Shweta Shaily 🌐 — Head of Talent

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein I believe building great companies isn’t about scaling faster — it’s about scaling smarter, by putting people, processes, and culture at the center of business strategy. Over the last 8+ years, I’ve partnered with founders and leadership teams to design People frameworks that fuel sustainable growth — not just support it. Currently leading PeopleOps & Culture at Inc42 Media, I’ve helped the company scale its team by 150%, cut attrition by 60%, and link People and Operations into a single high-velocity growth engine. My leadership style is rooted in structured thinking, strong execution, and a deep belief that culture is a business advantage — not an afterthought. At Inc42, I’ve built agile hiring systems, automated operational workflows, and anchored retention around career growth and engagement, enabling the company to move faster and scale stronger. Recognized along the way with awards like Project Leader, Out-of-the-Box Thinker, and Dedication Stalwart, I’ve always believed that titles and trophies matter less than building teams that win — together. Recognized among the Top 75 Sustainable Business Innovators by NITI Aayog, I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact. Building businesses that are both human-centered and strategy-driven isn’t just work for me — it’s a passion that keeps me moving forward And when I’m not building scalable organizations, you’ll find me practicing yoga, meditating, or learning — because evolving internally is just as important as scaling externally. If you’re building something ambitious and believe that People and Process are your unfair advantage, I’d love to connect. Reach me at shweta.shaily@inc42.com.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources and People Operations expert with a focus on sustainable business growth.

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Experience: 13 yrs 11 mos