Nidhi Raina — CEO
Across 25+ years leading business and technology transformations—managing million-dollar tech relationships worldwide, overseeing billion-dollar proposals for Fortune 100s, and heading People & Culture at one of the largest technology companies (600,000+ employees across 50+ countries)—I've watched billion-dollar strategies rise... and quietly collapse. The real reason? Not the plan. The culture holding it together. I've sat in the inner circle of 15+ conglomerates—banking, retail, insurance, manufacturing, media—observing what truly makes companies endure, and earning multiple global awards for pioneering people-centric transformation, including Female Executive of the Year (Asia-Pacific), International Business Executive of the Year, and Business Maverick of the Year. My biggest learnings? Simple, hard-won truths: Everything changes—faster than we think. ✅ You survive by being agile. ✅ Agility comes from strong competency... but it lasts only when culture itself is agile. ✅ And people? They'll stand by you and give their best when you grow them holistically—not just as employees, but as people—alongside the business. I've always believed good culture is never organic—it's designed - starting with creating systems for continuous people growth. Companies last longer—and thrive deeper—when they prioritize people and culture along with profits. Most treat culture as invisible or assume HR systems will handle it. They don't. Ignoring this untapped growth catalyst is a quiet peril—I've seen strong companies rise fast, then fade. That's why we built what we did: Quonscious: Culture consulting that works with boards and CXOs, from conglomerates to SMEs, driving people & culture transformation. UPVRD: A first of its kind culture tech platform using neuroscience and behavioral science for real, daily micro-growth, that ties people - culture- business triad perfectly. In the years ahead, as technology flattens every field, your people's capability will be the only real moat. How you grow them, retain them, and unleash them with clear systems—that's the priority that separates the enduring from the rest. If you're building a world-class culture that need trusted systems & new technologies to accelerates business growth, let's connect. On a personal note, I find as much fulfilment in travelling, gardening, art and spirituality as I do in work. And as a meditation teacher, I believe any true outer transformation begins with inner balance. You're always welcome to reach out for a quick chat—whether it's about culture, strategy, or just a cup of coffee.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in People & Culture transformation within the Consulting and Technology sectors.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 19 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- People Development
- Culture Change
- Business Transformation
- Leadership
- Business Development
- Information Security
Career Highlights
- Led billion-dollar transformations for Fortune 100 companies.
- Pioneered people-centric culture initiatives recognized globally.
- Developed innovative tech solutions for continuous people growth.
Work Experience
QUONSCIOUS & UPVRD
CEO & Founder (2022 - Present) (6 yrs 7 mos)
Tata Consultancy Services
Global Head, People and Cultural Transformation, TCS (5 yrs 1 mo)
Growth and Innovation Head, Large Deals, Business Transformation and Outsourcing (1 yr 5 mos)
Head, Global Sales, ( India, APAC, Europe & Australia), Information Security Practice (1 yr)
Business Development and Principal Consultant, Business and Technology Advisory (6 yrs)
INSEAD
Leadership and Strategy (1 yr)
Education
INSEAD Leadership Program for Senior Indian Executives at INSEAD
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Marathwada Insitute of Technology
High School at Sacred Heart High School / St Mary's Convent / Girls High School
Spirituality and Science at Art of Living
at Art of Living
