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Manisha Kadagathur

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Chief Human Resources Officer at IKS Health
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Manisha is a builder at heart and a seasoned CHRO at IKS Health, with over 26 years of experience across technology, financial services, and CPG. An MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, she specializes in building high-performance teams and institutionalizing strong governance. People often describe her as a visionary, sharp, empathetic, and compassionate leader.

Outside of her executive roles, Manisha is a Professional Certified Coach who recently took a six-month sabbatical to deepen her coaching credentials. She is the host of the "Tell it like it is" podcast, exploring stories of leadership and innovation, and is an active alumna, participating in events like the XLRunathon.

Unique fact: Manisha co-authored a thesis with Blume Ventures on the "Future of HRTech, " building on her experience as the founder of an HR tech startup.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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HR Technology
She founded an HR tech startup, co-authored a thesis on the future of HRTech, and is noted for transforming HR tech infrastructure in her roles.
Leadership & Coaching
A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who took a 6-month sabbatical to earn advanced credentials. She is highly recommended for her coaching and mentorship skills.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Human Resources Officer
IKS Health
3-2025
Independent Director
Safex Group
8-2024
Partner
SVP India
8-2024 - 8-2025
Senior Human Resources Advisor
ANAROCK
2-2024 - 8-2024
Professional development
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In the press

Media appearances

IKS Health appoints Manisha Kadagathur as Chief Human Resources Officer. Featured in Economic Times – HR
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We are excited to announce that Manisha Kadagathur has joined IKS Health as our CHRO. Featured in IKS Health – Facebook
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Education
1997 - 1999
Master of Business Administration - MBA
XLRI Jamshedpur
1994 - 1997
Bachelor's degree
St. Francis College for Women
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