Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd. (HRIPL), one of India’s fastest-growing FMCG companies and the name behind iconic personal care brands like Streax, Streax Professional, Vasmol, and Florozone, is pleased to announce the appointment of Saloni Sharma as Head of Human Resources.
With more than 18 years of leadership experience across large-scale conglomerates and high-growth startups, Saloni has built a strong track record in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Business Partnering. She has successfully led people strategies for diverse workforces of 1,000+ employees, driving organisational transformation, talent development, and inclusive workplace practices.
In her most recent role as Head HR at LEAD School (India’s largest School EdTech Unicorn), Saloni was instrumental in integrating acquired businesses, embedding a ‘pay-for-performance’ culture, evangelising values across people processes, building leadership capabilities, and implementing AI-led engagement tools. Before this, she spent over a decade at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd., where she spearheaded several HR initiatives, including setting up new channels, redesigning talent management process, driving talent retention and engagement for young talent, implementing performance-based incentive structures, and pioneering D&I platforms such as Manch for women in sales. She began her career with Essar Group, leading global compensation and benefits at the corporate level.
A Chartered Accountant and an MBA (HR) from SCMHRD, Saloni brings a unique blend of financial acumen and HR expertise that enables her to align people strategy seamlessly with business outcomes.
Commenting on the appointment, Dheeraj Arora, MD & CEO, HRIPL, said: “At HRIPL, people are at the heart of our growth journey. We are delighted to welcome Saloni to the leadership team. Her diverse experience across FMCG and EdTech, coupled with her strong focus on building future-ready talent ecosystems, will be critical as we continue to strengthen our culture, accelerate growth, and deliver value to our consumers and employees alike.”
Expressing her enthusiasm, Saloni Sharma added: “I am truly excited to join HRIPL at this pivotal time in its growth story. The company’s strong brand legacy, dynamic vision, and people-first approach deeply resonates with me. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to nurture talent, foster inclusivity, and create an empowering environment where every HRIGER can thrive, contribute, and grow together.”
