Neha Khanna — CEO
I’ve built people systems across some of the most dynamic terrains - NGO, co-working, edtech (K-12 and higher education), media, D2C beauty, and now institutional education. Every industry taught me a version of the same truth: when you build from scratch, clarity comes later - courage comes first. For over a decade, I’ve thrived in ambiguity. From assembling zero-to-one teams to designing HR architectures that scale creative and high-growth organizations, my work lives where structure meets chaos. I’ve led transformations that blend agility with empathy, designed engagement frameworks that outlast hype cycles, and helped leaders turn culture into their most defensible strategy. As Head of HR & Incubation at Pearl Academy, I bring that same builder’s mindset to a legacy institution modernizing systems, scaling trust, and creating pathways for creative entrepreneurs to thrive. The common thread through every chapter has been the same: build fast, stay human, leave systems stronger than you found them. Outside work, I write at Voyage Called Life ( (https://voyagecalledlife.in/) a reflection of my curiosity about people and places. It keeps me grounded, curious, and constantly learning.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the education and talent acquisition sectors.
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 11 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- Strategy
Career Highlights
- Elevated Great Place to Work score significantly.
- Reduced recruitment costs through internal sourcing.
- Led successful HR transformations across multiple industries.
Work Experience
GUS Global Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Head HR- Pearl Academy & Deputy Director- Incubation (1 yr 11 mos)
The Good Glamm Group
Head- HR Business Partner & COE (1 yr 6 mos)
Group Head - Talent Acquisition (7 mos)
LIDO
AVP- Human Resources (6 mos)
AVP- Talent Acquisition (10 mos)
Head - Growth Recruiting (1 yr 7 mos)
Great Learning
Manager People Operations (5 mos)
edWisor.com
Manager- Business Expansion & Growth (6 mos)
HR Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
91springboard
Associate - Talent Acquisition (1 yr)
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Education Consultant (1 mo)
Teach For India
Fellow (1 yr 5 mos)
Selection Reviewer (1 yr 1 mo)
IGate Mastech, Inc.
IT Recruiter || On Job Training Intern (3 mos)
Education
PGDM at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Lovely Professional University