A human resource management specialist, Wadhwa joined Sony Pictures Networks India in 2019 to drive the people strategy for the network. In her current role, she is responsible to create a compelling employee experience while establishing leadership and promoting best talent practices. With a career spanning over two decades across various industries and countries, she has piloted the workplace and people agenda for dynamic global organisations like American Express and General Electric, in roles as head HR, talent & development, M&A, HR transformation, and change & digital innovation. Prior to joining SPN in 2019, Manu was associated with Coca-Cola, as the Head of Human Resources - India and South West Asia.
She co-chairperson of CII Western Region Council for Leadership and HR; member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) – Asia Pacific Advisory Board; and board member (observer), Jombay. Manu holds a PGDBA in Human Resources from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Pune, and a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Rajasthan. An epicurean globetrotter, Manu likes to travel and experience culinary delights from across the world.
(The excerpt appeared in the June issue of BW People publication and has been curated on Manu Wadhwa, CHRO, Sony Pictures Networks)