Sumal Abraham Varghese

Co-Founder

Gurgaon, Haryana, India26 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 26 years of diverse industry experience
  • Expert in HR strategy and organizational development
  • Proven track record in managing HR functions
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR leader with expertise in organizational development across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Management ConsultingOrganizational DevelopmentHr StrategyStart-up OperationsTalent DevelopmentCoachingHr ConsultingHr Management

Other Skills

Adept at fast paced workingAssessment & Development CentersBehavioural CompetencyBenchmarking best in class practicesBlending time tested and innovative HR practicesBrand BuildingBusiness Outcome based OD interventionsBusiness StrategyClient EngagementCommunicationCompensation & BenefitsCompetency based HR practicesCompetent in HR start-up operationsDeveloping HR policies, practices and processes as suitable to the businessEmployee Engagement

About

An accomplished & high performing business leader with over 26 years of experience across multiple industries (Corporate + Manufacturing Plant + Consulting + Start-ups), Sumal has been recognized for being a valued business driver and change agent in diverse environments, backed by a proven track record in managing a variety of Management & HR essentials, designing Strategy, building Organisational Capability to drive strategy, establishing Policies and Practices, Leading OD and Change management initiatives linking HR to business results. Sumal has worked with reputed corporates like HLL Lifecare, TVS and the Adventz (formerly the K K Birla Group). He was the corporate HR Head for the Adventz Group and also for TVS Trucks and Buses . He has also been involved with start-ups (MVH Global, Gaadiweb, MergerDomo and Transys Global), setting up businesses there in various capacities as Co-Founder, CHRO and Strategic Advisor. Sumal is very passionate about enhancing organisational capability and driving growth through people and currently he is a Partner with a multi-national consulting firm and empaneled with a few MNC and Indian Management Consulting firms as a consultant. He is also on the Advisory Board of G L Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management. He is a Post-Graduate in Human Resources and has also completed a one-year Senior Management Program from IIMA. Sumal has worked and travelled across various cities in India & abroad and he currently lives in Gurgaon (Delhi NCR).

Experience

26 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Multi-national and indian management consulting firms

Partner/ Empaneled Consultant

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Areas of Expertise:
  • Behavioural Competency: Competency framework development & mapping, Assessment Centres (tool design, assessments, etc.), Facilitating Assessor certification workshops, Designing competency based HR practices, etc.
  • Talent Assessments: Psychometrics (16 PF, Hogan), CBI, BEI, Performance Management Systems that measure business outcomes (Balanced Scorecards, OKR, Incentive Plans), etc.
  • Leadership Coaching and Development: Coaching, Leadership Development programs/ workshops, HIPOT & Succession Planning, etc.
  • Learning Facilitation: webinars, training sessions, workshops, etc.
  • Fractional CHRO (HRM for organisations without a full-time CHRO): Working closely with Top Management/ Promoters/ Founders for deep stakeholder alignment, HR from scratch – HR startup activities, HR strategy, Policies, Processes and Practices, HRD Audits & Surveys, Hire to Retire (Organisational Design, Manpower Plan, Talent Acquisition, C & B, PMS, Health & Wellness, L & D, HRMS, Exits), etc.
  • Business Outcome based OD interventions – Diagnostics & Problem Solving
  • Organisation Culture Building and Transformation
  • Thought Leadership
  • HR Productization
  • INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Manufacturing, Speciality Chemicals, Automobiles, Consulting, IT, Hospitality, Energy, EPC, Infrastructure, Engineering, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Textiles & Buying House, E-com, Staffing & Outsourcing, Start-ups
Behavioural CompetencyTalent AssessmentsLeadership Coaching and DevelopmentLearning FacilitationFractional CHROBusiness Outcome based OD interventions+5

Tvs trucks and buses private limited

Head (Human Resources & Operations)

Aug 2023Sep 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Delhi - NCR

  • I am responsible for the Human Resources function for the Dealership business (Sales & Service) of Ashok Leyland's OEM products and also the Distribution business (Automotive parts).
  • The HR Business Partner and Organisational Capability responsibility in my role comprises mainly of Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Employee Relations and Organisational Development,
  • The Operations responsibility in my role consists of setting up & managing infrastructure, facilities, safety, health, environment, CSR and other initiatives.
Talent AcquisitionCompensation & BenefitsLearning & DevelopmentPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsOrganizational Development+2

Multiple startups: (1) m v h (2) gaadiweb (motoworks automobiles) (3) mergerdomo (4) transys global

