Some leaders chase numbers. Others chase applause. Dr. Ankita Singh, Board Director and Chief People Officer at Relevance Lab, chases purpose. For her, leadership is not a choice between people and performance. It is the understanding that when people are placed at the center, performance follows naturally and exponentially.
With over twenty-five years in the ITES industry, Dr. Singh has built a reputation for transforming businesses by transforming people. At Relevance Lab, she reimagines HR as a true business lever, introducing frameworks that protect profitability while fostering innovation, inclusion, and trust. Her belief is simple yet powerful: empathy is not the opposite of efficiency, and equity is not a hindrance to growth. When practiced with intention, they become the foundation of success.
Beyond corporate leadership, Dr. Singh is the Founder of the HR Association of India, a platform that unites HR professionals across the country to learn, share, and grow together. What began as a small initiative has evolved into a movement that redefines HR as a strategic partner in business.
Her creativity extends far beyond leadership and HR. With Wordscape Publishing, Dr. Singh helps aspiring authors bring their stories to life, proving once again that inclusion and empowerment are not just professional principles but personal values. Whether in business, education, or art, she continues to create ecosystems where every voice is valued and every idea has the potential to grow.
Her influence has earned recognition from Forbes and GMI as a Great People Manager for four consecutive years. As a member of the Forbes HR Council, she contributes to global conversations shaping the future of work. Yet beyond the accolades, her legacy lies in how she leads, with authenticity, grace, and conviction.
Dr. Singh’s approach to leadership blends empathy with precision. She believes success is not about commanding attention but about creating conditions where others can thrive. Her mantra captures it best: when passion meets compassion, magic happens. That magic is not a metaphor but something tangible, reflected in stronger teams, innovative organizations, and communities that grow together.
In every role she plays as a leader, founder, and mentor, Dr. Ankita Singh continues to prove that empathy is good business and purpose is the ultimate strategy.
