability building, training, and employer branding — always grounded in real-world context and built for impact.
In parallel, Pooja leads a thriving content and branding practice for CXOs, founders, and leaders — helping them build an authentic, strategic digital presence on LinkedIn. With her sharp understanding of workplace dynamics and a flair for storytelling, she creates content strategies that go beyond thought leadership — offering clarity, relatability, and long-term brand equity.
She is also the creator and host of Beyond the Spotlight, a women-centric podcast that brings real conversations about work, ambition, and life to the forefront. Through this platform and her own LinkedIn presence, Pooja has built a strong personal brand — and now helps other leaders do the same.
With her unique blend of corporate depth, startup agility, creative instinct, and lived experience, Pooja brings both credibility and imagination to every partnership — making her a trusted advisor to organizations and leaders looking to grow with authenticity, influence, and heart.
Growth Evangelist
Harshita Pherwani
Harshita is a qualified HR professional with over 15 years of experience spanning BFSI, Energy Management, Media, and Retail industries. A postgraduate from XLRI Jamshedpur, she began her career as a Performance Management specialist, building a solid foundation in process and systems-driven HR. Her career later evolved into more business-embedded HR roles, enabling her to bring to life her core belief that people are key to an organization’s success.
Her extensive experience as a strategic business HR helped her gain hands-on experience in change management, new business integration, organization culture-building, and developing talent and engagement solutions tailored to business needs, while being grounded in operational realities. Having worked in large, matrixed organizations, she has built strong capability in aligning diverse stakeholders, comprehending organizational priorities and translating them into HR strategy backed by a data-driven and customer-centric approach.
Beyond her corporate career, Harshita has also explored entrepreneurship, having led operations for her own fitness studio in Mumbai, and worked as a licensed Zumba fitness instructor.
Harshita Pherwani
Harshita is a qualified HR professional with over 15 years of experience spanning BFSI, Energy Management, Media, and Retail industries. A postgraduate from XLRI Jamshedpur, she began her career as a Performance Management specialist, building a solid foundation in process and systems-driven HR. Her career later evolved into more business-embedded HR roles, enabling her to bring to life her core belief that people are key to an organization’s success.
Her extensive experience as a strategic business HR helped her gain hands-on experience in change management, new business integration, organization culture-building, and developing talent and engagement solutions tailored to business needs, while being grounded in operational realities. Having worked in large, matrixed organizations, she has built strong capability in aligning diverse stakeholders, comprehending organizational priorities and translating them into HR strategy backed by a data-driven and customer-centric approach.
Beyond her corporate career, Harshita has also explored entrepreneurship, having led operations for her own fitness studio in Mumbai, and worked as a licensed Zumba fitness instructor.
Growth Evangelist
Pragya Joshi
Pragya is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience across SaaS platforms, partnering closely with business leaders to build effective and scalable people practices. Her expertise spans HR Business Partnering, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Performance Management, Coaching and Employee Relations. She has supported both high-growth start-ups and established enterprises through periods of rapid scaling, helping align people strategies with evolving business objectives.
She brings strong experience in designing organizational structures, establishing leveling and career pathing frameworks, and hiring mid- to senior-level talent to support business growth. She has also led initiatives focused on employee engagement, retention, and leadership development, while managing end-to-end performance management processes that encourage accountability and continuous development.
Known for her balanced approach, Pragya combines data-driven insights with a deep understanding of workplace dynamics to design practical and sustainable HR solutions, also helping leaders lead with empathy. Pragya holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from IIM, Ranchi.
Pragya Joshi
Pragya is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience across SaaS platforms, partnering closely with business leaders to build effective and scalable people practices. Her expertise spans HR Business Partnering, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Performance Management, Coaching and Employee Relations. She has supported both high-growth start-ups and established enterprises through periods of rapid scaling, helping align people strategies with evolving business objectives.
She brings strong experience in designing organizational structures, establishing leveling and career pathing frameworks, and hiring mid- to senior-level talent to support business growth. She has also led initiatives focused on employee engagement, retention, and leadership development, while managing end-to-end performance management processes that encourage accountability and continuous development.
