Varun Vijayakumar — CEO
With over 17+ years of experience in people function, I am a seasoned and strategic HR leader who enables business growth and innovation through talent management. I currently lead the HR function at Media.net, one of the world's largest contextual advertising companies, where I oversee talent acquisition, HR business partnering, Organisation Development, Rewards, Performance management and Culture adoption. As a trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, CxOs, and senior leadership, My expertise lies in designing and operationalizing forward-thinking HR strategies and platforms that enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and driving values & culture across the board. I have implemented robust performance management systems, leadership development frameworks, and scalable people practices that foster accountability, innovation, and continuous growth. I have also successfully led the hiring, development, and retention of diverse, high-performing talent across key functions—including technology, product, data sciences, strategy, and marketing—ensuring alignment with the organization’s evolving needs. I hold a MBA degree from IBMR Bangalore, PGCHRM from XLRI Jamshedpur, a certification in Negotiation and Influence from MIT Sloan School of Management, and an Executive CHRO program from The Wharton School.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the tech and advertising industry.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 17 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Talent Management
- Hr Strategy
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- Hr Consulting
Career Highlights
- 17+ years of strategic HR leadership experience.
- Expert in talent management and organizational development.
- Proven track record in driving HR digital transformation.
Work Experience
Media.net
Senior Director - HR (4 yrs 7 mos)
Director - HR (2 yrs 1 mo)
HR Lead for Global Tech & Product Teams (1 yr 5 mos)
HR Location Lead - Bangalore Development Center (3 yrs 4 mos)
Upstox
Head of HR (6 mos)
Microsoft
Talent Acquistion @ Bing Ads (2 yrs 3 mos)
Zinnov
Analyst - CHRO/CxO Events and Management Consulting (1 yr 1 mo)
Wipro
Consultant - Leadership Hiring (4 mos)
HireWorks
Recruitment Consultant (2 yrs)
Education
Chief Human Resource Officer program at Wharton Executive Education
Exec Program at Wharton Executive Education
Negotiaition and Influence at MIT Sloan School of Management
PGCHRM at XLRI Jamshedpur
MBA at Institute Of Business Management & Research, Bangalore
B.Com with Computer Applications at Vellore Institute of Technology
