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Sonal Malhotra

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Eastern Lead (APAC & MEA) -HR Director at Citi
📍 United Arab Emirates

Sonal is an HR Director specializing in organizational transformation and aligning people strategy with C-suite goals across APAC and MEA regions from her time at Citi. Educated at Cornell University, colleagues describe her as "self-driven" with "excellent interpersonal skills. "

Beyond her professional scope, Sonal is passionate about coaching, continuous learning, and exploring the impact of AI. She values authentic connections and mutual support within professional communities, frequently engaging in networking events across the UAE.

She uniquely applies principles from theoretical physics, like Heisenbergs Uncertainty Principle, to modern leadership challenges.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Eastern Lead (APAC & MEA) -HR Director
Location
United Arab Emirates
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Organizational Transformation
Her career focus involves moving beyond standard HR to align people strategy with complex business goals, building future-ready cultures and increasing workforce agility.
Leadership Coaching
As an Associate Certified Coach, she frequently posts about the power of coaching dialogues and lists executive coaching as a core part of her professional identity.
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Career

Work history

1-2024 - 8-2025
Eastern Lead (APAC & MEA) -HR Director
Citi
3-2020 - 1-2024
APAC Human Resources (Professional Services) - Senior Vice President
Citi
1-2018 - 2-2020
HR Site Lead,CSC Gurgaon , Citi
Citi
2-2007 - 1-2010
Human Resources Manager
Citi
4-2005 - 2-2007
HR Analyst
Motorola India Pvt. Ltd.
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Education
2025 - 12-2025
Associate Certified Coach
Erickson Coaching International
3-2021 - 7-2021
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Cornell University
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