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Smriti Ahuja

Observer · DISC type ci
Chief People Officer at Times Internet
📍 Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Smriti is a strategic Chief Human Resources and Learning Officer with decades of experience at firms like Times Internet and Cognizant, where she shaped people strategy for global workforces. She is an award-winning learning designer and executive coach. She is now channeling this expertise into education reform while pursuing a Masters at the University of Oxford.

Outside of her corporate roles, Smriti has a strong commitment to social causes. She has dedicated her time as a certified yoga instructor and has served as a teacher for underprivileged children and those with special needs, reflecting a deep-seated interest in human potential and community well-being.

Unique fact: After decades as a top HR executive, she has pivoted to academia, studying education at Oxford to drive systemic governance reforms.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief People Officer
Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Smriti shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Assertive

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Smriti cares about

Education Reform
Currently pursuing a Master's in Education at the University of Oxford to apply her cross-sector expertise to advance governance reforms in the education sector.
Workforce Capability
Recognized as a transformational leader focused on driving systemic shifts in workforce productivity and capability through strategic people and learning initiatives.
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Career

Work history

11-2020 - 7-2023
Chief People Officer
Times Internet
Cognizant
Full-time
2-2008 - 6-2014
Consultant and Coach
Self Employed
Genpact
4 yrs 7 mos
1999 - 2002
Global Head HR and Learning
EXL Service
In the press

Media appearances

Times Internet appoints ex‑Cognizant Officer Smriti Ahuja as Chief People Officer. Featured in People Matters
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Education

Smriti has no verified education history

Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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