Kumuda Ranjan Panda
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic Corporate Governance and Risk Management Leader with 20+ years of experience in developing Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, and Compliance frameworks. Expertise in Operational Risk, Fraud governance, RBI liaison, and digital risk controls. Proven ability to enhance efficiency, manage multiple objectives, and support staff in risk management initiatives.
Overview
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Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director HR & Corporate Governance
EvonSys Inc
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted Board Committees including Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance to facilitate effective governance.
- Supported implementation of governance frameworks and policies to enhance compliance and oversight.
- Prepared governance reports, meeting notes, and MIS dashboards to ensure informed decision-making and transparency.
- Ensure adherence to corporate ethics, code of conduct, and organizational policies.
- Providing leadership to drive the talent transformation agenda and business growth globally (India, Americas, Australia, UK/Europe, Canada, and Singapore) Headcount moved from 150 in 2021 to 1000 to date
- Achievements: Making EvonSys a Great Place to Work: Started in 2021 with a score of 55 globally and in 2024 moved to 73 (certified in India) and in 2022 score moved to 83 (certified in 5 countries – India, US, UK, and NL)
- Talent Management: implemented My Career Path for Delivery & HR, Critical talent management, Succession Planning, Org restructuring, and enabling People transitions during acquisitions & rebadging
- Vol Attrition rates have dropped from 26% to 15%
- Talent Acquisition: Y-o-Y Improved hiring SLAs, reduced Cost Per hire, and strengthened the employer Branding and candidate experience
- Talent Development: Created a Learning Culture at EvonSys through Learning offerings including Leadership & Managerial capability programs (LEAD, Empower, NMA), Certification programs, University tie-ups, Global Induction programs, etc
- HR Digital Transformation: New Talent Management solution, new ATS, People HCM Rewards module, and Careers Page
- Conceptualized and executed the Vent Out Initiative to enhance employee happiness and engagement.
Vice President-HR & Corporate Governance
Share Microfin Ltd & Asmitha Microfin Ltd.
Hyderabad
05.2010 - 06.2018
- Oversaw risk management and operations for three states, integrating L&D functions to support organizational objectives.
- Managed, coordinated, and administered sixty regional training centers across 20 states in India to ensure consistent training delivery.
- Preparation of the training strategy, Budget, training plan, calendar, and module for the year; heading the training of the trainers and training module development based on the TNI and TNA in the need-based area
- Monitoring Behavioral training as well as functional training for fifteen thousand staff
- Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls and business processes to enhance compliance and operational integrity.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
- Track closure of audit observations and compliance gaps.
- Support branch/process audits and inspections.
Head- HR and Risk Officer
Karvy
Hyderabad
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Identified operational, financial, and compliance risks to enhance risk management strategies.
- Maintained risk registers and key risk indicators (KRIs) to support informed decision-making.
- Support implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices.
- Monitor risk mitigation action plans.
- Managed and trained teams on capital market products, insurance products, HR, and soft skills to strengthen organizational capability.
- Led content development initiatives for training programs.
- Led the Karvy Industry Institution Partnership Program.
- Managed the complete Training Cycle from Induction, orientation, EDP, MDP, LDP.
Zonal Head HR & Risk Management
India Infoline Ltd.
03.2002 - 01.2008
- Coordinated training program for 4000 executives on capital market products, insurance, governance, compliance, and soft skills to enhance knowledge and skills across the organization.
- Designed, developed, and operated comprehensive training sessions, incorporating both classroom instruction and practical applications to ensure effective learning.
- Led team meetings to coordinate operational strategies and address challenges.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff knowledge and efficiency.
- Managed inventory processes to ensure timely product availability for clients.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - HR
GU
12-2024
Management - HR Analytics
IIMK
12-2022
Master of Philosophy - English Literature
Dr CV Raman University
Raipur, MP12-2014
Master of Business Administration - HR & Marketing
CsMU
12-2004
Skills
- Risk management
- Compliance monitoring
- Governance framework
- Crisis management
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Organizational governance
- Performance improvement
- Employee development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee engagement
Certification
- • IIM HR analytics
• Certified Master Trainer & Assessor from ITAC- Australia
• Certified Trainer and Change Consultant for the British Institute for Personal Development
•Certifid Life Coach
Certified Business Coach
• Certified Trainer in Performance Management & competency mapping
• Certificate in Soft Skills & Change Consultant
• Certified Data analysts from Cambridge University through Coursera
Timeline
Director HR & Corporate Governance
EvonSys Inc
07.2021 - 08.2024
Vice President-HR & Corporate Governance
Share Microfin Ltd & Asmitha Microfin Ltd.
05.2010 - 06.2018
Head- HR and Risk Officer
Karvy
01.2008 - 04.2010
Zonal Head HR & Risk Management
India Infoline Ltd.
03.2002 - 01.2008
Doctor of Philosophy - HR
GU
Management - HR Analytics
IIMK
Master of Philosophy - English Literature
Dr CV Raman University
Master of Business Administration - HR & Marketing
CsMU