
Behavioural Modification
Emotional Intelligence
Building Performing Teams
2008 - 2023
Knorr- Bremse India Pvt Ltd
Spent 16+ impactful years at Knorr-Bremse India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in braking systems, where I led large-scale HR transformation, capability development, and compliance initiatives across multiple plants and business units.played a central role in driving cultural transformation, embedding performance orientation and transparency, and launching employee engagement and development frameworks. Successfully rolled out the global “One HR” platform in India, aligning talent processes like recruitment, PMS, and learning systems with international standards. Realigned organization structures and reporting lines in response to business expansions, new product lines.Played a pivotal role in Role Clarity, Competency Mapping and workforce rationalization. Designed structured L&D frameworks and leadership development journeys for emerging leaders, high potentials, and frontline managers. Enabled strategic HR realignment through competency mapping, org structure reviews, and workforce rationalization for business growth. Institutionalized key corporate governance policies such as Conflict of Interest, Anti-Corruption, Gift & Hospitality, and Anti-Trust. Led training, policy deployment, internal investigations (non-financial), and corrective actions to reinforce a culture of integrity and compliance. Enabled succession planning and talent reviews for critical functions. Supported the leadership pipeline through targeted interventions, while ensuring industrial harmony across three plants through effective ER strategies. Managed complex union dynamics and employee relations, promoting industrial harmony and long-term settlement strategies. Enabled measurable improvements in employee productivity, attrition control, and leadership bench strength. My work contributed to higher productivity, enhanced leadership readiness, and stronger alignment between people and business strategy—making HR a key enabler of organizational growth and compliance.
Post Graduate, HR
1986 - 1988
My educational foundation blends academic rigor with practical specialization in human resources and leadership. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from the prestigious Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, completed in 1988. This MBA-equivalent qualification laid the groundwork for my career in strategic HR leadership, labor law, organizational behavior, and business partnering. Complementing my formal education, I have continually invested in certifications to stay ahead in the evolving domains of leadership, coaching, and compliance. Notably, I earned the globally recognized ICF-PCC (Professional Certified Coach) credential from the International Coaching Federation, affirming my capability to deliver transformational coaching aligned with international coaching competencies. To further enhance my facilitation and training skills, I am also a Certified Corporate Trainer and Certified POSH Trainer, enabling me to design and deliver impactful learning experiences across leadership development, workplace ethics, and diversity and inclusion. My interest in behavioral assessments and leadership diagnostics is supported by certifications in psychometric tools such as MBTI, FIRO-B, and Leadership Mirror, which I regularly integrate into coaching and HR advisory practices. With a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Hons.) from Magadh University, I bring a scientific, structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making—further enriched by over three decades of professional experience.
ICF-Credenentials & Standards
Issued Jun 2025
-Expires Jun 2028
Protouch
Issued Nov 2024
Protouch
Issued May 2024
