Nirav Jagad
Chief People Officer focused on talent, culture and growth
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Joined February 2026
Summary
Experienced HR leader who builds people strategy for high-growth consumer and tech-enabled organisations. He has led HR functions through scale phases (notably at Nykaa) and now oversees talent and culture at a fast-growing beauty brand, focusing on strategic and transformational people outcomes. economictimes+2
Advocate for continuous learning, reskilling and skill-focused hiring. He emphasizes real-time upskilling and creating a culture where employees constantly evolve to meet changing market demands. indiaemployerforum+1
People-first culture builder who prioritises employee wellbeing, inclusion and a tech-driven employee experience; tasked with shaping organisational culture and talent value proposition to support business growth and retention. indiatimes+1
Public commentator and speaker on workforce trends and inclusion, with a particular interest in increasing womens participation in the workforce and the macroeconomic importance of gender diversity. indiaemployerforum+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Can HR Give Your Business A Competitive Edge? (Skill-based hiring)
An argument for skills-based hiring: building objective assessments, prioritising skills over credentials, and fostering diversity through skill-focused recruitment and constant learning.
Author contributions at LEAD School (collection)
A series of blog posts and thought leadership pieces on education, organisation building and HR topics published on the LEAD School blog under the author page.