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Gerald Menezes

Bangalore

Summary

A strategic HR leader, with an insightful, diverse and extensive experience around transformation and growth, with a clear focus on delivering the Organizational purpose.

With more than 25 years of experience across Technology, FMCG, Retail, IT/ITES, Consulting, Telecommunications, Manufacturing and Start-up, I have helped create centres of excellence, across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

I have used insight and analytics to support decision making across the spectrum of people practices, thereby creating an engagement architecture, that has helped drive innovation.

I have been able to consistently create a positive change in the way people aspire, learn and grow. Over the last few years, I have been able to create performance driven cultures based on the Share, Collaborate, Innovate & Celebrate Framework.

My efforts have been centered around creating programs to maximise Employee Engagement. I have been able to devise and implement new models in Employee Experience, to enable and enhance a

multi-dimensional approach to connect with the largely millennial, global and virtual profile of employees.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

SVP, People & Culture

Multiplier
Bangalore
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed Global Talent Strategy in line with Multiplier Vision. (5000 Colleagues, across 104 Countries)
  • Spearheaded growth initiatives for Multiplier solutions throughout Asia-Pacific.
  • Established seamless collaboration between People, Product and Revenue Teams.
  • Co-developed the Leadership Capability Framework.
  • Developed a technology framework to improve the People Function.
  • Developed first-ever program for managing performance.
  • Developed the Remote-First Framework for Building Multiplier.

SVP, People & Culture

BrowserStack
Bangalore
04.2021 - 02.2024
  • Led development of the Global Talent Strategy (Across 11 Countries)
  • Directed the development of a pioneering remote-first organization in India.
  • Implemented Workday, creating the best remote-first company.
  • Formulated and launched a new career path system.
  • Established strategic structures fostering performance-centric mindset.
  • Significantly increased resource efficiency and financial growth.

Director of Human Resources

Technotree
Bangalore
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Directed talent initiatives for the entire APAC region.
  • Developed comprehensive talent management plan.
  • Launched SuccessFactors to bolster the post-pandemic ecosystem.

Director of Human Resources

Samsung
Mumbai
07.2016 - 12.2019
  • Directed talent strategy for the India region. (Covering the Software, Hardware and Embedded Technology, Consumer Durable, Mobile and Networks businesses)
  • Co-developed comprehensive leadership development strategy for all Samsung businesses.
  • Designed a strategic approach to empower more effective decision-making processes.
  • Established the Employee Relations Practice to facilitate employee voice.
  • Worked jointly with Reliance to establish the biggest telecommunications network worldwide.

Senior Director, Human Resources

Juniper Networks
Bangalore
02.2011 - 04.2016
  • Managed Talent Strategy for India Innovation Center and APAC Revenue teams. (Comprising of 3500 Colleagues delivering US$ 1.8B Revenue)
  • Developed innovative strategies for the India narrative.
  • Synchronized strategic objectives across HQ, India Innovation Center and APAC Revenue Teams.
  • Co-developed Juniper India CSR Charter in compliance with India's government mandates.
  • Collaborated in developing Career Architecture Framework.
  • Developed a strategy for aligning diverse technological areas via 'OneJuniper Way'.

Senior Director, Human Resources

Alcatel-Lucent
Bangalore
10.2005 - 01.2011
  • Lead Talent Strategy for India and APAC.
  • Supported the development of the Global Delivery Centre aimed at delivering top-notch engineering results.
  • Managed multiple mergers, integrations, and divestment projects amidst significant market changes.
  • Collaborated with India Leadership on strategy implementation.
  • Maintained seamless business operations throughout leadership changes.

Deputy General Manager

IBM
Bangalore
07.1999 - 10.2005
  • Oversaw strategic partnerships for a team of 60K in Application Managed Services.
  • Oversaw Talent Acquisition for various business groups.
  • Managed University Engagement Programs and successfully onboarded 4.5K graduates annually.

Continuous Improvement Manager

ICI
Bangalore
06.1993 - 07.1999
  • Managed three primary manufacturing sites situated in Mohali, Rishra, and Mumbai.
  • Established Mohali Paints Manufacturing Facility.
  • Established strong communication channels between trade unions, management and local authorities.
  • Directed Business Continuity Planning initiatives.
  • Spearheaded HR department's digital transformation.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Personnel Management & Industrial Relations

Xaviers Labour Relation Institute
Jamshedpur
04-1993

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Bhopal School of Social Sciences
Bhopal
04-1991

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Strategic Organisational Design
  • Talent Management
  • Leadership Development and Succession
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Employee Relations
  • Mentorship in Leadership
  • Operational Efficiency

Timeline

SVP, People & Culture

Multiplier
02.2024 - Current

SVP, People & Culture

BrowserStack
04.2021 - 02.2024

Director of Human Resources

Technotree
02.2020 - 04.2021

Director of Human Resources

Samsung
07.2016 - 12.2019

Senior Director, Human Resources

Juniper Networks
02.2011 - 04.2016

Senior Director, Human Resources

Alcatel-Lucent
10.2005 - 01.2011

Deputy General Manager

IBM
07.1999 - 10.2005

Continuous Improvement Manager

ICI
06.1993 - 07.1999

Post Graduate Diploma - Personnel Management & Industrial Relations

Xaviers Labour Relation Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Bhopal School of Social Sciences
Gerald Menezes