Expertise
With over two decades of distinguished experience in talent leadership—including more than 15 years in executive search—Sonia brings a rare dual perspective to Pipal Tree as its founder.
Her career spans both the consultancy and corporate sides of strategic talent acquisition, giving her unique insight into the challenges and opportunities her clients face.
Prior to founding Pipal Tree, Sonia served as Talent Acquisition Lead for McCormick in India, where she designed and implemented comprehensive talent strategies for the global flavor leader. This corporate experience enhanced her already substantial search expertise with invaluable internal perspective on organizational talent needs.
Sonia’s executive search pedigree includes leadership roles at prestigious firms, having served as Associate Partner with both Accord India and Stanton Chase International. She began her executive search journey with Korn/Ferry International, where she spent a formative decade honing her expertise in leadership assessment and acquisition.
Throughout her career, Sonia has successfully executed sensitive, high-stakes searches for C-suite and senior leadership roles across multiple industries. Her work spans global multinationals and Indian corporations, with particular expertise in managing confidential and mission-critical leadership transitions.
Known for her consultative approach, Sonia excels in developing robust talent acquisition strategies, fostering collaborative relationships with both clients and candidates, and navigating complex stakeholder environments to deliver exceptional results. Her methodology balances rigorous assessment with deep human understanding—an approach that defines Pipal Tree’s distinctive position in the executive search landscape.
Sonia’s commitment to finding not just qualified but transformative leadership talent has made her a trusted advisor to organizations navigating critical growth phases, strategic pivots, and succession challenges.
