Jyotika Raisinghani Dhawan — Co-Founder

With over 25 years of experience and an MBA in HR, I spent a decade at Bharti Airtel across multiple Human Resources roles before founding Helix HR in 2007. Over the last 18+ years, Helix has partnered with founders, CEOs, PE-backed firms, and leadership teams across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, helping build high-impact leadership and middle management teams across Tech/SaaS, Telecom & Digital Infrastructure, Consumer Electronics, Consulting, E-commerce, Cloud, AI, and New-age businesses. Our strongest expertise continues to be across CFO & Finance Leadership, CHRO & HR Leadership, Legal & General Counsel, Enterprise Sales, Product, AI, Cloud, Digital Transformation, and Strategy mandates. What differentiates Helix is not just access to talent, but the ability to understand where organizations are headed , often beyond what is formally written in the mandate, and align hiring accordingly. Over the years, we have built trusted relationships with founders, CEOs, boards, investors, and senior HR leaders across multiple industries. I have always been deeply passionate about diversity, inclusion, and building equitable workplaces. Alongside Helix, I also founded We Diversify, a DEI-focused initiative supporting inclusive hiring and leadership ecosystems across women professionals, LGBTQIA+, Nuerodiverse talent, people with disabilities and underrepresented communities. Our organization has been recognized through multiple awards, including recognition by Femina for Equality & Diversity, the Social Enterprise Award for nation-building initiatives, and the DMA Award for Women Entrepreneurship & Social Impact in India. Beyond business, I am a trustee with Omysha Foundation, which works across inclusion, sustainability, youth empowerment, and social impact initiatives aligned with long-term societal transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Executive Search and Diversity & Inclusion across multiple industries.

Location: Delhi, Delhi, India

Experience: 30 yrs

Skills

Executive Search
Diversity & Inclusion Advisory
Leadership Development
Diversity Collaboration
Economic Empowerment
Community Engagement
Employee Engagement

Career Highlights

25+ years in HR and executive search
Founder of diversity-focused initiatives
Recognized for contributions to social impact

Work Experience

WeDiversify

Founder- WeDiversify (Omysha Foundation) (11 yrs 2 mos)

Helix HR (Global Executive Search & DEI)

Founder & CEO (19 yrs 3 mos)

airtel

Human Resources Manager (9 yrs)

Various Assignments

Freelancer (1 yr 9 mos)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at University of Lincoln

Master of Business Administration - MBA at XLRI Jamshedpur

Post Graduate Diploma at Indian Institute of Training & Development

Post Graduation at S.P.Jain Institute of communication

Graduation at Jesus & Mary College

at FAPS

Jyotika Raisinghani Dhawan

Co-Founder

Delhi, Delhi, India30 yrs experience

Key Highlights

25+ years in HR and executive search
Founder of diversity-focused initiatives
Recognized for contributions to social impact

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Executive Search and Diversity & Inclusion across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchDiversity & Inclusion AdvisoryLeadership DevelopmentDiversity CollaborationEconomic EmpowermentCommunity EngagementEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

Diversity HiringTalent ManagementHR AdvisoryLeadership HiringTalent AcquisitionMarket AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentWorkplace EquityPolicy AdvocacyDiversity FrameworksCommunity ProgramsProject ManagementSocial InnovationTalent ProgramsTraining & Development

About

Experience

30 yrs

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Wediversify

Founder- WeDiversify (Omysha Foundation)

