
Neena Kamal
@neenakamal
L&D Consultant and Executive Coach for NHS Leadership Academy and cross-sector clients, delivering leadership development and culture change.
What I'm looking for
For public and private sector clients, including work aligned with the NHS Leadership Academy framework, I deliver executive coaching and leadership development. I design workshops and tailored learning interventions, and use strengths-based and positive psychology approaches to support engagement, resilience, and leadership capability.
At Aquapharm Chemicals Pvt Ltd, I led HR and L&D strategy across a global workforce and introduced a performance management framework. I also led a culture transformation from a family-run to a professionally managed structure and developed a team of 12 HR professionals.
Earlier, at Pragati Leadership & Training, I delivered training across finance, IT, and manufacturing. I hold an ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Mentoring and am a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. I’m available for permanent or contract L&D roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
L&D Consultant & Executive Coach
Freelance
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 9 months)
Delivered executive coaching and leadership development programs for public and private sector clients, including work aligned with the NHS Leadership Academy framework. Designed and facilitated leadership, communication, and personal effectiveness workshops across multi-sector organisations.
General Manager – HR & Learning
Aquapharm Chemicals Pvt Ltd
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Led HR and L&D strategy across a global workforce (India, UK, US, Europe). Designed and implemented a modern performance management framework, including training for first-time managers.
Location Head – Human Capital Management
Saama Technologies
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered HR and L&D strategy in a high-growth, high-turnover technology environment. Implemented retention and engagement initiatives to stabilize workforce performance.
Corporate Trainer & HR Consultant
Pragati Leadership & Training
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered 100+ training days annually across sectors including finance, IT, and manufacturing. Designed and facilitated programs on leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team effectiveness.
Managed L&D operations for a workforce of 5,000+ employees. Designed annual training calendar and led delivery of development programs.
Served as HR Business Partner, supporting HR operations and business alignment.
HR Business Partner
Indiacom Directories
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002 (3 years 11 months)
Served as HR Business Partner, supporting HR operations and business alignment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ILM
ILM Level 7 Certificate, Executive Coaching & Mentoring
Completed the ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Mentoring in 2024.
University of Westminster
MA, International HR Management
Grade: Distinction
Earned an MA in International HR Management with Distinction, aligned with CIPD Level 7.
University of Pune
MBA, Business Administration
Completed an MBA from the University of Pune.
University of Pune
BA, English
Completed a BA in English from the University of Pune.
Gallup
Certified Strengths Coach, Strengths Coaching
Certified as a Gallup Strengths Coach.
Berkeley Extension
Professional Development, Human Resources
Completed a program on Leading Trends in HR.
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Software and tools used professionally
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