Known for her balanced approach, Pragya combines data-driven insights with a deep understanding of workplace dynamics to design practical and sustainable HR solutions, also helping leaders lead with empathy. Pragya holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from IIM, Ranchi.
People Partner
Siddharth Nagpal
Siddharth Nagpal is a seasoned HR transformation consultant, and executive coach with over 19 years of experience in learning, facilitation, and organizational development. He has delivered leadership assessments and development programs for senior managers and executives across industries and geographies, including India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.
He has a consulting track record of advising global and Indian clients, across several industry verticals including Oil & Gas, Power & Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Conglomerates, Information Technology, Services and Family Led Enterprises.
He has held senior roles such as Partner, Kognoz Consulting, Senior Professional at New Development Bank (Shanghai, China), Associate Vice President at Encore Capital Group, Senior Consultant at Aon Hewitt, and leadership positions at Jaypee Capital Services and Ernst & Young. His experience spans organization design, HR and cultural transformation, and performance management consulting.
Siddharth is a Chartered Fellow (FCIPD) with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK), a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certified by the HR Certification Institute (USA) and holds an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. His strong consulting and assessment background enables him to deliver data-driven leadership evaluations and development strategies that align with business growth objectives. Siddharth’s core areas of expertise include organization transformation, AI strategy, HR process reengineering, strategic workforce planning, and bias in employment testing.
Indicative Consulting Engagements
Organization Design & Strategic Workforce Planning – Large Oil and Gas, Iron and Steel and Automotive clients
Change Strategy & Adoption Risk Mitigation — NDB restructuring, Encore M&A, leadership assimilation workshops
Leadership Alignment & Assimilation — Multiple leaders workshops, executive coaching, change communication
Talent Management Framework Design — Global frameworks at Encore, NDB talent strategy, multi-region rollout
Training & Upskilling Delivery — Multiple manager enablement workshops, leadership development programs, office hours coaching
Siddharth Nagpal
Siddharth Nagpal is a seasoned HR transformation consultant, and executive coach with over 19 years of experience in learning, facilitation, and organizational development. He has delivered leadership assessments and development programs for senior managers and executives across industries and geographies, including India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.
He has a consulting track record of advising global and Indian clients, across several industry verticals including Oil & Gas, Power & Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Conglomerates, Information Technology, Services and Family Led Enterprises.
He has held senior roles such as Partner, Kognoz Consulting, Senior Professional at New Development Bank (Shanghai, China), Associate Vice President at Encore Capital Group, Senior Consultant at Aon Hewitt, and leadership positions at Jaypee Capital Services and Ernst & Young. His experience spans organization design, HR and cultural transformation, and performance management consulting.
Siddharth is a Chartered Fellow (FCIPD) with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK), a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certified by the HR Certification Institute (USA) and holds an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. His strong consulting and assessment background enables him to deliver data-driven leadership evaluations and development strategies that align with business growth objectives. Siddharth’s core areas of expertise include organization transformation, AI strategy, HR process reengineering, strategic workforce planning, and bias in employment testing.
Indicative Consulting Engagements
Organization Design & Strategic Workforce Planning – Large Oil and Gas, Iron and Steel and Automotive clients
Change Strategy & Adoption Risk Mitigation — NDB restructuring, Encore M&A, leadership assimilation workshops
Leadership Alignment & Assimilation — Multiple leaders workshops, executive coaching, change communication
Talent Management Framework Design — Global frameworks at Encore, NDB talent strategy, multi-region rollout
Training & Upskilling Delivery — Multiple manager enablement workshops, leadership development programs, office hours coaching
Partner – Growth & Delivery
Our Partners
Mehar Seth
Mehar brings a decade of expertise in executive search, advising both multinational and local corporations on their leadership talent needs. Known for her client-centric approach, Mehar believes in truly understanding client needs and exceeding expectations—a focus on “customer delight” that sets her apart. Her strength lies in building strong partnerships and fostering lasting relationships, making her an invaluable ally to clients seeking top talent.
