Ashutosh Srivastava
CHRO | Changemaker | Enabler | Head of India HR @ CITICS-CLSA
Chembur
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-oriented HR professional with 22 years of experience, including 10 years in leadership roles. Goal is to help organizations become the employer of choice while ensuring strict compliance with employment laws. Diverse experience in leading people practices and addressing talent needs across industries such as investment banking, asset management, telecom, broking, technology, and consulting. Known for driving transformational HR projects, demonstrating a progressive mindset and exceptional communication skills. Expertise includes stakeholder management, statutory compliances, cost optimization, relationship building, talent management, business partnering, data analytics and visualization, innovation and collaboration, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI). Strong exposure to corporate social responsibility. Committed to delivering high-impact results and driving organizational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4016
4016
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Head Of India Human Resources
CITICS CLSA
10.2021 - Current
- As Head of Human Resources for CITICS CLSA in India, I oversee HR operations for CLSA India Private Ltd, CLSA India Finance Private Ltd, and CLSA Technology & Services LLP.
- A key member of the executive leadership team, I enhance the organization's brand and drive value by aligning strategic objectives in people management, engagement, and retention.
- I develop talent acquisition and succession plans, ensuring consistency in people management processes while upskilling our talent pool.
- I implement best practices in talent management, facilitate professional development, and communicate the firm’s culture and objectives to ensure alignment and engagement.
- Create value by strengthening the organisation brand & be a strategic advisor to the board.
- Provide strategic vision and leadership for all talent needs.
- Employee communication, employee relations, conflict resolution & employment law compliances.
- Collaborate with the board and leadership to align strategy related to people management & engagement.
- Develop Innovative talent acquisition strategies to meet the business & headcount growth.
- Identifying and implementing innovative management practices.
- Optimize people cost and promote meritocracy.
- Create yearlong strategy to ensure absolute compliance to employment laws.
- Lead development and implementation of HR strategy, ensuring it meets firm priorities.
- Define strong culture which works as a competitive advantage that attracts high-quality talent.
- Formulate career development and succession plans using talent strategy to hedge people risk.
- Communicate the firm culture and goals through various channels & interventions.
- Conceptualized, developed and implemented the Campus Hiring Program for India.
- Designed and executed hiring plan to hire 250 Technology and Operations professionals in 2021 - 2022.
- Launched various DEI initiative including 'Her Story...' & 'Saathi haanth badhana...'.
- Designed and Implemented India Operating Model for cost optimization & competitiveness.
- Developed & Implemented Stay Interviews, Mentoring, Flexible Working Model 'RRR' meritocracy model.
- Improved 'Glassdoor' rating from 2.9 to 4.0 through various HR interventions.
Vice President - HR - Senior HR Advisor, Head CSR & Head Policies
Nomura Services India Private Ltd
04.2019 - 10.2021
- In the role, I headed the Human Resource function for the Operations Division, which comprised of 1000+ employees.
- My responsibilities included articulating and implementing the HR strategy across the employee life cycle, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Talent Development, Retention, Reward, Recognition, and Culture.
- Additionally, I held double hat roles as the Head of CSR and Head of Policies, where I drove initiatives for over 3000+ employees at Nomura Services India Private Ltd, the India Global Insourcing Center.
Vice President - Human Resources - HR Advisor & Head CSR
Nomura Services India Private Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2019
Assistant Vice President - Human Resources
Nomura Services India Private Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2016
Manager – Human Resources
Nomura Services India Private Ltd
02.2011 - 03.2012
Divisional Manager - Human Resources Strategy
Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd
09.2010 - 01.2011
- My role required me to Head HR Strategy for the Organisation and to generate momentum to bring change.
- SHCIL had a vision to become competitive and more profitable through the HR and People strategy and the role was responsible to design and deliver strategy for all aspects of Human Resources.
Manager - Human Resources
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd
04.2010 - 09.2010
Deputy Manager - Human Resources
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd
04.2007 - 03.2010
Assistant Manager – Human Resources
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd
09.2006 - 03.2007
Regional Manager – Human Resources – MP & CG Circle
Bharti Airtel Ltd
07.2005 - 09.2006
- As the regional manager for HR I was responsible for end to end HR delivery for the region.
- I served as advisor to the business head to maximize profitability of the region by enhancing employee performance by mitigating business risk arising due to gaps in HR delivery.
- I was responsible for human resource strategies such as workforce planning, performance improvement, HR-capacity development and employee retention.
Consultant – Human Resource Development
MaFoi Management Consultant Ltd
05.2004 - 06.2005
- As a Human Resources Consultant I was responsible to Initiate and lead human resource programs for the assigned clients in the flexible staffing business.
- To manage the client relationship and enhance revenue for MaFoi I had to conducting research through various methods and identify problem areas for the client accounts.
- Basis the findings I provided advice, solutions and recommendations to the client and drove implementation of these solutions.
Manager – Internal Operations
Hitech Infosys Pvt Ltd
05.2000 - 06.2002
- My role required me to manage resources from end to end.
- This included manpower management, vendor management and Corporate Administration.
Education
L. L. B - Bachelor of Laws
G J Advani Law College
PGDBA - PM & IR
Xavier Institute of Social Services
Ranchi, JharkhandB Sc. - Computer Application
St Xavier’s College
Ranchi, JharkhandXIIth - Science & Mathematics
Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School
Ranchi, JharkhandXth - Science & Mathematics
Bishop Westcott Boys’ School
Ranchi, JharkhandSkills
Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) Certified Practitioner
Honorary Contributions
- Executive Committee Member NHRDN Mumbai Chapter
- Trustee XISS Mumbai Alumni Chapter
Current Assignment
Head Of India Human Resources, CITICS CLSA, 10/01/21, As Head of Human Resources for CITICS CLSA in India, I oversee HR operations for CLSA India Private Ltd, CLSA India Finance Private Ltd, and CLSA Technology & Services LLP. A key member of the executive leadership team, I enhance the organization's brand and drive value by aligning strategic objectives in people management, engagement, and retention. I develop talent acquisition and succession plans, ensuring consistency in people management processes while upskilling our talent pool. I implement best practices in talent management, facilitate professional development, and communicate the firm’s culture and objectives to ensure alignment and engagement.
Timeline
Head Of India Human Resources
CITICS CLSA
10.2021 - Current
Vice President - HR - Senior HR Advisor, Head CSR & Head Policies
Nomura Services India Private Ltd
04.2019 - 10.2021
Vice President - Human Resources - HR Advisor & Head CSR
Nomura Services India Private Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2019
Assistant Vice President - Human Resources
Nomura Services India Private Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2016
Manager – Human Resources
Nomura Services India Private Ltd
02.2011 - 03.2012
Divisional Manager - Human Resources Strategy
Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd
09.2010 - 01.2011
Manager - Human Resources
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd
04.2010 - 09.2010
Deputy Manager - Human Resources
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd
04.2007 - 03.2010
Assistant Manager – Human Resources
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd
09.2006 - 03.2007
Regional Manager – Human Resources – MP & CG Circle
Bharti Airtel Ltd
07.2005 - 09.2006
Consultant – Human Resource Development
MaFoi Management Consultant Ltd
05.2004 - 06.2005
Manager – Internal Operations
Hitech Infosys Pvt Ltd
05.2000 - 06.2002
B Sc. - Computer Application
St Xavier’s College
XIIth - Science & Mathematics
Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School
Xth - Science & Mathematics
Bishop Westcott Boys’ School
L. L. B - Bachelor of Laws
G J Advani Law College
PGDBA - PM & IR
Xavier Institute of Social Services
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