Mahnaz Shaikh

Mahnaz Shaikh is a seasoned Human Resources professional with extensive experience in the FMCG sector. She has held various roles in HR and business partnering over her 18-year career. Currently, she is the HR Head for Udaan Food and FMCG at udaan.com, where she has been instrumental in shaping HR strategies for the startup environment.14

Before her role at Udaan, Mahnaz Shaikh served as the HR Head for Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) and worked in HR roles at Procter & Gamble (P&G) in India and the IMEA region. Her expertise includes talent management, leadership development, and organizational alignment.13 She is known for her core values of passion, ownership, and courage, which have guided her throughout her career in HR leadership.1

Mahnaz Shaikh holds an educational background from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and is based in Mumbai.2 Her professional journey reflects a strong commitment to enhancing organizational performance through strategic HR interventions.1