Esther-Supriya Iyer

Esther-Supriya Iyer is a seasoned HR professional with over 18 years of experience in talent management, recruitment, and strategic HR initiatives across various sectors. Currently serving as the HR Partner - Talent and Culture at GEMS Education, Esther-Supriya leads initiatives focused on employee engagement and wellbeing and has successfully developed significant programs, including UAE's first Emirati Education Business Management Development program. Previous roles include Cluster HR Lead and Corporate Recruitment Lead, where skills in implementing SAP SuccessFactors, developing leadership frameworks, and executing workforce planning strategies were honed. Esther-Supriya's extensive background also includes consulting roles in MEA, freelance human capital management solutions, and talent acquisition management, complemented by a strong educational foundation in Human Resource Management and Business from prestigious institutions.