Priya Taneja
Chief Executive Officer
Priya Taneja is the Chief Executive Officer of DHR Global, where she guides global strategy with a focus on growth, partner success, cultural cohesion, and operational excellence. Recognized for her collaborative leadership style and forward-looking perspective, Priya brings together diverse teams around a shared vision while driving measurable impact. Under her leadership, DHR has continued to expand its influence and strengthen its reputation as a trusted partner in transformation and long-term success.
Priya Taneja
ptaneja@dhrglobal.com +1 312 775 1920Experience
From 2021 to 2024, Priya steered the firm through a period of remarkable growth, leading five strategic acquisitions, expanding into 11 new markets, and welcoming 67 new partners. With more than a decade at DHR, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s trajectory, consistently demonstrating strategic vision, operational discipline, and deep industry insight.
Priya’s impact is reflected in DHR’s repeated recognition for culture and client excellence, including four consecutive appearances on Inc.’s Best Places to Work (2022–2025), inclusion on Forbes’ America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms list (2017–2025), and recognition on Newsweek’s Excellence 1000 Index.
Priya began her career as an HR consultant at Rush University Medical Center, where she built a strong foundation in HR operations and employee engagement. She joined DHR in 2012 and advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately serving as Chief Operating Officer before being appointed the first non-family CEO in the firm’s 36-year history.
Priya holds a bachelor of science from Northern Illinois University and completed the Finance for Executives Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Dedicated to service and community, she serves on the Advisory Council of Saint Louise House, a nonprofit supporting women and children transitioning from homelessness, and is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), a global leadership community of chief executives. Priya divides her time between DHR’s headquarters in Chicago and Austin, Texas.