Dr Nirja Sharma brings over three decades of distinguished experience in corporate business HR experience across diverse industries, including finance, hospitality, facility management, sales, ITES, information technology, and manufacturing. She has held senior leadership positions in multinational corporations as well as in private, and public sector organisations.
At the senior management level, she has consistently demonstrated leadership in establishing HR Centres of Excellence, redesigning performance management systems, and championing business ethics initiatives. Known for her expertise in change management, she has successfully navigated HR functions through acquisitions, takeovers, and large-scale organisational transformations.
Deeply committed to developing and mentoring young professionals, Dr Sharma actively promotes sustainable CSR initiatives strongly rooted in employee participation. Learning and development remain central to her professional philosophy and practice, which she has applied with commitment in both corporate and academic environments.
* Note – Transitioning in Nov 2026.