Nishtha Khanna
About Nishtha Khanna
Nishtha Khanna serves as the Chief Manager of Human Resources at Sterlite Technologies Limited, having previously held various HR roles within the company and at other organizations. She holds an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur and a B.Tech in Computer Science from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi.
Current Role at Sterlite Technologies Limited
Nishtha Khanna serves as the Chief Manager of Human Resources at Sterlite Technologies Limited, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various HR functions and initiatives within the organization. Her previous experience at Sterlite includes serving as Manager and Deputy Manager of Human Resources, where she contributed to employee engagement and HR strategy.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Nishtha Khanna worked at Sterlite Technologies Limited as a Manager in Human Resources from 2021 to 2023 and as a Deputy Manager from 2018 to 2021. She also gained experience at Indian Oil Corporation Limited as an Officer in the Core HR department for one year. Her early career included an HR internship at Barclays and a role as a Business Analyst at Accenture.
Educational Background
Nishtha Khanna completed her Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, from 2009 to 2013. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management at XLRI Jamshedpur, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation for her career in Human Resources.
Employee Engagement Initiatives
In her current role at Sterlite Technologies Limited, Nishtha Khanna is responsible for driving employee engagement survey initiatives. These initiatives aim to enhance employee satisfaction and foster a positive workplace culture. Her focus on employee engagement reflects her commitment to improving organizational effectiveness through HR practices.
Interests and Personal Development
Nishtha Khanna enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures, which contributes to her broader worldview. She thrives on the complexities and challenges of the Human Resources function, viewing it as a field that offers significant opportunities for creativity and innovation.