Career Odysseys

Richa Shekhar is a highly accomplished strategic leader with over 22 years of extensive experience in the financial services industry, particularly in Investment Management, Asset Servicing, Treasury Operations, and Retirement Solutions. Richa has successfully navigated her career by leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, managing complex global transitions, and driving process re-engineering projects across APAC, Europe, and the Americas. Her career journey includes significant leadership roles such as Senior Director at Principal Global Services, where she served from October 2020 to November 2022, and Vice President - Service Delivery Leader for Investment Management at BNY Mellon from September 2014 to September 2020. Richa has also made notable contributions during her tenure as Senior Manager - Investment Management Operations at AXA Business Services Pvt. Ltd., and earlier as Assistant Manager in Treasury Operations at GE Capital Services India. Richa’s strong ed...

In the realm of education and employability, few names stand as tall as Neeti Sharma's. With a career spanning over three decades, Neeti has carved out an impressive niche, becoming a stalwart in the sector. Her grounded personality and unwavering dedication to improving employability and education have earned her a revered place among industry leaders. Currently serving as the CEO of TeamLease Digital, Neeti has been instrumental in hiring over 80,000 technology professionals, positioning the company as a preferred partner across various sectors. Her strategic leadership and innovative approach have significantly contributed to the company's growth and success. Previously, as the President and Co-Founder of TeamLease Edtech, Neeti led the integration of multiple learning businesses, driving the company's growth and setting the stage for its potential IPO. Her efforts in business transformation resulted in an impressive annual growth rate of 20-25%. Neeti's journe...

Sameer Walgude is a distinguished professional with over two decades of experience in strategic sourcing & global sourcing for the automotive, manufacturing and ITES industries. His career is underpinned by an impressive academic foundation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, specializing in Production & Industry Automation, from the University of Pune. To further enhance his expertise, he earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Banking from the prestigious Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) - Pune, followed by an MBA in International Business and Operations Management from University of Pune. Sameer's commitment to continuous learning is evident from his Six Sigma Green Belt certification and Corporate Leadership Trainings from world-renowned institutions like Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad (IIM-A). Sameer began his professional journey at Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. as an Assistant Manage...