Global Upside Corporation is a catalyst for companies to scale and accelerate their growth. Our Team mirrors the ethos of the companies with whom we partner. We come from different industries and backgrounds, but we all share the entrepreneurial mindset. We can leverage our experiences to help our clients reach new heights.
We deliver excellence every day. At our core, we believe impossible is not in our vocabulary and—together with our Clients—we are reinventing what’s possible every day. We value teamwork. We are one Team with our Clients. While we are sometimes called a service provider or vendor, that is not our frame of mind. We consider ourselves Partners for the long term.
Our Company is built by innovators who have always believed in dreams – the dreams of our People, our Clients, our Partners. Twenty years and 150+ countries later, our passion for believing in people and thinking differently continues to stay with us. We are not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one.
Ragu Bhargava’s guidance has led the Global Upside Corporation to pioneer services and technologies that solve complex HR, Payroll and Accounting challenges globally. An award-winning entrepreneur, Ragu’s business acumen is equaled by his creativity and a firm belief in the power of possible. Ragu’s over three decades of successes are defined by his one mantra “impossible is not our vocabulary.”
Co Founder & CEO
An entrepreneur since 16, Gita Bhargava is a proven trailblazer in business. Her 20+ year track record of operational excellence and innovative problem solving have led the corporation to become a strategic business partner. Gita has received various recognitions for her work in the form of the Stevie Awards, Le Fonti Awards, and Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Women of Influence Awards.
Co Founder & COO
Rohit Lohia leads the international team building, people management and process implementation in our Asia office. His focus is spearheading high-quality delivery for the worldwide client base in a timely manner. Rohit’s out-of-the-box approach has played a key role in the growth of the corporation and development and success of Mihi.
Co Founder & M D, India
Roy Avondet brings more than 40 years of experience as a CFO and Senior Advisor at the Global Upside Corporation. In his previous avatar, Roy was Managing Partner of Deloitte’s Silicon Valley office for eight years from 1995 to 2003; he grew revenue fivefold as Deloitte worked with many leading global technology companies.
Chief Financial Officer
With over 15 years of experience in HCM and Professional Services markets, Adam Sheffield oversees the global sales organization with the aim to help Clients navigate global workforce complexity. A true entrepreneur at heart, Adam is tenacious in designing strategy and mentoring teams to forge strong client relationships and transform the way businesses manage growth.
Chief Revenue Officer
Bill Armstrong guides the strategic direction, expansion, and operation of the global talent acquisition organization. Bill’s 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry has proven his unique approach to problem solving. From winning awards to improving sales by 160% to launching new service lines, Bill is a leading expert in the field.
President, Gava Talent Solutions
Nandita Verma manages worldwide marketing, corporate communications and public relations. Her creative global marketing plans engage customers with a best-in-class experience and grow demand for the corporation’s services. Nandita’s mantra is to create conversations that build brands and help build products that keep organizations engaged with their people.
Vice President, Marketing