Ashima Sharma

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About Ashima Sharma

With over 15 years of experience across executive search, HR transformation, change management, and organizational design, I specialize in connecting top talent with strategic opportunities. Having worked across the Netherlands, UK, USA, and Asia, I have successfully placed C-level and Supervisory Board executives in Dutch public and private sectors, helping organizations build strong leadership teams. Currently, at Maes & Lunau Executive Search, I focus on executive hiring and ATS administration, ensuring seamless talent acquisition processes while optimizing database management and compliance. My role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing candidate pipelines, and supporting system transitions to improve recruitment efficiency. Previously, as Deputy Manager HR & Administration at SPAR Hypermarket (North & West India, 7 hyperstores), I played a key role in an HR-led brand transition, overseeing talent acquisition, stakeholder management, employee contract changes, ERP implementation, and workforce integration. Beyond recruitment, my experience as a Program Officer at an NGO enabled me to conduct need assessments, design and implement workforce projects, and assess their impact for initiatives funded by AUSAid and the Government of India. This strengthened my stakeholder engagement and organizational strategy expertise. I bring a track record of reducing time-to-hire, optimizing recruitment processes, and driving change within HR organizations. My key strengths include: HR transformation & change management Leadership hiring & stakeholder engagement ATS optimization & process efficiency Diversity recruitment & workforce strategy Fluent in English and Dutch, I bring a global perspective as a Dutch citizen with Indian roots, enabling me to bridge cultural and business landscapes. Always open to connecting with HR leaders, hiring managers, and talent professionals to discuss executive hiring, HR transformation, and the future of work. Let’s connect!