Charanya Raman
Talent & