Global Network for Zero Advisor, Dr. Nirav Mandir is a renowned leader in the field of human resources, investor relations, health safety, corporate social responsibility and compliances. Dr. Nirav is the Global Chief Human Capital Officer of Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK), one of the leading diamond crafting and exporting companies in the world, valued at more than 1.8 billion USD. SRK is GNFZ’s inaugural partner, a transformational collaboration of which he is deeply involved.
Dr. Nirav serves SRK’s expanding workforce of over 6,000 people. Recognized by World HRD Congress in 2018 as one of the Most Influential HR Leaders in India and by the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) in 2021 for Excellence in Teaching in Training, he is largely responsible for SRK’s staggering sub 1% staff attrition rate.
He is also In-charge of SRK’s global ESG strategy and led the brand’s efforts to certify both its crafting facilities, SRK Empire and SRK House, in achieving LEED Platinum. In addition to driving SRK Empire’s success with one of the highest performance scores of any LEED building in the world, he leads the company’s growing commitment to sustainability, ensuring corporate dedication to a zero emissions planet underscores every operational endeavor. Dr. Nirav is also a member of the Executive Council for SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF), SRK’s philanthropic arm founded to advocate and support five critical social and economic pillars of humanity: quality education, healthcare and hygiene, skill development, community development and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Dr. Nirav’s intersectional mindset has also led to a people-centric company culture, a progressive, planet-minded strategy and a purpose-driven organization — and plays a critical role in how SRK continues to transform the global economy. At the heart of his business strategy is a dedication to ‘giving back without giving up’ the public trust and profitability of a venerable international brand.
Under his guidance, SRK has met the U.S. Green Building Council’s standards for CO2 in the workplace, received its first Quality Management Standard and achieved subsequent ISO certifications in Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Food Safety Management and Energy Management & PAS 7000 which ensures SRK’s Supply Chain Integrity, attained first in the world by any company belonging to the gems and jewelry Sector.