A People & Talent Leader with 17+ years of expertise. Passionate about building high-performance teams and fostering organizational cultures that drive business growth. I’ve successfully scaled businesses across industries like Cybersecurity, E-commerce, IT/ITes, EV, Manufacturing, and startups.I bridge the gap between talent management and organizational growth by designing scalable HR processes, optimizing performance systems, and aligning organizational structures with business goals. My expertise in HR analytics and technology enables data-driven solutions that streamline operations, reduce attrition, and enhance employee engagement—key to achieving sustainable success.By collaborating closely with leadership, I ensure HR strategies align with business objectives, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and high performance. My focus on talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee retention has consistently delivered measurable results, driving revenue, headcount growth, and improved employee morale. WHERE I ADD VALUE • Led the HR function during a rapid scale-up, growing the organization from 155 to 270+ employees in 18 months.• Established global HR processes, increasing company valuation from $100M to $500M+, reducing attrition from 40% to 25%.• Reduced regretted attrition to under 7%, improved employee tenure by 52%, and won the "Great Place to Work" award with 100% survey participation.• Redesigned the performance management system for India and Sri Lanka, aligning with global standards and completing appraisals for 484 employees within 14 hours.• Led recruitment efforts hiring 900+ employees in 15 months at Voonik and 150 employees for 90 niche roles in the EV sector in 10 months at Sun Mobility, achieving same-day offers.• Digitized global HR operations and implemented HRMS systems for increased operational efficiency.• Executed leadership, sales, and global mentoring programs, benefiting 1,000+ employees.• Led HR teams in APAC, EMEA, and India, ensuring high levels of employee satisfaction and productivity. About MeI’m committed to building thriving, resilient teams that not only meet organizational challenges but exceed them. My approach is data-driven, strategic, and rooted in the belief that empowered teams are the foundation for any organization’s success. I am excited about continuing to help businesses grow by nurturing their most valuable asset—their people. Let's connect to explore how I can add value to your organization.