Ashok H Sharma

Associate Director Human Resources at SOTAX Group

Ashok H Sharma has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Ashok H is currently working as an Associate Director of Human Resources at the SOTAX Group, a leading provider of pharmaceutical testing equipment and services. Prior to this, they served as the Core Team Lead at Strategic Consultancy Group, where they provided customized training and learning solutions for organizations. Ashok H also worked as the Director of Business Development and Human Resources at InnovatioNext, an innovation accelerator aimed at promoting start-ups and breakthrough innovations in India. Additionally, they have held positions such as Director of Human Resources and Business Development at AEC Pvt. Ltd., Human Resources Consultant at Sotax India Pvt. Ltd., and Associate Director of Business Development and Human Resources at Winiin Taxscope Pvt. Ltd. Before that, Ashok held various roles at Mutual Industries Limited, Ipca Laboratories Limited, and Mahindra & Mahindra, where they gained experience in executive-level HR positions and played a key role in implementing HR processes, talent management, and organizational development initiatives. Ashok H'sextensive background includes expertise in areas such as Manpower Planning, Leadership Development, and Training & Organizational Development.

Ashok H Sharma has a diverse education history that spans several institutions and fields of study.

In 1999, they obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on Human Resource Management from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), which they completed in 2002.

Prior to their MBA, in 1991, Ashok completed an Associate's Degree in Advance Technology Course in Tool Engineering (ATCTE) from the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, which they finished in 1993.

Before that, from 1987 to 1990, they pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering (DME) from the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai.

Further back, Ashok obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from the University of Mumbai, which they completed between 1982 and 1985.

In addition to their formal education, Ashok has also obtained various certifications. In 1997, they completed a General Management Development Program from Welingkar Institute of Management. Later, in 2011, they obtained a Post Graduate Program in Management, Strategy, and Leadership from TSA - The Strategy Academy.

Ashok has also acquired several certifications related to quality management and environmental and occupational health standards. In 2015, they received certifications in EMS (ISO 14001:2004), OHSAS (18001:2007), and QM (ISO 9001:2008) from International Standards Certifications - A DNV GL Company. Additionally, in 2016, they obtained a certification in Quality Management Systems - Requirements ISO 9001:2015 from International Standards Certifications Global FZ LLC – ISC Global.

Most recently, in 2020, Ashok completed a Design Thinking & Innovation Program from Welingkar Institute of Management.

There is also mention of an M Phil. degree in Human Resource Management from Annamalai University. However, no specific dates or completion status are provided.

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  • Associate Director Human Resources

    January, 2020 - present