Shaji Ashokan

Cluster HR Head @African Industries Group

Agbara, NG

Leading HR and administrative operations across six manufacturing plants, overseeing a workforce of over 1,500 employees spanning local and expatriate teams.* Transitioned key expatriate roles to local professionals, saving around $100k annually and building strong national leadership pipelines.* Introduced a unified Rewards & Recognition framework, strengthening engagement and retention.* Revamped payroll and compliance systems for higher accuracy and faster processing.* Developed leadership capability through targeted grooming of high-potential national talent.* Implemented integrated HR strategies to enhance productivity and organizational alignment.

Pune University

Masters in Personnel Management, Human Resources Development