Sandeep Malhotra — CEO
Transformation isn’t just about scale. It’s about people, purpose- and the systems that allow both to thrive. For over 25 years, I’ve been trusted to build organizations from the inside out: scaling Global Capability Centres across India and the US, embedding governance frameworks, and architecting workforce strategies that balance cost, capability, and culture. Whether it’s growing a niche operation into a 900+ global delivery workforce at Cogent, or designing leadership pipelines and EVP frameworks at Aristocrat, Sun Life, and Steria, my focus has always been the same: create resilient systems that drive business growth without losing human connection. My edge? I build scalable organizations that last. From reducing operational costs from 13% to 6%, to launching Steria Academy across 15 global locations, to shaping succession frameworks for 200+ leaders, I’ve worked at the intersection of people and performance. Recognitions like Great Place to Work certifications or World HRD Congress awards are humbling — but what I value most is this: leaders who step into bigger roles, teams that outperform themselves, and cultures that sustain growth year after year. I thrive in ambiguity — setting up what doesn’t exist, fixing what’s broken, or scaling what works. Because true growth isn’t just about numbers. It’s about creating organizations trusted by their people, valued by their leaders, and prepared for the future. SKILLS : Global HR Strategy | Workforce Planning | GCC Setup & Expansion | Talent Acquisition & Retention | Succession Planning | Leadership Development | Organizational Development | Change Management | Employee Engagement | EVP & Employer Branding | HR Governance | HR Analytics | Workforce Transformation | Staff Augmentation | HR Technology & Automation | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) | Learning & Development | Performance Management | Total Rewards & Compensation | Culture Building | HR Operations Excellence | Employee Relations | Policy Design & Compliance | P&L & Business Partnering | Global Mobility | Cross-Cultural Leadership | Digital HR | Board & Executive Collaboration | Risk & Crisis Management | Future of Work Strategy
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in HR transformation and organizational development.
Experience: 30 yrs 5 mos
Career Highlights
- Scaled a niche operation to 900+ global workforce.
- Reduced operational costs from 13% to 6%.
- Launched Steria Academy across 15 global locations.
Work Experience
COGENT
Sr. Vice President – Global Delivery, HR & Business Operations (5 yrs 3 mos)
Global HR Director (2 yrs 10 mos)
Aristocrat
Head – Learning & Organizational Development (2 yrs 7 mos)
Sun Life Financial
Associate Director – Talent Development & Acquisition (1 yr 2 mos)
Steria Group
Head – Resource, Learning & OD (IT & ITES) (12 yrs 1 mo)
STG International Limited
Senior Manager – HR & Training (4 yrs 11 mos)
MBit Computraining Pvt. Ltd.
Trainer – IT & Soft Skills (1 yr 7 mos)
Education
Human Resources Management and Services at XLRI Jamshedpur
Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Systems and Management at PG COMPUTER SYSTEMS & MANAGEMENT
Bachelor's Degree at Delhi University