Top 10 Women HR Leaders - 2021

Unlike every other field, the HR industry is a sector which has high representation of women. While it is simple to throw out several outdated stereotypes and make conclusions about why this is, but the statistical data and industry analytics support the logic as well.

We have all heard that women are better suited to HR because they are more intuitive and have greater interpersonal skills. Efficient management is the most apparent and fundamental requisite of an HR manager. Women are often better at managing and multitasking than their male counterparts. Engagement is the intended result of good management. The highest level of worker involvement is exhibited when there are the most females present.

For many serious HR experts, however, this reduction appears to be oversimplified. The topic of whether it is a genetic predisposition for both the job, and how big of a role this plays, is a contested one.

The membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is majority female (79%). India is not far behind either. More than half of those working in the HR field are women. According to a study, women make up for over 60 percent of HR professionals globally across several industrial sectors. This is a clear indication that women are outperforming males in this area.

Our mandate at Women Entrepreneur India has always been to highlight exemplary women in leadership roles. In keeping with our motto, the current issue of the Women Entrepreneur Magazine has compiled a list of ‘Top 10 Women HR Leaders'. Compiled by a panel of industry veterans, CEOs, CXOs and the Women Entrepreneur Magazine editorial team, the list features some of the most amazing women who have not only crafted illustrious careers and have been at the forefront of the Indian HR industry.

Top 10 Women HR Leaders - 2021
  • Reddy's Laboratories

  • Reddy's Laboratories

  • Archana comes with over 26 years of experience across industries, geographies and companies. She was previously working in the capacity of VP HR Global Commercial at Shell, based out of Singapore, where she headed HR globally for Shell’s Lubricants

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  • India Factoring & Finance Solutions

  • India Factoring & Finance Solutions

  • Gauri is an engineer turned HR Professional with keen interest in Human Psychology. She is a strategic HR Leader with 15+ years of experience in crafting and aligning HR strategy with business goals.

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  • EPIKInDiFi

  • EPIKInDiFi

  • Richa have more than a decade of work experience with 7 years of strong experience in HR Strategies, Change Management, Talent Management, and Talent Development

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  • CommerceIQ

  • CommerceIQ

  • Jyoti's experience covers working in all spheres of HR practice that includes Driving Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Change Management, HR support during Merger and Acquisitions, Compensation & Benefits and coaching i

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  • Tomia

  • Tomia

  • Kiran has demonstrated expertise in Strategic HR Business Partnering, Talent Attraction & Retention, Employee Engagement & Communication, Employee Development, Rewards & Recognition, Performance Management, Change Management and Integration.

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  • Mouser electronics

  • Mouser electronics

  • Megha is actively involved in setting up HR operations in new countries based on the company’s geographical expansion

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  • GAF Landscaping

  • GAF Landscaping

  • Poonam is a versatile leader with extensive experience in both client and CXO search environments and in varied verticals

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  • Xoriant

  • Xoriant

  • Rakhi 's passion for excellence has been the driving force in making every project she own, successful. She believe progress is driven by people and experiences and hence customers and business have always been the keystone to every strategy she make

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  • Quotient Technology

  • Quotient Technology

  • Sushma is extremely methodical, espouses a sense of clinical discipline, and has the innate ability to position talent strategically.

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  • MouthShut

  • MouthShut

  • With a diverse industry experience of over 10 years, Zaitun has always been a strong team player who is attentive to detail and excels at the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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