Kavita Kurup

Chief People Officer | Transformation & Talent Strategist | Angel Investor | Future of Work Futurist | LinkedIn Top Voice

Role
Chief People Officer at Cyient
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Kavita Kurup

I believe the future of work is not just built — it is felt.As Chief People Officer at Cyient, I lead the people strategy that fuels growth, transformation, and care for thousands of associates across the globe. My role goes beyond People Practices — it is about shaping an ecosystem where business outcomes and human potential accelerate each other.I partner with our Board and Executive Leadership to reimagine talent — from workforce planning and leadership development to digital-first employee experiences. My mandate is to create a culture that attracts, develops, and retains world-class talent, while embedding innovation, empathy, and accountability into every layer of the organization.At Cyient, what excites me most is designing the future-ready workforce:Building skills-based organizations that can thrive in disruption.Leveraging AI and technology to enhance — not replace — human capability.Developing leaders who lead with both clarity and care.My purpose is clear: to make work life better for every Cyient associate by combining strategy with humanness, and vision with execution.Beyond work, I am a student of Indian Aesthetics — exploring art, history, philosophy, and culture — because leadership, like art, is about interpreting the world in ways that inspire new possibilities.I am always open to conversations on the future of work, leadership, and the human–technology interplay. Let’s connect.

Experience

  1. Chief People Officer

    Cyient

    May 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

    As Chief People Officer at Cyient, I drive the people strategy that powers our business transformation and growth. I work with the Board and Executive Leadership to shape a future-ready workforce, embedding innovation, empathy, and accountability across the organization. My focus is on building a skills-based, AI-enabled, and globally agile talent ecosystem — one that not only delivers business outcomes but also nurtures human potential. By aligning people practices with strategic goals, I create an environment where every Cyient associate thrives, contributes meaningfully, and helps us lead in the new world of work.Redesign global people strategy to align with Cyient’s transformation agenda, strengthening leadership pipelines, talent mobility, and organizational agility.Launch digital-first employee experiences leveraging AI and workforce analytics, improving engagement, retention, and productivity across geographies.Build future-ready capabilities through skills-based development frameworks, equipping associates to adapt and thrive in an evolving tech landscape.Embed a culture of empathy and performance, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation while driving measurable business outcomes.

Education

  • Sumedhas

    Pursuing Internship in Organzational Development, Organizational Behavior Studies

  • Emeritus

    Leading in an AI Augmented World, Artificial Intelligence

  • The Wharton School

    Chief Human Resources Officer Program, Human Resources Management and Services

  • Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

    AI Strategies for Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence

  • Harvard Business School

    Advanced Management Program, Business Administration and Management, General

  • University of Mumbai

    MCOM, Management

  • University of Mumbai

    BCOM

  • SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

    PGDBM, Banking & Management

    2001 — 2002

  • Jnanapravaha Mumbai

    Post Graduate Diploma in Indian Aesthetics

  • The Wharton School

    Customer Centric Marketing - Strategies for Profitable Growth, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  • Jnanapravaha Mumbai

    Post Graduate Certificate - The Indian Temple

Skills

  • Career Development
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Recruiting
  • Budgets
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Relationship Management
  • Leadership
  • Mis
  • Employee Engagement
  • Organizational Design
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Transformation
  • Management
  • Business Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Branch Banking
  • Team Leadership
  • Banking
  • Risk Management
  • Team Management
  • Retail Banking
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Communication Skills
  • Human Resources
  • Personnel Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Management Information Systems (Mis)
  • Employee Relations
  • Training
  • Vendor Management
  • Performance Management
  • Strategy
  • Succession Planning
  • Change Management
  • Talent Management

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