Shrikant Lonikar — CEO
HR professional with over three decades of experience in defining, nurturing, and transforming organizational culture; strategic, business, and people matters; developing leadership and employee capability and enabling growth. Former Whole-Time Director and Chief Human Resources Officer at Pernod Ricard Gulf, SAARC region, and India. Chairman of the HR Committee of Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a Member of the Governing Board of the Academy of Human Resource Development. An erstwhile Chairman of the CII Gujarat State HR Panel. • A certified Executive Coach by Results Coaching and Marshall Goldsmith. Trained in Strategic HR Planning at the University of Michigan, USA. • A trained practitioner of Six Sigma. • A certified assessor for Leadership Development Center by Svennerstål & Partners, AB, Sweden. • Certified as an assessor for the ‘Global Leader of the Future’ Assessment by Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching. • Certified facilitator of the Psychometric Tests designed by Dr. T V Rao Learning Systems. A frequent panelist and speaker at leading corporate and industrial events and visiting faculty at various domestic and international management schools. Recognized as CHRO of the Year 2021 at the BW People HR Excellence Awards and Excellence in HR Leadership 2021 at People Excellence Award by @NHRDN Delhi & NCR Chapter and New Delhi Institute Of Management Has been instrumental in Pernod Ricard India's recent successes as the BW Best Place to Work 2021, Great Place To Work 2021 certified, Economic Times- Best Place To Work for Women 2021 and The Stevie Awards for Great Employers 2021 as The Employer of The Year. Helped several companies achieve pride of place in employer branding initiatives, including Best Employer, Top 5 ranking in Great Place To Work, PCMM Level 5 Assessment, and the highest employee engagement scores in the industry. Passionate about philanthropy, journalism, spirituality, theatre, teaching, grooming, and mentoring.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR leader with expertise in organizational development and employee engagement.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 41 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development
- Employer Branding
- Human Resources
Career Highlights
- Recognized as CHRO of the Year 2021.
- Led Pernod Ricard to multiple employer branding awards.
- Certified Executive Coach with global recognition.
Work Experience
PPJS Solutions LLP
Partner (4 yrs 1 mo)
Pernod Ricard India
CHRO and A Director on board of Pernod Ricard India (earlier Seagram) (5 yrs 9 mos)
Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching
Certified Coach (11 yrs 1 mo)
Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd.
President HR (2 yrs)
Joint President & Head HR (2 yrs 6 mos)
Adani Infra India Pvt. Ltd.
Joint President & Head HR (2 yrs 6 mos)
Wal-Mart India
EVP & Chief People Officer, Walmart India; Director(Member of the Board) Cedar Support Services Ltd (2 yrs)
Results Coaching
Certified Coach (19 yrs 5 mos)
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Global Director - OD & HR (5 yrs)
Wipro Limited
Vice President HR (8 yrs)
Lupin Limited
Personnel Manager (5 yrs)
ALKYL AMINES CHEMICALS LTD.
Personnel & Admin Executive (3 yrs)
W.I.E. Ltd.
HR (2 yrs)
Education
MLS at Maharashtra Institute of Labor Studies