Manoj Viswanathan

Manoj Viswanathan

Global HR Leader, CHRO, Organisation & People strategist, HR Advisor

Yum! Brands•Singapore

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Experience30+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am a seasoned HR executive with 25+ years of global experience leading people strategy, culture, and organizational transformation across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Having lived and worked in multiple countries, I bring a truly international perspective to building high-performing organizations in complex, high-growth, and turnaround environments. As a Senior HR Leader, I have partnered directly with CEOs, Boards, and executive teams to align culture, talent, and organizational design with enterprise growth. I am recognized for shaping global HR functions into commercially focused, future-ready enablers of performance—driving transformation, succession, and engagement at scale. Passionate about unlocking potential, I build agile, accountable, and purpose-driven cultures where people thrive and businesses achieve sustainable success.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2025–Present· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Interim Chief People Officer, Asia, KFCCurrent
      Mar 2025–Present
  • Jun 2023–Feb 2025· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Group Chief Human Resources Officer & Head of Communication
      Jun 2023–Feb 2025
  • May 2018–Jun 2023· 5 yrs 1 mo
    • Global Director, Human Resources
      May 2018–Jun 2023
  • Jun 2013–May 2018· 4 yrs 11 mos
    • Regional Head of HR - Asia, Oceania, Africa & Middle East
      Jun 2013–May 2018
  • Jun 2008–Dec 2012· 4 yrs 6 mos
    • Senior Director, Human Resources
      Jun 2008–Dec 2012
  • Jun 2004–Jun 2008· 4 yrs
    • Regional Head - HR & Staffing (APAC)
      Jun 2004–Jun 2008
  • Oct 1999–Jun 2004· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Manager -HR & Staffing
      Oct 1999–Jun 2004
  • Jul 1996–Oct 1999· 3 yrs 3 mos
    • Junior HR Officer
      Jul 1996–Oct 1999

Education

Master's degree

Human Resources Management

Cornell University ILR School

Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relation and Personnel Management

Labor and Industrial Relations

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

chemistry

University of Madras

Leadership Development Program

London Business School

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