Naveen Narayanan

CHRO | Author | Board Advisor | NGO Convenor | Speaker

Naveen Narayanan is the Global Head of Human Resources at Biocon Biologics, a leading company in the biosimilars sector and a fully owned subsidiary of Biocon Limited. He has held this position since September 2021, where he is responsible for driving the people strategy to enhance business performance across more than 30 geographies.1 2

With over 25 years of experience in human resources, Naveen has a diverse background that spans various industries, including hospitality, supply chain, banking, retail, travel, and IT. He has worked in more than 30 countries, providing him with a rich understanding of global human capital strategies and the challenges of the digital economy. His previous roles include senior positions at notable firms such as Accenture, HCL Technologies, and KPISOFT, where he focused on talent management, consulting, and digital transformation.1 2

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Naveen is also an author, public speaker, and an advocate for girl child education, running an NGO that supports and mentors 250 girls through scholarships.1

Highlights

Nov 16 · startuplanes.com

Top 60 CHROs in India - StartupLanes

Oct 8 · People Matters

Asking for a raise? Indra Nooyi finds it cringeworthy – others disagree - People Matters

Oct 8 · People Matters

Major C-suite movements from July-Sept 2021 - People Matters

Sep 9 · skillate.com

Ways to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. - Skillate

Experience

Global Head Human Resources at Biocon Biologics (September 2021 - Present)

MD - Human Capital Consulting, Solutions & Transformation at KPISOFT (February 2019 - September 2021)

Education

Post Graduate Diploma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General at IHM Mumbai (1992 - 1994), Executive MBA, Strategic Management at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (2004 - 2005), Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics at University of Madras (1990 - 1993)