Sonia Ahlawat has been appointed as Managing Director at PwC India, bringing with her nearly two decades of expertise in people strategy, transformation, and leadership across global organizations. Her appointment in March 2025 marks an exciting new chapter in PwC’s focus on people effectiveness within its Deals Strategy practice.
Before joining PwC, Sonia was a Director at Deloitte for three years, where she led strategic HR initiatives and transformation programs that had a lasting impact on business outcomes. Her leadership was pivotal in navigating organizational change and driving scalable people solutions across diverse business lines.
Sonia’s professional journey also includes senior leadership roles across the Middle East Internet Group, CMGRP India, Quest Diagnostics, and InterGlobe Enterprises. Her experience spans industries and geographies, adding depth and agility to her people-first approach. Her work has consistently blended business acumen with talent strategy, making her a sought-after leader in the HR and consulting domains.
With her rich background and proven leadership, Sonia is expected to further elevate PwC’s capabilities in aligning people strategy with business growth. Her appointment underscores the firm’s commitment to building future-ready, human-centric organizations.
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