Sushma Rana
About Sushma Rana
Sushma Rana serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at The Smart Cube, bringing over two decades of experience in human resources and talent management. Her previous roles include Director of HR & Training at Hanmer MSL and Talent Director at MSLGROUP, where she contributed to the company's recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work in India.
Current Role at The Smart Cube
Sushma Rana serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at The Smart Cube, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on designing integrated HR policies and processes that span the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. Her responsibilities include enhancing team performance and developing future talent pipelines, contributing to the organization's overall success.
Previous Experience at MSLGROUP
Before joining The Smart Cube, Sushma Rana worked at MSLGROUP as Talent Director from 2012 to 2017. During her tenure, she was instrumental in driving organizational development initiatives and played a key role in the company being ranked 5th in the Professional services companies category among the Best Companies to Work in India for 2014 and 2015. She was also a member of the Executive team, contributing to strategic HR decisions.
Experience at Hanmer MSL
Sushma Rana held the position of Director of HR & Training at Hanmer MSL from 2005 to 2012. In this capacity, she developed and implemented HR strategies that supported the company's objectives. Her work involved enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive work environment in the New Delhi Area.
Educational Background
Sushma Rana has a diverse educational background. She studied Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, earning a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from 1988 to 1992. She later pursued a Post Graduate in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. Additionally, she completed a Management Development Program (MDP) at the Indian School of Business in 2012.
Military Background
Prior to her career in human resources, Sushma Rana served in the Indian Navy as a Lieutenant Commander from 1993 to 2002. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in leadership and team dynamics, which she has applied throughout her two decades of leadership experience in human resources and talent management.