I am Bindu Venkatesh
Global Head Of Human Resources
About me
I am Bindu Venkatesh, a global HR leader with over two decades of transformative experience across leading multinational corporations. With a foundation in social sciences and a deep commitment to data-driven decision-making, I specialize in integrating people intelligence into strategic HR leadership. I’ve built and led diverse, high-impact HR teams across North America, EMEA, JAPAC, and India, steering complex M&A integrations, cultural transformation, talent development, and change initiatives that align with commercial priorities and cultural sensitivities. My approach is grounded in consultative leadership, coaching, and partnership with C-suite leaders to shape resilient, agile, and inclusive workplaces.
A Commonwealth Scholar from LSE and a certified coach, I bring creativity, contrarian insight, and an outside-in perspective to modern HR challenges. Whether driving DEI, launching digital-first HR strategies, or crafting employee value propositions, I focus on sustainable people practices that balance performance with purpose. Passionate about leadership development, employee engagement, and future-of-work initiatives, I thrive on creating meaningful impact at every stage of the employee lifecycle.
Work
Global Head of Human Resources - ColorTokens Inc.
Leading full-spectrum HR functions for a global cybersecurity firm, including strategy, talent management, coaching, HR ops, and ER.
Launched a digital-first HR strategy and people intelligence dashboards for data-driven insights.
Developed leadership pipeline and culture of continuous learning across locations.
Spearheaded DEI, EVP, employee branding, engagement, and reward strategy.
Personally handled strategic leadership hiring and compliance reviews.
Vice President & Global Head of HR - Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) & FSGBU
Partnered with global leadership across San Francisco, India, and EMEA to drive HR and change agendas for $1B+ businesses.
Built and led a 42-member HR team across 100+ countries, managing 10,000+ employees.
Designed digital HR strategy, C-suite development programs, and led global D&I and engagement initiatives.
Delivered strategic C&B enhancements, wellness protocols, and remote work transitions.
Represented HR on OFSS board and executive committee; led CSR and academic outreach programs.
General Manager - Human Resources - IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Led HR for IBM’s Telecom business (13,000+ employees) and integration of acquired entities into India Software Labs.
Created innovation models, drove behavioral and leadership training for 600+ staff.
Initiated "The 5-minute drill" internal job market and led high-potential manager development.
Oversaw executive hiring and culture-fit assessments.
HR Head - ASIA Growth Markets - GE Healthcare India
Managed $600M market partnering with regional CEOs (China, India, Korea, SE Asia, ANZ).
Led integration of 4 global plant operations; developed leadership and innovation frameworks.
Oversaw Life Sciences talent board, sales incentive processes, and executive hiring across Asia.
Head of HR - Product Development Groups - Oracle India
Directed HR for Oracle’s Database and Fusion engineering groups (7,500+ employees).
Managed M&A integrations for PeopleSoft, Siebel, and Sun Microsystems.
Designed global management development programs and championed ‘Women in Tech’ initiatives.
Delivered large-scale competency and behavioral training programs.
Education
MSc – International HR (Commonwealth Scholar)
Completed in 1998 at the London School of Economics, this program focused on global human resource strategies, cross-cultural leadership, and labor market dynamics.
MA – Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
Completed in 1995 at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, this postgraduate degree emphasized advanced concepts in organizational behavior, industrial relations, and employment law.
BA – Psychology, Economics & Sociology
Completed in 1992 at Mount Carmel College under Bangalore University, this interdisciplinary undergraduate program provided a strong foundation in human behavior, social structures, and economic theory.
Other Assignments
Trainz India Private Ltd., India
Head of HR, Bangalore Division
16/04/2002 to 14/06/2004
Planetasia, India
HRBP & Campus Recruitment/Branding Lead
23/04/2000 to 15/04/2002
Infosys Technologies, India
HRBP EMEA & APAC, Domain Competence Group
15/10/1999 to 20/04/2000
Volvo India Private Ltd., India
HR Generalist, Plant & Corporate Office
24/12/1998 to 15/10/1999
MICO Bosch India
HR Generalist (Management Trainee)
01/06/1995 to 23/09/1997
Vocational Certifications
PDI Certified Coach
Skilled in delivering executive coaching and leadership development programs.
DiSC Certified
Certified in DiSC behavioral assessment to enhance communication and teamwork.
PCMM Certified – Level 5
Expertise in People Capability Maturity Model at the highest level of maturity.