Dr. Priya Somaiya
HR Professional | Coach & Mentor | Training Expert
With over 40 years of experience in People Management, Dr. Somaiya began her career at ITC Ltd in Kolkata, which she still regards as her alma mater. She worked in the corporate manpower development group, gaining early exposure to the company's traditional and diversified businesses.
In 1992, she established APS Consultants, an HR consulting company which was successfully run for 11 years. In the years that followed, she worked in HR consulting and in a consumer durables family owned and managed Usha International Ltd, and led the social services division.
Dr. Somaiya's coaching expertise spans industries like pharmaceuticals, hospitality, power & energy, public sector, media, and FMCG. She has worked with professionals from Chairmen and MDs to Senior and Middle Management. Her coaching covers personal growth, succession planning, leadership development, and coaching skills workshops.
Driven by her passion for unlocking human potential, Dr. Somaiya believes in identifying and manifesting individual capabilities. She has a deep appreciation for individual strengths and is dedicated to deploying them for both personal and professional growth. Coaching for her is a means to empower individuals to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.