A learner of spirituality and holistic wellness
Kalyani Kumar
Talent Management
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven talent management leader of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively supporting key business initiatives. Highly organized and detail-oriented, skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions to increase employee performance, engagement and retention.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Executive Director
MSCI Inc
Mumbai
07.2018 - Current
- In the first 6 months of joining, tripled the number of programs delivered in the region compared to 2017 putting learning & development on the map
- Influenced the Executive Committee to provide control of Education & Training Budget to the Talent Management team which positively aligned ‘spending’ with ‘strategy’ and ‘learner needs’
- To address middle management capabilities, designed and rolled out an in-person leadership program - ‘LeaderShift’, targeted 143 advanced people managers in Data & Technology across 7 locations globally in record time of 6 months
- Successfully completed 10-month project to develop and launch ‘manager behaviors’ that increased annual employee engagement score by 5 points
- Supported the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion philosophy by engaging employees through a virtual program on unconscious bias that eventually led to MDs taking ownership of DE&I goals
- Facilitated several Change Leadership workshops for people managers that sparked honest discussions about challenges to organization’s effectiveness which led to OD project
- Initiated multi-year global partnership with Coursera to satisfy growing needs of Technology function that led to one third being up-skilled in critical tech skillsets in 12 months
- Supported employees to transition into working from home through virtual instructor-led sessions that helped to send a positive message in the middle of the pandemic and also bring our employer brand to life internally
- Constructed ‘Development Center’ as part of a multi-year development and engagement strategy in Data to spot early talent globally and personalized development for them
- Built Future of Work manager and employee toolkits and checklists from ground up with practical tips and resources to transition into the hybrid environment starting Jan 1, 2022
- Contributing to Future of Talent Development strategy focused towards preparing our workforce for Future of Work@MSCI including re-imagining learning solutions through the new LMS and leading several change management initiatives in 2022.
Senior Vice President
BNP Paribas
Mumbai
08.2010 - 06.2018
- Learning & Development
- Scope: Learning & Development for BNP Paribas across all entities in India with a team size of 12 members
- Worked closely with senior management across all entities to strategize the L&D vision for India while providing thought-leadership to local L&D teams
- Acknowledged and appreciated by senior leaders (CEO, COO & Head of Departments) in developing an organizational culture that fosters commitment of key resources
- Successfully spearheaded a Social Leadership program in India with 43 global senior leaders participating to contribute towards creating a more sustainable world for all
- Inspired team to strategically collaborate with business and HR to identify gaps leading to several key organizational development interventions
- Conceptualized ‘L Quest – The Learning Festival’, first and one of its kind initiative to promote, foster and celebrate the learning culture that electrified, inspired and engaged workforce
- Bagged the “Corporate & Institutional Banking Innovation Award” for L Quest – The Learning Festival by being shortlisted as one of the 18 award winners across the globe from approximately 300 entries
- Oversaw development and delivery of training catalogue, judicious utilization of the L&D budget and monitored key L&D metrics for all entities
- Played pivotal role in driving innovation with a 5-member team, came up with Conceivable, Believable, Achievable approach to shift mindset and build skillset for everyone to innovate
- Contributed heavily as part of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee building a series of sessions to surface less talked about challenges
Deputy Manager
Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2008 - 08.2010
Training Manager
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2007 - 05.2008
Training Manager
Intelenet Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2003 - 06.2007
Customer Service Associate
Global Respondez Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
09.2002 - 02.2003
Customer Service Associate
GTL Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2002 - 08.2002
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
University of Mumbai
Mumbai 03.1998 - 03.2001
Diploma in Training & Development (DIP TD) - Development
Indian Society For Training & Development
New Delhi 03.2011 - 03.2014
Skills
Solution oriented
undefinedInterests
Certification
Brain-based coaching certification by Neuroleadership Institute
Timeline
Brain-based coaching certification by Neuroleadership Institute
08-2022
Change leadership certification by NYU Stern
11-2021
Executive Director
MSCI Inc
07.2018 - Current
Diploma in Training & Development (DIP TD) - Development
Indian Society For Training & Development
03.2011 - 03.2014
Senior Vice President
BNP Paribas
08.2010 - 06.2018
Deputy Manager
Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd.
05.2008 - 08.2010
Training Manager
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
06.2007 - 05.2008
Training Manager
Intelenet Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2003 - 06.2007
Customer Service Associate
Global Respondez Services Pvt. Ltd.
09.2002 - 02.2003
Customer Service Associate
GTL Ltd.
01.2002 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
University of Mumbai
03.1998 - 03.2001
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