Sushma Basvaraj

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of cross-functional experience across multiple industries.
  • Expert in driving sustainability and CSR initiatives.
  • Strong ability to collaborate with C-suite leaders.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Sustainability and CSR within the SaaS and Fintech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementSustainability

About

I believe in the Power of Purpose. ~20+ years of cross functional experience spanning IT, Fintech ,FMCG , CRM industries having worked for world class organizations as an Senior Executive Assistant , Program specialist in Business Operation, Sustainability and CSR professional across continents in a multicultural environment with a strong ability to lead teams, conversations and decisions through collaboration and influence. Compulsive learner and risk taker, moved across functions & projects ranging from Office Administration, Human resources, Business Operations, Events, Sustainability and CSR. My career has involved close collaboration with CEOs, CXOs, and senior leaders of companies, enhancing their productivity and enabling strategic focus. This experience has honed my ability to bridge diverse stakeholders and drive effective leadership. I am a passionate advocate for purpose-driven work, combining my professional roles with volunteering for NGOs focused on Renewable Energy, Nature, and Wildlife Conservation.

Experience

21 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 1 mo
Current Experience

Bazaarvoice

Executive Assistant to India Site Leader

May 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

The modern data company

Senior Program Specialist to SVP Sales

Aug 2024Apr 2025 · 8 mos · Remote

  • Supporting"C Suite leaders" on various org-wide initiatives

Wells foundation (wildlife/water, environment, land, livelihood, skilling)

Founder

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Not for Profit . People, Passion Purpose coming together to give back to mother nature. W - Wildlife/Water , E - Environment., L - Land, L - Livelihood, S - Skilling. Reach out for CSR funded projects/intiatives in and around Bangalore.
  • It is time for Our Actions, Voices and Choices to come together - Reach out to support and collaborate on Corporate CSR Projects/Employee Volunteering/Climate action - Water Body Restoration, Plantations Drives, Lake Cleaning and Maintanence, Renewable energy Initiatives, Awareness Sessions, Sustainablity Gifting and Events.
  • We will Customize and Curate based on the support and funds you are able to provide in partnership with leading environmentalist, NGO's, Eco Warriors #Generation Restoration

Salesforce

2 roles

Senior Project /Program Specialist - India Business Operation & Sustainability

Apr 2023Jul 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Nature Based Climate Justice Ecosystem & Environmental Project In India
  • Sustainability Intitatives across our India offices
  • D&I Programs
  • Flagship Events
  • Employee Impact program and volunteering
Program Management

Sr Executive Assistant to SVP & MD - India Business Operation

Apr 2021Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Core Competencies: CEO Office, Business and General Office Administration, Budgeting, Sourcing and negotiations, Calendar Management, Travel, Expenses, Events and Offsite, Statutory and Compliance, Business Acumen, Analytics, Branding , Markerting Events & Communication, Executive Presentations, Program Managing India Leadership team, Sitewide Engagement and D&I programs & communities, Business Operations, Sustainability, Climate Justice Projects, CSR/Volunteering

Intuit india

Sr Executive Assistant to India Site Leader

Feb 2019Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Corporate Office - Bangalore

  • Will always be your brand ambassador for Intuit, Love the culture, people and the learning:)
  • Calendar management for executives including time utilization report, coordination of travel and accommodation, visa processing, on-site visits, facilitated and attended several meetings alongside MD to scribe, follow-ups, and reporting responsibilities documents, MOM, executive communication,
  • Program Manager for various organizational initiatives to help build organization culture, operations and engagements - adept in managing end-to-end projects from conceptualization to delivery with proper governance

Hindustan coca-cola beverages pvt ltd

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & CHRO

May 2017Feb 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Corporate Office - Bangalore

  • Will always remain a brand ambassador for HCCB. Love you Maaza:)
  • Managing CEO's office
  • ▪ Core Competencies: Executive Administration, Budgeting, Sourcing & Negotiations, Book-keeping, Calendar Management, Travel, Expenses, Events and Offsite, Statutory & Compliance, Business Acumen, Analytics, Communication & Executive Presentations, Program Managing leadership team Site wide Engagement & Communities, Branding, Collaboration, Business Operations, Sustainability and Peer Connects.

Cisco systems

Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to CHRO

Feb 2010Apr 2017 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

  • Will always remain a brand ambassador for Cisco. Love the Bangalore office and my wonderful peers:)
  • Responsible for Managing Director's office that includes Calendar, Travel, Expenses, Visitor, Events etc
  • On boarding new members in the team.
  • Social Events within the group
  • Project Management
  • HR offsites, workshop, events
  • Employee Engagements

Goldman sachs

Senior Admin Executive to HR Generalist, VP of Investment Banking Division

Jan 2007Nov 2009 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Will always remain a brand ambassador for GS. Love the campus and my leaders who I supported:)
  • Secretarial support to Business Unit Head and VP's
  • Processing Invoice, travel expenses etc
  • Space Management - Moves and floor plans
  • On boarding / Day One Orientation for GS Bangalore
  • Drafting and issuance of letter
  • Resignation and confirmation process
  • Year End review process
  • Reports - Head Count, Termination, Utilization , Confirmation , New Joiner, Leaves etc

Blue star infotech

2 roles

Assistant ECS

Promoted

Feb 2006Jan 2007 · 11 mos

Front Office Executive

Sep 2004Feb 2006 · 1 yr 5 mos

Hsbc

Customer Service Specialist

Apr 2004Sep 2004 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Customer Support for UK

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Executive MBA — General Management Program

Jun 2022Apr 2023

Bangalore University

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Jan 2004Present

Carmel Convent School - India

Bangalore University

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