An accomplished HR leader with 16+ years of experience in shaping people strategies that drive business growth, coupled with a unique CEO-level exposure. A trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, bringing a rare blend of HR leadership and Executive Management to create lasting business impact.Actively leverage Data-Driven approach and Consulting Mindset to bring Business Transformation across HR responsibilities i.e. HR Strategy, Manpower Planning, Recruitment & Selection, Onboarding, Performance Management, Employee Relations, People Development, Total Rewards, Change Management, Business Communication, Stakeholder Management, Policy Formulation, Organizational Design, and Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives. As a Result-Oriented and Inclusive Leader with a Hands-On attitude, my indicative key Business Results include:• Successfully transitioned from HR into a CEO role, spearheading the strategic direction of Roka, launching the app into the Indian market by focusing on customer-centric strategies, operational excellence, and stakeholder alignment• Drove brand virality for the Roka app, garnering over 15 million views on Instagram through strategic content initiatives and targeted engagement. Represented Roka as the brand's voice on prominent platforms, including Radio City 91.1 and My FM 94.3, strengthening brand visibility and audience connection.• Generated incremental savings in Average Cost Per FTE by migrating talent across regions at Esculent• Boosted Net Promoter Score for the global workforce and achieved 99% fill rate in Employee Satisfaction Survey.• Directed Global HR integration strategies during one spin-off and two acquisitions, ensuring seamless cultural alignment and operational continuity• Designed and built the Global Talent Acquisition Capabilities to help satisfy the c.25% growth year-on-year
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Chief Executive OfficerRoka Aug 2023 - PresentSan Francisco , California , UsRoka is the point of convergence between modern dating and conventional matrimony, offering the complete spectrum of dating to the Global Indian Diaspora with an emphasis on serious relationships.• Corporate Strategy Development: Defined Roka’s strategic roadmap, balancing short-term goals with long-term vision. Established KPIs and departmental dashboards to ensure alignment and accountability across teams. • Investor Presentations: Developed high-impact pitch materials that effectively communicated the company's value proposition, including detailed financial projections and models. Appreciated for a clear pitch demonstrating a deep understanding of market trends, user behavior, and revenue models in the dating industry.• Customer-Centric Strategy: Prioritized user feedback to refine app features, ensuring relevance to the cultural and social nuances of the Indian market. Introduced advanced matchmaking algorithms and user-friendly interfaces to enhance satisfaction and engagement. -
Vice President - People StrategyEscalent Jan 2021 - Sep 2023Livonia, Mi, UsGrail Insights is a global Strategic Insights company. In 2021, a top human behavior and analytics advisory firm, Escalent acquired Grail Insights from NewQuest Capital Partners. We are now 2000+ employees spread across Africa, Americas, APAC, and Europe.• Leadership: Direct the People Practice comprising of a high-performing and cross-cultural team of 18 seasoned HR professionals. Travelled to Delivery Centers in Philippines and China.• Executive Committee Advisory: Lead the People Agenda with C-Level Executives who have a combined work experience of over 200 years. Actively engage with all Directors+ during the Global Leadership Meeting. Systematically review the value expected, the value delivered and execution risks with the Executive Committee.• Business Process Re-Engineering: Transformed HR processes during the Spin-Off/ Merger and Acquisition phase. Led People strategy during 1 spin-off and 2 acquisitions. • Cultural Building: Initiated and implemented cultural practices to instill our rehashed “Core Values” when Grail Insights was rebranded. -
Director - People StrategyEscalent Oct 2018 - Dec 2020Livonia, Mi, Us
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Head Of People StrategyRocsearch Limited Jan 2012 - Oct 2018London, England, GbEstablished in 1999, RocSearch is a boutique Consulting firm with offices in UK and India. It provides customized business intelligence solutions to Fortune 500 companies as well as SMEs across UK, US, India, South East Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.Key Business Results Include:• Partnered with the COO and Head – Research and Consulting to revamp the organization structure. Awarded “RocStar- Innovation” and “RocStar- Corporate Citizenship” in the Annual Reward & Recognition Ceremony.• Boosted retention rate from 70% to 80% by introducing the concept of “Performance Based Hiring” and “DISC” assessments, revamping the Compensation and Benefits Strategy, and formulating a predictive attrition model• Built an in-house Talent Acquisition function from scratch and optimized the recruitment cost by 60%. Also, reduced the turn-around time of offer roll-out to 15 business days. -
Cross Functional Exposure Across Strategic Research, Public Relations And HrRocsearch Limited Aug 2008 - Dec 2011London, England, GbDelivered Strategic Research Projects to support European and American clients on studies related to go-to market strategy, customer sentiment analysis, pre-research for marketing campaigns etc. Built competencies around client management, project management, primary and secondary research, and vendor management. Gained cross-functional exposure across Pre-Sales, Public Relations and Human Resources Department. Hand-picked by the Chairman and Co-Founder to lead the People Strategy for the firm at the end of the program.
Sakshi Gupta Education Details
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InseadGeneral -
Cornell Johnson Graduate School Of ManagementCorporate Performance
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Indian Institute Of Management, CalcuttaHuman Resources Management And Services
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Shaheed Sukhdev College Of Business StudiesSpecialization In Finance
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Delhi Public School, Mathura RoadCommerce With Mathematics
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Presentation Convent Senior Secondary SchoolCentral Board Of Secondary Education
Frequently Asked Questions about Sakshi Gupta
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Sakshi Gupta works for Roka
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Sakshi Gupta's current role is CEO - ROKA, INSEAD GEMBA'23.
What schools did Sakshi Gupta attend?
Sakshi Gupta attended Insead, Cornell Johnson Graduate School Of Management, Indian Institute Of Management, Calcutta, Shaheed Sukhdev College Of Business Studies, Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School.
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