SATADRU CHAKRABORTY — CEO

A Global HR leader with 19+ years of experience driving workforce transformation across Technology, Product Engineering, Energy Management, IT Services, and Pharma Manufacturing. Known for working at the intersection of Leadership, Culture, and Governance — with a distinctive focus on how enterprise strategy translates into organisational capability through people, skilling, and AI-enabled systems. Experience in handling complex Organisation mandates across multi geography – APAC, US, EU across MNCs/ Indian conglomerates I bring a demonstrated track record as a strategic HRBP at regional CHRO level, partnering with C-Suite and functional leaders to translate business strategy into high-impact people programmes. Leading HR transformation from 200 to 3500+ employees across APAC (Singapore, Aus, Japan) ,India. These experiences have strengthened my ability to drive organizational design, employee engagement, and learning programs on a global scale. My work has spanned high-growth expansions, leadership and succession strategy, workforce planning, employer branding, and navigating complex global restructuring with a focus on business continuity, risk management, and leadership credibility. Awards and Recognition ➤ CEO Award for Best Business Partnering Initiative - “Step-Up” Program, Signify Innovation Labs, 2022 ➤ Most Valued HR Recognition - Schneider Electric SEA Restructuring and NPS Management ➤ Featured Speaker & Panelist - SHRM, NHRD, HR Speak, GreytHR Significant Key Achievements ✔️ Managed HR financial governance and talent programs while maintaining strategic alignment with the future-of-work agenda in partnership with C-Suite leadership. ✔️ Manuevered Organisation during high growth period , with managing Global and local priorities. ✔️ Oversaw Enterprise Value Proposition initiatives, succession management frameworks, and regional workforce planning in complex, matrixed environments. ✔️ Launched digital leadership programs, including “AI for Managers” and “Business Storytelling” Additionally, I am committed to creating scalable talent architecture to bridge Education to Employability , where skill is our currency. De-risking Growth Through Talent Readiness. Making Talent a Predictable Business Asset Let’s connect and explore how strategic people programs can deliver measurable impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the Technology and Pharma sectors.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 18 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Hr Strategy
Workforce Planning
Talent Management
Organizational Design
Employee Engagement
Hr Operations
Learning & Development

Career Highlights

Led HR transformation for 3,500+ employees across APAC.
Implemented successful diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Recognized with multiple awards for HR excellence.

Work Experience

Progress

Senior Director, APAC HR Business Partner (8 mos)

CGI

Director HR - Corporate Services, APAC (Communication Media & Enterprise) (11 mos)

Signify

HR Head - Signify Innovations Lab ( formerly Philips Lighting) (6 yrs 10 mos)

Schneider Electric

Global HR Business Partner (6 yrs 6 mos)

Jubilant Pharmova Limited

Senior Human Resources Manager (3 yrs 6 mos)

Education

MBA at West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

B.SC at Amity University

at De Nobili School, F.R.I

SATADRU CHAKRABORTY

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led HR transformation for 3,500+ employees across APAC.
Implemented successful diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Recognized with multiple awards for HR excellence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the Technology and Pharma sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyWorkforce PlanningTalent ManagementOrganizational DesignEmployee EngagementHr OperationsLearning & Development

Other Skills

Employer BrandingDiversity & InclusionGlobal MobilityCompliance ManagementTeam LeadershipRisk ManagementHR ManagementHR Project ManagementPolicySourcingManagementPerformance AppraisalPerformance ManagementHR PoliciesStrategic HR

About

Experience

Progress

Senior Director, APAC HR Business Partner

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Bangalore Urban

In my role as Sr Director HR - APAC at Progress Software, I’m leading HR transformation for 1,000+ employees across India, Singapore, Australia, Japan & Malaysia. My focus includes workforce planning, leadership development, succession, organizational design, and supporting global M&A integration while enhancing the APAC Enterprise Value Proposition.
Achievements:
✔️ Directed APAC HR transformation programs, enhancing workforce planning and leadership readiness for 1,000+ employees.
✔️ Anchored regional business HR strategy, ensuring effective succession planning and organizational design across multiple countries.
✔️ Managed 3 direct HRBP reports and provided dotted-line oversight of COEs in Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and HR Services.
✔️ Co-created and implemented the APAC Enterprise Value Proposition, strengthening the employer brand and talent value proposition.
✔️ Oversaw regional HR financial governance, optimizing cost-per-hire and workforce-related expenses for operational efficiency.
✔️ Acted as a core member of the Global M&A / PMI team, facilitating Day-1 to Day-100 integration, culture alignment, and synergy realization.
Skills:
HR Strategy, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Organizational Design, Employer Branding

