Suhas Rao

About Suhas Rao

Strategic Learning | HR Advisory | Business Transformation | Academic Collaboration 40+ Years | Multisector Expertise | People-First Growth | Skill Development I bring 4+ decades of cross-industry leadership across Aviation, Hospitality, BFSI, Retail, Education, and the Social Sector—transforming people, performance, and processes through strategic learning and human capital development. As a seasoned L&D and HR Consultant & Facilitator, I’ve trained professionals, designed high-impact programs for corporates and campuses, and created Online Video Lectures for platforms like ISTD, TeamLease EdTech, and Alliance University. I specialize in custom training modules, blended learning delivery, and measurable impact outcomes. I’ve been associated with premier institutions including IIT Bombay, We School, IHMCTAN, MET, IGNOU, NL Dalmia, and more—bridging the gap between academia and industry. I\'ve also served as a GDPI panelist for IIFT and NL Dalmia, mentoring students and future professionals. My consulting extends to HR strategy, employee engagement, service excellence, youth skill development, and CSR alignment—driven by a commitment to building people-first, performance-ready organizations. Doctorates in HR & Marketing Certified VILT Enabler Trusted by 60+ brands: Reliance, Tata Steel, J&J, ABFRL, Coca-Cola, HDFC Bank, IRCTC, Nayara Energy, Hindalco, Detmold, Saraswat Bank, and more Content Contributor to FICSI (NSDC), School Guru, We School, TeamLease EdTech Let’s connect to co-create impactful learning journeys, bridge industry-academia, & elevate organizational performance through human capital excellence.

Experience

1. Director (HR and Training) Consultant

   Vidya India

   Nov 2024 — Present · IN

Education

• University of Mumbai

  BCom -Business Management, Commerce & Management

  1992

• Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore.

  Processing & Value Addition to Fruits and Vegetables, Food Technology and Processing

  2006 — 2006

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  EPHRM, Human Resource Management

  2011 — 2011

• Indian Society for Training & Development -ISTD

  Diploma in Training & Development, Workforce Development and Training

  2000

• IHMCTAN, Dadar Mumbai & Ahmedabad

  HMCT, Hospitality Administration/Management

  1983 — 1986

• Calorx Teachers University

  Ph.D. in Management [HR – T & D] , Human Resource Management -Training and Development

  2017

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  BA -Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology

  1993

• Madurai Kamaraj University

  Master in Tourism Management, Tourism and Travel Services Management

• Pondicherry University

  Masters in Marketing Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  P.G. Diploma in Higher Education, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2007

• IIT Bombay - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management

  EPMHRM, Human Resources & Marketing

  2011 — 2012

• University of South Florida Muma College of Business

  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion