Gurugram, Haryana, India, November 2025 — Shubham Housing Development Finance Company has announced the appointment of Uma Sharma as its new Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). With over two decades of experience spanning financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, and retail, Uma brings deep HR leadership expertise from organizations such as PNB Housing Finance Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, Apollo Munich Health Insurance, VLCC Care, Max Bupa Health Insurance, Sony India, and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare.
Recognized for her strategic approach to people and culture, Uma has led transformative HR initiatives in the areas of business partnering, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and employee engagement. Her ability to align human capital strategies with organizational objectives has consistently contributed to building high-performance cultures and driving business success.
At PNB Housing Finance Limited, Uma played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s talent landscape, implementing innovative recognition programs, and driving diversity-focused initiatives that enhanced inclusion and employee engagement. Her leadership efforts led to the company earning consecutive Great Place to Work certifications, a testament to her focus on workplace excellence and cultural transformation.
Previously, at HDFC ERGO General Insurance and Apollo Munich Health Insurance, Uma developed robust HR frameworks to strengthen leadership capabilities, enhance workforce productivity, and introduce agile performance management systems. Her tenure at VLCC and Max Bupa Health Insurance further established her expertise in building scalable HR operations and designing performance-driven people strategies.
Uma’s early professional journey across Sony India and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare equipped her with a solid foundation in corporate HR operations, compensation management, and employee relations. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, where she completed the Senior Management Program in General Management, and Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, where she earned her Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (HR & Finance), Uma brings both academic rigor and hands-on leadership to her new role.
Her appointment underscores Shubham Housing Development Finance Company’s commitment to strengthening its people-first agenda and fostering a workplace culture that champions inclusivity, growth, and organizational excellence.
About Shubham Housing Development Finance Company
Shubham Housing Development Finance Company is one of India’s leading providers of affordable housing finance, dedicated to making home ownership accessible to individuals across diverse income segments. With a mission to turn dreams into reality, Shubham offers customer-centric home loan solutions with minimal documentation and flexible EMI options. Operating through 140+ branches across 116 cities in 12 states, the company continues to empower entrepreneurs and households alike by delivering financial inclusion and supporting the nation’s affordable housing goals.
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