Satish Kannan
Chief People Officer@Bounteous | People & Culture | Infosys | Tech Mahindra | Wharton CHRO Program
Accolite•Bangalore Urban district, India
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As a seasoned Global HR Leader with extensive experience in managing and developing talent across multiple geographies, I have successfully led teams in high-tech environments within the APAC and EMEA regions. My career spans both specialist and generalist HR roles, where I have worked in diverse industries and complex, matrixed organizations, building and executing talent strategies that align with organizational goals. Currently, in my role as the HR leader for the Global Markets & EMEA, I am responsible for driving talent strategy and capability building for global markets, focusing on sales professionals and also drive Talent Strategy for the EMEA region. I specialize in the design and deployment of talent strategies, supporting key talent acquisition, and managing organizational design, performance management, and employee experience. My expertise extends to workforce planning, culture and change management, career management, leadership & succession planning, and M&A HR projects. Additionally, I have significant experience in staff transitions, new country setups, and driving HR operations through shared services. My leadership has been instrumental in initiatives such as Infosys' Top Employer Branding campaign globally. With advanced education, including a CHRO Program from Wharton Executive Education and an HR Transformation Program from Cornell University, I bring a deep understanding of HR leadership, strategy, and transformation to drive business growth and organizational success.
Career Timeline
- AccoliteCurrentDec 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief People OfficerCurrentDec 2024–Present
- Aug 2009–Dec 2024· 15 yrs 4 mos
- Vice President & Head HR - Global Markets, Europe & MEAOct 2022–Dec 2024
- Associate Vice President, HR Head - Global Markets, EMEA & Infosys Consulting2018–Dec 2022
- HR Business Leader, EMEA & APAC2015–Dec 2019
- Manager, Business Human ResourcesApr 2011–Dec 2014
- Sr. Unit HR Manager - Business PartnerAug 2009–Mar 2011
- Oct 2002–Aug 2009· 6 yrs 10 mos
- Regional Head - HR, Greater ChinaApr 2006–Aug 2009
- Manager HR - Banking GroupOct 2002–Mar 2006
- Nov 2000–Oct 2002· 1 yr 11 mos
- Senior Executive, Human ResourcesNov 2000–Oct 2002
Education
Chief Human Resources Program
Wharton Executive EducationHR Transformation Program
Human Resources Development
Cornell UniversityGP HR (Global Professional in HR)
Strategic HR Management, Global TA, Global C&B, OE and Workforce Relations.
HRCI (HR Certification Institute)Masters
Human Resource Management/Personnel Management
University of MadrasBachelor of Commerce
Commerce, Accounting.
University of MadrasICWA (Inter)
Cost Accounting
Institute of Cost Accountants of India