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Malini Shah

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Head of HR and Assistant Vice President at Reliance Trends Footwear and Acquired Brands
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Malini is the Head of HR at Jaleel Holdings in Dubai, with extensive experience leading HR in the retail sector for major companies like Reliance Trends. An alumna of IIM Calicut, colleagues describe her as a resilient, empathetic, and people-first leader who genuinely invests in her teams growth.

Outside of work, Malini values authentic connections and a healthy work-life balance. She appreciates brands that demonstrate their core principles through their products and enjoys discussions with friends on topics ranging from movies to fashion.

She recently relocated to Dubai, navigating her new role amidst regional complexities and unprecedented weather challenges.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Head of HR and Assistant Vice President
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Inclusive Workplaces
Her profile explicitly states she is an "Advocate for Safe, Inclusive Workplaces" and has been praised for bringing integrity and empathy to internal committee investigations.
People-Centric Leadership
Recommendations consistently highlight her as a "people-first leader" who stands by her team and invests in their growth, particularly during challenging times like the pandemic.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Head of HR and Assistant Vice President
Reliance Trends Footwear and Acquired Brands
12-2018 - 10-2019
Deputy General Manager - Head Human Resources and Admin
MAS Brands India
4-2017 - 12-2018
DGM
Home Centre
12-2015 - 3-2017
DGM - Human Resources
HR head - Landmark Online India
4-2012 - 11-2015
Sr HR Manager,
Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd
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Education
2017 - 2018
EPHRM
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
1999 - 2001
Master
Som Lalit Institute of Business Management
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