HR StrategyWorkforce PlanningTalent ManagementOrganizational DesignEmployer Branding

Cgi

Director HR - Corporate Services, APAC (Communication Media & Enterprise)

Aug 2024 – Jul 2025 · 11 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

As HR Director at CGI, I led business HR operations for 3,000+ CGI partners across Communication, Media, and Enterprise sectors. I advised leadership on talent strategy, workforce scalability, and organizational design while reporting to the APAC VP HR. My work included overseeing 6 sub-BUs, managing HRBP teams, and launching initiatives to enhance partner engagement and employee well-being in a tech-native environment.
Achievements:
✔️ Managed HR for 3,000+ employees across 6 sub-BUs, improving partner satisfaction and retention metrics significantly.
✔️ Directed 4 HRBP Managers to optimize workforce planning, attrition control, and employee experience across all teams.
✔️ Launched “AI for Manager” initiative, enhancing managerial capabilities and accelerating talent development programs.
✔️ Introduced “Business Storytelling” initiatives, boosting internal communication, recognition, and employee engagement.
✔️ Supported diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through strategic HR programs, improving representation and inclusion metrics.
✔️ Partnered with Business Leaders to align workforce strategy with revenue growth plans, improving cost efficiency and strengthening delivery capability across high-growth portfolios.
Skills:
Talent Management, Organizational Design, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, HR Strategy

Talent ManagementOrganizational DesignEmployee EngagementWorkforce PlanningHR Strategy

Signify

HR Head - Signify Innovations Lab ( formerly Philips Lighting)

Oct 2017 – Aug 2024 · 6 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore

Throughout my tenure as HR Head at Signify Innovation Labs, I scaled up HR operations for 900+ professionals across multiple disciplines, aligning talent acquisition, development, and compensation with the company’s strategic business priorities. I focused on people-centric initiatives, global DE&I programs, and employer branding while supporting the organization through a significant shift from B2C/B2B to IoT-focused operations and strategic expansion in Bangalore.
Achievements:
✔️ Launched the "Step Up" program, improving employee NPS from -10 to +40 and enhancing workforce engagement and motivation.
✔️ Guided organizational transformation from B2C/B2B to IoT operations, expanding talent footprint and reinforcing capability across teams.
✔️ Implemented global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and HR branding strategies, driving employee performance and workplace stability.
✔️ Led Bangalore expansion achieving 120% headcount growth and successfully integrated CLS by aligning HR systems and corporate culture.
Skills:
Talent Management, Organizational Design, Employee Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Strategy

Talent ManagementOrganizational DesignEmployee EngagementDiversity & InclusionHR Strategy

Schneider electric

Global HR Business Partner

Apr 2011 – Oct 2017 · 6 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore

In my capacity as Global HR Business Partner at Schneider Electric, I managed HR operations for India, Taiwan, Boston, and Brazil in Home & Business Networks, overseeing a 450+ employee R&D hub in India. I focused on scaling HR functions to meet global business objectives, supporting workforce diversity, learning programs, and talent mobility across multiple geographies.
Achievements:
✔️ Launched the 'Global Innovation Program' and 'One HBN HR' initiative, identifying and nurturing top talent across global operations.
✔️ Drove workforce skill development and managed global mobility through the 'MARCO POLO' program, supporting successful Taiwan restructuring.
✔️ Improved Employee NPS from +50 to +82 during restructuring in India and Taiwan, earning recognition as 'Most Valued HR' in SEA.
Skills:
Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Learning & Development, Global Mobility, Organizational Design

Talent ManagementEmployee EngagementLearning & DevelopmentGlobal MobilityOrganizational Design

Jubilant pharmova limited

Senior Human Resources Manager

Oct 2007 – Apr 2011 · 3 yrs 6 mos

During my tenure as Manager Human Resource at Jubilant Lifesciences, I supervised HR functions across multi-product chemical and API factories, including the EOU unit and captive power plant. I managed talent acquisition, HR operations, and compliance for a diverse workforce of 3,500+ employees spanning 650 products, while leading a 7-member HR team across Talent, Learning, Time Office, and Perf
Achievements:
✔️ Launched the 'Utthan' learning platform, enhancing workforce skills and engagement across multi-product chemical and API units.
✔️ Ensured regulatory compliance for Continuous and US FDA-approved API units while guiding a 7-member HR team effectively.
Skills:
Talent Management, Learning & Development, HR Operations, Compliance Management, Team Leadership

Talent ManagementLearning & DevelopmentHR OperationsCompliance ManagementTeam Leadership