Arpana Sharma is a strategic consultant and industry thought leader with more than three decades of international, cross‑sector experience spanning Health, Hospitality, Recruitment, Management Consulting, and Higher Education. As Managing Partner and Director of Sustainability at PraeEminere, she leads BizEd‑Visory, partnering with organisations to strengthen internal capabilities and meet evolving economic, social and regulatory expectations through Be-Spoke solutions.
A successful Corporate tenure in leadership roles saw her spearhead transformative, institution‑wide initiatives in industry relations, multi‑stakeholder collaboration, change‑management, cross‑functional projects, recruitment strategies and capacity‑building. Her work consistently delivers sustainable, measurable outcomes and strengthened organisational resilience. A systemised approach considers a holistic, non-linear, dynamic and inter-dependent complexities of change enabling decision makers to focus on addressing incremental organisational shifts.
Transitioning into consulting was a natural progression, enabling Arpana to apply her multidisciplinary expertise and principles of sustainable development to design and deliver practical, future‑oriented solutions through responsible governance practices within organisations. Her advisory work spans business planning, growth strategies, process optimisation, communication and partnership development - supporting Clients with strategic transformation for long‑term viability and responsible growth.
Within PraeEminere, she overseas in-house business consulting projects within the following domains:
- Systems‑Level Governance: strengthening board accountability, enabling strategic clarity, and driving long‑term value creation for future‑ready leadership and organisational resilience.
- Corporate Internship Program: methodically purposed to align with business goals and integration of emerging talent through structured pathways and inclusive strategies.
- Mentorship: guiding youth and early‑career professionals to build clarity, capability and confidence in navigating complex professional environments.
A long‑term UAE resident since 1993, Arpana is deeply committed to advancing responsible leadership, intergenerational business growth, and sustainable business practices across the region. She is an active Board Member, a published co‑author and speaker. Committed to supporting community welfare, she volunteers her time in an Advisory capacity for a NGO in India.
Her academic credentials include Executive Education certifications in ‘Governance for a Sustainable Future’ and ‘Business Sustainability Management’ - Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL), University of Cambridge, ‘Competitive Strategy and Innovation’ - London School of Economics(LSE), ‘Data Storytelling and Visualisation’ - The Economist and ‘Future Proofing SMEs’ - UN Global Compact. She holds an MBA from the University of Wollongong, a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition from Delhi University, and a Bachelor of Science from Punjab University, India. She is also an ICEF (International Consultants for Education and Fairs) and British Council certified consultant.
Arpana remains committed to collaborative growth, responsible governance, and purpose‑driven action that strengthens organisations, empowers talent and accelerates sustainable development.