Co-Founder/ CHRO/ Strategic Advisor

Apr 2019Aug 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Delhi-NCR, India

  • Involved in setting up businesses by providing oversight and value addition across all activities of the company as a senior resource with multiple industry experience, thereby enhancing and broadening the management band width.
  • Advising the Directors/ Founders on Business Strategy, BD & Growth, Brand Building, Overall Administration and responsible for developing & executing HR strategy to support the overall business plan.
  • Acted as a sounding board to the Founders & Senior management team on all aspects of business.
  • Part of the core team for connecting with investors and raising funds.
Business StrategyBrand BuildingHR StrategyInvestor RelationsStart-up Operations

Namanhr

Other Assignments handled

Apr 2019Aug 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Delhi- NCR

  • Assessor for Assessment & Development centers – Siemens Healthcare, First Meridian, Amadeus
  • Coaching management members at SkipperSiel, Intellismith
  • Selection panel member for PG (Mgt.) admissions - Wellingkar Institute of Management
Assessment & Development CentersCoachingSelection Panel ManagementTalent Development

G l bajaj institute of technology and management

Advisory Board Member

Feb 2018Present · 8 yrs 3 mos · Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, India

  • Advising the Governing Council of the Institute in fulfilling it's Vision by designing appropriate strategies in the Higher Education space.

Adventz group of companies

Head - Corp. HR

Jul 2010Mar 2019 · 8 yrs 8 mos · Gurgaon, Delhi - NCR, India

  • Reporting to Group President (HR) and driving the people vision by partnering with businesses in developing & designing appropriate people & OD strategies, policies & initiatives and ensuring its implementation.
  • Founder member of the Group HR function for Adventz.
  • Heading the Administration of the Corporate Office.
  • Secretary to the Group Supervisory Board and Business Governing Councils.
  • Overseeing routine HR activities at all levels for two companies in the Group.
  • Managing the HR life cycle activities for senior management members across the group.
  • Communicating with multiple stake holders to receive feedback and ensure timely redressal of issues.
  • Mentoring the middle management to facilitate leadership development.
  • Measuring employee engagement from time to time and acting on necessary steps to enhance it.
  • Benchmarking industry and taking necessary steps to progress towards being an “Employer of choice”.
  • Developing and facilitating special change/ OD interventions as required.
HR StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee Engagement

Hr cornucopia private limited

Senior Consultant

Mar 2009Jul 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore, India

  • Leading a team of consultants in the delivery of HR solutions to clients – mainly into manufacturing.
  • Developing business and facilitating the entire delivery process - client engagement, solutioning, feedback and closure.
HR Solutions DeliveryClient EngagementHR Consulting

Velankani group

Head HR

Nov 2005Feb 2009 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore, India

  • Heading the HR function for the construction. facility management and renewable energy divisions.
  • Understanding each business and partnering them with HR life cycle activities/ HR operations.
HR OperationsHR Life Cycle ActivitiesHR Management

Tvs sundram iyengar & sons limited

Officer (P & A)

Feb 2004Oct 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos · Cochin. India

  • HR and Welfare in-charge for 10 automobile units/ shop floors (500 plus workmen). Leading a team in the delivery of HR life cycle activities/ HR operations for these units.
  • Delivering new initiatives.
  • Secretary to the TVS recreation club
  • Chairperson for the CSR committee
HR Life Cycle ActivitiesInitiating New InitiativesHR Management

Anna kitex group

HR Facilitator

Dec 2002Jan 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo · Cochin, India

  • Revamping the HR practices and initiating group wide organizational development activities.
Personnel ManagementWelfare ActivitiesHR Management

Hll lifecare limited

Executive (P & HRD)

Apr 1999Apr 2002 · 3 yrs · Trivandrum, India

  • Deputing the Unit Personnel Chief in Personnel, Welfare and IR activities for the plant (700 plus workmen).
Organizational DevelopmentHR Practices Revamping

Education

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Senior Management Program (SMP) — General Management

Jan 2017Jan 2018

Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

Pursuing an Fellow Program in Management (FPM) - equivalent to a Ph.D — HRM & OB

Jan 2015Jan 2022

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

Master of Arts - MA — Personnel Managment and Industrial Relations

Jan 1996Jan 1998

Maharaja's College, Ernakulam

Bachelor of Arts - BA — English Language and Literature

Jan 1993Jan 1996

Udyogamandal School, Cochin

I.S.C.E (+2) — Science

Jan 1989Jan 1991

Udyogamandal School, Cochin

I.C.S.E (class 10) — General Studies

Jan 1989Present

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