Cultural Intelligence & Empathy in HR | Smita Krishnamurthy @ NASDAQ

In this episode of Women Making Impact, Shrey Gupta sits down with Smitha Krishnamurthy, Senior Director – People Strategy for APAC at Nasdaq. Smitha shares her inspiring journey from a local HR leader to a regional strategist, highlighting how asking for opportunities shaped her career growth.The conversation dives deep into the power of cultural intelligence, empathy in leadership, and the importance of building inclusive workplaces. Smitha shares real-world examples of how employee networks and a sense of belonging can create lasting impact across global teams.Tune in to learn how the role of HR is evolving—from being transactional to becoming a strategic driver of change—and why agile methodologies, identity, and belonging are now at the heart of the modern workplace.