Neeha Khurana
Founder, Citta Performance
Professional Overview
Neeha Khurana is an accomplished human capital executive with over 20 years of experience driving organizational transformation and developing high-performing teams across global financial institutions and technology firms. As the Founder of Citta Performance, she leverages her expertise in culture, talent management, and leadership development to help clients build thriving, purpose-driven organizations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Founder of Citta Performance, Neeha is responsible for setting the strategic vision and leading all aspects of the company's operations. She works closely with C-suite leaders to design and implement tailored solutions that enhance organizational culture, foster employee engagement, and cultivate transformative leadership capabilities.
Career Progression
Prior to founding Citta Performance, Neeha held several senior-level positions at prominent financial and technology organizations. As the SVP and Global Head of Culture and Leadership at Celonis, she spearheaded the company's culture transformation and leadership development initiatives, driving significant improvements in employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness. Earlier in her career, Neeha served as the SVP and Global Head of Culture & Talent, and Head of HR for Sales, Professional Services & Marketing at Finastra, where she played a pivotal role in aligning the company's global talent strategy with its business objectives. She also held various leadership roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and UBS, including overseeing international talent management, learning and development, and change management programs.
Academic Background
Neeha holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Delhi and a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from the University of London.
Areas of Expertise
- Organizational culture and employee engagement
- Talent management and leadership development
- Change management and organizational transformation
- Strategic HR advisory and consulting
- Workforce planning and D&I strategy
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Neeha has been recognized for her ability to drive meaningful, sustainable change within complex, global organizations. At Celonis, she led the implementation of a comprehensive culture transformation program that resulted in a 25% increase in employee satisfaction and a 20% improvement in talent retention. At Finastra, Neeha spearheaded the design and rollout of a leadership development curriculum that equipped over 500 global managers with the skills to inspire and empower their teams.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, proven track record, and deep industry expertise, Neeha Khurana is a trusted advisor and partner to C-suite leaders seeking to build high-performing, purpose-driven organizations. As the Founder of Citta Performance, she is dedicated to helping clients unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable growth through innovative human capital strategies.
