Sharad Verma — CEO
With over seven years as CHRO at Iris Software Inc., I focus on integrating AI and human-centric strategies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee experience. During this time, Iris Software has been named multiple times among the top 100 great places to work in India, certified among the exclusive Leadership Factories of India, awarded for innovation & inclusive culture and among the top 100 best places to work for women. Iris Software leaders have featured among the top 100 Great Managers in India in the last 5 years. In a career spanning over 3 decades in HR, I have focused on empathy, continuous learning, fostering curiosity, transparency, and the strategic use of AI to empower organizations and individuals. As the Founder of The Friendly CHRO, I aim to guide HR leaders in leveraging AI for smarter workplaces. My expertise includes AI agents, e-learning, and blogging, all of which align with my mission to amplify humanity in the evolving world of work.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in AI and workplace innovation.
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 33 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Human Resources
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Hr Technology
- Business Transformation
Career Highlights
- Over 30 years of HR experience.
- Led Iris Software to multiple awards for workplace excellence.
- Founder of The Friendly CHRO, promoting AI in HR.
Work Experience
The Friendly CHRO
Founder (10 mos)
Iris Software Inc.
VP & CHRO (7 yrs 5 mos)
Sears Holdings India
HR Head | CHRO (1 yr 8 mos)
Polaris Consulting & Services Ltd
Global Head - Human Resources (2 yrs 4 mos)
SunGard
Senior Director - Human Resources (3 yrs 5 mos)
Berkadia Services India Pvt Ltd
Vice President (1 yr 1 mo)
Self employed
Leadership Consultant (1 yr 11 mos)
Monster.com India
Vice President - HR & Admin, Middle East, South East Asia, India (1 yr)
The Bank of New York Mellon India
Director, HR (2 yrs 4 mos)
SunGard
HR Director (4 yrs 3 mos)
Credo Consultancy
Director (6 yrs)
HMT
HR Officer (2 yrs)
Education
MBA at XLRI Jamshedpur
Strategic Talent Management at Indian School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons at Utkal University
10+2 (AISSCE) at Kendriya Vidyalaya