With extensive experience in leadership hiring and a knack for creative solutions, Mehar ensures a quick, effective turnaround on executive searches. She is passionate about elevating her clients’ brands by identifying and securing the right leaders who drive growth. Her specialties include competency-based evaluations, talent mapping, and innovative strategies tailored to each organization’s unique needs.
Mehar Seth
Mehar brings a decade of expertise in executive search, advising both multinational and local corporations on their leadership talent needs. Known for her client-centric approach, Mehar believes in truly understanding client needs and exceeding expectations—a focus on “customer delight” that sets her apart. Her strength lies in building strong partnerships and fostering lasting relationships, making her an invaluable ally to clients seeking top talent.
With extensive experience in leadership hiring and a knack for creative solutions, Mehar ensures a quick, effective turnaround on executive searches. She is passionate about elevating her clients’ brands by identifying and securing the right leaders who drive growth. Her specialties include competency-based evaluations, talent mapping, and innovative strategies tailored to each organization’s unique needs.
Partner, Talent Search and Advisory
Sharthok Chakraborty
Sharthok is an entrepreneur and business developer with a passion for building internet businesses that simplify and enhance user experiences. With a strong focus on growth, he is particularly drawn to areas of business development while valuing simplicity and transparency in products.
With six years of experience in Human Resources, Sharthok has had the opportunity to work with talented HR teams across leading organizations. His journey has been shaped by valuable leadership lessons, learning from both great mentors and challenging situations. Sharthok has also ventured into the start-up world, founding multiple businesses, each providing crucial learning experiences that have contributed to his entrepreneurial growth.
An avid learner of human psychology, Sharthok enjoys exploring its impact on corporate behavior and dynamics. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is a passionate bass guitarist with experience touring globally with various bands.
Sharthok Chakraborty
Sharthok is an entrepreneur and business developer with a passion for building internet businesses that simplify and enhance user experiences. With a strong focus on growth, he is particularly drawn to areas of business development while valuing simplicity and transparency in products.
With six years of experience in Human Resources, Sharthok has had the opportunity to work with talented HR teams across leading organizations. His journey has been shaped by valuable leadership lessons, learning from both great mentors and challenging situations. Sharthok has also ventured into the start-up world, founding multiple businesses, each providing crucial learning experiences that have contributed to his entrepreneurial growth.
An avid learner of human psychology, Sharthok enjoys exploring its impact on corporate behavior and dynamics. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is a passionate bass guitarist with experience touring globally with various bands.
Partner, HRTechWise
Aditi Sheoran
Aditi is a seasoned Leadership Coach (ICF-PCC), NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer, and Yoga Teacher with extensive experience in working with global organizations like Infosys, ESPN, BCG and Snapdeal. She specializes in enabling personal and professional transformations through a holistic, people-centric approach that combines mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and experiential learning.
Aditi focuses on developing mindful leaders who lead fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations to foster talent excellence and drive impactful results through tailored leadership coaching and career advancement programs.
Certified in NLP, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Experiential Facilitation and Coaching, Aditi is committed to helping clients unlock their fullest potential and achieve lasting success. Her approach is centered around continuous evolution, emotional awareness, and the belief that every moment is an opportunity to “Seize the Day.”
Aditi Sheoran
Aditi is a seasoned Leadership Coach (ICF-PCC), NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer, and Yoga Teacher with extensive experience in working with global organizations like Infosys, ESPN, BCG and Snapdeal. She specializes in enabling personal and professional transformations through a holistic, people-centric approach that combines mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and experiential learning.
Aditi focuses on developing mindful leaders who lead fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations to foster talent excellence and drive impactful results through tailored leadership coaching and career advancement programs.
Certified in NLP, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Experiential Facilitation and Coaching, Aditi is committed to helping clients unlock their fullest potential and achieve lasting success. Her approach is centered around continuous evolution, emotional awareness, and the belief that every moment is an opportunity to “Seize the Day.”
