With over 20 years of global HR experience, Ninad Sonawane brings deep expertise in leading strategic HR initiatives across high-growth organizations in the IT and software services sector. At Intellect Bizware, Ninad serves as General Manager – HR, he heads HR functions where he plays a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving SAP hiring excellence, and fostering a culture of performance, innovation, and engagement.
Ninad has a proven track record in managing organizational transformation, including change management, performance improvement, and workforce restructuring. His approach to HR is both people-centric and business-driven, enabling operational excellence through talent acquisition, employee engagement, and leadership development programs.
Prior to joining Intellect Bizware, Ninad held senior leadership roles including General Manager – HR at Netmagic Solutions (An NTT Company), and Director – HR & Business Operations at Datavail Infotech, where he led the HR function for over nine years. His entrepreneurial mindset, shaped by his experience as a co-founder and head of business operations, gives him a unique perspective on talent management in dynamic and evolving environments.
Ninad holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mumbai University. Outside of work, he’s a passionate open water swimmer and has completed multiple Swimathons. A cricket enthusiast, he captained his team to become runners-up at the 2015 Intercorporate Master Cup Cricket Tournament.