HEMA PRADEEP
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic Executive Business Partner with 25+ years of experience supporting C-suite, Vice Presidents, and senior leaders across global technology organizations. Proven capability to operate in a Chief of Staff capacity, owning leadership operating cadence, strategic planning forums, executive communications, and cross-functional execution. Known for discretion, operational rigor, strong stakeholder management, and consistent follow-through in complex global environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Executive Assistant Business Partner– Senior Specialist
Intuit India – Product Development Centre Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
06.2018 - Current
- Strategic execution partner to senior leaders within the QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) Segment and Global Business Services Group (GBSG).
- Partner with leaders to translate strategy into clear priorities, structured execution, and measurable outcomes.
- Own leadership operating cadence including calendars, agendas, staff meetings, KPIs, action tracking, and follow-through.
- Redesign and manage OpMechs across time zones, enabling decision clarity and execution discipline.
- Lead end-to-end global leadership offsites, including US-based offsites executed remotely in partnership with Biz Ops and ELT.
- Own software licensing and PO governance, ensuring contract visibility, renewal discipline, and uninterrupted business operations.
- Drive ELT-led engagement and recognition programs such as #FriYay, Quarterly All Hands, and milestone celebrations.
- Lead senior executive visits to India, managing agendas, deep dives, working sessions, offsites, and large-scale team events.
- Act as the central connector across leaders, IT, HR, TA, Finance, GBSG, and global EABPs.
- Mentor new EABPs and contribute to EA community initiatives.
- Leader onboarding
- Partnership with TA/ IT / HR / WPS and onboarding team for the onboarding process and requirements
- New Leader office
- ID card
- Laptop
- Phone & airpods
- Work from home furniture
- Pcard
- Concur
- Spotlight
- Better works
- DIs, Slack groups, WA groups
- Onboarding deck
- Plan 30 days schedule & opmech
- Set up intro connects with Manager, Team, IILT, Segment and all other stakeholders incl cross functional
- Any other Business requirements
- Calendar management
- Business partnership with the Leaders
- Concur Expense system cost center wise
- Business expense management & Mobile and BB bills
- Issue spotlight on behalf of Leader
- PR/ PO and Supplier licensing
- Staff meetings - PMXD & Desktop segment - Business Intelligence
Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO
Spire Technologies & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
12.2014 - 05.2018
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
Executive Assistant to VP Engineering
SanDisk India Device Design Centre Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
Office Manager and EA to Senior Director India
Akamai Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
08.2009 - 09.2013
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
Sr. Executive Assistant to Group Chairman & CEO Asst. Manager – Admin & Facilities
First Apex Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2004 - 07.2009
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Created expense reports, budgets, and filing systems for management team.
- Supported human resources department in annual employee review process to manage performance merit increases.
- Managed travel itineraries and logistics for accommodations for over 9 employees.
- Tracked and maintained monthly and year-end vendor for all Corporate services
Education
Master’s - Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
IBHNLP
Bengaluru2021
M.A. - English Literature
University of Mysore
Bengaluru03.
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Operational Enhancement
- Leadership Operating Cadence (OpMechs)
- Executive Prioritization & Schedule Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Business Reporting & Documentation Management
- Budget Management & Compliance Monitoring
- Vendor Relations & Supply Management
- Expert Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Workspace, Lotus Notes, Slack, Concur, Coupa, BetterWorks, Spotlight
Certification
Certification in Executive Coaching
TARGET ROLES
Chief of Staff | Executive Business Partner | Senior Strategic Executive Assistant | Business Operations Partner
Timeline
Executive Assistant Business Partner– Senior Specialist
Intuit India – Product Development Centre Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018 - Current
Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO
Spire Technologies & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2014 - 05.2018
Executive Assistant to VP Engineering
SanDisk India Device Design Centre Pvt. Ltd.
09.2013 - 11.2014
Office Manager and EA to Senior Director India
Akamai Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - 09.2013
Sr. Executive Assistant to Group Chairman & CEO Asst. Manager – Admin & Facilities
First Apex Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
09.2004 - 07.2009
Master’s - Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
IBHNLP
M.A. - English Literature
University of Mysore