Jan 2015 – Jul 2015 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

• Vice President – Human Resources | Ugam Solutions (now Merkle)
• Led the enterprise HR function, reporting directly to the CEO, and served as a strategic partner to senior leadership in building a high-performance, scalable organisation. Drove workforce planning, leadership development, and HR digital transformation initiatives that strengthened operational efficiency and elevated employee engagement.
• Played a pivotal role in competency mapping, succession planning, and performance management frameworks to align talent strategy with rapid business growth. Championed diversity, inclusion, and culture-building efforts to enhance organisational resilience during a phase of accelerated expansion.
• Collaborated closely with business heads to translate strategic priorities into people solutions, enabling sustained performance and leadership readiness in a fast-growing, global delivery environment.

Apr 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• As Director of Human Resources at GEP Worldwide, I led the HR function with a strategic focus on talent management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. Partnering closely with business leaders, I drove initiatives in workforce planning, competency mapping, and performance optimization to support the company’s growth and global expansion.
• I played a pivotal role in shaping people strategies, enhancing employee experience, and fostering a high-performance culture. My expertise in HR transformation, digitalization, and succession planning contributed to building a resilient, future-ready workforce. Committed to driving impactful HR solutions, I ensured alignment between people strategies and business success.

Jun 2011 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Location Head – Human Resources | Capgemini Technology Services
• Progressed through senior HR leadership roles culminating as Location Head – HR, leading a team of eight and overseeing end-to-end HR operations for a workforce of 2,500+ employees in Chennai. Played a central role in shaping Capgemini’s talent and organisational strategy during a period of rapid scale and transformation.
• Designed and implemented a Talent Management System covering 30,000+ employees across locations, strengthening succession pipelines, leadership readiness, and performance culture. Led large-scale hiring initiatives, successfully recruiting 1,500+ professionals, while embedding structured onboarding through a 90-day assimilation programme for newly appointed managers—recognised by global HR leadership.
• Instrumental in expanding Capgemini’s delivery footprint by setting up Tier-III centres in Salem and Trichy, supporting cost optimisation while unlocking new regional talent pools. Combined strategic workforce planning, organisational development, and HR transformation to enable sustainable growth and operational excellence across the business.

Jun 2010 – May 2011 · 11 mos

Jan 2008 – Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Feb 2007 – Jan 2008 · 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Led the end-to-end HR function, building core people processes, policies, and frameworks in close partnership with the leadership team during a phase of organisational growth. Played a key role in shaping talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives, laying a strong foundation for scalable operations and a high-performance culture.

Dec 2001 – Jan 2007 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

• Assistant Professor & Area Chair – Human Resources | Institute for Technology and Management (ITM)
• Served as Assistant Professor and Area Chair – HR, driving curriculum innovation and strengthening industry relevance across management programs. Introduced new HR courses aligned with evolving corporate needs and was consistently recognised as one of the institute’s top-rated faculty members.
• Conceptualised and led two national-level academic conferences, with proceedings published by Excel Books, and spearheaded corporate consulting engagements for organisations including Innova Imaging Systems, Wärtsilä, and Gammon Construction. Collaborated with international partners such as Dakota State University to deliver ERP-enabled learning initiatives, bridging academic rigor with real-world business practice.

Jun 1996 – Nov 2001 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Tanjore

• Taught MBA programs affiliated with Bharathidasan University, delivering core HR curriculum and mentoring students on industry-ready management practices. Played a pioneering role in organising the institute’s first student conferences, strengthening academic engagement and practical exposure while contributing to the development of a strong learning culture on campus.