Puneet Sharma
About Puneet Sharma
Puneet Sharma is the Director of Talent, Learning & Development, Engagement – Global Emerging Markets at General Mills in India, with extensive experience in HR across various regions and companies.
Company
Puneet Sharma is currently working at General Mills as Director – Talent, Learning & Development, Engagement – Global Emerging Markets. He is based in India and has extensive experience managing HR functions across diverse geographical regions.
Title
Puneet Sharma holds the position of Director – Talent, Learning & Development, Engagement – Global Emerging Markets at General Mills.
Education and Expertise
Puneet Sharma studied at the Delhi School of Economics, where he earned his Masters of Human Resources & Organizational Development from 2002 to 2004. His expertise includes Organizational Development interventions, Performance Management Systems, Change Management initiatives, and building Leadership Capability programs. Additionally, he has specialized knowledge in Employer Branding and promoting Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace.
Career Background
Puneet Sharma has a rich professional background in Human Resources, spanning multiple leadership roles. Before his current role at General Mills, he served as Director of Human Resource for International Distributor Markets from 2021 to 2023, and Director of Human Resource for India from 2019 to 2021. He was also Head HR for the Middle East & Africa from 2017 to 2019 and held several other HR positions within the company. Prior to General Mills, he worked at Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly and Company, Genpact, and airtel.
Achievements
Puneet Sharma has led multiple Change Management initiatives and developed Leadership Capability programs. He has a proven track record in Employee Relations and has actively contributed to Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives. Known for his insights on HR best practices, he is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events.