Janesh Kumar

CEO

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India21 yrs 11 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

21+ years in human capital transformation.
Expert in AI-driven HR strategies.
Proven track record in organizational restructuring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in FMCG and Fintech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr Transformation & StrategyTalent Acquisition & Capability DevelopmentPerformance Management & Employee Engagement

Other Skills

Talent To ValueCompensation & Benefits (LTI, C&B Strategy, Market Benchmarking)Leadership & Executive CoachingOrganizational Development & Workforce PlanningAI-HRTech & Digital TransformationStakeholder Management & CXO AdvisoryCulture Canvas DesignEmployee EngagementPerformance AppraisalTrainingHR Policies

About

Strategic Architect & Thought Leader | 21+ Years of Human Capital Transformation I partner with Founders, Boards, and CXOs to build future-ready organizations where high performance meets purpose. My journey spans the full spectrum of business evolution—from scaling "ground-up" FinTech startups to leading complex HR transformations in global FMCG, Pharma, and Manufacturing giants. Core Expertise: Org Transformation & Execution: Leading large-scale restructuring and cultural shifts that align with long-term business goals. CXO & Board Partnership: Acting as a strategic sounding board for leadership on talent risk, succession, and governance. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing predictive analytics and AI-led HR models to drive measurable business ROI. Executive Coaching: Empowering the top layer of leadership through a blend of modern behavioral science and timeless strategic principles. I believe that the most successful organizations are those that can bridge the gap between "Philosophy and Practice." By integrating latest trends like GenAI and Design Thinking with a human-centric approach, I help businesses navigate complexity with agility and empathy.

Experience

21 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

9 mos

Current Experience

Confidential

Chief Human Resources Officer

Jul 2025 – Present · 9 mos · On-site

Rp sanjiv goenka group

Chief Human Resources Officer ( FMCG)

Jul 2020 – Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Key Achievements:
Lead HR strategy for the FMCG business with a team of 15, directly advising the CEO.
Spearheaded HR transformation across Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, OD, and HR Tech,
enhancing efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Delivered cost-effective HR solutions, optimizing budgets and improving bottom-line impact.
Digitized HR processes, improving workforce productivity and data accuracy.
Established a performance-driven culture through targeted engagement and leadership
development initiatives.

Talent To ValuePerformance Management & Employee EngagementCompensation & Benefits (LTI, C&B Strategy, Market Benchmarking)Talent Acquisition & Capability DevelopmentLeadership & Executive CoachingHR Transformation & Strategy+5

Landmark group

Head Corporate HR

Mar 2020 – Jun 2020 · 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Regional Oversight: Directed HR operations across 7 Gulf countries, managing a diverse workforce of 4,000+.
Compliance & Safety: Managed strategies for employee safety and UAE/Gulf labor law compliance during global crisis period of COVID.

Airtel

2 roles

Chief Human Resources Officer- Airtel Payments Bank

Promoted

Aug 2016 – Feb 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Built the HR function from scratch for Bharti Group’s digital banking startup.Led the end-to-end HR setup for
Airtel Payments Bank, scaling from 0 to 400+ employees while establishing a performance-first culture.
Revamped compensation models, integrating LTI schemes and HiPo retention strategies.
Led digital transformation of HR processes, implementing automated PMS and compliance
systems.
Restructured the organization with agile job banding, squad models, and career pathing.

Performance Management & Employee EngagementCompensation & Benefits (LTI, C&B Strategy, Market Benchmarking)Talent Acquisition & Capability DevelopmentLeadership & Executive CoachingHR Transformation & StrategyOrganizational Development & Workforce Planning+3

Head HR- AP Circle

Oct 2013 – Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Partnered with CXOs to align HR with business priorities, driving a proactive people agenda.
Led organizational capability-building initiatives, improving talent pipeline and workforce agility.
Won the Chairman’s Excellence Award for best HR practices.

Performance Management & Employee EngagementCompensation & Benefits (LTI, C&B Strategy, Market Benchmarking)Talent Acquisition & Capability DevelopmentHR Transformation & StrategyOrganizational Development & Workforce PlanningStakeholder Management & CXO Advisory

Abbott

HR Business Partner

Jun 2012 – Oct 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Managed HR operations for a 1,000+ member salesforce.
Delivered high-impact L&D programs, improving sales performance.
Ensured alignment with global talent management frameworks

Dr. reddy's laboratories

HR Business Partner

Jul 2008 – Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Led HR for a 400+ member research team, overseeing talent management and OD initiatives.
Successfully implemented a dual career ladder model, optimizing R&D talent growth.
Received the HR Excellence Award for outstanding HR leadership.

Performance Management & Employee EngagementTalent Acquisition & Capability DevelopmentHR Transformation & StrategyOrganizational Development & Workforce Planning