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Dr Praveen Kamath Kumbla

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India29 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR leader with expertise in global talent management and organizational transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human ResourcesTalent ManagementBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

AI for HRArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process Outsourcing (BPO)Business TransformationCustomer ServiceData-driven Decision MakingEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsExecutive CoachingGenerative AI for HRHR TransformationHiringLeadership

About

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.

Experience

Wipro limited

4 roles

General Manager HR - Global Head - Strategic Functional Hiring & Redeployment

Jul 2021Present · 4 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Employee EngagementLeadershipRecruitingHuman ResourcesHiringTalent Management+1

General Manager & HR Head - Global Strategic Transformation & Change Management

Promoted

Jun 2017Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • HR leader managing Global Delivery and Enablement of Business Transformation Groups. Managed Global Talent Acquisition, Talent Transformation and Strategic Initiatives, making significant contribution to the organisation’s growth journey.

General Manager - Talent Transformation

May 2013Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 1 mo

General Manager - People Supply Chain

Jan 2007May 2013 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Cambridge integrated services

Head - HR

Jan 2004Jan 2007 · 3 yrs · Bangalore

  • India Head of HR managing multiple location workforce, strategically aligned to the global business objectives

Tyco healthcare limited.

Head HR

Jan 2001Jan 2004 · 3 yrs · Bangalore

  • Head of HR to establish the HR function working closely with US leadership and MD of India unit. Seamless execution of People Engagement, Labour Matters, Administration for the unit.

Jindal praxair oxygen company private limited

Head HR

May 1998Jan 2001 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Toranagallu, Karnataka, India

  • Head of HR for the Joint Venture working closely with the MD for the Joint Venture. Established the entire HR department and managed the same working closely with Project leaders from Praxair Inc., and Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Co.Ltd.

Rajashree cements (av birla group)

Sr.HR Executive

May 1996May 1998 · 2 yrs · Malkhed, Karnataka

  • Time office management, Labour Welfare activities, Training the workforce.

Education

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Fellow Programme in Management — OB & HR

Oct 2020Sep 2024

Mangalore University

MSW - PM & IR

Jan 1994Jan 1996

Mangalore University

Bachelor's degree — Compter Science

Jan 1991Jan 1994

Harvard Business School

Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)

Diploma in Training and Development — Training and Development

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