Lijesh Mukundan
Vice President - Business HR @DBS Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President - Business HR @DBS Bank
Chennai, IN
Played a pivotal role in the amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank (94-year legacy) with DBS Bank India in late 2020, supporting one of the most complex integrations in Indian banking.As HRBP Lead for the acquired entity, led the culture integration and change agenda, focused on building trust, confidence, and psychological safety as employees transitioned to a multinational, values-driven organization.Spearheaded the Change Management program, establishing a pan-India Culture Champion network with leaders from both LVB and DBS. Drove leadership townhalls, listening forums, values-based engagement initiatives, and structured two-way communication to ensure alignment and consistency.Led the grade harmonisation exercise in partnership with the Rewards COE and an external consulting partner, ensuring role benchmarking, fairness, and alignment with DBS frameworks.Executed pan-India change communication, including leadership cascades, FAQs, and dedicated employee helplines to address concerns and maintain transparency.Oversaw employee redeployment and role fitment, enabling optimal placement based on capability while ensuring dignity and business continuity.Strengthened performance management governance by introducing regular review cadence, structured feedback, and enhanced leader–employee engagement.Subsequently expanded scope to lead HRBP for Karnataka, Kerala, and ROTN, alongside national HRBP responsibility for Jewel Deposit Loans, Consumer LAP, and Banking Operations.Delivered consistent HR outcomes across transformation, stabilization, and growth through disciplined execution, strong stakeholder trust, and close COE partnership.
EDUCATION
University of Madras
MSW, Human Resources
ABOUT LIJESH MUKUNDAN
HR Business Partner Leader with 20+ years of experience across Banking, NBFC, FMCD, Retail, and E-Commerce organizations, including high growth startups and large organisation.I bring deep expertise in strategic HR partnering, business transformation, large-scale ramp-ups, change management, and culture building. My career has been anchored in working closely with leadership teams to translate business strategy into people outcomes, while building strong, future-ready organizations.Known for a strong performance track record in project and people management roles, I have successfully supported inorganic and organic growth, leadership capability building, and complex workforce transformations across diverse environments.Passionate about creating impact at scale, enabling leaders, and building sustainable people practices that drive business success.
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