HR Individual, Team, & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee
Shruthi Boosey
Managing Partner, Jana Consultants, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Shruthi Boosey is a UAE-based entrepreneur and sustainability advocate recognised for bridging industries and advancing purpose-driven business transformation. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the aviation sector, underpinned by a strong academic foundation in Human Resource Management (HRM), she built a distinguished career as a CEO in the Airline GSA space, representing globally renowned carriers including Singapore Airlines, Swiss International, Delta, SilkAir, and Sabena. Her tenure across aviation subsidiaries spanning passenger and cargo operations was defined by operational excellence, commercial growth, and strategic foresight. Transitioning from the aviation business into sustainability-led ventures, Shruthi is now the Founder & Managing Partner of The Jana Group, where she drives initiatives aligned with the circular economy and clean energy transition. Through Jana Consultants, she focuses on renewable energy advisory, including solar solutions and advanced ultrasonic level sensor technologies, while JUS General Trading supports responsible recycling and sustainable material flows. Her work reflects a deliberate shift toward business models that balance profitability with environmental and social impact. Alongside her consulting and trading ventures, Shruthi brings a strong creative and engagement dimension to her work. As the Founder of Jans Event Management, which she runs alongside her co-founder and teenage daughter, she has developed platforms that translate sustainability into accessible, experience-driven narratives, connecting organisations, communities, students, and emerging voices through curated events, storytelling, and collaborative initiatives. Her influence extends across advisory and governance roles. Shruthi serves as a Strategic Advisor to Tawazoun, AAQ Technical Services, PROPLR, and Global FinExpo, contributing to sustainability integration, innovation strategies, and cross-sector growth. She is also a Member of the Board of Governors at a leading British curriculum school in Dubai, where she supports educational leadership, development, and the integration of sustainability into learning environments. A respected voice across the sustainability and business sectors, Shruthi is a frequent speaker, mentor, and contributor to initiatives supporting entrepreneurship, women-led enterprise, mentorship, and climate action. She has served as a Judge and Category Chair on multiple global award platforms, including the Stevie Awards, and is also a member of GLG and a Global Citizen. Driven by a clear purpose, Shruthi continues to connect industries, elevate ideas, and support the next generation of leaders building a more sustainable, responsible, and future-ready global economy.
