Sangeetha, the esteemed Group Head of Human Resources at Kirtilals Group, has recently been awarded the prestigious Strategic Woman Leader of the Year accolade at the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2025, India Edition. The ceremony took place at the renowned JW Marriott, Mumbai Juhu, celebrating outstanding professionals in the field.
With an impressive career spanning over 25 years, Sangeetha has been at the forefront of Human Resource Management, leading the HR function at Kirtilal Kalidas Jewellers. Her role encompasses overseeing operations across various business verticals including retail, jewellery manufacturing, and engineering. She manages a diverse and dynamic workforce of around 1,750 employees, driving people-centric transformation and fostering a culture of resilience and innovation.
An accomplished academic, Sangeetha holds a Ph.D. in General Management and Organizational Behaviour, with her research focusing on the HR challenges in professionalizing family businesses in Tamil Nadu’s apparel and clothing industries. Alongside her doctorate, she holds an M.Phil. and an MBA in Human Resource Management, providing her with a robust foundation to tackle the complexities of HR in today’s evolving landscape.
Sangeetha’s expertise spans strategic HR planning, talent acquisition and development, organizational development, statutory compliance, learning and development, employee engagement, and business excellence. Her leadership has been instrumental in the success of Kirtilals, aligning HR strategy with broader business objectives, championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and promoting sustainability and lifelong learning.
Throughout her illustrious career, Sangeetha has been recognized with multiple accolades. Notable among them are the HR Excellence Award from the NHRD Coimbatore Chapter in 2015, the Long-Serving Employee Award from IIHR in 2014, and Outstanding Achievement Awards from the Kerala Community in 2023 and Rathinam Group of Institutions in 2024.
In her capacity as the current President of the NHRD Coimbatore Chapter, Sangeetha recently led the chapter to win the NHRD Falcon Trailblazer Award 2024 for the Southern Region and the Special Recognition Award at the national level in the Emerging Chapter category in 2025. Her active involvement extends to academic engagements through curriculum development and student mentoring at BIT Coimbatore.
Upon receiving the award, Sangeetha expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am truly humbled and honoured to receive the Strategic Woman Leader of the Year award. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of the incredible teams I’ve had the privilege to work with, and it inspires me to continue striving for excellence in the HR profession.”
Her journey and achievements serve as an inspiration to many in the HR community, showcasing the impact of strong leadership and dedication to the field.
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