Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos · International · On-site

• STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO THE BOARD / MENTOR | ENABLING PEOPLE, PROCESS & CAPABILITY READINESS FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
• As Strategic Advisor to the Directors of the company and its Senior Management engaged in the manufacturing and export of personal care products, I provide guidance on aligning people strategy, process excellence, and capability readiness with global growth ambitions.
• My role involves advising on leadership pipeline development, mentoring and coaching, succession planning, and organization design to ensure that the talent ecosystem is future-ready and responsive to business demands.
• I support the directors in integrating readiness diagnostics, learning interventions, and performance enablement mechanisms that foster agility, compliance, and innovation across geographies.
• By combining behavioral science insights with pragmatic OD practices, I help drive sustainable scale-up, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and enhance leadership effectiveness for global market success.

Jul 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• FOUNDER & CEO | READINESS ARCHITECT | SCALING GROWTH THROUGH TALENT AND SKILLS
• I lead the mission to enable high-growth organizations and individuals to achieve readiness at scale.
• Through Behaviour Intelligence-powered digital tools and insights, myDayOne delivers solutions for onboarding, continuous learning, and behavior change that align hands, heads, and hearts — unlocking performance and magnifying growth.
• As Founder and CEO at myDayOne, I lead the mission of unlocking alignment and readiness at scale for individuals, teams, and organizations. Leveraging Behavioural Science, Behaviour Intelligence, Gamification, Data Analytics, and Organisation Development methodologies, I drive the design and delivery of digital solutions that power onboarding, reboarding, offboarding, continuous learning, and behavior change.
• Our readiness-first approach ensures that capability development is not just an activity, but a strategic enabler for business acceleration, creating sustainable value at the intersection of talent, technology, and transformation.

Apr 2019 – Present · 7 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• HR & OD LEADER | DRIVING PEOPLE STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS FOR GROWTH ORBITS
• As part of the top leadership team, I architect long-term people strategies and OD interventions that align talent processes with business vision. My work in succession planning, leadership development, and culture transformation is anchored in readiness acceleration — turning intent into sustainable capability.
• As part of the Top Leadership Team, I champion the people agenda to enable organizations to shift into their next orbit of growth. I architect long-term people strategies and actionable HR plans, deeply rooted in the philosophy of readiness over mere potential.
• My work spans end-to-end OD cycles—entry, diagnosis, intervention design, implementation, and evaluation—with a focus on leadership development, culture transformation, succession planning, and performance enablement. By embedding digital and behavioral sciences into people processes, I ensure measurable outcomes and business-aligned growth.

Mar 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

• OD & LEARNING STRATEGIST | ENABLING CHANGE, GROWTH & SCALE THROUGH BESPOKE SOLUTIONS
• Catalyzing possibilities for next-gen leaders and enterprises, I design and deliver tailored OD strategies that power growth and transformation. Leading diverse teams across consulting, education, and technology, I focus on readiness-centric interventions that ensure profitable growth and client success.
• Committed to catalyzing possibilities for next-generation leaders and changemakers, I conceptualize and deliver bespoke Organization Development solutions that enable businesses to scale, adapt, and grow. Leading a multidisciplinary team of consultants, OD practitioners, learning specialists, and technologists, I focus on co-creating strategies that bridge the gap between aspiration and capability.
• My role spans from solution innovation to client success realization—ensuring profitable growth, solution relevance, and deep impact through readiness-centric interventions.

Jul 2012 – Feb 2019 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai

• PEOPLE & CULTURE PARTNER | ALIGNING PURPOSE, CULTURE, AND READINESS FOR BUSINESS IMPACT
• Co-developing rolling people plans and readiness frameworks, I partner with business leaders to reinforce culture, purpose, and leadership effectiveness. My readiness-based approach to capability building delivers high-impact learning journeys and role-aligned talent development solutions.
• Driving people strategy in alignment with business objectives, I co-develop rolling four-year people plans and annual HR action frameworks designed to reinforce organizational culture, purpose, and engagement.
• My approach integrates readiness diagnostics with OD interventions, leveraging data-backed insights for capability building across leadership pipelines.
• Working closely with business and function heads, I align talent processes to vision and values while partnering with external experts to ensure cutting-edge delivery of learning journeys that drive career growth and role readiness.

