The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has appointed G. Ravindran (“Ravi”) as MD of its 100% subsidiary, SHRMI. The Society is the leading voice of the human resource profession, representing the interests of more than 245,000 professional and student members from around the world.

“We look forward to Ravi’s strategic insight and operational leadership as we expand our commitment to the India market and the HR profession,” said Brian J. Glade, SPHR, GPHR, who is SHRM’s head of international programs. “Building on the foundation established by Nina Woodard, SPHR, GPHR, he will help us deliver on new opportunities for growth and impact within the HR community. We are excited to have him leading SHRMI.” Brian concluded.

SHRMI will focus on expanding its relationships with clients, Business Partners and establishing partnerships with educational institutions and policy makers.

“After 30 years as an active HR practitioner, I am eager to support and advance the profession across the Indian landscape,” Ravi said. “Globalization has reinforced the importance of ‘India’s expertise’, and I am looking forward to supporting SHRM's impressive commitment to globalization.”

Ravi has earlier been the CHRO and had other executive responsibilities with some of the largest organizations in India, including Bharti Televentures, PepsiCo, Lipton, Blue Dart Express and ICI. Most recently, he was SVP global head of HR for Covansys Inc.

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About the Society for Human Resource Management

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 245,000 members in over 130 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the U.S. and offices in China and India. SHRM India is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Society for Human Resource Management. Visit SHRM at www.shrm.org and www.shrm.org/india