Elson P. Kuriakose Email & Phone Number

Elson is a seasoned C-level HR executive with a wealth of experience spanning across continents, industries, and diverse cultural contexts. In his last role at Google, Elson led people functions globally for Corporate Engineering & Google Health teams. While his career has encompassed a diverse range of roles in HR, Elson derives the greatest satisfaction from HR leadership positions that directly interface with the business.Beyond his professional pursuits, Elson is a dedicated practitioner of mindfulness meditation and an avid reader. He maintains a profound interest in various social science disciplines, with a particular fascination for their convergence with technology and their practical applications within contemporary workplaces. Elson holds two advanced graduate degrees in HR, including a Masters from Cornell University with specialization in HR & Organization. Additionally, he presently serves as an Adjunct Faculty for the Human Capital Management Masters program at Columbia University.• Rich experience in leadership roles with reputed global business corporations [Google (1.5 Tn),IBM ($123 bn), Tata ($300 bn),Hitachi ($33 bn) & Mahindra ($31 bn.)] • Two full time graduate degrees in HR: MBA; and MILR from Cornell University• Adjunct Associate Faculty- Columbia University • Consistent high performer having won numerous accolades, with extensive team/up-line management experience.• Well engaged and networked with diverse stakeholders in the HR ecosystem and currently holding leadership positions in various professional, academic and not for profit organizations.• Led a broad spectrum of HR activities and pro-actively advising, coaching and influencing senior stake-holders on policy, talent-management and people strategies• Expertise in leading HR for Engineering/Technology, Sales & Marketing,R&D, Finance and IT functions• Hands on experience and key contributions in handling all aspects of Performance & Talent Management ,Employee Engagement & Organization Development, Learning & Development ,Compensation & Benefits, and Employee relationsSpecialties: - CHRO /CPO roles, divisional HR roles, HR Strategy & Policy Making- Performance & Talent Management- HR Business Partnership - Employee Engagement & Organization Development- Training & Development- Compensation & Benefits- Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition- Rewards and Recognition

Listed skills include Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Team Management, Performance Management, and 22 others.

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  Cornell University

  Human Resources Development