Humsha Ramgobin | Founder & CEO

About Humsha Ramgobin

Humsha brings over 32 years of multifaceted HR and organisational transformation leadership across sectors as diverse as healthcare, retail, financial services, and FMCG. A specialist in unlocking business value through people, Humsha has led large-scale structural redesigns, cultural reinventions, and complex transitions in both listed corporates and entrepreneurial ventures.

Her unique combination of board-level strategic insight and hands-on delivery makes her a sought-after transformation advisor, international keynote speaker, non-executive director, and coach to executive teams. As the former Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Mediclinic and various others HR Director/Executive roles, she has built a reputation for reimagining the people function to deliver on bold business ambitions, often, during times of transformation, integration, or disruption. Her advisory work is grounded in real-world experience and a proven ability to align people strategies with the ever-changing technology landscape and long-term business growth.

Now founder of Resonance Advisory, Humsha partners with C-suites to design agile organisations and guide senior HR leaders through business and personal reinvention. Her work draws on a deep coaching foundation and a strategic mindset honed by decades of experience shaping complex people ecosystems.

Recognition & Achievements

Top Global HR Influencer Award

Top Global HR Influencer

SA Woman in Leadership Award

SA Woman in Leadership

Top Most HR Leader SA Awards 2024

Top Most HR Leader SA Awards 2024

Top HR Leader in South Africa

International Keynote Speaker

Non-Executive Director

Executive Coaching & Mentorship

Thought Leader on the Future of Work and Business Transformation

Thought Leadership

Progressive HR Practices at Mediclinic

External validation from CHRO.co.za showcasing real-world transformation case studies and innovative HR practices implementation.

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Leadership Podcast with Dr Nik Erbl

Leadership insights and inspiration discussion covering transformation challenges and empathetic leadership approaches.

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The Role of Empathetic Leadership in Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety

By Humsha Ramgobin, Founder: Resonance Advisory

Key themes: Psychological safety, empathetic leadership, employee wellbeing, sustainable inclusion

This comprehensive article explores the critical relationship between empathetic leadership and psychological safety in modern workplaces, with research-backed insights and references to Amy Edmondson's groundbreaking work on psychological safety.

The piece focuses specifically on South African workplace contexts and post-COVID leadership challenges, providing practical guidance for leaders navigating transformation in complex organizational environments.

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International Speaking Engagements

25th European Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2025

25th European Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2025

International conference participation showcasing shared services expertise and European market presence.

HR World Summit, Lisbon

HR World Summit, Lisbon (20-21 May)

International HR thought leadership platform demonstrating global expertise and European speaking engagement.

HR L&D Innovation & Tech Fest

HR L&D Innovation & Tech Fest (23-24 June 2025, Johannesburg)

Topic: "The Evolving Role of HR in Leading and Empowering Teams to Navigate Change & Adoption in Tech and Embrace Innovation"

CEM Conference

CEM Conference (12-14 August 2025, Cape Town)

Customer Experience Management conference demonstrating cross-functional expertise beyond HR transformation.

Services

Mentorship & Leadership Advisory

Strategic thinking partnership for Board, C-suite, and Senior Management on people and business transformation.

Consulting Projects

Organizational transformation projects with clear scope and deliverable-based outcomes.

Keynote Speaking

Professional speaking engagements on transformation and leadership topics.

Guest Lecturing

Educational speaking and lecturing opportunities at leading institutions.

Non-Executive Director Roles

Board-level strategic advisory positions bringing transformation expertise.

All initiatives include comprehensive pre- and post-preparation

Expertise & Tools

Core Expertise

Organizational transformation
Cultural reinvention
People strategy alignment
Agile organization design
Psychological safety
Empathetic leadership
AI & technology integration

Diagnostic Tools

People Audit Tool

Comprehensive assessment of people capabilities and organizational readiness

OD Diagnostic Tool

Organizational development assessment for transformation planning

Culture Diagnostic Tool

Cultural assessment and transformation roadmap development

Target Clients

Boards C-suite Executives Senior Management High Growth Companies

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