A Transition made for creating a Lasting Change

RUCHI KULHARI, CHRO, UNISYS

“Empowering women in leadership requires intentional action. At Unisys, we achieve this by actively seeking diverse candidate pools and ensuring our hiring processes are equitable. More than that, we foster what we call a "Winning Culture" — one that demands leaders from different backgrounds and varying areas of expertise. When women see other women in senior positions, it encourages more diversity in our applicant pool. Our leadership bench includes strong strategic and solutions-based expertise from women across the organization, and we are committed to continuing that momentum.

When you have people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives working together, you challenge assumptions, identify blind spots and develop more innovative solutions. India is a perfect example of this in action. Today, nearly 40% of our total workforce is based in India, bringing invaluable perspectives and expertise that strengthen our ability to serve clients globally. This diverse talent base allows us to meet client needs at scale while bringing fresh thinking to every challenge we tackle, disrupting the status quo.

WHERE IMAGINATION MEETS INNOVATION

I didn't start out in the corporate world or in the technology sector. Instead, I began my career as a clinical psychologist, spending years conducting psychometric evaluations, behavioral assessments, and specialized training. This foundation shaped everything about how I approach my current role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Unisys. In psychology, you learn that lasting change only happens when you truly understand people, from what enables them to thrive to the challenges they face. When I transitioned into technology leadership, I brought that same principle with me.”