Talisma Corporation has announced key additions to its senior leadership team, appointing Jhilik Sharma as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Aaron Schwarzberg as President for the U.S. Market. The appointments come at a time when the company is expanding its footprint globally, particularly in the domains of higher education and financial services.
Jhilik Sharma brings more than 25 years of cross-industry experience to her new role. Her background spans leadership roles in customer engagement, human resources, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational development across sectors such as healthcare, finance, and education. Prior to joining Talisma, she served as a C-level executive at a prominent healthcare organization and held senior positions at Anthology, Campus Management, Thomson Reuters, and Accenture.
“I’m thrilled to join Talisma at such a pivotal time in its journey,” Sharma said. “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.”
Schwarzberg steps into the newly created role of President, U.S. Market, with a background rooted in AI-driven learning and enterprise transformation. He previously led global Learning & Development efforts at Foundever, where he oversaw modernization initiatives for several Fortune 500 firms. His experience includes building and managing cross-functional teams in areas such as data strategy, immersive learning, and AI enablement.
“I’m honored to join Talisma and collaborate with such a talented, mission-driven team,” Schwarzberg said. “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.”
Schwarzberg 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. In his new role, he will lead Talisma’s strategic expansion in the U.S., one of its key growth markets.
Talisma’s Chairman and CEO, Dr. Raj Mruthyunjayappa, welcomed the new leaders to the company’s executive bench. “We are thrilled to welcome Jhilik and Aaron to Talisma’s senior leadership team. 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 appointments come as Talisma continues to grow its presence in over 30 countries, offering AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing customer and learner engagement.
