Mission

To design and execute enterprise-wide talent management strategies that enable business growth, future-readiness of key talent, and help develop a strong leadership pipeline in a high-velocity FMCG environment.

Key Outcomes

I. Build a High-Impact Talent Strategy

• Develop and align a comprehensive talent management plan with the organisation’s strategy. 
• Ensure the plan is finalised and endorsed by leadership. 
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II. Strengthen the Leadership Pipeline

• Establish robust succession plans for CXOs, VPs, and Function Heads. 
• Achieve over 80% coverage with successor-ready talent. 
• Increase the percentage of internal promotions versus external hires. 
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III. Institutionalise HiPo Identification and Development

• Design and implement a framework to identify and develop high-potential employees. 
• Ensure adoption across business units and improve internal mobility. 
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IV. Embed Talent Analytics and Workforce Planning

• Integrate data-driven decision-making into all aspects of talent management. 
• Ensure dashboards are actively used and ROI on talent investments is measured. 
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V. Organisational Design & Workforce Planning

• Work closely with Functional Heads on right sizing, right talent, and optimal organisation structure across key functions. 
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VI. Drive Cultural and Capability Transformation

• Lead initiatives supporting business shifts such as go-to-market or digital transformations. 
• Drive measurable improvements in capability indices and adoption of new behaviours. 

Competencies

Strategic & Functional Competencies

• - Ability to shape talent plans aligned with organisational strategy. 
• - Proven track record of influencing decisions at CXO level. 
• - Deep understanding of FMCG business operations, including go-to-market models, supply chain structures, and marketing functions impacting organisational design. 
• - Ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and guide people-centric business decisions. 
• - Expertise in designing scalable talent management architectures and system-led talent practices. 
• - Experience leading organisation-wide transformation efforts, including role clarity, capability building, and structural redesigns. 
• - Strong ability to leverage talent analytics and metrics for decision making. 

Soft Skills

• - Ability to inspire and lead teams while making tough decisions in challenging situations. 
• - Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. 
• - Teamwork, strategic thinking, and execution orientation. 
• - Learning agility and adaptability in dynamic business environments. 
• - High ethical standards and integrity. 
• - Strong decision-making capability under uncertainty and ambiguity. 

Past Experience / Skills

• - Experience in building and executing talent management frameworks, including succession planning, HiPo programs, and capability building. 
• - Experience working with Indian / promoter-led organisations. 
• - Prior experience leading HR / IR across manufacturing plants. 
• - Experience in creating a high-performance culture.