Lara Matthai

HR Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India22 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of leadership experience in HR and coaching.
  • Expert in navigating organizational change with compassion.
  • PCC certified coach with a global perspective.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership and HR expert with a strong background in Marketing and Digital Strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human Resources (hr)Leadership DevelopmentDigital MarketingStrategyProject ManagementMarketing StrategyMarketing ManagementChannel StrategySocial Media MarketingBrand ManagementChannel InnovationBrand DevelopmentMarketingCorporate Branding

Other Skills

Coaching & MentoringInnovationDigital StrategyDigital ExcellenceContent StrategyMarket ResearchLead GenerationDiversity & InclusionEmotional IntelligenceChange ManagementBusiness AnalysisAccount ManagementLife CoachingWellness Coaching

About

The real test of leadership in this rapidly changing world is how we show up during times of change. Great leadership lives at the intersection of courage and compassion. The courage to do what is necessary, and the compassion to care for the people who must walk through the change. The past 20+ years have given me a front-row seat to many phases of transformation, uncertainty, and growth in organizations. I’ve worked with, coached, and mentored amazing people from across continents and cultures. Working as a HR leader alongside diverse executives has deepened my expertise in how leadership, culture, and conversations shape the way people navigate and leverage change. It has also strengthened my passion for helping people build resilience; not as the ability to simply endure difficult moments, but to learn, adapt, and move forward with renewed purpose. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and have served on the Board of the ICF Bengaluru Charter Chapter. Coaching continues to remind me that leadership begins with self-awareness, curiosity, and the willingness to reflect. I work with leaders through executive coaching, leadership mentoring, resilience and inclusion programs, HR advise and speaking engagements. What continues to inspire me is helping people discover their authentic leadership, strengthen their resilience, and lead in ways that positively impact the lives of others. I truly believe resilience and self-awareness shape the way we lead, and that life becomes meaningful when we use our journey to make a difference in the lives of others If you’re interested in conversations around leadership, change, resilience, coaching, and culture, I’d be glad to connect. All views expressed on LinkedIn are personal and not related to any organization.

Experience

Shell

8 roles

HR Manager, Shell Business Operations Bangalore

Promoted

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Heading HR for 10000+ people across Shell Business Operations Bangalore
Human Resources (HR)Leadership DevelopmentCoaching & Mentoring

Global Learning Excellence Manager

Oct 2019Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Strategic Marketing & Digital Advocacy Lead

Jul 2017Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Working with Shell Digitalization to enable business performance and commercial success through innovative technologies.
  • Partnering with businesses to identify unique opportunities that can drive 10x growth or performance through innovation.
  • Applying strategy and marketing to articulate the power and potential of innovative technologies(High Performance Computation, Machine Learning, Cloud, Robotics..)
  • Demystifying Digitalization, building an internal and external partnership ecosystem, enabling a lived digital experience.
Digital MarketingStrategyInnovation

Global Marketing Channels and Programmes Manager

Dec 2015Jul 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Global Project Manager for award winning Shell Ideas360, building Shell's brand in 140 countries
  • Member of the Global Marketing Leadership team, managing 10 key strategic channels globally
  • Develop, manage and deliver a fully integrated channel strategy across the customer journey
  • Define the digital roadmap, building brand, driving ROI, marketing excellence and innovation
  • Omni-channel experience: website, search, social media, display advertising, PR, print & events
  • Content led, digital strategy for Shell Ideas360 (micro sites, videos, social assets, PR, articles..)
Project ManagementMarketing StrategyDigital Strategy

Global Marketing Channels Manager

Promoted

Jan 2012Nov 2015 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Led the strategy and roadmap for digital excellence
  • Developed effective go-to-market strategies and define the strategic media mix globally
  • Channel identification, selection, management and optimization to meet business goals.
  • Identified, nurtured and grew strategic global partnerships with global partners & agencies
  • Launched and grew Shell's presence across social media(LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, G+)
  • Led integrated marketing campaigns aimed at creating powerful customer experiences.
  • Developed marketing strategies based on research, analytics & key performance indicators
Marketing ManagementChannel StrategyDigital Excellence

Global Social Media Advisor

Jun 2010Jan 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • First global social media advisor - launched presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr & G+
  • Developed the overarching social media strategy for Shell's employer brand globally
  • Worked with global media agencies to create a cohesive social media ecosystem
  • Developed customized content & moderation strategies based on social listening & insights
  • Managed relationships with the Global Centers of Excellence, Editorial, Legal teams,
  • Increased social media awareness, expertise & compliance amongst team members globally
  • Recipient of a Global Special Recognition Award special for External Focus.
Social Media MarketingContent StrategyBrand Management

Regional APAC Marketing Channels Advisor

Jun 2008Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Defined the APAC marketing channel strategy, leading channel innovation in each country
  • Responsible for identifying and enhancing ROI on key marketing channels in the region
  • Leveraged market research, new media and technology to further strengthen brand initiatives
  • Launched social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) as a successful APAC marketing channel
Marketing StrategyMarket ResearchChannel Innovation

India Marketing Advisor

Jun 2006Jun 2008 · 2 yrs

  • First marketing advisor for Shell Technology India
  • Created the employer brand for Shell Technology India
  • Independently built the India marketing portfolio starting from a zero base
  • Spearheaded the conceptualization and execution of India and APME marketing campaigns
  • Conducted extensive market research, competitor analysis and benchmarking
  • Responsible for India marketing budgets and building relationships with marketing agencies
Marketing StrategyBrand DevelopmentMarket Research

International coaching federation

Board Member, ICF Bangalore

Oct 2022Jun 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Director, Membership , ICF Bangalore

Nirvana business solutions

Marketing Manager

Jan 2004Jan 2006 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Worked in an agile, start up environment
  • Responsible for corporate branding, corporate communication and marketing strategies
  • Built differentiated marketing propositions, building the profile of the company
  • Lead generation campaigns, focusing on customer acquisition, retention and market share
  • Editor of internal corporate newsletter

Pepsico

Management Trainee

Jan 2003Jan 2004 · 1 yr · Across India

  • Developed and grew assigned markets through a team of channel and sales partners
  • Planned field level sales & marketing activities
  • Market segmentation, customer targeting, establishing tracking and executing programmes
  • Managed key accounts, negotiated strategic partnerships and monitored spends
  • Developed a deep appreciation for the importance of effective marketing-sales partnerships
MarketingCorporate BrandingLead Generation

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

MBA

Jan 2001Jan 2003

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 1998Jan 2001

Timpany School

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