Sonal Jain 🇮🇳 — CEO
I am an architect of Growth and ESG impact, partnering with Boards, Private Equity, and leaders to build thriving businesses and ecosystems that span continents and cultures. Over two decades across Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, and Wipro Technologies, my leadership is anchored in my values of Abundance, Courage and Kindness — shaping bold transformations, igniting sustainable growth, and empowering people and communities to flourish worldwide. Every conversation, every stage, every connection is a chance to awaken possibility, inspire action, and leave a lasting imprint worldwide. Guided by responsibility and inclusion, I aim to make growth uplifting and inspiring, and the world brighter, fairer, and more inclusive than we found it. As Global CHRO of EPL Limited, I partner with the Board, PE, and Executive Leadership Team to shape strategy, embed ESG into growth, and cultivate workplaces where 5,700+ employees across 21 plants in 11 countries thrive impacting our customers 80+ markets. EPL is proudly a truly Indian-listed Global MNC recognized worldwide for its innovation and sustainability. Beyond the corporate realm, I write and speak on leadership, ESG, and transformation in forums like Forbes Human Resources Council and CII — sharing reflections that invite leaders to embrace their worth, wisdom, and power to create enduring change.” 🏆 Honors & Recognitions ✅ Most Inspirational Women in Leadership 2025 - Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky ✅ Inspirational Women Leader 2024 – Transformance Forum ✅ Dr Tarita Shankar Award for Excellence 2024 ✅ Top 10 Best Women CHRO – Women Entrepreneur Magazine 2024 ✅ Most Iconic HR Leaders 2024 – World HRD Congress ✅ Top 10 CHROs in India 2023 – TradeFlock ✅ Star Alumni – University Business School 2018 ✅ Top 100 HR Leaders 40Under40 – Jombay 🌟 Credentials & Contributions ICF ACC Certified Coach | Chartered MCIPD, Hogan & Hays Assessor, Member – CII National HR Committee, Forbes HR Council Member (2024, 2025) At the intersection of business, people, and planet, I remain committed to shaping growth that is not only profitable but also sustainable, inclusive, and radiant for communities worldwide.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in HR transformation and ESG strategy within multinational corporations.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 18 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Human Resources
- Leadership
Career Highlights
- Global CHRO with over two decades of experience.
- Recognized as one of the top HR leaders in India.
- Advocate for sustainable growth and ESG impact.
Work Experience
EPL Limited
Global Chief Human Resources Officer (2 yrs 9 mos)
Coursera
Head of People Asia Pacific (1 yr)
CII-LeadershipCentre
National Committee Member (4 yrs 8 mos)
Johnson & Johnson
India Enterprise HR Head (1 yr 1 mo)
Consumer Health Head HR India , Asia Pacific Digital Strategy and Marketing Council Partner (3 yrs 1 mo)
Director HR - India Supply Chain & R&D (Consumer, Pharma and Medical Devices) (2 yrs 2 mos)
Unilever
Global HR Head Engineering and SC Strategies Team (1 yr 8 mos)
India Lead for Talent and Leadership Development (2 yrs 3 mos)
HR Business Partner, Supply Chain India (2 yrs 8 mos)
Wipro Technologies
Global HR Head for a Business Unit. (3 yrs)
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
Summer Internship (2 mos)
Education
MBA at University Business School, Panjab University
B Tech at Jamia Millia Islamia
Intermediate at Loreto Convent Intermediate College, Lucknow
