Navendu Shekhar
About Navendu Shekhar
Navendu Shekhar is the Director of HR (Business, Strategy and Corporate Functions) at Cashfree Payments, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in human resources, having worked at companies such as Vodafone, Tata Consultancy Services, Amazon, and Micromax Informatics.
Current Role at Cashfree Payments
Navendu Shekhar serves as the Director of HR (Business, Strategy, and Corporate Functions) at Cashfree Payments. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic human resource initiatives. His role involves overseeing HR functions that align with business objectives and corporate strategies.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Navendu Shekhar worked at Amazon in various HR roles from 2016 to 2021. He began as an HR Business Partner from 2016 to 2019, where he focused on aligning HR strategies with business goals. He then advanced to the position of Senior HR Business Partner from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing his expertise in human resources management.
Professional Background in Human Resources
Prior to his tenure at Amazon, Navendu Shekhar held multiple HR positions. He worked at Vodafone as an Assistant Manager in Human Resources from 2013 to 2015 and at Micromax Informatics Ltd as a Deputy Manager in Human Resources from 2015 to 2016. His experience spans various aspects of HR management, including strategy development and employee relations.
Early Career at Tata Consultancy Services
Navendu Shekhar began his career as an Assistant Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services from 2009 to 2011. This role provided him with foundational experience in the technology sector, which he later transitioned into human resources.
Education and Qualifications
Navendu Shekhar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also earned a Post Graduate Program in Human Resources (PGPHR) from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, from 2011 to 2013, enhancing his qualifications in human resources management.