Desikan Raghavan

Responsible for strategic HR, operations HR, industrial relations, and business advisory across CG Corp India and overseas operations, leading a team of 40 HR members.

Delivered high-quality generalist HR services to clients, providing expert advice on complex HR cases and projects while developing lasting client relationships.

Headed HR across India and Africa at the group level, overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and HR initiatives for the entire group.

Developed talent acquisition and management strategies, authored HR policies, and coached the HR team for a capability building project.

Oversaw day-to-day HR functions, led change management initiatives, and managed statutory compliance and industrial relations.

Developed and implemented HR strategic plans, managed the full employee lifecycle, and led L&D and employee engagement programs.

Developed HR strategy for the group across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, and managed the complete HR lifecycle.

Headed HR, employee relations, and industrial relations for West African operations, and implemented HR systems across the region.

Headed HR, IR, ER, and administration, and was instrumental in setting up HR processes for a greenfield startup company.

Headed HR, IR, and administration for the factory, coordinated daily operations, and liaised with government for approvals.

Carried out day-to-day HR, administration, and industrial relations functions under the guidance of the HR Manager.

Worked as Senior Assistant HR, reporting to the Senior Manager – HR.

Worked as a trainee, reporting to the Manager – P & A.

Completed a crash course certification for SHRM-SCP.