Partner, Leadership Development
Gaurav Nair
Gaurav Nair is a highly accomplished legal professional with a reputation for excellence in commercial and transactional law. Recognized as a Top Managing Partner in the Forbes Legal Powerlist 2022, Gaurav has earned numerous accolades, including MP of the Year (Rising Firms) at the ALB India Law Awards 2023 and Future Star (Commercial & Transactions) by Benchmark Litigation APAC 2023.
With extensive experience advising clients across diverse sectors, Gaurav is known for his strategic insights, client-centric approach, and ability to navigate complex legal challenges. His focus on delivering impactful, results-driven solutions has made him a trusted advisor to high-profile clients.
A leader in his field, Gaurav continues to make significant contributions to the legal profession, consistently driving transformative outcomes and maintaining a commitment to the highest standards of legal practice.
Gaurav Nair
Gaurav Nair is a highly accomplished legal professional with a reputation for excellence in commercial and transactional law. Recognized as a Top Managing Partner in the Forbes Legal Powerlist 2022, Gaurav has earned numerous accolades, including MP of the Year (Rising Firms) at the ALB India Law Awards 2023 and Future Star (Commercial & Transactions) by Benchmark Litigation APAC 2023.
With extensive experience advising clients across diverse sectors, Gaurav is known for his strategic insights, client-centric approach, and ability to navigate complex legal challenges. His focus on delivering impactful, results-driven solutions has made him a trusted advisor to high-profile clients.
A leader in his field, Gaurav continues to make significant contributions to the legal profession, consistently driving transformative outcomes and maintaining a commitment to the highest standards of legal practice.
Partner, HR and Legal Compliance
Harkirat Sangha
Harkirat is a Partner at ProGrowth People Solutions and focuses on delivering cutting-edge Talent Analytics Solutions that help organizations unlock workforce potential and drive strategic HR decisions.
With nearly a decade of experience in advanced analytics, Harkirat has led the development of enterprise-grade dashboards and HR analytics frameworks for clients across industries, including pharmaceuticals, engineering, aviation, and consumer goods. Harkirat brings deep expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate, Power Apps, SmartSheets, and Python, enabling him to design integrated analytics systems across platforms such as Zoho People, Workday, SAP, BambooHR, SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Entra ID.
His approach combines intuitive design with robust data models to deliver real-time insights that elevate people-related decisions. Whether building executive scorecards or designing NPS-based engagement dashboards, Harkirat ensures that each solution is both technically sound and business-relevant.
Harkirat Sangha
Harkirat is a Partner at ProGrowth People Solutions and focuses on delivering cutting-edge Talent Analytics Solutions that help organizations unlock workforce potential and drive strategic HR decisions.
With nearly a decade of experience in advanced analytics, Harkirat has led the development of enterprise-grade dashboards and HR analytics frameworks for clients across industries, including pharmaceuticals, engineering, aviation, and consumer goods. Harkirat brings deep expertise in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate, Power Apps, SmartSheets, and Python, enabling him to design integrated analytics systems across platforms such as Zoho People, Workday, SAP, BambooHR, SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Entra ID.
His approach combines intuitive design with robust data models to deliver real-time insights that elevate people-related decisions. Whether building executive scorecards or designing NPS-based engagement dashboards, Harkirat ensures that each solution is both technically sound and business-relevant.
Partner, Talent Analytics
Our Expert Panel
Girish Kohli
Girish Kohli is a seasoned HR leader and strategist, known for his commitment to building a better world through transformative people practices. Recognized as one of Jombay’s “40 under 40” and a People Matters Young HR Leader, Girish brings over 18 years of expertise across diverse HR leadership roles, including Head of HR, Total Rewards, and Organizational Development.
With experience in both consulting and corporate environments, Girish has developed impactful frameworks in compensation, performance, and talent management, enabling organizations to scale effectively, retain top talent, and enhance productivity. He is passionate about creating solutions that bridge the aspirations of individuals with the strategic goals of the organization, ensuring a meaningful employee experience ‘from hire to retire’.
Driven by both analytical insight and creative vision, Girish thrives in complex roles and believes that the success of any organization lies in aligning personal and organizational growth goals.
