Saurabh S Sawhney is an experienced professional in Learning and Development, currently serving as the Head of Learning & Development at Bata India Limited since April 2023. Prior to this role, Saurabh led the Learning & Development initiatives at SPAR India and Godfrey Phillips India Limited, focusing on strategic alignment with talent transformation goals and managing comprehensive training programs. Saurabh's career includes significant positions at Smaaash Entertainment, where responsibilities encompassed end-to-end L&D processes and the development of training solutions across various formats. Saurabh also has a background in hospitality management, with earlier roles at Leonia Holistic Destination, Yum! Restaurants International, Qatar Airways, and Grand Hyatt. Saurabh holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Administration from TAFE SA.