Soni K. Basi, PhD, is a global HR strategist and transformation expert with deep expertise in succession planning, workforce transformation, leadership development, and AI-driven talent strategies. As the founder of Pop HR, she helps organizations build strong leadership pipelines, navigate complex workforce changes, and align HR strategy with business success.

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With over 25 years of experience across global industries—including pharmaceuticals, financial services, luxury goods, and professional services—Soni has guided boards, CEOs, and HR teams through major transformations, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and global expansions. She has led HR teams of 200+ employees, advising on executive succession, organizational redesign, and AI integration in HR.

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Previously, Soni served as the Global CHRO at Edelman, where she built a succession planning framework for a family-run business, assessed the top 100 leaders worldwide, and led HR for the company’s AI Taskforce. At AIG, Estée Lauder, and Allergan, she played key roles in CEO succession, talent strategy during M&A, and global leadership development.

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A recognized thought leader and board advisor, Soni’s insights on leadership, talent, and workforce innovation have been featured in CEOWORLD, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Chief Learning Officer Magazine (where she was named a Top 50 Chief Learning Officer). She is also the author of Value Me: The New Playbook for Recognition and Motivation at Work, where she explores the five motivators that drive employee performance.

 

Reach out to Soni Basi at PopHR for:

• Fractional CHRO support

• Succession Planning

• Executive Coaching

• Talent Development