Girish Kohli
Girish Kohli is a seasoned HR leader and strategist, known for his commitment to building a better world through transformative people practices. Recognized as one of Jombay’s “40 under 40” and a People Matters Young HR Leader, Girish brings over 18 years of expertise across diverse HR leadership roles, including Head of HR, Total Rewards, and Organizational Development.
With experience in both consulting and corporate environments, Girish has developed impactful frameworks in compensation, performance, and talent management, enabling organizations to scale effectively, retain top talent, and enhance productivity. He is passionate about creating solutions that bridge the aspirations of individuals with the strategic goals of the organization, ensuring a meaningful employee experience ‘from hire to retire’.
Driven by both analytical insight and creative vision, Girish thrives in complex roles and believes that the success of any organization lies in aligning personal and organizational growth goals.
HR Strategy & Total Rewards
Jeetika Rathore
With twenty years of HR experience across diverse industries, Jeetika is known for her expertise in designing people-focused initiatives that drive sustainable growth. Her deep understanding of HR strategy is complemented by a hands-on approach to partnering with HR colleagues, senior leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and external partners to deliver impactful results.
Jeetika’s focus as an HR Business Partner and Coach is on building strong, strategic relationships and advocating for employees at every level. Her commitment to delivering key HR performance metrics makes her a trusted partner in fostering high-performance, people-first cultures that align with business goals.
Jeetika Rathore
With twenty years of HR experience across diverse industries, Jeetika is known for her expertise in designing people-focused initiatives that drive sustainable growth. Her deep understanding of HR strategy is complemented by a hands-on approach to partnering with HR colleagues, senior leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and external partners to deliver impactful results.
Jeetika’s focus as an HR Business Partner and Coach is on building strong, strategic relationships and advocating for employees at every level. Her commitment to delivering key HR performance metrics makes her a trusted partner in fostering high-performance, people-first cultures that align with business goals.
Culture Development & Talent Management
Ravi Gupta
Ravi Gupta is a seasoned HR partner and advisor with a track record of supporting startups and large-scale operations with workforces of over 10,000 employees across 20+ cities in India. With core competencies in HR strategy, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation analysis, payroll management, and process improvement, Ravi consistently drives high employee satisfaction, low attrition, and talent readiness for future growth.
Passionate about reimagining HR frameworks, Ravi empowers organizations to achieve their strategic goals by building agile, people-first HR practices. He is dedicated to helping young ventures navigate the challenges of building a sustainable business foundation through his advisory services.
Ravi Gupta
Ravi Gupta is a seasoned HR partner and advisor with a track record of supporting startups and large-scale operations with workforces of over 10,000 employees across 20+ cities in India. With core competencies in HR strategy, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation analysis, payroll management, and process improvement, Ravi consistently drives high employee satisfaction, low attrition, and talent readiness for future growth.
Passionate about reimagining HR frameworks, Ravi empowers organizations to achieve their strategic goals by building agile, people-first HR practices. He is dedicated to helping young ventures navigate the challenges of building a sustainable business foundation through his advisory services.
HR Operations & Learning and Development
Divisha Upadhyaya
Divisha brings over 14 years of consulting and entrepreneurial experience, specializing in organizational effectiveness and HR transformation. With an MBA from ISB and a background that includes PwC, Divisha has a strong track record of managing high-impact projects in strategy design, operating model development, post-merger integration, and talent management.
Known for her strategic approach and expertise, Divisha is dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex transformations and achieve sustainable growth. Her passion for adding value and supporting organizations in realizing their potential makes her a trusted advisor and collaborator in building resilient, growth-focused businesses.
Divisha Upadhyaya
Divisha brings over 14 years of consulting and entrepreneurial experience, specializing in organizational effectiveness and HR transformation. With an MBA from ISB and a background that includes PwC, Divisha has a strong track record of managing high-impact projects in strategy design, operating model development, post-merger integration, and talent management.
Known for her strategic approach and expertise, Divisha is dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex transformations and achieve sustainable growth. Her passion for adding value and supporting organizations in realizing their potential makes her a trusted advisor and collaborator in building resilient, growth-focused businesses.
