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Akash Deep Sharma

Vice President – Human Resources | Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd.
HR Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader | Culture Architect | People-Centric Technologist

Akash Deep Sharma is the Vice President – Human Resources at Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd. and a distinguished leader in the pharmaceutical industry with nearly two decades of experience in shaping future-ready, people-centric organizations. At the heart of Akash’s leadership is a strong belief in aligning human capital strategy with business growth and technological innovation.

With a proven track record of building agile and high-performance work cultures, Akash is widely recognized for leading one of the most digitally advanced HR transformations in the industry. Under his direction, the entire HR function at Ind-Swift has been made 100% paperless and fully automated, covering over 100 critical HR transactions across the employee lifecycle—ranging from onboarding, payroll, and performance management to training, exit processes, and compliance. This transformation has empowered employees and managers with transparency, speed, and accuracy, while enabling real-time workforce insights for business leaders.

A key driver behind the development and implementation of SkyNet, Ind-Swift’s proprietary HR technology platform, Akash has redefined how HR operates within the organization—moving from a support function to a strategic business enabler. This innovation was nationally recognized when Ind-Swift was awarded ‘Excellence in HR Technology’, outperforming some of the largest and most established organizations in the sector.

Beyond his achievements in digital transformation, Akash has played a central role in navigating complex organizational shifts, including strategic acquisitions, business realignments, and cultural integrations. While handling merger & acquisition, he has led the smooth integration of employees from a financially distressed company into Ind-Swift’s system, extending to them structured benefits like Group Term Life Insurance, Medical Cover, and Career Development Programs—reflecting organization’s deep commitment to empathetic and inclusive leadership.

He is also the architect of the company’s innovative Performance Ecosystem, Talent acquisition & Management systems that has helped improve productivity by connecting business results with personal growth.

Under his leadership, Ind-Swift has received accolades such as the “Best Employer Brand” consequentially each year starting from 2020, further validating the company’s strong focus on people practices and employee experience.

Akash Deep Sharma holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources & Bachelors of Engineering in Bio-Technology, and is a continuous learner in the areas of people analytics, leadership science, and organizational behavior. He is a frequent guest speaker and mentor at academic institutions and HR forums, where he shares his passion for modern leadership, culture-building, and technology-driven HR solutions.

His vision continues to shape Ind-Swift as not only a competitive pharmaceutical company but also an employer of choice in the industry.

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