Manu Wadhwa — CEO

With over 25 years of experience, I am a global business executive with a proven track record in steering organizational transformation and change across various spectrums, life stages, and geographies. My career spans diverse roles, including global HR transformation, change management, digital innovation, talent development, and mergers and acquisitions. A passionate advocate for youth voice inclusion and an industry activist, I have driven digital advancements, developed comprehensive talent programs, and successfully managed complex mergers and acquisitions. Alongside, I am also associated with many industry forums to inspire newer generations to strive for excellence and advancement through their active engagement in shaping the future.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR executive with expertise in organizational transformation and digital innovation across diverse industries.

Experience: 29 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Leadership
Information Technology
Change Management
Talent Management
People Strategy
Hr Transformation
Technology Advancement
Employee Engagement
Talent Acquisition
Learning & Development
Hr Projects
Retention Strategies
Accounting
Vendor Management

Career Highlights

Over 25 years of global HR transformation experience.
Expert in driving organizational change and digital innovation.
Passionate advocate for youth voice inclusion and industry activism.

Work Experience

Sony Pictures Networks

Chief Human Resources Officer & (Head - Enterprise IT for 1 Year till August 2025) (1 yr 6 mos)

Chief Human Resources Officer (6 yrs 11 mos)

All India Management Association (AIMA)

Member - National HR Advisory Committee (3 yrs 11 mos)

Chairperson - SIG HR, Young Leaders Council (11 mos)

Frontier Group of Companies

Board Member (5 yrs 1 mo)

Confederation of Indian Industry

Co-Chairperson CII - Western Region Council for Leadership and HR (1 yr 11 mos)

Member - National Leadership & HR Committee (8 yrs 11 mos)

Jombay

Board Member (Observor) (3 yrs 6 mos)

The Coca-Cola Company

CHRO - India & South West Asia and Board Member - Coca-Cola India Pvt Ltd (2 yrs 2 mos)

SHRM India

Member -SHRM Asia Pacific Advisory Board (8 yrs 9 mos)

American Express

Head - Global HR Transformation & Capabilities (3 yrs 9 mos)

Head of Human Resources (5 yrs 3 mos)

GE

Human Resources Leader (6 yrs 11 mos)

Mahyco

HR Specialist (1 yr)

Tata Unisys

Branch Accountant (3 yrs)

Education

PGDBM at Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development

Human Resources Leadership Program (HRLP) at General Electric

Statistics at University of Rajasthan

Manu Wadhwa

CEO

India29 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 25 years of global HR transformation experience.
Expert in driving organizational change and digital innovation.
Passionate advocate for youth voice inclusion and industry activism.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR executive with expertise in organizational transformation and digital innovation across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipInformation TechnologyChange ManagementTalent ManagementPeople StrategyHr TransformationTechnology AdvancementEmployee EngagementTalent AcquisitionLearning & DevelopmentHr ProjectsRetention StrategiesAccountingVendor Management

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyCoachingCompensation & BenefitsCompliance & ControlsCorporate GovernanceCross-functional Team LeadershipData & AI StrategyDeferred CompensationEmployee BenefitsEmployee RelationsHR ConsultingHR PoliciesHRISHuman Resources

About

Experience

Sony pictures networks

2 roles

Chief Human Resources Officer & (Head - Enterprise IT for 1 Year till August 2025)

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Since September 2024, have taken additional charge of the network’s Enterprise Technology Group (ETG). This role encompasses providing leadership oversight to the ETG with the agenda of creating the next-generation Enterprise Technology Architecture, shaping the network’s Data & AI Strategy for us to be a Data First Decision company, and strengthening our Compliance & Controls in line with global standards of Sony and reducing the risk of potential threats on systems.

LeadershipInformation TechnologyData & AI StrategyCompliance & Controls

Chief Human Resources Officer

Apr 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

In my role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Sony Pictures Networks (SPN), I played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's global people agenda. By steering the transition from broadcaster to a digitally agile content company, I lead the organization's efforts towards transformation & change management, talent & succession management, inclusion and diversity to foster a vibrant workplace culture across multiple countries.

Organizational CultureChange ManagementTalent ManagementInclusion and Diversity

All india management association (aima)

2 roles

Member - National HR Advisory Committee

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · India · Hybrid

Chairperson - SIG HR, Young Leaders Council

May 2020 – Apr 2021 · 11 mos

Frontier group of companies

Board Member

Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · Delhi, India

Confederation of indian industry

2 roles

Co-Chairperson CII - Western Region Council for Leadership and HR

Apr 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

Member - National Leadership & HR Committee

Apr 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Jombay

Board Member (Observor)

Jul 2019 – Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

The coca-cola company

CHRO - India & South West Asia and Board Member - Coca-Cola India Pvt Ltd

Jan 2017 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Gurgaon, India

Coca-Cola India & South West Asia employs over 25000+ associates across the system, with over 50+ manufacturing plants and a region-wide distribution network covering over 150000+ in-direct resources. The role was focused on driving the people strategy of the organization & leading seamless talent stewardship for its stakeholder network, including franchise bottlers, across India & South West Asia. Was also the Member of the Board of Directors for Coca-Cola India Pvt Limited and Chair of the Audit Committee thereon.

Talent ManagementPeople Strategy

Shrm india

Member -SHRM Asia Pacific Advisory Board

Jan 2016 – Oct 2024 · 8 yrs 9 mos

American express

2 roles

Head - Global HR Transformation & Capabilities

Mar 2013 – Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Was responsible for driving HR transformation across 36 markets in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, with a workforce presence of over 120,000+, focusing on key elements of HR Operating Model, Design & Process based End-to-End Thinking, Technology Advancement and provisioning for Outsourcing Solutions.

HR TransformationTechnology Advancement

Head of Human Resources

Dec 2007 – Mar 2013 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Acted as the HR Head for Risk & Information Management Business (RIM), Financial Centre (FCE), Enterprise Growth plus HR Mergers & Acquisition Lead for India/ Asia Market, which involved driving the organisation people strategy - focusing on talent management, engagement and development at all levels of the organisation. With a blend of start up to matured businesses, the role provided enormous challenges to drive the employee value proposition for diversified workforce.

Talent ManagementEmployee Engagement

Ge

Human Resources Leader

Jan 2001 – Dec 2007 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Multiple Countries & Businesses

The experience at GE was spread across multiple line of businesses and countries, with an impact to local as well as global business objectives. Roles driven included - Talent Acquisition Lead & Engagement Specialist @ John F Welch Technology Centre, Learning & Development Specialist with Crotonville Asia, Head of HR @ Budapest Bank, Regional HR Head @ GE Countrywide and Head of HR @ GE Money Wizard

Talent AcquisitionLearning & Development

Mahyco

HR Specialist

Jan 2000 – Jan 2001 · 1 yr · Dhawalwadi / Aurangabad

HR Specialist driving critical projects for research scientists working on genetic seeds in Dhawalwadi, Aurangabad; Key initiatives included, but not limited to, retention of the scientists through creating a community / civilization around Dhawalwadi, which enabled them having a personal life balance and engagement beyond work space.

HR ProjectsRetention Strategies

Tata unisys

Branch Accountant

Jan 1996 – Jan 1999 · 3 yrs · Jaipur

Manu was responsible for managing branch accounts, fees collections, vendor payments, students schedules and also coordinated driving promotional events for the center.

AccountingVendor Management