Headline

Country HR | General Manager – Human Resources, Corporate Communications & Business Improvement | Enterprise HR Leader | GCC & Manufacturing | Organizational Transformation | Workforce Strategy | Leadership Development

About

I operate at the intersection of business strategy, people leadership, organizational transformation, governance, and corporate communication. With 18+ years of global experience across manufacturing, engineering, technology, research, and energy sectors, I have led enterprise HR, workforce transformation, organizational effectiveness, and capability-building initiatives across India, Europe, South Asia, and China. Currently, I serve as General Manager – Human Resources, Corporate Communications & Business Improvement within a strategic joint venture between BHEL and GE Vernova. I lead a multi-disciplinary team across Culture & Performance, HR Operations, Industrial Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Policy & Governance, Internal Communications, HR Technology, and Business Improvement. My role extends beyond traditional HR leadership to strengthening organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, communication, governance, and business performance. I work closely with business leaders to align people strategy with organizational priorities while fostering high-trust, high-accountability cultures. Earlier in my career, I held global HR leadership roles with GE Vernova and LM Wind Power, including assignments in the Netherlands, supporting workforce strategy, HR transformation, post-merger integration, organizational design, and HR operations across 20+ countries. Areas of expertise include: • Enterprise HR Leadership • Workforce Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness • GCC & Engineering Centers • Manufacturing & Industrial Workforce • Leadership Development & Succession • Culture Transformation & Employee Experience • Industrial Relations & Governance • Compensation & Benefits • Internal Communications • Business Improvement & Change Leadership • HR Technology & Analytics • Global HR Strategy I am passionate about building organizations where culture, leadership, communication, and business performance reinforce one another to create sustainable growth and long-term value.

Location

India

AI stack

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

General Manager – Human Resources, Corporate Communications & Business Improvement at BHEL-GE Gas Turbine Services Private Limited, Nov 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Hyderabad / Bengaluru, Responsible for leading the Human Resources agenda for the BHEL–GE Vernova joint venture across corporate, manufacturing, and regional operations. Partner with business leadership to strengthen organizational capability, culture, governance, workforce effectiveness, and employee experience in a complex dual-promoter environment. Lead a multi-disciplinary team across Culture & Performance, HR Operations, Industrial Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Policy & Governance, Internal Communications, HR Technology, and Business Improvement. In addition to enterprise HR leadership, currently lead Corporate Communications and Business Improvement initiatives, supporting organizational alignment, employee engagement, leadership communication, and operational effectiveness. Key Areas of Leadership • Enterprise HR Leadership & Workforce Strategy • Organizational Effectiveness & Culture Transformation • Industrial Relations, Governance & Policy Frameworks • Compensation, Performance & Talent Management • Corporate Communications & Employee Engagement • HR Technology & Digital Transformation • Business Improvement & Change Leadership • Leadership Development & Succession Planning • Joint Venture Governance & Stakeholder Alignment

Senior Human Resources Business Partner – Engineering, Digital Technology & Advanced Research at GE Vernova, Jun 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Partnered with global engineering, research, digital technology, and finance leaders to shape workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and talent outcomes for a strategically important technology and innovation center. Played a key role in strengthening the Bangalore center's position as a high-performing global capability hub through leadership development, workforce planning, culture initiatives, and targeted talent strategies. Led organizational transformation, restructuring, and capability-building initiatives while supporting innovation, business growth, and long-term workforce sustainability.

Senior Human Resources Manager – Technology Center at GE Vernova, Feb 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Led the people strategy for India's technology and engineering center, partnering with senior business leaders to strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, talent pipelines, and organizational performance. Established strategic university partnerships and enhanced the employee value proposition, helping position the center as a destination for high-quality engineering and research talent. Supported organizational growth, leadership capability development, succession planning, and culture transformation across engineering and corporate functions.

Global HR Workforce Planning Manager at GE Vernova, May 2017 - Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos, Amsterdam, Led global workforce planning and organizational transformation initiatives during the integration of GE Renewable Energy and LM Wind Power, supporting business continuity across 14 countries. Partnered with executive leadership to harmonize structures, workforce models, and operating frameworks while enabling large-scale organizational change. Developed workforce analytics and planning capabilities that improved productivity visibility, capacity forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

Analyst HRIS - Global Operations at Kennametal, Oct 2009 - Aug 2010 · 11 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, • Delivered SAP HCM support and analytics for APAC region. • Ensured HR data integrity, reporting, and compliance across 8 countries. • Contributed to org structure design and data governance in Singapore, Japan, and the US.

Senior HR Administrator at DXC Technology, May 2007 - Oct 2009 · 2 yrs 6 mos, India, • Managed PIP, retention programs, and recognition frameworks for 1800+ employees. • Led SAP HR implementation support (Org Management & Personal Administration). • Oversaw HRIS data integrity, reporting, and training initiatives.

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

PGC Human Resource Management, XLRI Jamshedpur