ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

M.Sc. Mathematics: University of Calcutta

MBA/PGDM: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

PROFILE SUMMARY

A board-level HR and business advisor who has shaped people and transformation agendas across Axis Bank, Mahindra, Samsung, Coca-Cola and IBM Kenexa. Has led workforce transformation at scale, architected leadership and succession pipelines, and accelerated digital capability across large enterprises. Brings a distinctive blend of enterprise HR strategy, organisational transformation, leadership development and AI-era workforce readiness, helping Boards and CEOs build high-performing, future-ready organisations.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

1 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Leadership Consortium CHRO & Managing Partner 2023 – Present
- Advising Boards, CEOs, CHROs, and investors on enterprise talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, workforce transformation, and future-of-work operating models across India and the Middle East.
- Advise PE-backed and institutional organisations on leadership bench strength, succession governance, and talent operating model design for growth and value creation contexts.
- Design scalable, future-proof talent ecosystems integrating AI-enabled workforce planning, human-centered leadership development, and data-driven talent decision systems.

Axis Bank Group HR Leader 2019 – 2023
- Led the transformation agenda for Axis Bank, scaling from 65k to 100k+ employees.
- Directed enterprise learning and capability-building strategy, including early AI and future-of-work skilling initiatives.
- Advanced women's economic participation and community engagement initiatives.

Mahindra Group Global HR Leader 2015 – 2019
- Led global people strategy across 20+ businesses.
- Introduced AI-enabled talent intelligence and workforce planning capabilities.- Enabled workforce modernisation supporting agricultural productivity.

Samsung Director, HRD South-West Asia Region HQ 2014-2015
- Led global competency framework, talent management, engagement, and salesforce development.

IBM Kenexa Country Head — Consulting Practice 2010-2014
- Led the consulting practice with direct P&L and client-facing accountability.

Coca-Cola India Senior HR Leadership Role 2006 - 2010
- Contributed to a 40% increase in employee engagement and 30% reduction in attrition.