Anurag Shrivastava — CEO
HRNEXT is a premier executive search firm focused on placing top-tier leaders, from CXO to CXO-2 levels, as well as niche specialists across various roles and functions, catering to both Indian and international businesses. I bring decades of experience working in beverages, manufacturing high tech , IT services , product development and Asset Management company experience with cutting edge best practices. One of the companies, Aditi Tech which I had grown at a nascent stage is one of America's top companies for people and culture . https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-midsize-workplaces-for-culture-belonging-community-2026?social_type=MSQA To scale an international organization successfully, you need more than just a hiring plan; you need an operating system for excellence. I help global enterprises bridge the gap between ambitious growth targets and the structural reality of their workforce. 1. Engineering a Culture of Meritocracy True meritocracy is not an accident; it is an engineered outcome. I specialize in replacing subjective "gut-feel" management with metrics-driven HR functioning that ensures targeted interventions with maximum business impact. * Systemic Transparency: Implementing rigorous competency mapping and assessment frameworks to define what "excellence" looks like at every level. * Optimized Rewards: Designing innovative compensation and benefits programs that don't just "pay the market" but actively incentivize high-performance behaviors. * Operational Scaffolding: Building HR policies that support diverse business lines—from product development and software services to technical support—within a single global framework. 2. Scaling Without Diluting Quality Rapid growth often breaks culture. I have a proven track record of guiding organizations through high-stakes transitions, such as ramping a team from 175 to over 1,000 people while maintaining "Best Employer" status. * Brand as Talent Magnet: Helping companies develop unique cultures and practices that make them the "best brand to work for" * Global Best Practices: Leveraging experience from industry giants like ICICI Prudential, UB Group, and Digital Equipment to implement world-class standards in any geography. 3. Securing "A-Player" Leadership * CXO Excellence: Placing "business-first" CXOs and HR leaders (Rewards, HRBP, IR) who understand how to drive ROI through human capital. * Strategic Vetting: Applying a CHRO’s lens to executive search—ensuring every leader is not just a "fit" but a catalyst for your meritocratic goals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in executive search and organizational development.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 33 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Executive Search
- Talent Management
- Compensation & Benefits
- Employee Engagement
- Human Resources
- Organizational Development
- Hr Policies
- Rewards And Benefits
Career Highlights
- Expert in scaling organizations without compromising culture.
- Proven track record in placing top-tier CXO leaders.
- Specializes in metrics-driven HR strategies for maximum impact.
Work Experience
HRNEXT Founded 2006
CEO (19 yrs 9 mos)
Prudential ICICI
Vice President HR (1 yr 8 mos)
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
VP HR (2 yrs)
Talisma
Director - Human Resources /CHRO (3 yrs 11 mos)
Aditi
Director -HR (2 yrs 5 mos)
Digital Equipment India Limited
Manager - HR (2 yrs 4 mos)
Digital Equipment Corporation India
Manager - Human Resources (3 yrs 2 mos)
UB Group
Sr Executive - Human Resources (3 yrs 7 mos)
Britannia Industries
Summer Trainee (0 mo)
Education
PMIR 1992 batch at XLRI Jamshedpur
5 Years Integrated MSc at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
12th Standard at Kendriya Vidyalaya
ICSE at St. Germain High School