Megha Goel (She/her) is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Godrej Properties Limited (GPL), part of the 128-year-old Godrej Group, one of India’s most trusted and diversified conglomerates with interests spanning real estate, consumer goods, agriculture, and chemicals. With over two decades of cross-sectoral experience across human resources, business transformation, and organizational culture, Megha has consistently driven change anchored in purpose and performance. In her early career with J.P. Morgan, she gained deep exposure to leadership development and global talent practices. Her transition to the Godrej Group marked a shift toward building a future-ready, people-first organization that places culture at the heart of business growth.
At Godrej Properties, Megha has led the organization’s evolution into one defined by trust, innovation, and inclusion. She has been instrumental in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), helping GPL become an industry benchmark. Under her leadership, the company achieved 2.5% LGBTQ+ representation, 1% inclusion of persons with disabilities, and significant progress in gender balance through focused leadership and returnship programs. A key initiative under her guidance is CREW (crew.godrejproperties.com)—a vibrant community that connects and empowers over 1,200 women in real estate. Through CREW and several other culture experiments, GPL has built a large business unit with 50% diverse representation, setting new standards of fairness and equity in the industry.
Megha’s leadership philosophy blends empathy with data-driven insights, ensuring equity not just in representation but in experience and opportunity. She is a sought-after voice at industry and leadership forums, where she shares perspectives on the future of work, inclusive leadership, and the evolving role of HR in shaping resilient, human-centered organizations.
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