Sudha Jayashankar is a highly experienced senior management consultant with over 28 years of experience in the fields of finance and HR. She has held various senior roles, including Executive Director at MSCI for India, Director at Aon Global Insurance Broking, and also in UAE Unilever and Lipton Tea Factory. Sudha has worked across multiple geographies, organizations, and cultures, which has equipped her with a wealth of knowledge and skills that can be invaluable to startups.
Sudha has extensive experience in setting up HR departments for new startups, identifying competencies, recruitment, policies, and other related activities. This experience can be especially beneficial for startups struggling to establish effective HR systems and processes. She also has a proven track record of successfully leading HR strategies through periods of growth, increasing headcount, and reducing attrition rates. She has also designed and implemented performance incentive models, succession planning structures, and leadership development programs, which are vital to building a strong team and developing a leadership pipeline.
Sudha’s vast experience in the fields of finance and HR makes her a valuable mentor for startups. Her skills, knowledge, and accomplishments equip her to provide startups with valuable insights, guidance, and support as they navigate the challenges of starting and growing a business.
