These leadership appointments come at a
pivotal time as the company accelerates its global expansion
Bengaluru, 1 July 2025 : Talisma Corporation Pvt. Ltd. is on
an accelerated growth trajectory, delivering AI-powered solutions across key
verticals including Higher Education and Financial Services. As an AI-first
company, Talisma is actively engaged in a range of global initiatives with both
private and public sector organizations, and its impact continues to
meaningfully expand. Over a million students worldwide and numerous financial
services organizations are benefiting from Talisma enabled AI solutions.
On Tuesday, Talisma announced the appointment of Ms. Jhilik Sharma as
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Mr. Aaron Schwarzberg as President, US
Market, marking significant leadership shifts in the company at a crucial
time.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Jhilik Sharma has held executive
leadership roles across customer engagement, human resources, mergers and
acquisitions, learning and development. She brings cross-industry experience in
healthcare, financial services, and education. Most recently, she served as a
C-level executive at a leading healthcare organization. Previously, she held
leadership positions in Anthology, Campus Management, Thomson Reuters, and
Accenture.
An alumna of the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, and
Mumbai University, Jhilik is recognized for her strategic clarity, empathetic
leadership, and unwavering focus on people and customers.
“I’m thrilled to join Talisma at such a pivotal time in its
journey.” said Jhilik Sharma. “Talisma’s focus on AI-driven
solutions for higher education and financial services is both timely and
impactful. I look forward to contributing towards, and am excited to be a part
of Talisma’s hyper growth journey as we continue to solve domain-specific
challenges”
Aaron Schwarzberg joins Talisma as President, U.S. Market, bringing
deep expertise in AI-powered learning and enterprise transformation. Prior to
this role, he served as the Global Head of Learning & Development at
Foundever, where he led large-scale modernization initiatives for some of the
world’s most recognized Fortune 500 brands. With extensive executive experience
across both customer experience (CX) and higher education sectors, Aaron has
built and led high-impact, cross-functional teams spanning data strategy,
immersive learning, and AI enablement. His work consistently drives measurable
outcomes at the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and operational
excellence.
“I’m honored to join Talisma and collaborate with such a talented,
mission-driven team. With our future-ready, AI-powered platform, we’re not
simply implementing technology – we’re driving sustainable, meaningful change
that redefines how people learn, connect, and thrive in a world shaped by
innovation, diverse perspectives, and intelligent automation. Guided by
empathy, purpose, measurable client outcomes, and a deep commitment to
amplifying human potential, I’m excited to expand our impact across the U.S.
market.” said Aaron.
Aaron will lead Talisma’s strategic expansion in the U.S. during a
pivotal period of growth. He holds a J.D. from Nova Southeastern University, an
M.B.A. from New England College, and a B.A. from the University of
Denver.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jhilik and Aaron to Talisma’s senior
leadership team.” said Dr. Raj Mruthyunjayappa, Chairman and CEO of
Talisma Corporation. “Their deep expertise and strategic vision will be
instrumental in accelerating our growth. I’m confident our customers and
partners will quickly recognize the value they bring to our organization.” The
new appointments underpin Talisma’s commitment to fortifying the company’s
global leadership, as it looks to further widen its reach and scale
significantly across multiple markets.
About Talisma: Talisma Corporation is a global leader in
AI-powered technology solutions, with a strong focus on delivering
transformative experiences across customer and learner journeys. Its end-to-end
platform leverages artificial intelligence, data integration, and actionable
insights to solve complex digital transformation challenges – from acquisition
and engagement to fulfillment and retention. By empowering institutions to
personalize interactions, anticipate needs, and generate measurable outcomes,
Talisma is redefining how organizations connect, educate, and grow. Through a
comprehensive suite of advisory, consulting, implementation, and support
services, Talisma delivers vertical-specific solutions for higher education,
financial services, and beyond. Operating in over 30 countries, Talisma
continues to shape the future of engagement through innovation and
intelligence. For more information, visit https://www.Talisma.AI.
