Top 10 Women HR Consultants - 2025
In today's rapidly changing business world, Human Resources is no longer an office function behind the scenes - it is the strategic pulse of organizational success. At the lead of this evolution are women leaders in HR consulting who not only define talent strategy but are also driving inclusivity, culture-building, and resilience in workplaces from industry to industry.
This commemorative edition of our magazine is dedicated to honoring the vision, voice, and value of women who are transforming HR consulting through empathy, innovation, and leadership. These individuals are tackling multifaceted workforce challenges, from hybrid work models to DEI mandates, and effecting sustainable change through both data-driven analysis and deep knowledge of human capital.
In this issue we highlight how women HR consultants are creating people-first models, shaping executive-level decision-making, and guiding the next generation of talent professionals. From consultants to entrepreneurs of thriving HR businesses, their stories are ones of courage and conviction in an industry that feeds on change.
Apart from titles and statistics, this issue is a testament to the special assets women bring to HR consulting: emotional intelligence, collaborative leadership, and a forward-thinking lens. In highlighting their work, we also cover essential themes such as pay equity, psychological safety, ethical AI in recruitment, and the future role of HR in social governance.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women HR Consultants - 2025', who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.
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Anjali B Karmarkar, Founder, Delhi
A HR professional with 18 + years of experience in driving various HR initiatives, processes, systems and initiatives with business owners and teams
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Bhavana A Bagade, Founder Director & CEO, Pune
She has more than 15 years of experience in planning and administration for HR activities such as manpower planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, training Need identification and more
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Jessy Gloria, Managing Director, Coimbatore
With a focus on human resource development and client-centric strategies, she plays a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and building sustainable talent pipelines across industries
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Dr. Parul Sharma, Founder & Managing Director, Gurgaon
She leverages over 20 years of expertise in Human Resources, Corporate Training, and Organizational Psychology to empower individuals and organizations to reach their full potential
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Richa Sareen, Founder - HR Director & Trainer, Bangalore
She focuses on strategic leadership and talent empowerment and prioritizes innovative HR operations and executive search, ensuring seamless onboarding processes that align with the core values and business objectives
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Shweta Sharma, Founder & CEO, Bangalore
An experienced HR professional and she specialize in delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions across technology, sales, marketing and enabling functions, along with HR consulting to start ups
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Snehal Jain, Founder & CEO, Pune
She is known for building strategic workforce solutions, fostering leadership development, and enabling organizations to align people practices with business goals through innovative and customized approaches
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Snigdha Tripathi, Founder, Noida
She witnessed the concepts and designs which she had worked on as a consultant translated into real-world implementations and has seen that the right support and environment can bring out the best in people
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Suhasini Deshpande, Director, Bangalore
A HR leader with over two decades of experience in scaling startups, designing end-to-end HR functions, and driving strategic talent initiatives across global markets
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Supriya Sawant, Founder & CEO, Mumbai
A seasoned Senior Human Resources Professional and she is dedicated to crafting structures that resonate with modern workplace dynamics and drive operational excellence