May 2018 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• DSV Air & Sea Pvt Ltd. is the largest global freight forwarding company in the world. It's head quartered in Denmark and present across 100+ countries with about 1,60,000 employees. Major areas of business are Air/ Sea Export/ Import, Customs Brokerage, Contract Logistics & transportation, Warehousing Etc. DSV recently acquired major logistics firms like DB Schenker, Agility, Panalpina and UT Worldwide.
• At DSV India, I managed HR function for South Indian regions (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telengana, Hyderabad and Kerala).

Oct 2015 – May 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Delivered regional operational excellence by managing full‑cycle HR operations and strategy across key South Indian hubs for a workforce of 800, integrating strategic talent management with business efficiency. Spearheaded innovative engagement programs, including the launch of “Rendezvous with YMC (You Me Connect)”, a real‑time feedback platform that enhanced departmental synergy and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Leveraged strategic analytics and HR solutions to refine performance metrics and compensation planning models, ensuring optimal resource utilization and scalable talent practices, while partnering on global capability‑building projects and COEs for compensation reviews, promotions, and rewards. As a change management catalyst, successfully led three global M&A initiatives, driving due diligence, HR integration, post‑merger harmonization, and cultural alignment, with strategies that improved merger success rates by 20%.

Nov 2013 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

• Shoppers Stop is an Indian department store chain, owned by the K Raheja Corp Group. There are 83 stores across 38 cities in India, with clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes, jewellery, fragrances, cosmetics, health and beauty products, home furnishing and decor products.
• I was responsible for unit level HR operations - Delivered talent optimization and operational excellence by steering HR operations in a high‑volume retail environment for a workforce of 450, driving dynamic talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance initiatives while aligning HR goals with business objectives. Built strong stakeholder partnerships and designed data‑driven retention strategies through exit interview analysis, achieving reduced attrition and ensuring compliance by managing recurring HR audits and labor inspections, with 100% audit clearance across five consecutive terms. As a culture and engagement driver, developed and implemented innovative people strategies that elevated engagement, fostered a high‑performance culture, and reinforced brand loyalty. Partnered with legal counsel to mitigate risks in employment law matters, and conducted organization‑wide training needs assessments to design customized learning plans, effectively addressing skill gaps and strengthening workforce capability.

Jun 2011 – Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore

• With a US $6 billion asset base and US $4 billion revenue, the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group is one of India's fastest growing conglomerates with a significant global presence. The Group's businesses include power and energy, carbon black manufacturing, retail, IT-enabled services, FMCG, media and entertainment, and agriculture. (CESC, Philips Carbon Black Ltd., Spencer’s retail., FSL, Saregama, NPCL, ICML, HML, ATK, Haldia Energy Ltd., Woodlands Hospital, IMIs, Quest Mall, Au bon pain Etc). The group was carved out of RPG Enterprises after the business split among the promoters in 2011. It build on the legacy of the legendary founder Mr. RP Goenka, the first "Takeover Tycoon" of India.
• I delivered foundational HR excellence by spearheading comprehensive initiatives across 30+ retail outlets and a manufacturing facility, establishing scalable frameworks, processes, and policies while managing end‑to‑end HR operations to drive consistent talent management and operational efficiency. Partnered with business leadership, auditors, and regulators to ensure compliance and transparency in HR disclosures. Strengthened integrated people solutions by enhancing talent acquisition, compliance, and employee relations through proactive stakeholder engagement and precise execution. Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management, fostering a positive workplace culture that reinforced collaboration, engagement, and organizational performance.