About Prakash
Prakash is a seasoned Global HR leader with a distinguished career spanning multiple industries and geographies. Having lived and worked in India, Hong Kong, the UK, and Switzerland for the past 14 years, he brings a deep understanding of diverse business landscapes. He has a proven track record of partnering with C-suite executives to design and implement HR strategies that drive business transformation, enhance profitability, and create lasting organizational impact.
With expertise in Organization Design, Strategic Workforce Planning, M&A HR integration, and Culture Development, Prakash has led large-scale transformational initiatives, including GBS hub creation, manufacturing footprint optimization, and complex restructuring programs. His strategic leadership has enabled organizations to accelerate growth, improve margins, and retain top talent.
A Fellow of CIPD UK, Prakash is committed to delivering high-impact, value-driven HR solutions. Known for his results-oriented approach, stakeholder management, and ability to navigate complex matrix environments, he excels in driving change, resolving conflicts, and fostering high-performance cultures.
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- TE ConnectivityVice President Global HR IndustrialNovember 2018 - Today (7 years and 7 months)Zürich, Switzerland✔ Heading Global HR for Industrial BU with 8000+employees globally and 2.0B$ in Revenue. ✔ Accountable for design and deployment of People, Culture and Organization Strategy. ✔ Enabling BU Strategic Priorities through leading transformation initiatives. ✔ Leading Strategic workforce planning, Talent & OD, I&D and Leadership effectiveness. ✔ Building Capabilities supporting growth and profitability while improving Succession Pipeline. ✔ Steering Change, Communication and Cultural activation Initiatives. ✔ Due Dilligence and Integration of M&A
- Oriflame CosmeticsSenior Director Global HRDecember 2012 - October 2018 (5 years and 10 months)Zürich, Switzerland✔ Headed Global HR Operations, Global Mobility and Global C&B, reporting into CEO ✔ Business Partner to Group CFO and Leadership team. ✔ Partnered with business in design and deployment of Global Business Services & BPO Model. ✔ Business case development for deployment of Cloud HR Technology and HR Outsourcing. ✔ HR Responsible for Corporate Entities in Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- JT International Switzerland SAGlobal HR Business PartnerOctober 2010 - December 2012 (2 years and 2 months)Geneva, Switzerland✔ Expat assignment in Geneva Global HQ of JTI ✔Designed and deployed Global HR Strategy for Transformation of Global Business Services ✔ Focus on Leadership Effectiveness, Organization Development and Talent Management ✔ Driving Global initiatives to build capabilities and culture to enable change & transformation.
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Education
- JT JTI Exchange AcademyIMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs2008JT JTI Exchange Academy
- DHRM, Human Resources ManagementNarsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies1999DHRM, Human Resources Management