Ashissh Kaul — CEO

I believe organizations thrive when leadership, people strategy, and business goals align seamlessly. Helping leaders grow, transforming cultures, and building sustainable people practices are at the heart of my work. Over the last 23 years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead and shape HR consulting, leadership development, and organizational transformation initiatives across diverse industries. My journey spans leadership roles at SHRM, DDI, Gallup, and Mercer, where I worked closely with CXOs and senior leaders across the public and private sectors to drive impactful people solutions. At SHRM, I lead the Knowledge & Advisory function while heading the Public Sector & Enterprise business. I’ve grown the vertical into a significant revenue driver, delivered over 50 leadership development and organizational change interventions, and represented SHRM at global forums including G20, CII, and USISPF. Previously at DDI, I built sales operations across North and East India, exceeding targets, acquiring over 130 clients, and delivering leadership and succession solutions to major organizations. I bring deep expertise in leadership development, organizational transformation, CXO advisory, and business growth through people-centric strategies. Whether designing large-scale interventions, advising leadership teams, or building high-impact solutions, I focus on enabling sustainable growth through people. Key skills include: - Strategic HR consulting and leadership advisory - Leadership development and succession planning - People strategy and organizational transformation - CXO relationship management and client advisory - Business leadership and P&L management - Key account management and client acquisition - Public sector and enterprise partnerships - Thought leadership and policy advocacy - Sales leadership and revenue generation - High-impact solution design and delivery I’m always open to meaningful collaborations, leadership opportunities and partnerships that drive people and business success. Feel free to connect at ashisshkaul01@gmail.com.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR consulting expert specializing in leadership development and organizational transformation.

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience: 22 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Organizational Transformation
Strategic Hr Consulting
Leadership Development
Operational Excellence
Workflow Optimization
Organizational Development
Leadership Facilitation
Program Delivery
Client Development
Leadership Coaching
Consulting Delivery
Employee Engagement
Leadership Consulting
Compensation Structures
Data Quality Assurance

Career Highlights

23 years of experience in HR consulting and leadership development.
Led impactful organizational transformation initiatives across diverse industries.
Strong relationships with CXOs and senior leaders in public and private sectors.

Work Experience

SHRM India

Senior Director - Consulting | Business Head PSE (2 mos)

Director - Knowledge and Advisory | Business Head - PSE Business (4 yrs 2 mos)

Associate Director - Knowledge & Advisory | Business Head - PSE Business (1 yr)

Associate Director - Knowledge and Advisory (1 yr 8 mos)

Jombay

Director Key Accounts (10 mos)

DDI | Development Dimensions International

Senior Consultant (6 yrs 10 mos)

Gallup

Consultant (3 yrs 10 mos)

Mercer

Assistant Manager (1 yr 1 mo)

Aon Hewitt Asia

Associate Researcher (1 yr 9 mos)

Concentrix

Associate (1 yr 2 mos)

Education

Advanced Leadership Programme in a Digital World at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Bachelor of Engineering - BE at GLA University

Ashissh Kaul

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India22 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

23 years of experience in HR consulting and leadership development.
Led impactful organizational transformation initiatives across diverse industries.
Strong relationships with CXOs and senior leaders in public and private sectors.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR consulting expert specializing in leadership development and organizational transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Organizational TransformationStrategic Hr ConsultingLeadership DevelopmentOperational ExcellenceWorkflow OptimizationOrganizational DevelopmentLeadership FacilitationProgram DeliveryClient DevelopmentLeadership CoachingConsulting DeliveryEmployee EngagementLeadership ConsultingCompensation StructuresData Quality AssuranceResearch Communication

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentPeople StrategyNew Business DevelopmentClient RelationsAccount ManagementStakeholder ManagementPublic Sector ConsultingCXO AdvisoryPublic SpeakingBusiness LeadershipStrategic Human Resources LeadershipGovernment ContractingStrategic ThinkingConsultingThought Leadership

About

Experience

22 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

6 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Shrm india

4 roles

Senior Director - Consulting | Business Head PSE

Promoted

Apr 2026 – Present · 2 mos

Director - Knowledge and Advisory | Business Head - PSE Business

Apr 2022 – Jun 2026 · 4 yrs 2 mos

As the Director – Knowledge & Advisory and Business Head – Public Sector & Enterprise at SHRM, I lead strategic advisory and consulting initiatives that drive leadership development, organizational transformation and culture enhancement across sectors. My role integrates business leadership with knowledge stewardship, focusing on delivering impactful solutions that align people strategies with organizational goals.
I manage the operations and growth of the Public Sector & Enterprise vertical, overseeing a cross-functional team across advisory and sales functions. By fostering strategic client partnerships, I build long-term engagements that position the organization as a trusted advisor to leadership teams. I design and deliver leadership interventions, organizational development programs and people strategies that support sustainable transformation agendas.
Additionally, I lead process optimization initiatives to enhance advisory delivery through digital enablement and workflow improvement, ensuring operational efficiency and service excellence. I represent the organization at national and international forums, contributing to research, policy advocacy and thought leadership to shape conversations around talent management and leadership.
My leadership emphasizes collaboration, solution innovation and client-centric delivery to scale impact, strengthen organizational partnerships and drive business growth through people-focused strategies.

