Celebrating Leadership Excellence at Iris

For the third year in a row, Iris Software is proud to be home to three of India’s most impactful people leaders. Nivedita Shah, Rama Kishore Gautam, and Sudhanshu Mittal have been recognized among India’s Top 100 Great People Managers™ by the Great Manager Institute® — a recognition that highlights their ability to build high-trust teams, drive growth, and lead with empathy.

Based on a rigorous four-layer evaluation model — including team member feedback, behavioral analytics, and leadership assessments — this honor stands among the most credible benchmarks of people leadership in India. The winners were also featured in The Economic Times on June 2, 2025, adding a national spotlight to their success.

To be recognized is truly special. It reaffirms my belief that trust and open dialogue unlock the best in people.
— Nivedita Shah, Associate Director, Talent Management

This honor belongs to my team. Empowering people and learning from them every day is what drives me.
— Rama Kishore Gautam, Associate Director, Project Management – Delivery

Iris allows us to lead with purpose. This milestone reflects the culture we’ve built — where people rise together.
— Sudhanshu Mittal, Director, Project Management – Delivery

Sharad Verma, VP and CHRO at Iris, shared:

This continued recognition reflects Iris’s unwavering belief in people-first leadership. Congratulations to our winners for exemplifying the spirit of growth, care, and accountability. You make us proud.

At Iris, we believe leadership is not just about direction — it's about creating space for others to grow. This continued recognition reflects our commitment to nurturing great managers and future leaders through a culture where collective progress drives individual success.

Congratulations to our outstanding leaders. You inspire the best in all of us.