Experience

SRI Executive

• Ireland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Search and Leadership Director - India and UAE

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland



MIDAS School of Entrepreneurship

• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visiting Prefessor

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Pune, Maharashtra, India I teach highly customized programs for young entrepreneurs - Power and Politics, Talent Management, Negotiation Skills, and Conflict Resolution. Mentor and coach entrepreneurs



Guru Management Consultants

• Business Consulting and Services

• CEO

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  Bengaluru Area, India Set up and manages the boutique consultancy. Enables organizations and individuals to excel. As a long-term strategic partner, assists transforming organizations to effectively design and manage change; from diagnosis to the formulation of vision, mission, and strategy. Supports leaders in implementation and evaluation of impact. Provides customized and integrated solutions for strategy formulation, organization development, leadership development, design and delivery of powerful training… Show more Set up and manages the boutique consultancy. Enables organizations and individuals to excel. As a long-term strategic partner, assists transforming organizations to effectively design and manage change; from diagnosis to the formulation of vision, mission, and strategy. Supports leaders in implementation and evaluation of impact. Provides customized and integrated solutions for strategy formulation, organization development, leadership development, design and delivery of powerful training interventions, executive coaching, and process facilitation. All products and services use international systems and experience. Works with Boards on improving corporate Governance. Has an expanded portfolio of services through representation and strategic alliances with international partners. Core Services: Business strategy, leadership development, Bespoke training and change management, Financial consultancy, Support for Entrepreneurs and startups. Show less



International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

• Mexico
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - International HR

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

  Mexico Global accountability for strategic and operational management and development of International and National staff.



ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

• Lebanon
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director - Human Resources

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2012

  Syria Responsible for global Human Resources Management and Development. Strategic and Operational accountability.



FLAME University

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Visiting Professor

  • 2008 - 2010

  Pune I was teaching a very unique program , Power and Politics to MBA students.



Acethetik Consultants Pvt Ltd

• Director

  • Jan 2005 - Aug 2009

  India Acethetik publishes all original content in music, arts, literature etc. I founded and promoted this company



Guru Management Consultants Pvt Ltd

• CEO

  • Jan 2005 - Aug 2009

  Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Total strategic and operational accountability.



CGIAR

• France
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Strategic Advisory Services for HR

  • 2003 - 2005

  Based in Mexico - Global assignment Based at CIMMYT, Mexico with global responsibility. Provided strategic advice on HR Management to 5 International Organizations: CIMMYT-Mexico, CIAT –Colombia, IFPRI-Rome, IWMI – Colombo, and WorldFish – Penang and the CGIAR System Office in Washington. Advised on development and implementation of effective HR strategies and approaches, specifically to define short, medium, and long-term needs and to develop and implement concrete solutions; monitor impact and success; and manage various… Show more Based at CIMMYT, Mexico with global responsibility. Provided strategic advice on HR Management to 5 International Organizations: CIMMYT-Mexico, CIAT –Colombia, IFPRI-Rome, IWMI – Colombo, and WorldFish – Penang and the CGIAR System Office in Washington. Advised on development and implementation of effective HR strategies and approaches, specifically to define short, medium, and long-term needs and to develop and implement concrete solutions; monitor impact and success; and manage various projects and consultancies. Show less



QATAR LIQUIFIED GAS LTD. CO.

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning & Program Coordinator - Qatargas

  • 2001 - 2003

  Qatar Qatargas is a Joint Venture of Qatar Petroleum with Exxon Mobil, Total Fina Elf, etc. Provided strategic planning, projects, and policy reviews. Core team member for Corporate Business Process Reengineering and Performance Management to align the cost base to the best in class. Conducted a major study to establish a strong system for corporate communications.



ICRISAT

• India
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Administration and Human Resources

  • 1996 - 2001

  Hyderabad, Telangana, India Directed global HR and Administration. Developed HR strategies and programs. Set up and streamlined corporate policies and implemented core human resource programs company-wide. Established performance management system, job grading, and reward strategies. Delivered a wide range of training programs. Designed and implemented an extremely difficult downsizing exercise to reduce the workforce by 40% to align with the strategic re-focusing of research and funding patterns.



ICRISAT, hyderabad

• Director HR

  • 1996 - 2000

  Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management and development globally.



QatarEnergy

• Qatar
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administration Expert

  • 1994 - 1996

  Qatar Advised the Director and key managers in the development of strategic plans, management of major culture change initiatives, and re-engineering of business processes. Designed and implemented many Management development initiatives and training sessions. Developed budgeting and performance management systems. The Directorate of Administration provided Human Resource management, training, Medical Services, General Services, Office Services, and Security services to the National Oil and Gas… Show more Advised the Director and key managers in the development of strategic plans, management of major culture change initiatives, and re-engineering of business processes. Designed and implemented many Management development initiatives and training sessions. Developed budgeting and performance management systems. The Directorate of Administration provided Human Resource management, training, Medical Services, General Services, Office Services, and Security services to the National Oil and Gas industry in the State of Qatar. Show less



Standard Chartered Bank

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Head of Human Resources- Middle East & South Asia

  • 1990 - 1994

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates Strategic planning and implementation of Human Resources management and development in 10 countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Iran. Analyzed business needs and developed customized and integrated Human Resource strategies. This included budgeting, recruitment, staffing, reward management, and training. Handled difficult industrial relations and labor negotiations for downsizing in unionized South Asian environments. Designed… Show more Strategic planning and implementation of Human Resources management and development in 10 countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Iran. Analyzed business needs and developed customized and integrated Human Resource strategies. This included budgeting, recruitment, staffing, reward management, and training. Handled difficult industrial relations and labor negotiations for downsizing in unionized South Asian environments. Designed and implemented new Performance management systems and personally trained senior managers. Re-organized over 40% of Senior Management in 10 countries. Designed and implemented aggressive incentive plans linked to performance. Show less



QatarEnergy

• Qatar
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Organization Development Coordinator

  • 1985 - 1990

  Qatar Assumed progresively higher responsibilities: Overseas Training officer, Training & Development Specialist, Head of MIS, and Organization Development Coordinator.



Management Consultant - Free Lance

• Management Consultant

  • 1982 - 1985

  Various Worked as a freelance consultant for Manpower Planning & Recruitment, reward strategies, Training and development, International Franchise negotiations, and general business management.



Commercial Bank of Qatar

• Head of Personnel

  • 1979 - 1982

  CBQ was being managed by the Chase Manhattan Bank. Total responsibility for all Personnel, Training, and Administration functions. Set up the function, including policies and procedures, systems development, recruitment, training and development, career and succession planning, budgets, and strategic planning.



Bank of India

• India
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Officer / Branch Manager

  • 1974 - 1979

  West Bengal, India Handled all operational and financial aspects of a full-service commercial bank and independently managed branches. Fully trained on all aspects of banking. Independently managed full-service branches including all operational and financial aspects.