Jun 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos · Chennai (HQ) & Pune · On-site

• Founded CHR Group on a single conviction: organizational performance is ultimately a function of how well people, structure, and leadership are aligned.
• What began as a boutique practice has evolved into an ISO-certified, nationally recognized HR consulting firm, partnering with MNCs, Fortune 500 companies, MSMEs, and growth-stage enterprises across sectors.
• I lead strategic mandates that address:
• Executive Search for senior and C-suite roles aligned to long-term business direction
• Organizational Design & Structural Realignment during scale and diversification
• Competency Mapping and Leadership Succession Architecture
• Performance Management & Incentive Framework Design
• Psychometric-driven leadership assessment using internationally validated tools
• Across 100+ mandates, I have worked closely with Promoters, CEOs, and CHROs to strengthen governance maturity, improve leadership continuity, and align people strategy with business growth.
• CHR Group has been recognized nationally for excellence, including:
• Best HR Startup — 2022
• MSME Business Awards "Best Enterprise of the Year (Services)
• Best Psychometric Solution Provider

Mar 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos · Chennai · Remote

• Serving my third consecutive term (2018–Present) as an elected Executive & Advisory Committee Member. In this role, I have been actively involved in strengthening alumni engagement and shaping initiatives that contribute meaningfully to the university ecosystem.
• My contributions span across social outreach programs, annual events, student scholarships, sports & wellness initiatives, career-building platforms such as campus-to-corporate transition programs, and training & development workshops. I have collaborated with fellow alumni, faculty, and student bodies to create impactful experiences that connect past and present generations, foster leadership, and promote lifelong learning.
• Passionate about giving back, I continue to champion causes that empower students, celebrate alumni success, and build a strong bridge between academia and industry.

Dec 2009 – Aug 2022 · 12 yrs 8 mos · Greater Chennai Area

• Spearheaded Group-wide HR for a Rs.15,000 Crore (USD 1.7 billion) integrated energy and infrastructure conglomerate — managing 6,000+ workforce across Power Generation, Coal Trading, Fuel Management, Shipping, and Sourcing operations in India, Singapore, Dubai, and Indonesia.
• Progressed through 5 roles in 13 years — from Sr. Manager-Global Recruitments to Group Head & GM-Corporate HR — reflecting sustained performance and organizational trust.
• Strategic HR Leadership: Institutionalizing Group values, driving culture transformation, and enabling M&A readiness, greenfield expansion, and operational transformation including oversight of PR and CSR.
• Led enterprise-wide manpower restructuring. Partnered with Big 4 consultants on organizational development initiatives. Established Group HR Shared Services centralizing operations across all entities.
• Talent Acquisition: Built strategic recruitment frameworks for leadership, technical, and niche roles across all verticals — campus hiring, headhunting, and international assignments.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Built L&D ecosystem from scratch - 100+ programs, competency frameworks, surveys and succession planning.
• Performance Management: Aligned KRAs/KPIs/OKRs across the Group. Designed performance-linked pay and sales incentive schemes.
• Employee Engagement: Reduced voluntary attrition through engagement strategies, recognition programs, and career pathways.
• Compensation & Benefits: Designed market-aligned compensation structures. Optimized rewards, benefits, and bonus frameworks..
• HRIS & Automation: Built customized in-house HRIS/ERP platform digitizing the complete hire-to-retire lifecycle.
• Industrial Relations & Statutory Compliance: Managed IR across power plants, ports, and logistics. Resolved cross-cultural grievances across four countries. Achieved 100% statutory compliance.
• Employee Welfare & Safety: Supervised health, safety, and welfare across hazardous industrial environments.

Apr 2001 – Dec 2009 · 8 yrs 8 mos · Chennai Area, India

• Built a decade-long career at Stanton Chase International — a top 10 global executive search firm across 73 offices in 46 countries — progressing through 4 roles from Research Associate to Senior Consultant and delivering 200+ C-suite and VP-level search mandates across India and UK.
• Career Progression: Research Associate, Research Consultant, Consultant, Senior Consultant — the first Research Associate at SCI Chennai invited to attend the Annual International Conference, reflecting early recognition of exceptional performance.
• Executive Search: Delivered 200+ leadership mandates across IT, ITES, BFSI, FMCG, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Automobile, Telecom, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, and Real Estate sectors spanning India and UK markets.
• Client Partnership: Managed end-to-end search lifecycle — strategy translation, job specifications, candidate sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and onboarding — maintaining exceptional client satisfaction throughout.
• Talent Sourcing: Developed innovative headhunting strategies and sourcing methodologies to access passive talent and niche expertise across industries and geographies.
• Cross-Border Recruitment: Successfully placed expatriate and Indian national talent for critical and specialized roles requiring complex stakeholder management and negotiation.
• Team Development: Trained new consultants and management trainees on executive search methodologies, candidate assessment, and recruitment processes.
• Recognition: Awarded Best Stretch Award twice. Received Critical Contributor Award and selected for overseas conference participation.

Sep 2000 – Apr 2001 · 7 mos · Chennai Area, India

• Started my HR career at The Hub — a specialized IT recruitment firm founded by an IIM Bangalore alumnus — handling end-to-end IT recruitment for some of India's most prestigious technology companies. Earned Top Performer of the Year 2000-01 within just 7 months of joining.
• Client Portfolio: Independently managed recruitment assignments for i2 Technologies, SAP Labs, Iflex Solutions, MindTree, Infosys, and Lucent Technologies. Contributed to hiring for IBM Global Services, Wipro, iNautix, EDS, Aditi Technologies, Intel, Satyam Computers, and ANZ Grindlays Bank.
• Special Recognition: Selected by a global IT firm for a sponsored recruitment drive in Pune — a rare distinction during 2000 — facilitating mass hiring alongside their internal HR team.
• Performance Recognition: Earned highest incentive for FY 2000-01 despite a mid-year entry, reflecting rapid impact and exceptional performance from day one.