Jan 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai

• TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHAMPION | CRAFTING LEARNING JOURNEYS FOR ROLE READINESS
• Focused on leadership pipeline and skill acceleration, I design and facilitate development journeys that are custom-built for business contexts. My work includes talent assessments, leadership workshops, and engagement programs, all integrated with metrics to track RoI and business outcomes.
• In close partnership with senior leadership, I architect talent development strategies that are hyper-personalized, outcome-focused, and readiness-driven. I design and roll out custom-built development journeys across business units, integrating performance management, engagement, and grievance redressal systems.
• From creating internal capability development programs to facilitating workshops and train-the-trainer sessions, my role ensures skill transfer, knowledge sharing, and business-relevant learning experiences. With a sharp focus on RoI, I implement metrics that track impact, budget utilization, and learning effectiveness.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 · 3 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

• BUSINESS & OD CONSULTANT | DELIVERING READINESS-FOCUSED CONSULTING AND CAPABILITY BUILDING SOLUTIONS
• Leading OD engagements across regions and portfolios, I design, manage, and deliver solutions that address real client needs — from diagnostics to execution. With multi-project leadership and a consulting approach rooted in readiness thinking, I enable leadership capability enhancement and behavioral shifts.
• I lead business growth and OD consulting engagements with a strong focus on client success and readiness acceleration. Responsible for revenue strategy and profitability across regions and service lines, I collaborate with business development and content teams to design bespoke solutions that align with client needs.
• Managing multi-project portfolios and senior client relationships, I deliver end-to-end OD projects—from diagnosis to execution—ensuring client delight, leadership capability enhancement, and behavioral change.
• My facilitation work is rooted in experiential methods, designed to enable action-oriented learning and measurable readiness shifts.

Mar 2005 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai and Cochin

• CAPABILITY & ENGAGEMENT ENABLER | BUILDING LEARNING CULTURES ACROSS DISTRIBUTED TEAMS
• Aligning regional talent development with corporate strategy, I create readiness-based programs for skill enhancement, leadership growth, and SOP-based behavioral learning. Through performance coaching, facilitation, and engagement initiatives, I foster learning cultures and develop future-ready talent.
• Partnering with state-level HR and talent leadership, I align people development initiatives with corporate and regional strategies. My focus is on building a learning culture across distributed teams—including franchisees and store managers—through readiness-based programs that blend SOP adherence, behavioral skills, and leadership competencies. I design and facilitate training interventions, engagement programs, and performance coaching, enabling individuals to grow into higher roles with confidence and capability.
• My approach fosters skill enhancement, retention, and growth through structured, measurable development paths.

Mar 1996 – Feb 2005 · 8 yrs 11 mos · Cochin

• BUSINESS GROWTH LEADER | ALIGNING PEOPLE, STRATEGY, AND SOLUTIONS FOR CLIENT SUCCESS
• Driving business strategy and operational excellence, I ensure business-focused outcomes that enable clients and teams to translate aspirations into action. From capability acqusition to setting up business teams, my approach delivers measurable results in leadership readiness and business growth.
• Steering business strategy and operations, I ensure profitability while leading client engagements anchored in readiness and growth. I focus on translating organizational aspirations into actionable projects, aligning people policies and processes with business outcomes. Driving capability development through need-based solutions, I lead teams to deliver customer-centric interventions, sustaining client relationships and enhancing talent effectiveness. My business development and customer service efforts emphasize skill application, behavioral alignment, and leadership readiness, ensuring individuals and teams are equipped to succeed in their roles today—and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.