Located in Pune (India), reporting to CEO, India and functionally to the Asia CHRO. Responsible for driving the HR Strategy and execution for ~6000 employees across manufacturing, sales, R&D and Global IT Backoffice. • Partnered with CEO to create India business vision 2023. Led the cascade and roll out across units and corporate office. • Introduced contemporary HR practices and policies to align with market. Lead employer branding efforts across Asia.• Led HR + Org Transformation efforts to align better with business expectations and deliverable. Led “Fit for Future” and Employer of Choice exercise across Asia.

Global HR Business Partner for $5.5 Billion Pharma organisation based out of Mumbai. Sun is the world's 4th largest generics company and the largest in India.As the Global Manufacturing, Quality and SCM HR Head, I led the Strategy for ~ 25000 employees spread across 45 ( API & finished dose) state-of-the-art manufacturing sites spanning 5 continents. These manufacturing units were located in India, US, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Hungary, Israel, Bangladesh, Mexico, Russia, Romania, Ireland, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Australia and Malaysia. Our manufacturing units ensured that we are able to provide best-in-class products to patients across 150 countries worldwide.

Global HR Business Partner for the $750 Million Measurement & Sensing Product Line as well as the Global Commercial, Finance, Quality, Projects, Legal organization within GE Oil & Gas' - $ 5 Billion Measurement & Control business. Led HR strategy for ~2000 employees globally having 7 production sites and global sales footprint. Worked with a team of 10 HR leaders. - Partner with senior business leaders and leadership staff to develop and execute both long-term and short-term HR strategies that directly support and enable business objectives. - Strategically partner with client managers to design and implement the most effective global organizational structures and manage transitions using change acceleration techniques. - Provide timely, effective and direct coaching to senior leaders, assisting in the development of strong, contemporary leadership skills .- Provide strategic coaching to executive level employees as related to succession planning, career path development, and performance management.- Lead succession planning and talent development strategies for the organization, identifying critical roles and preparing potential talent and pipelines mentoring, training, etc.

Led the HR function for Transportation and Aviation businesses in addition to the Oil & Gas business of GE South Asia ( Annual revenue of $ 900 Million and employee strength of 1000 employees across multiple locations).

HRBP for a $300 Million Oil & Gas business in GE South Asia; led a team of 4 HR leaders.In this role, I provided comprehensive HR leadership, direction and expertise while being responsible for overall people and organizational strategy for the business (approximately 800 employees across multiple GE businesses and acquisitions). Have partnered businesses/functions to drive a winning team culture through org scale up, acquisition integration, OD interventions, org restructuring, executive coaching, mentorship programs, cultural transformation initiatives.Led acquisition integration and cultural assimilation efforts for 3 acquisitions. I was a member of the board of directors of AST, a GE acquisition operating in the fields of terminal automation and skids.

Organization and Talent Development Leader for India Region; talent base of 1500 employees and revenue of $1.3 Billion. Was also the HR leader for the HQ based functional teams of 200+ employees ( Finance, Marketing, Communication, Legal, Compliance, Government Relations, Product Services, Energy Consulting).Partnered the CEO and SHRM India in Energy Org Restructuring and Energy delayering later. Designed and led the Graduate Engineer Program for GE Energy.

Led the Organizational Capability Building for 3000 employees across its Beverage Business. In this role, I provided stewardship in driving Change Management and Organization Development interventions. I also provided leadership and expertise in preparing the organization to meet present and future talent needs through effective implementation of talent assessment, succession planning and career development process and tools. I was instrumental in designing career ladder for key roles in collaboration with the senior leadership team. In addition, I had responsibility as the HR Business Partner for over 300 HQ based employees and drove a high performance culture to achieve business objectives.• Led the Performance Management Process, L & D function, OD interventions (360 Degree/ OHS/ Manager Connect) for entire beverage business.• Create HR Annual Operating Plan basis business projections.• Design and anchor Talent Management strategy for Beverage organization• Led Organizational Diagnostics/ Org restructuring projects.• Driving Leadership Academy for High Potential Talent across businesses• Led the Tech Transformation and Capability Building Agenda for all Bottling Plants across the businesses.• Led the HR vertical in International Corporate audits.

Promoted as the HR Leader for the entire West Market Unit.Led the Western Region team of 20 HR managers with 5 manufacturing sites, spread across 4 states and an overall employee strength of 2000+ employees. • Led the organization visioning exercise for the West Market Unit helping enshrine India Region vision in the MU.• Conducted organizational talent assessments and created succession plans that address talent pipeline gaps and delivered a strong leadership bench for the business.• Led the organization restructuring exercise for West Market Unit by co-creating the shared services/ outsourcing model for Finance team.• Led culture change initiatives through focused interventions and effective communication around structural changes and org strategy.

Promoted to Plant HR Manager for a factory of ~1100 full time & contractual employees represented by 2 unions. Led the Plant HR function with a team of 4 HR professionals. Gained significant experience in Union relations, collective bargaining, industrial relations and disciplinary actions.• Pioneered the “360 degree connect program- Engage Everyday” referred as Best Employee Relations Practice across PepsiCo globally.• Strategized and led CSR agenda in line with PepsiCo’s Performance with Purpose theme.• Led the successful signing and implementation of Non Financial Long Term Settlement with the Workers Union in 2007.• Led the successful signing of the settlement with the Workers Union post the Strike & Lock Out in 2008.• Designed employee policies and C & B guidelines for operators and management staff.• Initiated and institutionalized employee communication forums such as Frito Parliament and Skip Level Meetings.• Partnered Corporate HR in the Job Evaluation exercise resulting in development of robust RAMs (Roles, Accountabilities, and Measures).

Set up the Sales HR Function at Pan India & Regional Level. Led a team of 4 HR Professionals for an employee base of 800 direct & indirect employees.• Led the organization-wide exercise of working out the talent requirements and sourcing plans for the Strat Plan period and the AOP.• Develop, roll out & review robust recruitment metrics that are aligned to business deliverables.• Define and communicate a comprehensive Employer Brand to all internal stakeholders as well as external stakeholders like our prospective talent pool, preferred recruitment partners, etc.• Champion the development and implementation of effective on-boarding process and programs (including mentoring, buddy etc).• Coaching and mentoring line managers on leadership competencies and career growth model.• Performance Enhancement through quarterly & half yearly reviews with direction for improvement.• Conceptualized and developed the alternate sales manning model in the organization.

Led the Staffing, Compensation & Benefits & Performance Management teams at the CorporateHR level for an employee base of ~2500 employees.• Redesigned the entire compensation structure (Flexible Benefit Plan) and introduced the concept of Broad Banding.• Designed and implemented the KRA based variable pay system.• Put in place a “Fast Track Career Path” for all young achievers identified through structured potential assessment.• Designed and implemented the recruitment process matrix.• Process Owner for the Annual Performance Appraisal Exercise for entire organization.

Plant HRM for a workforce of 700 employees. Played a pivotal role in maintaining the manufacturing site union free through progressive employee relation strategies. • Hiring of 300+ workmen, apprentices, Engineers to strengthen talent base.• Articulating Plant ER Strategy aligned with Business Strategy & Goals.• Ensuring prompt & timely resolution of employee grievances and maintaining cordial employee relations.• Maintaining discipline & harmonious working environment across all employee levels. • Develop and execute communication plans and strategies that proactively promote a positive work environment and build collaborative employee relations.• Led organization culture change initiatives through Open House, Interflow Management, Suggestion Scheme and draw action plans to impact behavioral change.• Facilitating Organization Health Surveys, Employee Engagement initiatives.• Core member of policy review committee and implemented several employee friendly policies.