Gaurav Sharma

CEO

Delhi, India23 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 22+ years of experience in HR leadership.
  • Expert in enterprise-scale transformation and governance.
  • Strong focus on building high-performance cultures.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with extensive experience in Fintech and organizational transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Human Resources LeadershipHr TransformationEmployee EngagementTalent AcquisitionHr OperationsLeadership Development

Other Skills

Change ManagementCorporate GovernanceOrganizational DesignPerformance ManagementESGArtificial Intelligence (AI)Corporate Social ResponsibilityBoard of DirectorsHRBPGlobal HR LeadershipHuman Capital ManagementGlobal Talent AcquisitionTeam ManagementRecruitingHuman Resources

About

I am an enterprise CHRO with 22+ years of experience leading workforce strategy, governance, and large-scale organizational transformation across high-growth and regulated businesses. My work sits at the intersection of people, performance, and business outcomes. I have built and scaled organizations from early-stage teams to large workforces (100,000+), while aligning HR strategy with productivity, cost efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Across fintech, BFSI, media, and diversified conglomerates, I have led complex transformations including organizational restructuring, leadership development, HR governance, and shared services integration. I have also handled high-stakes regulatory and compliance challenges, including resolution of large-scale disputes, strengthening organizational resilience and credibility. Currently, as CHRO in a regulated fintech environment, I focus on building high-performance cultures, strengthening governance frameworks, and enabling scalable growth through data-driven people strategies. Beyond executive roles, I am a Certified Independent Director and ESG professional, with a strong interest in board governance, organizational ethics, and future-ready workforce models. I actively engage in thought leadership on HR transformation, ESG, and the evolving role of people strategy in business. I am particularly interested in opportunities that involve: • Enterprise-scale transformation • Regulated or high-growth environments • Board or advisory engagement • Business-linked people strategy and governance Always open to meaningful conversations on leadership, transformation, and the future of work.

Experience

23 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Balancehero india

Chief Human Resources Officer & Board Member

Oct 2019Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram · On-site

  • Lead enterprise HR and CSR strategy for a regulated fintech organization, aligning workforce, governance, and culture with business growth, compliance, and long-term scalability. Drive organization-wide transformation to enable high-performance execution in a complex, regulated environment.
  • Key Contributions & Impact
  • Built and scaled the organization from early-stage to a structured workforce, aligning talent strategy with business expansion and operational priorities
  • Established robust HR governance frameworks, strengthening compliance, risk management, and organizational credibility in a regulated NBFC environment
  • Designed and implemented enterprise-wide performance architecture, including 360° feedback and merit-based reward systems, improving accountability and productivity
  • Drove cultural transformation initiatives resulting in sustained 80%+ engagement scores and recognition as a Great Place to Work (3 consecutive years)
  • Led quality and process standardization initiatives, securing ISO 9001 certification and enhancing operational discipline
  • Partnered with leadership to align workforce planning with revenue goals, cost optimization, and long-term organizational effectiveness
  • Directed CSR strategy with flagship initiative ‘Sahayak’, integrating ESG priorities with community impact in partnership with TERI
  • Built scalable HR systems and processes to support business growth while maintaining governance, employee experience, and performance focus
Strategic Human Resources LeadershipChange ManagementHR TransformationCorporate GovernanceOrganizational Design

True credits private limited (nbfc)

Chief Human Resources Officer

Oct 2019Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Employee EngagementESGArtificial Intelligence (AI)Leadership DevelopmentStrategic Human Resources LeadershipCorporate Social Responsibility+2

Gionee india

Chief Human Resources Officer

May 2016Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

  • Led HR strategy for large-scale consumer businesses with workforce exceeding 22,000 employees, driving transformation, cost efficiency, and leadership capability.
  • Key Contributions & Impact
  • Delivered ₹15 Cr cost optimization through workforce restructuring and productivity improvements
  • Built leadership pipelines and strengthened succession planning across business units
  • Directed large-scale BPO and customer operations, improving service delivery and efficiency
  • Standardized HR governance, policies, and processes across multiple business verticals
  • Aligned workforce strategy with business turnaround and operational performance
Talent AcquisitionHR OperationsEmployee EngagementHRBPGlobal HR LeadershipHuman Capital Management+1

Network18 media & investments limited

HR Head - General News

May 2015May 2016 · 1 yr · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

  • Led HR integration and transformation in a dynamic media environment post-acquisition.
  • Key Contributions & Impact
  • Drove post-merger HR integration, including SAP HR implementation and process standardization
  • Strengthened talent acquisition and retention strategies for high-performance teams
  • Enhanced governance and employee relations in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
Employee EngagementLeadership DevelopmentStrategic Human Resources LeadershipHR Transformation

Sahara india

Group HR Head

Dec 2010May 2015 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

  • Directed enterprise HR strategy across 35 business units and 100,000+ workforce, managing large-scale transformation and governance.
  • Key Contributions & Impact
  • Led organization-wide HR transformation, enabling scalability across diversified businesses
  • Managed a team of 200+ HR professionals, driving alignment across multiple sectors
  • Established centralized shared services for payroll and recruitment, improving efficiency and control
  • Strengthened governance frameworks ensuring compliance across all business units
  • Successfully resolved ₹2,500 Cr PF dispute, demonstrating high-stakes negotiation and regulatory management
Employee EngagementLeadership DevelopmentStrategic Human Resources LeadershipHR Transformation

Ranbaxy

Senior Manager - HR (Business HR Partner)

Nov 2009Nov 2010 · 1 yr · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

  • Key Contributions & Impact
  • Partnered with business leaders to align HR strategy with revenue-driving SBUs
  • Reduced attrition from 32% to 7%, improving workforce stability and performance
Employee EngagementHR Transformation

Bosch india

Senior Manager - Country HR

Dec 2008Nov 2009 · 11 mos · Bangalore, India · On-site

  • Key Contributions & Impact
  • Standardized HR processes across group companies, improving consistency and efficiency
  • Led leadership development and employer branding initiatives
Employee EngagementHR Transformation

Hero motocorp ltd

Manager - HR

Jul 2002Oct 2008 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

  • Key Contributions & Impact
  • Supported workforce of 1,200+ employees across corporate and regional functions
  • Led performance management and recruitment optimization initiatives
Employee EngagementHR Transformation

Education

The Wharton School

Global Fellow of Talent Management

Jan 2019Jan 2020

International School of Business & Media

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2000Jan 2002

Tata Unisys Limited

Advance Diploma in Software Applications — Software Development and Programing

Jan 1995Jan 1997

Kanpur University, India

Bachelor's degree

Jan 1994Jan 1997

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