Aishwarya Bellam

About Aishwarya Bellam

Leadership. Talent. Behavioural science.My work focuses on how organisations develop leaders, build strong talent pipelines, and create environments where people can perform and thrive. I am an organisational psychologist with experience across industry and academia. I recently completed my PhD in Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where my research examined the relationship between personality, performance, and well-being in the workplace, with a particular focus on perfectionism.Professionally, I have worked on initiatives spanning leadership development, talent strategy, and organisational capability building across sectors including luxury hospitality and engineering. I currently work in the Office of the CHRO, supporting strategic priorities related to leadership, talent, and organisational effectiveness.Earlier in my career, I contributed to the development of a leadership framework based on 25+ in-depth interviews with C-suite executives across industries. The insights from this work informed the bestselling book Power of Humility, authored by the then Global CHRO of the Taj Hotels, where I was acknowledged for my contribution.I’m particularly interested in translating behavioural science insights into practical approaches that help organisations strengthen leadership capability, develop talent pipelines, and build resilient cultures.Areas of Interest• Leadership Development• Organisational Effectiveness• Talent Strategy & Succession• Culture, Performance, & Well-being• Behavioural Science in OrganisationsI’m always interested in thoughtful conversations about leadership, talent, and the future of work.

Experience

1. CHRO\'s Office - Talent Strategist

   Tata Projects

   Jan 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   A leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) organisation delivering large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects.Working in the Office of the CHRO, I support the advancement of the organisation’s people and leadership agenda by partnering closely with the CHRO on strategic priorities related to talent, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness. The role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, enabling the translation of leadership priorities into initiatives that strengthen organisational capability and performance.In this capacity, I work across the HR function and with senior business leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives, develop strategic insights, and support decision-making on key people and leadership matters. The role involves a combination of analytical work, stakeholder alignment, and program coordination to advance the organisation’s long-term talent and leadership priorities.Key Responsibilities and Contributions:• Partner with the CHRO on strategic initiatives related to leadership development, talent strategy, and organisational effectiveness.• Develop research-based insights and analytical inputs to inform leadership discussions and decision-making on people and organisational priorities.• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving HR and business leaders to ensure alignment and effective execution of key strategic projects.• Support the design and advancement of leadership and talent initiatives aligned with the organisation’s long-term capability priorities.• Prepare strategic briefs, presentations, and synthesis of insights for senior leadership discussions.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  M.A. Applied Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  MPhil/PhD, Psychological and Behavioural Science

• St. Xavier's College

  B.A., Psychology