Business DevelopmentPeople StrategyNew Business DevelopmentClient RelationsAccount ManagementStakeholder Management+16

Associate Director - Knowledge & Advisory | Business Head - PSE Business

Promoted

Mar 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr

As the Associate Director – Knowledge & Advisory and Business Head – Public Sector & Enterprise at SHRM, I lead the design and content development for leadership development, talent management, organizational development and HR technology solutions. My role focuses on creating tailored interventions that align with organizational needs while addressing the evolving priorities of leadership and people practices.
I oversee a team of sales and advisory professionals with full P&L accountability for the Public Sector and Government business at SHRM India and APAC. My leadership involves driving business performance, strengthening client partnerships and ensuring seamless delivery of advisory solutions that support leadership development and organizational effectiveness across the sector.
In addition to my business responsibilities, I represent SHRM’s point of view at HR conferences, media engagements and public forums on topics related to work, worker and workplace. I also contribute as part of the senior leadership team at SHRM India, MENA and APAC, supporting organizational strategy and growth initiatives at the regional level.

New Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementPublic Sector ConsultingLeadership Development+12

Associate Director - Knowledge and Advisory

Jul 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

As the Associate Director – Knowledge & Advisory at SHRM, I led content and delivery initiatives focused on talent management, organizational development and HR strategy for a diverse range of client organizations. My role centered on designing tailored solutions that addressed leadership and organizational priorities while aligning with evolving people practices.
I was responsible for facilitating key interventions, delivering high-impact programs and supporting the implementation of strategic people solutions that enabled leadership development and organizational growth. Through a consultative approach, I ensured solutions were effectively adapted to client contexts and delivered with measurable outcomes.
In addition to my delivery responsibilities, I served as a facilitator and thought leader, representing SHRM at media platforms, conferences and public forums to contribute to industry conversations on talent management, organizational development and HR trends.

New Business DevelopmentLearning FacilitationAccount ManagementSolution DesignStakeholder ManagementPublic Sector Consulting+8

Jombay

Director Key Accounts

Aug 2018 – Jun 2019 · 10 mos

As the Director – Key Accounts at Jombay, I led senior-level client engagement initiatives, managing high-value relationships and delivering tailored assessment solutions to support organizational effectiveness and leadership development. My role focused on aligning assessment tools with leadership challenges to enhance capability building within client organizations.
I was responsible for overseeing business operations for the North region, with accountability for business growth, operational efficiency and strategic delivery of leadership solutions. I facilitated leadership programs for senior executives, ensuring alignment with leadership development goals and enabling long-term growth and capability enhancement.
In addition to delivery leadership, I managed the configuration and implementation of online assessment tools, customizing solutions to meet the needs of hybrid leadership models. By building trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders, I ensured solutions were tailored and delivered effectively to support leadership and organizational outcomes.

New Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementStakeholder ManagementCapability BuildingOperational EfficiencyClient Development+7

Ddi | development dimensions international

Senior Consultant

Jul 2011 – May 2018 · 6 yrs 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

As a Senior Consultant at DDI, I led sales operations across the North and East regions, managing high-value accounts and driving business growth through leadership development and talent management solutions. I was responsible for establishing the sales function, building client partnerships and positioning leadership solutions to meet evolving organizational needs.
I managed strategic accounts across multiple regions, delivering leadership development, succession planning and talent reviews for senior leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and leadership alignment. My role included facilitating leadership interventions, directing talent assessments and designing solutions to support leadership pipelines and workforce engagement.
In addition to my consulting responsibilities, I represented the organization at key HR forums, seminars and industry events to build brand visibility and showcase leadership development solutions. Through a consultative approach, I partnered with clients to deliver tailored leadership strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term leadership growth.

Business DevelopmentEmployee Engagement SolutionsNew Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementStakeholder ManagementPublic Sector Consulting+12

Gallup

Consultant

Aug 2007 – Jun 2011 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Gurgaon, India

As a Consultant at Gallup, I led initiatives to convert survey data into actionable insights, advising senior management teams on strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership performance and employee engagement. My role focused on aligning engagement solutions with business priorities to drive measurable improvements in organizational outcomes.
I directed client engagement efforts to deliver tailored solutions that addressed leadership behaviors, workplace culture and employee experience, supporting organizations in achieving sustainable engagement and performance goals. I collaborated closely with leadership teams to translate data into practical strategies that fostered leadership alignment and organizational improvement.
In addition to consulting delivery, I managed a regional consulting project, providing customized solutions across diverse markets to expand service presence and deepen client partnerships. Through a consultative approach, I contributed to strengthening organizational capabilities and building long-term advisory relationships.

Engagement StrategyNew Business DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementData InterpretationPublic Sector ConsultingEmployee Engagement+9

Mercer

Assistant Manager

May 2006 – Jun 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida Area, India

As an Assistant Manager at Mercer, I led the design and execution of compensation and benefits surveys, delivering strategic insights to support client organizations in enhancing their rewards strategies and organizational effectiveness. My role involved translating survey findings into actionable recommendations to align compensation practices with business objectives.
I directed a team to optimize survey processes, integrating technology to improve data analytics and streamline operational workflows. I spearheaded initiatives to enhance data processing and survey flow efficiency, driving improvements in data accuracy, report generation and delivery timelines to elevate service quality.
In addition to managing operational excellence, I served as the primary point of contact for client engagement, consulting on compensation strategies and delivering tailored solutions to meet organizational needs. I contributed to improving internal productivity by optimizing data management efforts and establishing streamlined processes for survey execution.

Compensation StructuresWorkflow ImprovementTeam LeadershipTechnology IntegrationBenefits Survey DesignOperational Excellence+9

Aon hewitt asia

Associate Researcher

Jul 2004 – Apr 2006 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

As an Associate Researcher at Aon Hewitt Asia, I helped build an online tool for employee engagement while leading the online data collection and reporting solutions team, focusing on strategies for studying employee engagement and supporting data-driven insights for organizational initiatives.

Team CollaborationData Quality AssuranceReporting StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementWorkflow OptimizationOnline Tool Development+4