Dr. Anjana Karumathil

Associate Consultant

Kochi, Kerala, India17 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in India's gig economy with 15 years of experience.
Published insights in Forbes and collaborated with BBC.
Passionate about research innovation and worker rights.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a thought leader in the gig economy and workforce development.

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Skills

Core Skills

ResearchTeachingLearning And DevelopmentCorporate StrategyProject Management

Other Skills

Workforce & education policyPublic speaking & policy advocacyAcademic & strategic leadershipClient CollaborationData Analysis

About

I am an expert on India’s gig economy, leveraging over 15 years of experience in management, consulting, and academia to drive meaningful change in how gig work is understood, regulated, and optimized. With a PhD in Organizational Behavior, an MBA, and an engineering background, I bring a unique, interdisciplinary perspective to my research, teaching, and advocacy. As a faculty member at IIM Kozhikode, I focus on: Research: Investigating the challenges and opportunities of gig work in India, including worker rights, platform accountability, and policy frameworks. Teaching: Equipping future leaders with the tools to navigate the evolving world of work. Advocacy: Bridging academia, industry, and policymakers to create sustainable solutions for India’s gig workforce. My work has been featured in Forbes and covered by the BBC, where I’ve addressed critical labor and policy issues. I’m passionate about driving research innovation and ensuring that the gig economy works for everyone—businesses, workers, and society at large. Let’s connect if you’re interested in collaborating on research, policy development, or thought leadership in the gig economy and future of work.

Experience

Indian institute of management, kozhikode

Associate Professor of Practice

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Conduct groundbreaking research on India’s gig economy, focusing on worker rights, platform accountability, and policy frameworks.
Teach courses on organizational behavior, negotiation and org change, preparing students to lead in a rapidly changing labor market.
Publish insights in top-tier media outlets like Forbes and collaborate with organizations like the BBC to amplify the conversation around labor and policy issues.

Workforce & education policyPublic speaking & policy advocacyAcademic & strategic leadershipResearchTeaching

Nakilat

Learning And Development Specialist

Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 · 11 mos · Qatar

QGTC, the world’s largest owner of LNG ships and a $10 billion enterprise, provided a dynamic backdrop for my collaboration with the Head of Learning and Development to establish a transformative learning function. I redesigned new hire orientation into an immersive experience, piloted learning-needs analysis and individual development plans, and introduced a structured learning calendar.
In performance management, I led quarterly goal-setting and review workshops, enhanced compliance through strategic communication, and calibrated performance benchmarks to align with organizational excellence.

Learning and Development

Deloitte

2 roles

Learning and Development Manager

Promoted

Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 · 3 yrs

As Learning and Development Manager, I led technical, industry, and leadership learning for 1,300 risk advisory professionals, driving strategy and execution with intellectual rigor and creativity.
Collaborating with the CLO, I crafted learning strategies, managed a $1 million budget, and delivered over 100,000 hours of impactful learning annually. I partnered with Marshall Goldsmith to design and execute a bespoke leadership program for senior managers and pioneered a seamless orientation for 400+ new hires, integrating them into business units without disruption.
My work also shaped Deloitte’s corporate university programs, mapping transformative learning experiences inspired by global best practices and stakeholder collaboration.

Learning and Development

Manager Corporate Strategy

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr

As part of the Chief Strategy Officer's think tank, I contributed insights to high-impact projects that shaped the trajectory of a $2 billion Tax business.
I developed an expansion strategy, orchestrating site evaluations, stakeholder negotiations, and seamless execution. Additionally, I designed role-based talent profiles to unlock progression and cross-utilization opportunities for 2,000+ employees, fostering strategic growth and alignment.

Corporate Strategy

Tata consultancy services

Project Delivery Manager

Jul 2000 – Jan 2009 · 8 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I led engineering teams, advised clients on technology solutions, and managed million-dollar budgets, with international assignments in Australia and the USA.
Notable projects include creating a global rewards portal in collaboration with 50+ client leaders, generating $16 million upon launch, and developing an automated framework for metrics analysis across 500+ projects, cutting data collection time by half. I also managed and coached a 40-member team, aligning roles and growth opportunities with individual aspirations, while ensuring seamless support for round-the-clock business operations.

Project Management