Krishna Mohan Raviprolu
Kothaguda, Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic independent director and board-level advisor with over 25 years of expertise in strategic HR, commercial and labor law, corporate governance, and M&A advisory across IT, BPM, engineering, and financial services sectors. Extensive board experience at Fraction IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. includes guiding organizations through HR and legal due diligence, post-merger integration, governance audits, and restructuring mandates. Qualified participant in the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test of the Independent Directors Databank by IICA, demonstrating a current understanding of the Companies Act, board responsibilities, risk oversight, and SEBI-aligned governance standards. Recognized for balancing growth with strong governance principles, ethics, and ESG considerations while adeptly navigating complex transformations and engaging effectively with stakeholders including promoters, institutional investors, independent directors, and regulators.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advisor
Independent HR & Governance Advisor
- Current
- Advised mid-size manufacturing, housing finance and services companies on HR frameworks, labour law compliance and HR components of commercial contracts, improving per-employee revenue and workforce engagement.
- Established HR teams, RPO As a Service, policies and legal cells for a diversified group entering the housing finance sector prior to public issue, enabling refinance facilities through robust HR due-diligence processes.
- Conducted HR and organisation reviews for leadership teams using performance, competency and OD frameworks to support growth, restructuring and strategic pivots.
Board Member
Fraction IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - Current
- Provide board-level oversight on HR, legal and compliance matters for a technology and LPO services company operating across India, US and APAC.
- Led HR and legal due diligence for 15+ M&A transactions with deal values up to ₹150 crore, advising on transaction risks, people liabilities, contracts and regulatory exposures.
- Guided post-acquisition integration programs that reduced attrition by 25% across client organisations by aligning leadership structures, compensation and culture.
- Conceptualised and scaled a legal process outsourcing division serving US and APAC clients, improving service turnaround by 40% and strengthening cross-border compliance frameworks.
- Advise CXOs and promoters on governance audits, restructuring, succession planning and board reporting, aligned to OECD and SEBI principles of integrity, transparency and accountability.
Director, HR & Business Development
USOFT ACADEMY (I) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Built the HR and commercial foundation for a learning and development venture focused on enhancing corporate competencies and employability.
- Drove partnerships and programs aligned with National Skill Development Council objectives, linking board-approved strategy with execution on the ground.
Global HR Advisor
USoft Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Advised global leadership on strategic HR, OD and change management across IT, Telecom, BFSI and Government clients.
- Designed leadership development, competency mapping and Baldrige-based performance excellence frameworks to support international expansion and client delivery.
- (Subsidiary of Universal Software Corporation, USA)
Senior Director, HR Operations
C3i SSPL (IT Services)
10.2011 - 12.2014
- Led the India HR function through a team of professionals, covering talent strategy, performance, compensation, employee relations and compliance.
- Built a learning and competency-based culture aligned with organisational growth and quality objectives.
Head, Human Resources Operations
IIC Technologies
04.2008 - 01.2011
- Reported directly to the Managing Director to implement best-in-class HR systems and OD initiatives supporting business strategy.
Manager, HR
Cordys (now OpenText)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed full-spectrum HR including campus hiring, engagement and statutory compliance for an IT product development company.
Senior Manager, HR
DigitalThink (India) Pvt. Ltd. / Convergys India
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Led HR during a phase when the company was positioned as a leading e-learning employer, managing legal and cultural integration in organisational change.
Consultant
HR Consultant – Manufacturing sector
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Set up HR frameworks in compensation, benefits, recruitment, training, performance management and labour relations with measurable bottom-line impact.
Senior Executive – HR
CMC Ltd.
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Responsible for talent acquisition and personnel administration across the Western Region of India.
HR & Administration Consultant
Housing Finance group
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Established HR processes and legal cell to support diversification and pre-IPO readiness.
Personnel & Administration roles
Manufacturing and automotive services
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Managed union and non-union workforce relations, ensuring zero loss of production hours.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Indian Law, Labour Law, Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing
University of Mumbai
01.1993
Diploma - M&A, Investment Laws & Institutional Finance
Law Sikho
01.2026
Executive Certificate Course - Corporate Governance
Skill Arbitrage
01.2026
Training Program - ESG-Strategy, Governance & Compliance
Skill Arbitrage
01.2026
Human Resources Management Professional Certification - undefined
HRCI, USA
01.2014
Fellow Programme in HR - Strategic HRM
Middle Earth HR & World HR Board
01.2012
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management (PGCHRM)
XLRI Jamshedpur
01.2006
Masters in Labour Studies - Personnel Management & Industrial Relations
Maharashtra Institute of Labour Studies, Mumbai University
01.1989
Skills
- Corporate governance & board effectiveness
- Strategic HR & succession planning
- M&A: HR/legal due diligence & integration
- Commercial, labour & employment law (LLB)
- Risk management & internal controls
- ESG, culture and stakeholder engagement
- Remuneration, compensation & nomination policies
- Organization development & change management
- AI, digital and HR technology implications for governance
Certification
- Independent Directors’ Databank – Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test (Qualified) Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India; Candidate ID: IDDB-DI-202510-075821; 14 January 2026.
- Finance Foundations: Corporate Governance.
- AI Tools Workshop.
- Certified Psychometric Test Professional (CPTP).
- Certified Performance & Competence Developer (CPCD).
- Certified Recruitment Analyst; Certified Compensation & Benefits Manager; Certified Organisation Developer Analyst.
Skills & Languages
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu – Full professional proficiency.
Timeline
Board Member
Fraction IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - Current
Director, HR & Business Development
USOFT ACADEMY (I) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 09.2016
Global HR Advisor
USoft Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 08.2015
Senior Director, HR Operations
C3i SSPL (IT Services)
10.2011 - 12.2014
Head, Human Resources Operations
IIC Technologies
04.2008 - 01.2011
Manager, HR
Cordys (now OpenText)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Manager, HR
DigitalThink (India) Pvt. Ltd. / Convergys India
01.2003 - 01.2006
Consultant
HR Consultant – Manufacturing sector
01.2001 - 01.2003
Senior Executive – HR
CMC Ltd.
01.1997 - 01.2001
HR & Administration Consultant
Housing Finance group
01.1993 - 01.1997
Personnel & Administration roles
Manufacturing and automotive services
01.1989 - 01.1993
Advisor
Independent HR & Governance Advisor
- Current
Diploma - M&A, Investment Laws & Institutional Finance
Law Sikho
Executive Certificate Course - Corporate Governance
Skill Arbitrage
Training Program - ESG-Strategy, Governance & Compliance
Skill Arbitrage
Human Resources Management Professional Certification - undefined
HRCI, USA
Fellow Programme in HR - Strategic HRM
Middle Earth HR & World HR Board
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management (PGCHRM)
XLRI Jamshedpur
Masters in Labour Studies - Personnel Management & Industrial Relations
Maharashtra Institute of Labour Studies, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Indian Law, Labour Law, Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing
University of Mumbai