Apr 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

Pioneering Inclusion, Equity & Economic Empowerment
We Diversify is a first-of-its-kind Diversity Collaborative, committed to advancing SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Our mission is to build a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable society where women, underprivileged girls, PWD, and LGBTQI individuals can fully and freely participate in the economy.
We Diversify is part of Omysha Foundation, a trust advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through inclusion-led programs.
Recognition
Women Leadership Award for Excellence in Diversity & Equality — Femina
Gender Equality (Winner) — SABERA: Social & Business Enterprise Responsible Awards
Rex Karamveer Silver Award — (AI for Good)
Sashaktikaran (Enablement) Award — Social Enterprise Awards
Social Impact Award (Women Entrepreneur) — Delhi Management Association (DMA)
Featured/quoted on TOI Ascent, HT Mint, BusinessWorld, WomenNow, Better India, YourStory, and more.
Key Initiatives & Impact
Inclusive societies: Designed and implemented diversity culture frameworks and programs for women, LGBTQI, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and under-served groups.
Policy & Partnerships: Worked with Fortune 500 firms and UN-aligned programs to craft inclusive hiring policies, CSR programs and advocacy.
Leadership & Learning Platforms: Curated gender & inclusion summits, expert panels, and executive mentoring cohorts.
Youth & Community Projects: Engaged 1,000+ students and volunteers on social-problem solving—co-creating and delivering sustainable, community-owned solutions.
Music & Healing: A volunteer music therapy band performs in juvenile homes, orphanages, senior-care centers, and hospitals, using music as a tool for regulation, connection, and hope.
Festivals with Purpose: Turned festivals into platforms for giving and belonging—encouraging donations, time, and shared celebrations so everyone gets a seat at the table.

Diversity CollaborationEconomic EmpowermentCommunity EngagementPolicy Advocacy

helix hr (global executive search & dei)

Founder & CEO

Mar 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 3 mos

At Helix HR, we don’t just fill roles—we build leadership pipelines that drive transformation. With a focus on executive search and diversity hiring, we partner with businesses to attract top-tier CXOs, functional heads, and high-impact leaders across industries.
What We Do:
Leadership Hiring for CXO, Strategy, Tech, Finance, Sales, and Marketing across Consulting, PE, eCommerce, Agritech, SaaS, IoT, Technology & FMCG industries.
HR Advisory & Talent Partner for Fortune 500s, VC-backed startups & growth-stage firms
Diversity & Inclusion Advisory – Helping organizations achieve workplace equity through gender diversity, LGBTQI inclusion, and disability hiring.
Board & Executive Talent Solutions – Board hiring & Expanding gender diversity in leadership by identifying & placing women leaders in key decision-making roles.
Consulting for Future-Ready Workforces – Partnering with businesses to shape their talent frameworks, and leadership pipelines for long-term impact.
Building & Scaling Leadership Teams for high-growth businesses
Why It Matters:
We are not just recruiters—we are market movers. Our work has enabled businesses to:
Access top-tier executive talent with speed & precision
Improve leadership representation & DEI outcomes
Expand into new markets with agile, high-performance teams
If you’re looking to scale leadership talent, drive India market expansion, or embed diversity in your hiring strategy, let’s discuss how Helix HR can help you make high-impact leadership hires that shape the future of work.

Executive SearchDiversity HiringLeadership DevelopmentTalent ManagementHR AdvisoryDiversity & Inclusion Advisory

Airtel

Human Resources Manager

Mar 1998 – Mar 2007 · 9 yrs

Talent & Leadership Development | Employee Engagement | Future Workforce Strategy
Passionate about building high-impact talent programs that drive employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational growth.
Employee Engagement & Communications – Creating meaningful workplace experiences through strategic engagement initiatives.
Campus Hiring & Young Leaders Programs – Identifying and nurturing early-career talent to shape future leadership pipelines.
Management & Leadership Development – Designing and executing programs that foster high-potential talent and accelerate career growth.
Training, e-Learning & OD Interventions – Implementing structured learning & development frameworks to enhance skills and leadership capabilities.
I led the Bharti Young Leaders' Program at Airtel, overseeing campus hiring, campus engagement, and leadership development strategies to cultivate the next generation of business leaders. This involved designing management and developmental programs that aligned with Airtel’s strategic goals.

Employee EngagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent ProgramsTraining & Development

Various assignments

Freelancer

May 1996 – Feb 1998 · 1 yr 9 mos

Shaped by Decisions, Not Circumstances | A Journey of Diverse Experiences
Every opportunity, no matter how random, has shaped my journey in meaningful ways.
From teaching at Frank Anthony Public School to compering a singing program in the media industry, and developing competency frameworks for SMEs, my freelance experiences have been diverse yet deeply enriching. Each role has contributed to my growth, equipping me with adaptability, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset, all while I pursued my higher education.
These experiences have fueled my passion for learning, leadership, and creating impact, shaping me into the professional I am today.