Shilpa Deodhar
About Shilpa Deodhar
Shilpa Deodhar serves as the Head of CSR at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, where she has worked for over a decade. With 24 years of experience at Bosch, she has led various CSR initiatives, including programs focused on disability, education, and sustainable water management.
Work at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
Shilpa Deodhar has been with Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions since 1998, accumulating 24 years of experience in HR and CSR. She has served as the Head of CSR since 2014, focusing on various initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate social responsibility. Her role involves designing and implementing centrally driven CSR initiatives, managing stakeholder relationships, and collaborating with Bosch India Foundation and Bosch India Social Engagement to maximize CSR impact.
Education and Expertise
Shilpa Deodhar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Jyothi Nivas College, where she studied History, English, and Sociology from 1993 to 1995. She furthered her education with a Master of Business Administration from T.A.PAI Management Institute, specializing in Organizational Development from 2003 to 2005. Her academic background supports her expertise in training, leadership development, and organizational development within the corporate sector.
CSR Initiatives and Achievements
In her role as Head of CSR, Shilpa has led various initiatives, particularly in the disability space. She institutionalized a volunteerism model that significantly increased volunteer hours from 14,000 in 2014 to 50,000. She has designed and implemented CSR projects across multiple domains, including education, conservation, and water positivity, and has organized social leadership workshops and skill development programs for volunteers.
Background and Career Progression
Shilpa Deodhar began her career at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions in 1998, where she worked for 16 years in training, leadership development, and organizational development before transitioning to her current role in CSR. Her extensive experience in HR and CSR has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage diverse stakeholder relationships, including those with government entities, corporates, NGOs, and educational institutions.
Current Projects and Focus Areas
Currently, Shilpa is involved in various CSR projects, including those focused on Covid-19 relief efforts. She continues to promote social leadership programs and has developed water positivity programs aimed at sustainable water management. Her ongoing work reflects a commitment to enhancing the social impact of Bosch's initiatives through innovative and collaborative approaches.