Gaurav Saini

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India25 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of global HR experience across multiple sectors.
  • Expert in IPO readiness and HR transformation.
  • Mentors startups and leaders for sustainable growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Global HR Leader with expertise in Business Transformation and Talent Management across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Human Resources ManagementMulti-cultural Team ManagementHr StrategyTalent Management

Other Skills

LeadershipEmployee EngagementOrganizational DevelopmentEmployer BrandingPerformance ManagementTalent DevelopmentHiringHuman Resource ManagementHRBCPersonnel ManagementCRMPeopleSoftPsychometricsRecruitingEmployee Relations

About

I am an HR and business transformation leader with a core strength—understanding the business first. With over 20 years of global experience, I have a proven track record of aligning HR strategies with core business objectives across technology, IT services, financial services, FMCG, and telecom sectors. I’ve led large-scale HR functions across 40+ countries, driving impact for over 20,000 employees in regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, LATAM, and Southeast Asia. A key area of my expertise lies in IPO readiness from an HR perspective, having successfully led this transformation for three organizations. I understand the critical role HR plays in preparing for public listing—from ensuring compliance and governance structures to enhancing talent readiness, organizational agility, and cultural alignment to meet investor expectations. My experience spans designing scalable HR frameworks, establishing robust people practices, and aligning workforce strategies with long-term business goals to support successful market entry. My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and growth levers. Whether it’s scaling startups, navigating complex organizational transformations, or optimizing talent strategies, I bridge the gap between business needs and people strategies to deliver sustainable success. I specialize in building agile, high-performance organizations by combining strategic HR with business insight and AI-driven innovation. From talent management and leadership development to cultural transformation and change management, I drive initiatives that directly impact top and bottom lines. Beyond the boardroom, I actively mentor entrepreneurs, startups, and business leaders, helping them scale and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. My passion lies in empowering organizations to achieve their full potential by placing people at the heart of business transformation. Let’s connect to explore how people-first strategies can unlock business growth.

Experience

Wadhwani foundation

Global Chief Human Resource Officer

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Delhi & Palo Alto USA · On-site

  • Leading the HR function across the globe for the Wadhwani group foundation. A High Growth, High Tech Organisation transforming lives through AI driven solutions in the social sector.
Global Human Resources ManagementMulti-cultural Team Management

Hmd global

2 roles

GM HR ( CHRO) Core BU - India, MEA, APAC & Global Lead Business Transformation

Promoted

Oct 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

  • Leading the HR function for the CORE Business Unit ( India/MEA & APAC region). Global Lead for the Business Transformation. HR Lead for all Captive centers of India Region.
LeadershipEmployee EngagementOrganizational DevelopmentHR StrategyTalent ManagementGlobal Human Resources Management+2

HR Director ( CHRO) for APAC, India & MEA Region

Apr 2017Sep 2022 · 5 yrs 5 mos · On-site

  • Leading the HR Function for 4 Regions. Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Employee Life Cycle, Organization Development, Restructuring, Leadership Development, Coaching & Mentoring the Senior Leadership, Performance Management, HR Operations. L&D. Lead for all Sales & Captive centers.
Global Human Resources ManagementMulti-cultural Team Management

Happiest minds technologies

Director People Practice (HR) & Head L&D

Mar 2013Mar 2017 · 4 yrs · Bangalore, UK & ANZ

  • Driving the People agenda across the globe for Happiest Minds. Responsible for the people Happiness, Employee engagement, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Talent transformation,OD,Leadership Development, Happiest Minds Academy, building people focus culture, benefits, policies and driving business goals, mission vision and values of the company. Connecting the right talent to the right opportunity. Campus Connections. Building the Brand Value. Building Talent for Digital Transformation Business, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, SMAC+, IOT, Robotics,Infrastructure and Security, Product Engineering.
Global Human Resources ManagementMulti-cultural Team Management

Imimobile

Group Head Human Resources

Dec 2011Mar 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · Hyderabad & London

  • Driving HR as a main line of focus and delivering business results by Heading HR & IMI learning Academy. HRBP, Employee Relations, Recruitment, HRIS,PMS, Training &Development etc globally (India,MEA, UK & Europe).
Global Human Resources Management

Tata aia life insurance

Head- Process Delivery (HR) & Training

Aug 2008May 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Heading HRBP & Training for the Business vertical PAN India . HR Generalist, OD, Training, Induction, Employee Relations, Recruitment,Performance management System,Competency mapping,Leadership interaction,HR Systems and processes, HR Policies
Global Human Resources Management

Aon hewitt

India Facilitation Manager- HR L&D (MPHRO Verticles)

May 2006Jul 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai/Gurgaon/Noida and Chennai

  • HRBP for the MPHRO Verticle for all verticles in India. Handling the Training & Development Function. HR captive center in India for Technology. consulting and HRO Business
Global Human Resources Management

Aviva

Talent Development Manager

Nov 2004May 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai

  • Managing the training function for the Western region, with special focus on Sales Training and IRDA Training
  • Leadership Training & Managerial capability development
  • Product /process training for the western region

Max life insurance company limited

Manager

Feb 2004Nov 2004 · 9 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Amway

OI Delhi- North HR

Jun 2000Feb 2004 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Education

Meerut University

Bachelor of Laws - LLB — Corporate Law

Jan 1999Jan 2002

IMS Roorkee (UOR)

M.B.A — HR and Marketing

Jan 1997Jan 1999

Meerut University

BA (Economics Honours) — Economics

Jan 1994Jan 1997

Asha Modern School

12th — PCM

Jan 1992Jan 1994

Lord Mahavira Academy

10th — Science

Jan 1990Jan 1992

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