Dr. Syed Ismail Buhari

Associate Professor of Practice

Founder & CHRO – Connecting HeaRts Pvt Ltd (CHR Group)
Professor of Practice | HR Thought Leader | Behavioural Sciences Expert | TEDx Speaker

Dr. Syed Ismail Buhari (Dr. SIB) is a distinguished HR leader, behavioural sciences practitioner, and institution builder with over 25 years of experience across manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, IT, BFSI, FMCG, healthcare, and services sectors.

He is the Founder & Chief Human Resources Officer of Connecting HeaRts Pvt Ltd (CHR Group), a dynamic HR enterprise committed to transforming organizations through strategic talent management, behavioural insights, and leadership development.

At Connecting HeaRts, he believes that the heart of every successful organization lies in its talent. Under his leadership, the organization delivers comprehensive, customized HR solutions to startups, Indian enterprises, and multinational corporations, enabling them to build resilient, high-performance cultures and future-ready talents.

He has been recognized among the Top 101 HR Minds in India (2019) by the World HRD Congress, reflecting his contribution to the HR profession and industry transformation. Under his leadership, Connecting HeaRts Pvt Ltd has received prestigious recognitions including Best HR Startup, MSME Business Awards – Business Enterprise of the Year (Services) – 2022, and Best Psychometric Solution Provider – 2024.

Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, he held senior leadership roles, including Global HR Head / Group HR Leader for large conglomerates, leading people strategy for multi-location and international operations.

Dual Role Impact: Industry Leader & Academic Contributor

As Founder & CHRO – CHR Group

• Driving organizational transformation through strategic HR interventions.
• Delivering executive search, psychometric assessments, and OD consulting .
• Designing leadership development and behavioural capability frameworks.
• Partnering with organizations to build culture, engagement, and performance systems.
• Championing mental well-being and employee assistance programs.

As Associate Professor of Practice

• Bridging academia and industry through applied, experiential learning.
• Bringing real-world corporate insights into classroom engagement.
• Mentoring MBA students and future HR leaders.
• Enhancing employability through industry-relevant capability building.
• Contributing to curriculum design and academic forums.

 Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Organizational Development & HR Transformation
• Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring
• Psychometric Assessments & Behavioural Analytics
• Emotional Intelligence & Workplace Resilience
• HR Digitization & Performance Management
• Employee Engagement & Workplace Well-being
• Leadership Coaching & Mentoring

Professional Contributions & Engagements

• Leadership Coach & Organizational Transformation Consultant
• Visiting Faculty & Academic Contributor across leading institutions
• Mentor to students, professionals, and emerging leaders

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• MBA in Human Resource Management
• Honorary Doctorate in Human Resource Management
• Internationally Certified NLP Practitioner ( Dr. David J. Lincoln )
• Internationally Certified Psychometric Assessor
• Certified Master Trainer ( IATD )
• Professional Trainer – Design & Facilitation of Experiential Learning
• Soft Skills for Professional Effectiveness – Attitude & Skill Enhancement Lab (IIMK)
• Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology

Thought Leadership & Publications

• Author – Power of Resilience (Upcoming).
• Speaker on HR Transformation, Leadership, and Resilience.
• TEDx Speaker: “The Human Algorithm: Connecting the Dots in the HR Landscape”
• Contributor to HR forums, leadership platforms, and academic initiatives.