HR Transformation & Organizational Effectiveness
Rushabh Mota
Rushabh Mota
Madhumitha Venkataraman
Madhumitha Venkataraman is a seasoned HR professional, with significant experience in HR business partnering, setting up HR practices, leadership development, talent management, change management, diversity, equity and inclusion and employee wellbeing. Madhu has worked with consulting organizations like Mercer, large multinational corporations like GE, Coca-Cola and Netflix, and start up ecosystems like Snapdeal.
She is an entrepreneur herself – the founder and partner of Diversity Dialogues LLP, which has partnered with 100+ organisations in their diversity and inclusion journey across the globe over the last 5 years.
Respected as a trailblazer in the space of diversity, equity and inclusion, she has been recognized by Women Economic Forum and World HRD Congress for her work in building fair, equitable and caring workplaces. She is also regarded as one of the top 17 D&I Professionals in South Asia by Biz Divas Foundation and top 24 DEI professionals by Human Resource Association of India. Madhu is a certified counsellor, and leverages this expertise in working with managers/leaders and organizations on employee wellbeing.
Through her work, Madhu’s mission is to build workplaces which are high on trust and psychological safety – where each individual feels that they can do the best work of their lives, thereby leading to organizations which are high on performance and innovation.
Madhumitha Venkataraman
Madhumitha Venkataraman is a seasoned HR professional, with significant experience in HR business partnering, setting up HR practices, leadership development, talent management, change management, diversity, equity and inclusion and employee wellbeing. Madhu has worked with consulting organizations like Mercer, large multinational corporations like GE, Coca-Cola and Netflix, and start up ecosystems like Snapdeal.
She is an entrepreneur herself – the founder and partner of Diversity Dialogues LLP, which has partnered with 100+ organisations in their diversity and inclusion journey across the globe over the last 5 years.
Respected as a trailblazer in the space of diversity, equity and inclusion, she has been recognized by Women Economic Forum and World HRD Congress for her work in building fair, equitable and caring workplaces. She is also regarded as one of the top 17 D&I Professionals in South Asia by Biz Divas Foundation and top 24 DEI professionals by Human Resource Association of India. Madhu is a certified counsellor, and leverages this expertise in working with managers/leaders and organizations on employee wellbeing.
Through her work, Madhu’s mission is to build workplaces which are high on trust and psychological safety – where each individual feels that they can do the best work of their lives, thereby leading to organizations which are high on performance and innovation.
Talent Management, Inclusion Strategy & Employee Wellbeing
Mayank Sharma
Mayank specializes in talent management, rewards, compensation, employee engagement, learning & development, employer branding, and recruitment and primarily works with organizations especially founders to create the best people strategies and practices helping them to achieve their business objectives.
He is a strong advocate of building employee-centric workplaces and advocating mental health and well-being at workplaces.
He has been a LinkedIn top voice and writes frequently on themes related to mental health, culture, well-being, employee productivity, motivation, life, etc. having a strong followership of 42000 people. He has also delivered workshops and guest lectures in top colleges of the country like IITs, IIMs, XLRI, NMIMS, etc. along with mentoring many students.
In his corporate stints, he headed talent management, rewards, performance and the CHRO office at Tata 1mg driving initiatives like performance reviews, compensation benchmarking, and leadership development. He has also worked extensively on org design, HR strategy and recruitment strategy
He was part of Asian Paints where he handled the HR, security, and CSR portfolio at Mysuru Plant. He designed and implemented HR & Security processes for the greenfield project from scratch leading a team of 6 officers. Some of his major achievements during the stint were successfully handling a strike organized by local villagers both as an HR manager and security manager and also successfully implementing the ‘women in night shift’ project.
He was the HRBP of 400+ employees at Reliance Nagothane Plant during which he acquired SHRM HRBP certification and also handled employee engagement, talent management, PMS, and L&D at the site.
Mayank Sharma
Mayank specializes in talent management, rewards, compensation, employee engagement, learning & development, employer branding, and recruitment and primarily works with organizations especially founders to create the best people strategies and practices helping them to achieve their business objectives.
