Sejal Daswani

Sejal Daswani is an accomplished Chief People Officer and transformative HR leader with a proven track record of driving people-first strategy across startups, mid-sized organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Currently serving as the CPO at Deputy, a leading workforce management platform, Sejal brings a rare combination of human capital expertise and sharp business acumen to her role—making her a trusted partner in scaling high-growth, mission-driven organizations.

With career experience spanning technology, climatetech, and healthcare, Sejal has built and scaled teams from the ground up in both emerging and complex global environments. Her strategic lens is informed by deep capabilities across HR operations, talent acquisition, talent management, DEI & belonging, and total rewards—along with experience leading board-level compensation and NomGov committee management.

Sejal is also well-versed in guiding organizations through transformative change, including M&A, culture integration, and leadership alignment. Her strength lies in aligning people strategy with business priorities—driving measurable outcomes in organizational culture, employee experience, and long-term growth.

Known for her collaborative leadership and cross-functional impact, Sejal’s work empowers organizations to build inclusive, resilient, and high-performing cultures that scale. Her unique background blending marketing savvy with HR strategy makes her a standout voice among today’s most forward-thinking People Leaders.