Nithya David – The HR Maestro Turning Careers Upstream with Vision & Empathy
Nithya David, founder and CEO of Upstream Human Resource Solutions, has carved a remarkable niche in India’s HR landscape—transforming careers with her intuitive talent-matching and deep organizational insight. Despite starting her professional journey in ad agencies like JWT and Ogilvy, she discovered a flair for recruitment that led her to establish Upstream over a decade ago, backed by brands such as Tanishq, Wipro, Lenovo, and Landmark Group .
Growing up across diverse cities in India and abroad, Nithya’s early struggles, especially with academics, became fuel for her resilience. She later scored top marks in mathematics and earned an MBA, showcasing her transformation from self-doubt to self-made leadership .
Upstream stands apart thanks to Nithya’s personal, mentor-driven approach. She sees beyond resumes—actively coaching candidates on confidence and career clarity, while building trust with corporate partners
Honored as Karnataka’s Woman Leader by World Women Leaders Congress and named among Top 10 Women HR Consultants by Women Entrepreneur Magazine in 2021, Nithya’s impact is now resonating in boardrooms and women’s empowerment circles nationwide Balancing a thriving business with passions like fashion, theater, and travel, Nithya is a leader both driven and grounded. Her mantra? Trust your instincts, invest in people, and never stop swimming upstream.
