Rita Verma is a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of experience in Talent Development. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of collaborating with the finest creative and strategic minds in India.
In her current role, Rita partners the CEO in driving the organization’s workplace culture, growth for its people, and vision to make the company the employer of choice. Her expertise extends globally as she serves as a key member of DDB Worldwide’s People team, responsible for advancing the organization’s global people mandate.
Under Rita’s leadership, the Group has witnessed multiple victories, winning the prestigious Campaign South Asia Talent Management Team of the Year awards for four years at the Campaign India Agency of the Year Awards.
Passionate about diversity and inclusivity, Rita has been instrumental in driving initiatives such as Omniwomen and OPEN Pride, promoting the advancement of women and LGBTQ+ inclusion, both, within the workplace and the community. Through pioneering efforts like Gender-Neutral Policy, white labelling CVs, and extending medical insurance to cover same-sex and live-in partners, Rita has been pivotal in ensuring equal opportunity and eliminating discrimination within the organization.
Adding to her repertoire, Rita is a certified Life Coach, bringing in her empathetic and humane approach to talent management. Rita is also a passionate traveller, who finds joy in exploring diverse cultures and understanding how people collaborate under varying circumstances. This pursuit of knowledge fuels her ability to drive positive change and create harmonious work environments