Nidhi Arora — CEO
17 years. 3 distinct industries. 1 core belief: Scaling a business shouldn’t mean losing its soul. I spent nearly two decades in the corporate engine, building HR functions from the ground up in everything from traditional manufacturing to fast-paced EdTech and BFSI. Most recently, as the Chief People & Culture Officer at Kuhoo Finance, I sat in the leadership think tank, acting as the organization’s "conscience keeper." My role was to ensure that as we scaled at speed, our integrity and core values remained non-negotiable. But I have also learned that "work" needs to feel more human. I don’t believe in rigid policies - I believe in People Products. I bring a product mindset to HR, using agile methodologies, game-based learning, and workplace personality analytics to turn complex cultural friction into simple, joyful, and actionable solutions. After 17 years of high-stakes corporate life, I took a deliberate pause to recalibrate. Today, I am selectively partnering with founders and leadership teams as a Fractional Strategist, Executive Coach, and Mentor. My mission? To help you build and scale a culture where business agility meets human fulfillment, and where innovation is fueled by a sense of purpose.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in HR and organizational development across multiple industries including Fintech and EdTech.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 17 yrs 5 mos
Career Highlights
- Expert in building HR functions across diverse industries.
- Advocate for human-centric workplace culture.
- Experienced in scaling organizations while maintaining core values.
Work Experience
Independent Advisory
Strategic People & Culture Advisor (1 yr 1 mo)
Kuhoo Edufintech
Chief People & Culture Officer (3 yrs 7 mos)
Citrus Processing India Pvt. Ltd
Head Of Human Resources (7 yrs 8 mos)
Religare
AVP- Human Resources (2 yrs 7 mos)
Senior Manager-Human Resources (1 yr 7 mos)
Intel Corporation
HR Business Partner (2 yrs)
Education
MBA at Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development