Ritu Verma
About Ritu Verma
Ritu Verma is the Senior Vice President Human Resources, India and Middle East at Brookfield Asset Management, with over two decades of experience in human resources across various industries.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Ritu Verma is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for India and the Middle East at Brookfield Asset Management. She joined the company in August 2020 and operates out of India. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing comprehensive people strategies that enhance talent, capabilities, and organizational culture.
Previous Roles at Brookfield Properties and Marriott International
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Ritu Verma held the position of Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Brookfield Properties in Gurgaon, India for one year from 2019 to 2020. Her career also includes significant tenures at Marriott International, where she served as Area Director of Human Resources for South Asia from 2017 to 2019, and as Director of HR from 2007 to 2010.
HR Leadership Roles at Starwood Hotels and Beyond
Ritu Verma has extensive experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Starwood Hotels as Regional Director of Human Resources for South Asia from 2010 to 2016. She also worked briefly at the Westin, Gurgaon, part of Starwood India, as Director of HR in 2010 for eight months. Additionally, she held the role of GM HR - TCeS at Jetair Group from 2005 to 2007.
Educational Background in Commerce and Business Administration
Ritu Verma holds a Master of Commerce in Business Administration from the University of Rajasthan and a Bachelor of Commerce from Maharani College, Rajasthan. Her academic background in commerce and business administration has provided a strong foundation for her extensive career in human resources.
Experience and Expertise in Human Resources
With over two decades of experience in human resources, Ritu Verma has worked across various industries, including service, IT, and engineering. She specializes in creating and executing people strategies that focus on talent management, workforce capabilities, and organizational culture. Additionally, she has played a crucial role in shaping HR policies and practices in the Middle East region.