Lakshmi Muruganand

Results-driven Human Resources leader with extensive experience in healthcare, currently heading the HR Vertical at MIOT International, a leading quaternary care hospital with 3,000 employees. I specialize in strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, performance management, and compliance. I am passionate about building a culture that balances empathy with performance, ensuring HR practices support hospital excellence and patient-centric values. My focus is on strengthening retention strategies, driving change management initiatives, and empowering teams to deliver measurable impact across the organization.

Played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic by leading hospital operations under highly challenging circumstances. Maintained continuity of patient care while upholding strict safety protocols and ensuring full compliance with government and healthcare regulations. Directed daily administrative functions, optimized expenses through cost-efficient measures, and introduced streamlined operational policies. Oversaw workforce scheduling, record management, and staff performance monitoring while also driving training initiatives for new employees. Ensured timely procurement and stocking of essential supplies, supported clinical teams with operational requirements, and resolved patient concerns effectively. Consistently fostered seamless workflows and reinforced the highest standards of hospital excellence and patient care.

Responsible for managing staff operations, ensuring workplace safety, and maintaining financial stability. Oversaw reporting, facility integrity, equipment procurement, and accurate data collection to support both research and clinical activities. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication, resolve operational challenges, and implement effective policies that enhanced organizational efficiency.

Extensive experience coordinating in Oil & Gas training programs (IWCF & IADC) across India and Malaysia, along with responsibilities in facility and vendor management, third-party bookings, and inventory oversight for both regions. Also managed Transocean OnePoint operations for the Asia Zone and served as a Health & Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting operational excellence.

Oversaw non-academic operations including admissions, stores, transport, security, housekeeping, planning, and budgeting. Streamlined processes in admissions, inventory, and transport while ensuring a safe, hygienic, and student-focused campus environment. Coordinated resource allocation and operational planning to support financial efficiency and academic excellence

Master’s in Biotechnology with a concentration in Oncology.