Parul Sharma
About Parul Sharma
Parul Sharma serves as the Global Head of Talent Management and HR Lead for India and Singapore at The Economist, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in human resources across various industries, she emphasizes human-centric leadership and strategic organizational development.
Current Role at The Economist
Parul Sharma serves as the Global Head of Talent Management and HR Lead for India and Singapore at The Economist. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization's human resources strategy and initiatives in the Asia Pacific region. In her role, she collaborates closely with the Sales and Sustainability teams to address business challenges and implement innovative solutions. Her focus on human-centric leadership is integral to her approach in managing talent and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in HR Management
Before joining The Economist, Parul Sharma accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked as an HR Officer at Larsen & Toubro Limited from 2007 to 2010, and later held positions such as HR Generalist at CH2M HILL from 2010 to 2012, HR Specialist at Fluor from 2012 to 2014, and HR Business Partner Lead at Ramboll from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Assistant Manager - Corporate HR at Olam International for a brief period in 2010.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Parul Sharma holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Marketing from UP Technical University, which she completed from 2005 to 2007. She further enhanced her expertise through executive education programs at London Business School, focusing on Human Resource Strategy and Transformation in 2018, and at Henley Business School, where she studied Influence and Impact in 2019. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John's College, where she studied Maths, Stats, and Physics from 2002 to 2005.
Focus on Human-Centric Leadership
Parul Sharma emphasizes human-centric leadership in her professional practice, particularly within the Asia Pacific and Europe regions. Her strategic role encompasses organizational design, leadership development, and initiatives that enhance people and culture within organizations. She actively contributes to the growth of businesses in the Asia region by supporting leadership and partnering with the Managing Director of Asia.
Industry Experience and Contributions
With extensive experience managing organizations across various stages of their lifecycles, Parul Sharma has worked in multiple industries, including media and engineering. Her diverse background equips her to address complex business challenges and implement effective HR strategies. She plays a significant role in aligning talent management with organizational goals, thereby contributing to the overall success of the companies she has worked with.