Vidya C

HR Director DEI, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, L&D across Asia, Africa, ME, Russia, Oceania; Co-Chair of HR committee Eurocham

Vidya C is an International HR Specialist with over 18 years of comprehensive HR experience in Talent Acquisition, Training & Development, Talent Mobility and Management, Employee Engagement, and HR policy design & implementation across various industries and global markets.

She has a background in Telecom, Media, Shipping, Infrastructure, Financial Services, IT Enabled Services, and Manufacturing sectors, having worked in multicultural environments in the Middle East and Asia, with hands-on experience in North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and APAC regions.

Vidya's career highlights include roles as HR Director leading Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Diversity in a French Conglomerate, and as Global Head of HR in the Ports and Terminals industry overseeing a 2 billion USD enterprise.

She has a proven track record in initiating and developing start-up teams and processes within organizations, focusing on workforce planning, budgeting, technology implementation, and strategic pipeline building alongside Leadership Development.

Vidya's expertise lies in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing Talent Acquisition, Capability Building, Talent Management, and Leadership Development functions globally, blending her experiences in Consulting and Corporate environments with entrepreneurial acumen.

Certified as a psychometric assessor, she utilizes various tools for evaluation processes, enhancing her ability to navigate complex global corporate landscapes and excel in negotiations and stakeholder interactions.

With educational backgrounds from institutions like ISM Oman, KIAMS, and St. Teresa's College, Cochin, Vidya has held key positions in organizations such as Tech Industry, EssilorLuxottica Group, Essar Ports Ltd, Randstad, Metromedia Technologies, Inc., The Indian Express, and Glanz Domestic Appliances.

Her exposure to diverse and challenging global assignments has honed her influencing skills, making her adept at managing stressful situations and gaining approvals both internally and externally.