Uma Rao Ganduri

CEO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India34 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over three decades of HR leadership experience.
Recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential HR Leaders.
Authored a case on cost efficiency as a turnaround strategy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise across multiple industries including pharmaceuticals, automotive, and IT.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr ManagementLeadership DevelopmentEmployee Relations

Other Skills

Budget ManagementChange ManagementCoachingCompensationCompensation & BenefitCompensation & BenefitsCompensation PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipDeferred CompensationEmployee EngagementEmployer BrandingExecutive SearchExit InterviewsFMCGHR Consulting

About

I am a strategic HR leader with over three decades of experience collaborating with businesses across diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, IT, petroleum, and manufacturing. My expertise encompasses talent management, change management, and the execution of mission-critical projects and assignments. I have provided strategic insights to enhance organizational health and talent development in leading multinational corporations and Indian companies. I last served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sekhmet Pharmaventures, a premier pharmaceutical platform. In this role, I was instrumental to drive HR strategy, policies, and practices aligned with the company's vision, mission, and values. I am dedicated to continuous learning and am passionate about developing and coaching my team and extended teams. I have authored a case on cost efficiency as a turnaround strategy, published by Emerald Publishing in 2019. My contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 30 Women Super Achievers Award, the 100 Most Influential HR Leaders, HR Powerhouse by ET World, and Outstanding Leader by the World Economic Forum. Additionally, I served on the Board of Directors for Gulf Ashley Motors Ltd. and am later on the Board Optimus Companies.

Experience

Sekhmet pharmaventures

Chief Human Resources Officer

Feb 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Granules india limited

Chief Human Resources Officer

Jul 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Hyderababd

Ashok leyland

Vice President Human Resources

Jan 2016 – Jun 2022 · 6 yrs 5 mos · Chennai

Hil limited , a c k birla group company

CHRO

Apr 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

Responsible for Strategic HR, Talent Development, Organization Health as Head of HR for the company.

Mars

Director - People and Organization

Mar 2011 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Mars is a leading MNC in chocolates and pet care(M&M,Snickers,Galaxy,Bounty,Twix,Mars,etc and Pedigree and Whiskas,Wrigley's Gum are some of its popular brands).

Ibm

General Manager

Jun 2007 – Mar 2011 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Hyderabad

Worked in the Human Resources function specifically in Leadership Development as the Learning Program and Business Operations Leader for the Growth Markets which spanning over 44 countries.Was a Key member Leader Development Global Team in IBM.

HR OperationsHR ManagementLeadership Development

Idea cellular limited

General Manager HR

Dec 2005 – Jun 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos

Worked as Head of HR for AP Circle.Responsible for all HR deiverable and business value metrics for the Circle.Core Member fot he Six Sigma Team for HR in company.Reported to CHRO and Cicle COO.

HR OperationsHR ManagementOffice OperationsCompensation PlanningPositive Employee RelationsEmployee Relations

Tata consultancy services

Asst General Manager - HR

Feb 2001 – Nov 2005 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Was Director HR for TCS Iberoamerica(South America and Portugal and Spain) for about 2 years.In that capacity was responsible for setting up and consolodating the HR funtion in the region and integrate it to the Global TCS.Led the team to PCMM level 5 assessment.
Prior to that,was the Head HR for Hyderabad Global Delivery Centre responsible for all HR functions like Talent Management,Talent acqusition,employee engagement and HR Services.

Positive Employee Relations

Hpcl

Deputy Manager - Personnel

Jan 1990 – Jan 2000 · 10 yrs

Was responsible for overall HR and IR processes in the Secunderabad Regional Office. In this capacity I set up the HR dept and engaged with the plant and installation officials for day to day administration of HR processes like recruitment, learning and development, benefits and performance management. I was also involved in Long Term Settlement work and discussions. I also spent some years in the zonal office looking after C&B, Training and PMS for the entire zonal staff of approx. 1500 employees and workmen .

Office OperationsPositive Employee Relations