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Pawan Keswani

@pawankeswani

I lead global HR transformations, workforce strategy, and digital people platforms for complex technology organizations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead global people transformation, workforce strategy, organizational design, and digital HR innovation in complex, technology-led organizations.

At Tejas Networks, I led people transformation and workforce planning for 4,000+ employees through TATA Group integration and the Saankhya acquisition, improving HR operating efficiency by 50% and expanding succession coverage by 20%.

Previously at Juniper Networks, I directed global HR transformation for 2,500+ engineering and product employees across Bangalore and Sunnyvale, leading HRMS migrations, organizational change, executive coaching, and legal governance. Across Vdopia, Alcatel-Lucent, Siemens, CGI, and Misys, I have scaled GCCs, integrated acquisitions and divestitures, built leadership pipelines, and delivered HR technology platforms including Oracle HRMS, SAP HRMS, SharePoint portals, and AI-enabled diagnostic tools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head – HR Transformation & Tech

Tejas Networks

Dec 2023 - Mar 2026 (2 years 3 months)

Led enterprise-wide people transformation and workforce planning for 4,000+ employees during TATA Group integration and Saankhya acquisition. Architected a modern HR operating model, improved operational efficiency by 50%, and spearheaded digital HR solutions including Oracle HRMS rollout.

HR Transformation Organizational Design Workforce Planning SharePoint Succession Planning Change Management

Head – Global HR Transformation

Juniper Networks

Jan 2016 - Oct 2023 (7 years 9 months)

Directed People Partner organization for 2,500+ deep-tech engineering employees across Bangalore and Sunnyvale. Managed regional people roadmap, change management for HRMS migrations, and deployed Gallup CliftonStrengths coaching for senior leaders.

HR Transformation People Strategy Change Management Culture Amp Executive Coaching CliftonStrengths Legal Compliance

Associate Director – HR (APAC)

Vdopia Media & Software Solutions

Feb 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Partnered with executive team to design global people strategies for APAC and US expansion. Scaled R&D centres, co-developed GTM strategies, and led cross-border M&A integrations.

Global HR Strategy GCC Scaling M&A Integration Talent Management Organizational Development

Sr. Manager – HR (APAC & Europe)

Alcatel-Lucent

Oct 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 3 months)

Directed HR operations for 1,200+ employee multinational division across APAC and Europe. Reduced attrition from 22% to 17% in 3 months and represented on Global Wireline Council for integration and divestitures.

HR Operations Change Management Employee Relations

Assistant Manager – HR

Siemens IT Solutions & Services

Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 (5 months)

Managed HR business partnering for 1,200-person Healthcare, Sales, and Application Development vertical. Spearheaded executive talent transitions during Atos acquisition.

HR Business Partnering Talent Management M&A Integration

Assistant Manager – HR

CGI India

Aug 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 7 months)

Served as HRBP for 1,500 cross-functional professionals across QA and ERP lines. Co-designed performance frameworks and led onboarding of 500 employees from Satyam acquisition.

HR Business Partnering Performance Management Onboarding M&A Integration

HR Regional Manager

Misys Software Solutions

Dec 2004 - Aug 2009 (4 years 8 months)

HRBP for 1,200 employees across Bangalore, London, and New York. Directed SAP HRMS rollout, engineered custom .NET intranet, and co-led HR transition for Sunquest/Allscripts divestiture.

HR Business Partnering .NET M&A Integration