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Manisha Agarwal

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Director - People and Organisation, India and Thailand at PUMA Group
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Manisha Agarwal is the Director of People & Organisation at PUMA India, with extensive expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and retail. A graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, she transitioned from a merchandise manager to found an HR consulting firm before rejoining PUMA to lead its people function. Colleagues describe her as a detail-oriented perfectionist with outstanding people skills.

Outside of her professional life, Manisha is a fitness and travel enthusiast, often planning her next workout schedule or vacation. A self-described "Jack of all Sports, " she also enjoys cooking for and hosting her family and friends.

Unique fact: Manisha made a notable career switch from leading apparel merchandising to heading the entire Human Resources function within PUMA.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director - People and Organisation, India and Thailand
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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People Analytics
She has spoken publicly about using AI-powered chatbots to gauge employee sentiment in real-time and proactively address potential attrition.
Employee Experience
Believes that managers, not boardrooms, are responsible for delivering the daily employee experience and fostering a positive culture.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Director - People and Organisation, India and Thailand
PUMA Group
1-2021 - 6-2022
Director and Head - People & Organisation and Strategic Initiatives, India
PUMA Group
3-2020 - 1-2021
Associate Director and Head - People and Organisation, India
PUMA Group
5-2010 - 9-2015
Founder and Lead Consultant - Recruitment
StrikeOne
10-2006 - 5-2010
Country Merchandise Manager-Apparel/Accrs
Puma
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Education
1996 - 1998
GMT (Garment Manufacturing Technology)
National Institute of Fashion Technology
1991 - 1994
BBS (Bachelor of Business Studies)
College of Business Studies, Delhi University
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