Shekhar Pula

Shekhar Pula has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Shekhar currently serves as the COO and Exec Board Member at HiiL | User-friendly Justice since 2022. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2022, they worked at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as the Director of Resources & Member Executive Board.

Before that, Shekhar was a Program Manager - Global Business Services at AkzoNobel from 2018 to 2019. Shekhar also held various positions at Unisys Corporation, including Transformation Director - Global Procurement from 2010 to 2017, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations - EMEA North and South from 2009 to 2010, Global Contracts Manager, Outsourcing and Global Business Services from 2006 to 2009, and Regional Procurement Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Large Deal Bid Support from 2004 to 2006.

Additionally, Shekhar has served as the President of the EuroMBA Alumni Association from 2005 to 2006 and founded and served as the President of the Toastmasters International Public Speaking Club from 2003 to 2005. Shekhar also worked as the European Contracts Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics EMEA at Unisys from 2001 to 2003.

Shekhar's earlier experiences include roles such as Procurement Specialist and Product Support Planner, Supply and Logistics - Service Design Organization at Unisys from 1998 to 2000, and Director of Sales, Marketing, and Operations: Technology and Trading at Polymex International from 1994 to 1998.

Shekhar Pula has a diverse education history spanning over several years. Their educational journey begins with their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Studies degree from The American University of Paris, which they completed from 1989 to 1992. During their time at the university, they also pursued a minor in Computer Science. Shekhar further expanded their education by obtaining a Diploma in French Language and Literature from Université Paris-Sorbonne, from 1989 to 1991.

In 1999, Shekhar pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management at Maastricht University, completing the degree in 2001. Following this, from 2008 to 2010, they enrolled in Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, where they earned a Graduate Certificate in Consulting and Coaching for Change.

In the same period, from 2008 to 2010, Shekhar also pursued a Master's Degree (MSc) in Consulting and Coaching for Change at HEC Paris. Their dedication to education continued in 2011 when they obtained a State Diploma - NT2 Level II from Volksuniversiteit/Pace Instituut, focusing on Dutch as a Second Language.

Possessing a strong interest in finance and management, Shekhar began their journey towards a higher academic achievement in 2017. Shekhar enrolled in Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Business Management. Currently, they are still pursuing their PhD, expected to be completed by 2022.

Additionally, Shekhar has also pursued further certifications to enhance their expertise. Shekhar obtained a certification in Non-Profit Financial Stewardship from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, although the specific month and year of completion were not provided.

Overall, Shekhar Pula's educational background showcases a dedicated pursuit of knowledge in various fields, ranging from international affairs and computer science to consulting and coaching for change, Dutch language proficiency, strategic management, and now business management at the doctoral level.