Jul 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• I led the Human Resources function for Adani Energy Solutions BU, overseeing a diverse and highly strategic portfolio including Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Smart Metering. This role involved driving HR transformation in one of the most complex and politically sensitive environments, requiring a high degree of stakeholder management, strategic agility, and organizational diplomacy.
• I was responsible for rearchitecting core HR frameworks—including workforce planning, performance management, organization design, and talent mobility—while ensuring harmonious industrial relations and maintaining alignment with regional political and labor dynamics. The focus was on creating a leaner, more agile, and future-ready organization capable of scaling with the Group’s evolving energy vision.

Sep 2021 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• EVP & Head HR, Business Excellence and EHS for CGPISL comprising of 3 business verticals and 18 manufacturing units across India and subsidiaries at Goa and Sweden.
• As the EVP and Head of HR, Business Excellence, and EHS for CG Power, I had strategic oversight of people, process, and performance across a complex, multi-plant, and multi locational environment. I played a critical leadership role in modernizing and realigning HR systems, culture, and talent with the company’s evolving business strategy and growth ambitions.
• My mandate spanned HR transformation, leadership development, Lean implementation, and the integration of EHS and ESG frameworks into core business operations. As a key member of Executive Committee, I led drive cultural change, operational excellence, and organizational resilience across functions and locations.

Sep 2010 – Sep 2021 · 11 yrs · Mumbai

• As Group Director – Human Resources at Emerson Automation Solutions (India), I was responsible for setting the strategic HR direction aligned with Emerson’s global vision, while driving people, performance, and organizational effectiveness across 10+ legal entities and 14+ business units, including 5 manufacturing facilities.
• I played a dual role as a key member of the India Country Management Team and the Asia Pacific HR Leadership Team. My mandate spanned strategic workforce planning, leadership development, cultural transformation, and M&A integration, while also mentoring business and HR leaders to align talent strategy with business growth.
• I had strategic and governing oversight of all HR functions in India, with a strong focus on building future-ready capabilities, driving collaboration across entities, and embedding a high-performance, values-driven culture.

Aug 2008 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai

• Lead end-to-end HR for Portescap India, a strategic business unit of Danaher Motion, driving workforce productivity, cost optimization, and organizational effectiveness. Provide HR expertise to Danaher companies expanding in India, and support global HR initiatives aligned with Danaher Business System (DBS).
• Key achievements include leading change management and restructuring across Europe, Singapore, and Malaysia; supporting acquisition due diligence and integration; and establishing robust HR systems and processes aligned with DBS to enhance operational excellence.

Jul 2005 – Aug 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Pune Area, India

• Led end-to-end HR strategy and operations for over 800+ professional associates, serving as a key business partner to the leadership team. During my tenure, I played a pivotal role in implementing Cummins’ global culture strategy, aligning local practices with global values to drive cultural transformation.
• I led the design and execution of the Leadership and Talent Roadmap, launched the Young Managers Program to accelerate next-gen leadership, and drove senior leadership OD interventions to strengthen top-team effectiveness. I championed Diversity & Inclusion as a strategic priority, successfully rolled out the Mercer Job Position Levelling framework, and spearheaded several HR tech initiatives, including the adoption of Oracle HR systems. Beyond core HR, I led impactful community development programs, enhanced employee engagement through innovative recognition frameworks, and built a future-ready HR function focused on performance, agility, and inclusion.
• As a strong advocate of data-driven HR, I worked on Six Sigma projects focused on accelerating the recruitment process and improving employee retention—delivering measurable business outcomes.

Jan 1995 – Jan 2005 · 10 yrs

• Varroc is about 400mn USD group manufacturing parts for White Goods and Automobile Industries. Varroc has about 15 Plants under three major business segments. Based in Pune region, Delhi Region and Aurangabad Region.
• Key responsibilities at Varroc include Managing Business Excellence through effective implementation of TQM across the organization. Provide HRD support to all group companies across the country, HR Strategy, PMS, Communication, Implementation of TS systems for HR, Lead Community Development Project, and Standardization of HR processes, corporate level recruitment, Campus Placements, Community Development Program.
• Have also had a stint in Factory HR including Employee Retaions, Physical Security and Facility Administration, Industrial Safety Compliance, Statutory Compliance etc. Have been involved in IR strategies for the group companies.

Aug 1993 – Mar 1994 · 7 mos

• Patheja Forgings was a unit of Patheja Group having its manufacturing facilities at Pune and Waluj, Aurangabad. Waluj facility was catering mainly to Bajaj Auto, having its turnover of over 250 crores at that point of time and employing about 800 employees.
• Key responsibilities at Patheja include, Unit level Manpower planning, Recruitment, PMS, Payroll, Statutory Compliance, Employee grievances, IR and Training.

Jan 1992 – Jan 1993 · 1 yr

• Birla Kennametal is a JV of Ashok Birla group and Kennametal Inc, USA. Specialists in precision tools, BKL was mainly in to the business line of Cutting Tools and Expanding Mandrels.
• Key responsibilities at BKL include, Unit Level HR, IR, Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits,Training, ISO, Statutory Compliance, Facility Administration, Performance Management, Employee Engagement Etc.