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Neetu Sonthalia

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Regional HR Director (Acting) - Middle East, Africa and India at Hapag-Lloyd AG
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Neetu Sonthalia is a seasoned HR leader at Hapag-Lloyd AG with over 18 years of global experience. An alumna of the Delhi School of Economics, she champions a people-first culture and has been recognized as a "Top Most HR Icon. " Colleagues describe her as intelligent, creative, and a dependable team player.

Neetu is characterized by her servant leadership style, emphasizing empathy and active listening. She has a deep commitment to the well-being and empowerment of her teams. A former colleague memorably described her as a "SPONGE" for her amazing ability to learn and absorb knowledge from all possible sources.

She has been honored with the "HR Super Achiever" award by The Middle East Leadership Awards.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Regional HR Director (Acting) - Middle East, Africa and India
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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People-First Culture
Her core philosophy involves championing initiatives that prioritize creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace where every voice is heard and valued.
HR Digital Transformation
She has delivered talks on how digital transformation is fundamentally changing HR functions, particularly in the context of global mobility and employee experience.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Regional HR Director (Acting) - Middle East, Africa and India
Hapag-Lloyd AG
5-2021 - 12-2023
Senior Manager - Global Mobility, Compensation & Benefits
Hapag-Lloyd AG
7-2016 - 5-2021
Group Performance and Rewards Manager
Averda
4-2016 - 6-2016
Rewards - Talent
Mercer Consulting - UAE
2-2014 - 6-2015
HR Business Partner
Barclays PLC, UAE
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Education
2004 - 2006
Masters in Human Resource and Organisational Development
Delhi School of Economics
2000 - 2003
B Com (Honours)
Lady Shriram College
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