Amit Sahoo

About Amit Sahoo

As a Board Member and CHRO with over two decades of global HR leadership experience, I specialize in building people strategies that drive growth, scale, and organizational transformation. My expertise spans startups and mid-sized enterprises across the US, Canada, UK, ANZ, Mexico and India where I’ve consistently enabled HR to become a business enabler, not just a support function.My experience is deeply rooted in the IT and ITES sector, where I’ve helped fast-growing companies evolve into top employer brands. I’ve led organizations through cultural shifts, digital HR transformation, and employer branding journeys resulting in multiple Great Place to Work® certifications, including Top 100 rankings in India. My interventions have improved employee engagement, optimized operational costs, and accelerated business performance.I currently serve on the Board of Directors of my organization and on the advisory board of a reputed business school. I’m a certified Corporate Director and an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur and NUS Business School. I am associated with the Forbes Human Resources Council, Institute of Directors (IOD), and other respected leadership networks.Recognized by The Economic Times, Forbes India, and the Great Managers Awards, I’ve been invited to speak at TedX, SHRM, ET Human Capital, People Matters, and other industry platforms. I also contribute thought leadership to leading publications on the future of work, leadership, and culture.Outside the boardroom, I mentor emerging HR leaders and professionals, with all proceeds directed toward causes close to my heart. I’m also the founder of The HR Tribe, a purpose-driven LinkedIn community of over professionals, created to enable honest conversations, share real opportunities, and uplift the HR ecosystem.At the core of my leadership philosophy is a simple belief:“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”I bring that mindset to everything I do, leading with resilience, purpose, and a commitment to creating meaningful impact.I’m always open to sharing experiences, speaking at people-centric forums, or collaborating on initiatives that advance the future of work.

Experience

1. Board of Director

   Narwal

   Mar 2025 — Present

Education

• ISBR Business School

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)

• NUS Business School

  Global HR Leaders Program, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  PGCHRM, OB, C&B, T&D

  2006 — 2007

• Stewart School

  ICSE

  1986 — 1996

• Stewart Science College

  CHSE

  1996 — 1998

• Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology

  B.Sc (Ag)

  1999 — 2002

• School of Agri-Business Management

  Masters in Agri-Business Management

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Leadership
• Management
• Strategy
• HR Consulting
• Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Employer Branding
• HR Policies
• Talent Acquisition
• Coaching
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Team Management