Sumanth

About Sumanth

Executive Director of People & Culture | Co-CEO | 17+ Years ExperienceAs a founding member and Co-CEO of SIXT R&D India, I specialize in translating business vision into actionable people strategies. I view culture not just as \"soft skills,\" but as \"Culture Engineering\"—a systematic approach to driving high performance and organisational growth.Leading teams across India, Germany, and Portugal, I have successfully navigated complex international landscapes to build cohesive, high-impact workforces.My Core Competencies Include:•Global HR Strategy: Designing policies that support strategic objectives across borders.•Talent & Acquisition: Creating pipelines for top-tier talent in competitive markets.•Organisational Development: Transforming startups into mature, scalable organisations.•Compassionate Leadership: Balancing data-driven decisions with a people-first approach.I am driven by the challenge of helping organisations scale while maintaining the innovative spirit that sparked their growth

Experience

1. Co-CEO & Executive Director of People & Culture

   SIXT Research & Development India

   Apr 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Aligning human capital strategy with business objectives to drive innovation and profitability. As a Founding Member, I led the setup of the Sixt India entity, scaling operations from the ground up.Key Impacts & Responsibilities:•Strategic Business Partnering: Acting as the primary People Partner to the C-Suite, translating business goals into actionable HR strategies for Tech, Product, and Operations teams.•Global Talent Ecosystem: Unified Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding efforts across India, Germany, and Portugal, creating a seamless, cross-border candidate experience.•Employer Branding: Positioned SIXT R&D as an \"Employer of Choice\" in the competitive tech market through targeted branding campaigns, overseeing the hiring of 300+specialized tech roles.•Operational Excellence: Developed the comprehensive HR policy handbook and legal frameworks necessary to establish the company\'s footprint in India.

Education

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Science - BSc, Microbiology

  2003 — 2006

• Bangalore University

  Master of Science - MSc, Molecular Biology

  2006 — 2008

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (PGCHRM)

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Social Networking
• Onboarding
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Crm
• Employee Relations
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Networking
• Screening Resumes
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Business Development
• IT Recruitment
• College Recruiting
• Screening
• Hiring
• Start-Ups
• Recruiting
• Management
• Team Building
• Boolean Searching
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• Search
• Interviews
• Employee Engagement
• Talent Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Human Resources
• Executive Search
• Resource Management
• Employer Branding
• Team Management
• Sales
• Hris