Prashant Rai

Chief People Officer @ Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited

About

With over 20 years of experience across multiple sectors, I work closely with leadership teams to align people strategy with business outcomes. My expertise spans enterprise HR strategy, talent management, learning and capability development, and HR analytics. I have led the design and implementation of technology-enabled people practices, strengthening governance, productivity, and decision-making. My work includes establishing Learning and Leadership Development Academies, implementing integrated HR systems, and building robust staff governance frameworks. I have successfully designed and deployed Hi-Po programs, succession planning models, and compensation and benefits strategies that support sustainable growth, leadership continuity, and organisational resilience.

Country

India

City

Hyderabad

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Emotional Intelligence, Networking, Retail, Corporate Communications, Teamwork, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Strategy, HRIS, Management, Business Development, Leadership Development, Training, Deferred Compensation

Experience

Chief People Officer

Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Heading HR, Administration, Training, Product & Process Excellence, Customer Services, CSR and Corporate Communication.

Senior Vice President Human Resources

Arohan Financial Services Limited

2021-7 - 2023-6 · 2 yrs

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Vice President Human Resources

Arohan Financial Services Limited

2018-10 - 2021-6 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Kolkata Area, India

AVP-Head HR & CSR

Arohan Financial Services Limited

2015-11 - 2018-10 · 3 yrs

Kolkata Area, India

Heading HR, Training, Administration and CSR for the Company. Strategic Human Resource Management, Organisational Culture and People Development.

Head Learning & Development & Talent Management

Voltas Limited - A TATA Enterprise

2012-6 - 2015-10 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Mumbai Area, India

Responsible for Learning and Development, Leadership Development, Talent Management, CSR for Voltas. Designing the HI-Potential Program, Building the Talent pipeline, Succession planning.

Sr. Manager Talent Management & Development

Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited

2010-4 - 2012-6 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Kolkata Area, India

HR Business Parternship role, Managing Strategic Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, HR System Automation, PMS and compensation and Benefits for group companies at Corporate Level.

HRD Manager

WACKER

2007-11 - 2010-4 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Heading Factory HR, Industrial Relations, Union Management, settlement, HR Business Partner for Application Lab in Mumbai, Training Academy.

Management Trainee

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

2006-9 - 2007-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

Chandigarh, India

Management Trainee handling factory IR and HR activities

Jr. Research Consultant

Core People Resources

2001-4 - 2004-7 · 3 yrs 4 mos

New Delhi Area, India

Client handling, Business Development, Consulting service on HR processes and systems, Data Analytics and Modelling, Compensation Benchmark study. Employees Engagement analysis.OD Diagnostics Study. Research Methodology, Survey and Report Writing.