He is a strong advocate of building employee-centric workplaces and advocating mental health and well-being at workplaces.
He has been a LinkedIn top voice and writes frequently on themes related to mental health, culture, well-being, employee productivity, motivation, life, etc. having a strong followership of 42000 people. He has also delivered workshops and guest lectures in top colleges of the country like IITs, IIMs, XLRI, NMIMS, etc. along with mentoring many students.
In his corporate stints, he headed talent management, rewards, performance and the CHRO office at Tata 1mg driving initiatives like performance reviews, compensation benchmarking, and leadership development. He has also worked extensively on org design, HR strategy and recruitment strategy
He was part of Asian Paints where he handled the HR, security, and CSR portfolio at Mysuru Plant. He designed and implemented HR & Security processes for the greenfield project from scratch leading a team of 6 officers. Some of his major achievements during the stint were successfully handling a strike organized by local villagers both as an HR manager and security manager and also successfully implementing the ‘women in night shift’ project.
He was the HRBP of 400+ employees at Reliance Nagothane Plant during which he acquired SHRM HRBP certification and also handled employee engagement, talent management, PMS, and L&D at the site.
HR Management & Strategy
Divya Moudgil
Divya is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience in driving transformative people strategies across global, culturally diverse organizations. She excels in inspiring teams, developing and executing talent strategies and organisation vision, leveraging both HR expertise and business acumen. Divya has worked with top companies, including Tata Consultancy Services, Bank of America, Renault India, The Smart Cube, TUI, and Lightstorm Telecom, managing teams across South-East Asia, Europe and the Americas.
As a CHRO, she has built HR departments from the ground-up. Her areas of expertise include Workforce Planning, Talent Development, Compensation Systems, Digital HR, Organizational Restructuring and Culture Transformation. Through her career, she has successfully led large-scale initiatives in these areas, successfully partnering with senior leadership teams to establish impactful, value-driven HR functions.
As a systems thinker and lifelong learner, Divya is deeply passionate about driving meaningful change and enhancing business performance.
Divya Moudgil
Divya is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience in driving transformative people strategies across global, culturally diverse organizations. She excels in inspiring teams, developing and executing talent strategies and organisation vision, leveraging both HR expertise and business acumen. Divya has worked with top companies, including Tata Consultancy Services, Bank of America, Renault India, The Smart Cube, TUI, and Lightstorm Telecom, managing teams across South-East Asia, Europe and the Americas.
As a CHRO, she has built HR departments from the ground-up. Her areas of expertise include Workforce Planning, Talent Development, Compensation Systems, Digital HR, Organizational Restructuring and Culture Transformation. Through her career, she has successfully led large-scale initiatives in these areas, successfully partnering with senior leadership teams to establish impactful, value-driven HR functions.
As a systems thinker and lifelong learner, Divya is deeply passionate about driving meaningful change and enhancing business performance.
HR Strategy and Transformation
Akshat Surana
Akshat is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience managing the full employee lifecycle across leading Indian conglomerates, including Adani Group, Aakash Institute, UltraTech Cement, and Arvind Limited. His work spans core HR functions such as talent acquisition, policy design, performance management, employee engagement, and large-scale HR transformation.
Nicknamed the “Internal Salesman” by peers, Akshat has helped organizations win the trust of their own people—by aligning internal branding with mission and leadership behaviors. Known for his grounded, personalized approach, he has worked across functions from the shop floor to the boardroom.
Akshat brings depth, empathy, and operational excellence into every HR challenge he takes on.
Akshat Surana
Akshat is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience managing the full employee lifecycle across leading Indian conglomerates, including Adani Group, Aakash Institute, UltraTech Cement, and Arvind Limited. His work spans core HR functions such as talent acquisition, policy design, performance management, employee engagement, and large-scale HR transformation.
Nicknamed the “Internal Salesman” by peers, Akshat has helped organizations win the trust of their own people—by aligning internal branding with mission and leadership behaviors. Known for his grounded, personalized approach, he has worked across functions from the shop floor to the boardroom.
Akshat brings depth, empathy, and operational excellence into every HR challenge he takes on.
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