Syed Abbas

Syed Abbas is an accomplished HR/People leader who has provided support to various technology companies through periods of growth, transformation, and strategic initiatives such as fund-raising, M&A, and IPOs.

Currently, Syed Abbas holds the position of global Vice President of People (Business Partnering) at HelloFresh, the world's largest meal-kit company, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2021 and serving over 7 million customers with close to 1 billion meals while emphasizing sustainability.

In addition to his role at HelloFresh, Syed Abbas serves as a Board Member (NED) at HealthAssure, a prominent Insurtech growth firm in India, and as a Mentor at The Workplace Accelerator, a renowned accelerator program focused on the future of work.

His educational background includes a study in ISC Sciences at Sherwood College (Nainital), a PGDBA in Business Analysis from Lancaster University, and a BA (Honours) in English Literature from Delhi University.

Throughout his career, Syed Abbas has held various significant positions such as Vice President of People at HelloFresh, Non-Executive Director at HealthAssure, Chief Strategy Officer at Epitome, Group HR Director at Global Fashion Group, EVP - Head of General HR at Lazada Group, and CHRO at Pacnet, among others.

With a rich and diverse experience across multiple industries and regions, Syed Abbas brings a wealth of expertise in HR, strategic management, leadership, business analysis, and organizational development.

Syed Abbas has a strong professional background rooted in fostering a healthy work environment, driving business growth, and aligning HR strategies with overall business objectives, making him a highly sought-after professional in the field of human resources and people management.