New Delhi, Delhi, India, May 2025 — Sonia Ahlawat has been appointed as Managing Director at PwC India, bringing with her nearly 20 years of experience in people strategy, organizational transformation, and leadership development across globally recognized brands. In her new role, Sonia will focus on enhancing people effectiveness within PwC’s Deals Strategy practice, driving innovative solutions to align talent strategies with business growth.
Sonia joins PwC following an impactful tenure as Director at Deloitte, where she successfully led strategic HR initiatives and transformation programs that contributed to significant business outcomes. Prior to that, she served as Vice President – People Strategy at Middle East Internet Group, where she steered people transformation initiatives across the Middle East region.
Her career also includes senior HR leadership roles at CMGRP India (Weber Shandwick), Quest Diagnostics, InterGlobe Enterprises, and IBM, where she was instrumental in driving talent and organizational development programs. Sonia’s experience across industries and regions equips her with deep insights into creating human-centric, agile, and future-ready organizations.
At PwC India, Sonia’s appointment reinforces the firm’s commitment to embedding people-first strategies in its Deals Strategy business, fostering scalable solutions that drive organizational performance and transformation.
About PwC India
PwC India is part of a global network spanning 151 countries and employing over 360,000 people. The firm provides assurance, advisory, and tax services that help clients address key business challenges and maximize opportunities. With offices across major Indian cities, PwC India blends deep industry specialization with global perspectives to co-create innovative solutions for clients.
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