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KULPREETTSINGH SAWHNEY

KULPREETTSINGH SAWHNEY

Human Resources Leader
Gurugram

Summary

I am an accomplished HR executive with 23 years of diverse experience in driving human capital strategies across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, India, and Africa. My expertise encompasses Strategic HR Business Partnering, Organizational Development, Talent Management, and Change Management. I excel in leading HR transformation projects and coaching senior leaders. I am eager to contribute my skills to your team and support organizational excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

TALENT DIRECTOR - IMEA (SOUTHWEST ASIA, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA)

IHG Hotels & Resorts (Corporate)
7 2024 - Current
  • Lead the regional Talent Strategy, aligning it with organizational goals to optimize resource utilization, drive business success, and ensure sustainable growth
  • Oversee Talent and Succession Planning, ensuring organizational resilience through strategic talent management while identifying and nurturing high-potential employees for future leadership roles
  • Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and ensures equal opportunities for all
  • Develop and implement Organizational Design and Workforce Optimization strategies, ensuring the proper structure and capabilities are in place to meet current and future business demands across the regions
  • Design and deliver Leadership Development programs tailored for regional corporate teams
  • These programs prepare senior leaders for future challenges, enhance their capabilities, and promote a culture of continuous learning
  • Drive employee performance and engagement through data-driven talent analytics and comprehensive retention strategies, ensuring a motivated and high-performing workforce
  • Collaborate with talent acquisition teams to attract top-tier talent and enhance the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), positioning the organization as an employer of choice.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration on projects related to employee development, enhancing overall business performance.
  • Analyzed workforce trends and data to inform talent management decisions, driving organizational success.

SENIOR DIRECTOR & INDIA LEAD - LEARNING & TALENT

Publicis Sapient
Gurugram
07.2019 - 07.2023
  • Spearheaded regional Talent Strategy by collaborating with senior business leaders to create solutions that enhanced performance, fostered organizational development, and facilitated change management across the region
  • Led comprehensive Talent Development initiatives, spanning early career to senior leadership, and introduced robust assessment tools and frameworks that directly aligned with and supported business goals
  • Directed the implementation of performance management, Talent Reviews, and succession planning processes, cultivating a high-performance culture and ensuring leadership continuity
  • Orchestrated global HR Transformation projects, including the rollout of a new Performance Management tool and process, and successfully activated the Employee Value Proposition on a global scale
  • Developed organizational capabilities through leadership development programs designed for current leaders as well as high-potential individuals identified within the workforce.
  • Achieved recognition as the SHRM 2021 second runner-up for innovative leadership development, underscoring a commitment to nurturing future leaders.

HEAD OF PEOPLE -CORE & PRESALES FUNCTION - SOUTHEAST ASIA, OCEANIA & INDIA

Ericsson
Gurugram
03.2015 - 07.2019
  • Led Regional HR Teams: Directed team of People Business Partners to execute regional HR initiatives, driving alignment with business goals across diverse markets
  • Development and Implementation of Benchmark HR Processes Organizational Development & Change Management: Designed and executed globally benchmarked HR processes with a strong focus on organizational development, change management, and talent retention
  • Spearheading Critical HR Initiatives Compensation Parity & Succession Planning: Led key initiatives, including achieving compensation parity, planning for leadership succession, and steering organizational transformation during restructuring phases
  • Enhancing Regional HR Capabilities& collaboration with Global Teams: Partnered with global teams to introduce advanced performance and talent management processes, significantly enhancing HR capabilities across the region.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

GROUP TALENT MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES, INDIA/ASIA PACIFIC

Aon
Gurugram
10.2007 - 02.2015
  • Strategic HR Leadership Roles | HR Transformation Program Manager | Business Partner | Talent Management & Development Lead across Asia Pacific and India at Aon HR Consulting & Aon Operations, Technology and Delivery Centre
  • Pioneered and led multiple strategic HR initiatives, driving transformational change across various roles, including HR Transformation Program Manager, Business Partner, Talent Management Lead, and Talent Development Lead
  • Consistently delivered innovative solutions that enhanced organizational performance and built strong, agile teams.

Various Roles

Various Organisation
New Delhi
06.1999 - 10.2007

Multiple Roles in different Industries and domains Like Sales , Marketing and Human Resources

Education

Post Graduate Diploma Program in Marketing and International Business (Full-Time) - Marketing And International Business

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
06.1997 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Administration And Management

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal
Manipal, Karnataka
07.1993 - 06.1996

Skills

Human Capital Strategy

Strategic HR Business Partnering

Talent Strategy & Management

Talent Strategy & Management

Leadership & Organizational Development

Culture & Change Management

Employee Engagement & Retention

Business Acumen & Relationship

Management

Talent Analytics

Certification

Professional certified coach on Brain Based Coaching from Neuroleadership Institute

Timeline

Professional certified coach on Brain Based Coaching from Neuroleadership Institute

05-2021

Hogan Certified Practitioner

10-2019

SENIOR DIRECTOR & INDIA LEAD - LEARNING & TALENT

Publicis Sapient
07.2019 - 07.2023

PROSCI Change Management Certified Practitioner

07-2017

HEAD OF PEOPLE -CORE & PRESALES FUNCTION - SOUTHEAST ASIA, OCEANIA & INDIA

Ericsson
03.2015 - 07.2019

Certified to administer & coach on the MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) by CPP Asia Pacific

05-2011

GROUP TALENT MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES, INDIA/ASIA PACIFIC

Aon
10.2007 - 02.2015

Various Roles

Various Organisation
06.1999 - 10.2007

Post Graduate Diploma Program in Marketing and International Business (Full-Time) - Marketing And International Business

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune
06.1997 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Administration And Management

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal
07.1993 - 06.1996

TALENT DIRECTOR - IMEA (SOUTHWEST ASIA, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA)

IHG Hotels & Resorts (Corporate)
7 2024 - Current
KULPREETTSINGH SAWHNEYHuman Resources Leader