Dr Praveen Kamath Kumbla — Head of Talent
With over three decades of experience in human resources, Praveen has worked with leading conglomerates, managing HR functions across India, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Specializing in IT, ITES, and Manufacturing sectors, he has successfully established and operationalized large-scale HR functions in diverse cultural and organizational environments. His expertise spans talent management, organizational development, and strategic HR leadership, making significant contributions to the growth and success of multinational companies. Praveen is deeply committed to social causes, particularly in the field of education. Every year, he dedicates time and resources to support over 100 underprivileged primary school children, helping them access quality education and build a better future. Beyond his corporate and social contributions, Praveen is a highly sought-after trainer, executive coach, and mentor, especially for emerging entrepreneurs and startup CEOs. As a volunteer with Young Indians (Yi) in Bengaluru, he shares his expertise and experience to guide the next generation of business leaders. Praveen is also a recognized academic contributor, serving as a visiting faculty member at prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). He is a member of the board of studies at several top B-schools and engineering colleges in India, where he plays a vital role in shaping the future of business education. An accomplished academic, Praveen is a Ranker and Gold Medalist and holds a Fellow in Management (FPM). He has also been invited to attend the Senior Leadership Program at Harvard Business School (HBS), further enhancing his expertise in leadership and management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR leader with expertise in global talent management and organizational transformation.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 29 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Human Resources
- Talent Management
- Business Strategy
Career Highlights
- Over three decades of HR experience across multiple continents.
- Expert in talent management and organizational development.
- Dedicated to social causes, supporting education for underprivileged children.
Work Experience
Wipro Limited
General Manager HR - Global Head - Strategic Functional Hiring & Redeployment (4 yrs 8 mos)
General Manager & HR Head - Global Strategic Transformation & Change Management (3 yrs 7 mos)
General Manager - Talent Transformation (4 yrs 1 mo)
General Manager - People Supply Chain (6 yrs 4 mos)
Cambridge Integrated Services
Head - HR (3 yrs)
Tyco Healthcare Limited.
Head HR (3 yrs)
Jindal Praxair Oxygen Company Private Limited
Head HR (2 yrs 8 mos)
Rajashree Cements (AV Birla Group)
Sr.HR Executive (2 yrs)
Education
Fellow Programme in Management at All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
MSW - PM & IR at Mangalore University
Bachelor's degree at Mangalore University
at Harvard Business School
Diploma in Training and Development at Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)