Sandeep Malhotra

CEO

India30 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Scaled a niche operation to 900+ global workforce.
  • Reduced operational costs from 13% to 6%.
  • Launched Steria Academy across 15 global locations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in HR transformation and organizational development.

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Global HR StrategyWorkforce PlanningTalent Acquisition & RetentionEmployee EngagementHR AnalyticsWorkforce TransformationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Performance ManagementTotal Rewards & CompensationHR Technology & AutomationChange ManagementCulture BuildingHR Operations ExcellenceEmployee RelationsP&L & Business Partnering

About

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

Experience

Cogent

2 roles

Sr. Vice President – Global Delivery, HR & Business Operations

Promoted

Jan 2021Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Brought in as Country Head to scale a niche operation into a full-fledged global delivery engine, tasked with reducing costs, building resilient HR frameworks, and creating a leadership pipeline that could sustain rapid expansion.

Global HR Director

Mar 2018Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Hired to embed scalable HR systems and governance as the company expanded into US and Indian markets, with a mandate to make HR a driver of business growth and compliance at enterprise level.

Aristocrat

Head – Learning & Organizational Development

Jul 2015Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Noida

  • Recruited to establish a leadership growth and succession ecosystem for the company’s GCCs, ensuring
  • workforce scalability and creating a culture that could support large-scale transformation.

Sun life financial

Associate Director – Talent Development & Acquisition

Jul 2013Sep 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurgaon

  • Brought on board to align GCC talent strategy with global expansion, tasked with scaling headcount rapidly
  • while strengthening retention and leadership readiness across Asia.

Steria group

Head – Resource, Learning & OD (IT & ITES)

Jun 2001Jul 2013 · 12 yrs 1 mo · Noida Area, India

  • Advanced into a corporate role to build and institutionalize Steria Academy, enabling leadership development, workforce scaling, and cultural integration across 15 global locations.

Stg international limited

Senior Manager – HR & Training

Jun 1996May 2001 · 4 yrs 11 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Hired to design and lead HR & training programs for a rapidly growing workforce, with a focus on succession planning, performance systems, and employee engagement.

Mbit computraining pvt. ltd.

Trainer – IT & Soft Skills

Oct 1994May 1996 · 1 yr 7 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Started career shaping early workforce readiness by combining technical and behavioral training for graduates and professionals.

Education

XLRI Jamshedpur

Human Resources Management and Services

Jan 2015Jan 2015

PG COMPUTER SYSTEMS & MANAGEMENT

Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Systems and Management

Jan 1992Jan 1994

Delhi University

Bachelor's Degree

Jan 1989Jan 1992

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