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Setting up entire Talent Development framework for all the new and existing formats of Shoppers Stop like SS Beauty, SS Global Beauty, Value formats. This includes building capability and relevant skills across levels, identify future competencies & plan talent pipeline to create a strong customer centric culture.Coaching and training newer roles like Beauty coach & Personal StylistsSpearheading the ESG initiative for Shoppers Stop. This includes setting up the entire framework, identifying strategic pillars under ESG, material assessment, execution and governance of the strategy in liaison with Seniormost management and all the functions

Responsible for driving business impacting Development & Learning initiatives across Shoppers Stop, SS Beauty, Home Stop and allied groups like ELCA & Crossword. Working in close coordination with CXOs, Executive members and all senior management stakeholders. Bring about collaboration amongst various Business drivers and Facilitators to achieve Business results through People Development.Key Member - Equity & Fairness - Building an entire DEI framework by facilitating conceptualization, design and delivery of the D&I agenda. Help develop D&I plans, goals and strategies aligned to the business plans. Support in driving inclusion policies and interventions (e.g. mentoring and grooming of women leaders, career comeback programs.) Research and Identify best practices and trends of D&I that could be relevant and implemented in SSL.Key Member - Digital transformation. This includes building the Digital Dexterity of the entire organization by enhancing the digital capabilities across all levels. Upskilling employees on technology and Digital competencies while balancing people and behavioral skills. Fostering Innovation and yet upholding the culture of the organization.Key member- Organizational Change Management Committee, for successful transition to SAP system. Responsible for managing Change of habits, behaviors and mindset ensuring successful change in Processes and system.Key member - Internal Central Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace committee. Supports in execution of all POSH related compliances including developing framework, executing case enquiries. conducting POSH and safety trainings.

Responsible for formulation of People Development strategies.Led a successful 18 month journey of High Potential intervention completely driven in house thus creating a succession pipeline and developing Innovative solutions for the business through Action learning projects.Driven special projects like Personal Shopper capability development programs, Coding driven initiatives to find innovative digital solutions and building Ecommerce capabilities, acquiring Innovative talent and gaining Innovative business solutions through “Campus Guru” initiative. Creating Succession Pipeline through Certifications, Assessments and Individual Development PlansNurturing and Developing Talent through varied Learning initiatives. Managing Budgets and contributing to business through innovative learning methods.

Working closely with the Chairperson & Managing Director and Executive Director of the organization to plan and develop the Annual Operating Strategy for the training function. Part of the Management Committee.Awarded as "Most Valuable Employee" for 4 out of 5 years Joined as a Talent Trainer and rose to the position of Master Trainer.Responsible for Strategic initiatives on Strategic accounts, Employee Engagement, Training & Trainer Development, Training Quality and Audit. Also responsible for generating Business Impact by monitoring and coaching team of Lead Trainers and chalking out and documenting the Standard Operating Procedures related to Strategic accounts. As a Master Trainer responsible for Managing overall Trainer Development and Training Quality through regular coaching and mentoring and for planning and executing Certification / Endorsement Events for Trainers in the Dale Carnegie India Team as well as for Alliance partners, Associates and Corporates under the License to Train model.Responsible for needs analysis, solution design and delivery of the interventions in line with the business requirements Owned up key pilot projects and delivered them effectively with a focus on Business enhancement /development and relevance.Licensed to train in all the curricula in the Dale Carnegie Training bouquet, namely Train the Trainer, Leadership Training for Managers, High Impact Presentations, , Sales Advantage, World Class Customer Service programs and the flagship Dale Carnegie Course,