Experience

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  Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited

  • India
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Advisor - Human Resources

    • Apr 2017 - Present

  • Chief Human Resources Officer

    • Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

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  Labanya consultancy services

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Proprietor

    • Feb 2013 - Present
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Various areas of Management consultancy and HR

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  Aditya Birla Group

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Chief Learning Officer

    • Feb 2010 - Dec 2012
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Responsible for the Group Learning Centre, Gyanodaya;The Learning Centre delivers a variety of Learning Events in the Areas of, Leadership, Motivation, Teambuilding, Aspects of Emotional Intelligence, Organization Development, Innovation and Large Project Management.Program me Director for 2 Flagship Learning Events for Leaders and Sr. Managers.1. Globalisation and the Global Mindset.2. Top Team Effectiveness for the various Businesses.

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  Aditya Birla Group

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Chief People Officer - Hindalco Industries Limited

    • Dec 2004 - Dec 2009
    • Mumbai Area, India

    1. Talent Acquisition Staffing for Senior Level Positions including new Projects at remote locations2. Organizational DevelopmentPost-merger Integration of Human Capital Aspects of erstwhile Indal and Hindalco,Hindalco and Novelis.Conceptualization and implementation of Organizational Development Initiatives for 2800 management cadre employees resulting in an increase in Employee Satisfaction scores3. Talent DevelopmentDevelopment of Succession Plans for all critical positions in the organizationFormulation of Individual Development Plans for all senior managers based on inputs from Development Centres.Career Planning on the basis of Individual Development PlansMentoring a team of 30 HR professionals through regular coaching and feedback sessionsConceptualization and Facilitation of General Management Training, spanning areas of Personal Effectiveness, Change Management Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring and Delegation4. Compensation and BenefitsAnnual Compensation & Benefits Review on a pan Hindalco basisConceptualization and rollout of the variable pay plan on a pan Hindalco basis5. Talent ManagementExecution of the Talent Segmentation exercise based on the performance and potential of employees 6. Job EvaluationConducting job evaluations of management cadre jobs. Evaluated 135 jobs to date

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  Novartis

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Head - HR (India)

    • Apr 1999 - Nov 2004
    • Mumbai Area, India

    1. Talent Management Implemented the Organizational and Talent Review process and Talent Management system2. Talent DevelopmentInitiated the concept of Development / Assessment Centers for development, selection and promotion of key personnel at all levels of company employeesDesigned and implemented a Leadership Development program for all high potential managers of the organization3. Business ProductivityAs a regional facilitator of the FAR (Fast Action for Results) project, facilitated a series of Business Projects for the South-East Asian Region. Activities included training of project teams & monitoring of progress in the various countries. The total saving was USD 11 million to which India contributed USD 2 million.4.Talent Acquisition Involved in all Senior Management recruitments based on the Competency Based Interviewing(CBI) Model5. Industrial Relatios Management of IR for its Field force across India ie 350 Representatives

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  RPG Group

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Vice President HR- Searle India Ltd

    • Aug 1997 - Mar 1999
    • Mumbai Area, India

    1. Organizational DevelopmentConceptualization and rollout of a Climate survey in Searle and Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. and formulation of action plans based on the findings.2. Talent DevelopmentSuccession planning for critical position in Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical DivisionsFrontline Leadership training in Harrisons Malayalam LtdParticipated as Faculty for Leadership & Team Building courses in CESC and CEAT3.Job EvaluationJob Evaluation exercise for Managers in Searle4.Industrial RelationsManagement of Industrial relations in its various Plants across India and the field Force of 200 Representatives.

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  GE

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • General Manager- Management Development

    • Jul 1995 - Jul 1997
    • New Delhi Area, India

    1. Organizational DevelopmentConceptualization and implemented a Mentoring Scheme for a JV business in India2. TrainingDesigned and implemented a Training Calendar for all GE businesses in India for the management staffLead the followed training for GE on behalf of Crottonvllle•Corporate Entry Leadership Course•New Managers Development Course•Change Acceleration process•Technical Leadership program3. Talent AcquisitionFormulation and implementation of the Management Trainee Scheme for the HR Leadership Program

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  DHL

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • General Manager- Human Resources Development

    • Feb 1992 - Jun 1995
    • Mumbai Area, India

    1. Talent DevelopmentFrontline Leadership training to all managersDesigned and implemented training programs for the group managers covering management development, team working, presentation skills and leadership development.Designed and implemented a Succession Planning process for senior managers

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  Cadbury plc.

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Manager- Training and Development

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1992
    • Mumbai Area, India

    1.Talent DevelopmentDesigned and conducted Assessment Centers for Management Trainees and Field personnel2. Talent AcquisitionsFormulation and implementation of the Management Trainee Scheme3. Industrial RelationsManagement of Industrial Relations of Thane Factory for 4 years with a focus on Total Quality Management and Long Term Agreements

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  Aristo Pharmaceuticals

  • Corporate Personnel Manager

    • Jan 1977 - Dec 1983