Rekha Narayanan
Driving organizational success through robust HR strategies and impactful initiatives(Indian Subcontinent, Singapore & Dubai). DiSC Certified | Ex-DSV | Ex- Panalpina | Ex- Kuehne+Nagel | Ex-Sutherland.
- Role
- Director - Human Resources, India at Gradiant
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rekha Narayanan
With over 20 years of experience across the Indian Subcontinent, Singapore, and the UAE, I partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business growth, operational scale, and long-term competitiveness.My experience spans global logistics and infrastructure enterprises including DSV, Panalpina, Kuehne+Nagel, and now Gradiant. I have led large-scale workforce transformation initiatives, including HR integration during the Panalpina–DSV merger affecting 1,200+ employees, and built high-impact learning and development ecosystems across regions.Core areas of focus include:Enterprise HR strategy and workforce planningLeadership development and succession architectureOrganizational culture transformationHR operations and governance across multi-country marketsM & A integration and change managementI focus on translating business challenges into people strategies that strengthen resilience, performance, and sustainable growth.
Experience
Director - Human Resources, India
Mar 2025 — Present · IN
Strategic HR leader responsible for shaping and executing the India people agenda for a multinational organization, ensuring alignment with global HR frameworks while addressing local business, cultural, and regulatory needs.• Lead India HR strategy in alignment with global and country business priorities• Act as a strategic partner to the India Leadership Team and regional/global HR leadership• Translate global HR policies into locally relevant, compliant, and scalable practices• Drive organization design, workforce planning, and leadership succession for India operations• Lead talent acquisition, learning, and leadership development for diverse, multi-site teams• Champion culture, values, DEI, and employee engagement in a matrixed, multicultural environment• Oversee employee relations, performance management, and complex people interventions• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws while meeting global governance standards• Lead HR transformation, change management, and integration initiatives• Build, coach, and lead high-performing HR teams.
Education
Sathyabama University
MBA, HR & MARKETING
2002 — 2004
Seethalakshmi Ramaswamy College, Tiruchirappalli
B.Com, B.Com Applied Commerce
1999 — 2002
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