Kashish is an innovative HR strategist with over 27 years of extensive experience across all verticals of the people domain. As the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at NEC Corporation India, Kashish plays a pivotal role in orchestrating cultural transformations, leading complex M&A projects, and aligning HR strategies with critical business imperatives.

Kashish’s career spans leadership roles across leading organizations such as Tata Communications, IBM Global Process Services, ING Vysya Life Insurance, and Oriflame India.

At NEC India, Kashish focuses on building organizational effectiveness through strategic HR partnerships, coaching and mentoring talent across levels, and embedding a strong culture of inclusion and innovation. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving digital transformation initiatives and elevating employee engagement consistently.

Recognized as a thought leader in the HR fraternity, Kashish has been an invited speaker at prestigious forums such as ET Panels and the World HRD Congress. Her contributions to the field have been acknowledged through multiple accolades, including the HR Leadership Award, Top 100 HR Super Achievers by World HRD Congress, and a nomination for the Telstra Business Leader Award.

Kashish is an active advocate for diversity and inclusion. She is a member of the NASSCOM Diversity Steering Committee and has played a pivotal role in DIAN’s (Diversity & Inclusion Asia Network) Thought Leadership series. Beyond corporate borders, she has consulted with organizations across India to promote unconscious bias recognition and gender diversity initiatives.

Kashish has pursued intensive coursework and research in Organizational Development and Employee Engagement at Cornell University. She is a postgraduate from KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Bombay University, following her Bachelor’s degree in English from Indraprastha College, Delhi University.

With a proven track record of driving impactful change, fostering inclusive workplaces, and enabling business transformation through people strategies, Kashish Daya Kapoor stands as a distinguished leader in the HR landscape, continually inspiring the next generation of professionals.