I have had the opportunity to work closely with Shalini for over a year in HSBC, primarily in the areas of Learning as well as Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives. Shalini is cuirrently the Head of Learning for HSBC Technology, and very passionate about people development , and has a very collaborative style of working. Her communication style is effective and inspires confidence in leadership as well as the staff, and she has a strong focus on results in terms of desired business outcomes, and Employee experience

I have known Shalini from the time she was our HRBP at RBS. She always spent time to understand our needs well before jumping onto action or solution. This always resulted in high quality output and the right advice. She had complete understanding of our function, people, challenges and approach to deal with things which made it easier for us to focus on business and let Shalini deal with our requirements. Shalini is not only very responsive to internal customers but also proactive in suggesting ideas and solutions. She is very focussed on customer needs, task oriented and energetic individual who would be an asset any organisation. HR plays a key role in times of change and individuals, like Shalini, with solution oriented approach help Organisations go through change and transformation successfully.

Shalini is one of the very few HR Business partners I have met who is genuine, honest and extremely empathetic towards her clients and colleagues. She is intelligent and knows her business and domain well. If one approaches her with an issue, she gives her time and ensures resolution or at least communicates the next steps without one having to follow up. I have had the good fortune of having being helped by her during a tough time and I admired her honesty and empathy. Shalini with her core L&OD and HR background coupled with her understanding of psychology will be a valuable asset to any organisation.

Shalini has a unique blend of people orientation and business acumen that is difficult to find. Her ability to drive business priorities without losing sight of the people's agenda has driven great results at RBS. Shalini thrives as a facilitator and can hold a gathering spell bound by her energy and positivity. Her attention to detail and analytical incisiveness is an asset she continues to brandish with aplomb. I wish her the very best, now and in the future.

Bright, Passionate, Agile, Dynamic, Diligent .. I can go on and on and run out of adjectives for Shalini, she has been instrumental in the design and implementation of several People Centric development initiatives at HTI. She stands up to any challenge thrown her way and gets things done. Her support to drive an impactful Inclusion and diversity programs enables us to build a diverse talent pipeline. The perfect balance of effective communication, depth in the subject and problem solving ability sets her apart.

I had the privilege of working with Shalini briefly as I stepped into a new organisation and built my team. What stood out immediately was her commitment to enabling leaders to succeed — with a clear focus on impact, not activity. She thought beyond programmes, designing leadership interventions anchored in real organizational shift. There is rigor in her approach, but also heart. I believe her ability to translate leadership development into transformation will be her enduring legacy in any institution she serves.