Nikhil Natekar

About Nikhil Natekar

Empowering Performance and Growth\"With over 20 years of unwavering commitment to the realm of Human Resources, My journey, born from a Law degree and nourished through an MBA in HR, has traversed the diverse landscapes of advertising, media, and tech startups. These experiences have allowed me to cultivate a rich tapestry of expertise, where HR strategy and culture change, talent acquisition and employer branding, digital transformation, project management, and leadership development converge.Throughout my professional voyage, I\'ve championed the cause of crafting workplaces that transcend convention, embrace innovation, and celebrate diversity. My unwavering dedication to fostering future-focused and progressive environments has ignited transformative change, propelling organizations towards unparalleled heights of achievement.I have been honored by Forbes India\'s as Top 30 Talent Leaders of 2023.

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer

   Schbang

   Aug 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As part of the leadership team at Schbang, I drive the vision of building a tech-first creative organization that seamlessly integrates creativity, data, and technology to deliver measurable business impact for brands. My mandate spans accelerating growth, shaping strategic initiatives, and strengthening the people agenda, with a strong focus on talent strategy, capability building, and creating a high-performance culture that can scale with the evolving digital economy.In parallel, I lead the growth of Schbang Academy, an initiative focused on developing future-ready talent through digital-first learning. The academy equips students and professionals with practical skills across marketing, technology, and emerging digital disciplines, bridging the gap between industry needs and next-generation capabilities.

Education

• Gokhale College

  HSC

  1994 — 1996

• Chetana's Institute of Management & Research

  Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources

  2003 — 2005

• D.G.Ruparel College

  B.Sc, Chemistry

  1996 — 1999

• Gokhale High School

  SSC

  1982 — 1994

• New Law College

  LL.B, Law

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Screening
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Recruiting
• Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Market Research
• Performance Appraisal
• Business Development
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Job Descriptions
• Human Resources
• Benefits Negotiation
• Film Production
• Team Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Personnel Management
• HR Strategy
• Advertising
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• Executive Search
• Negotiation
• Employee Relations
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Vendor Management
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Time Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Exit Interviews
• Strategic HR
• Organizational Development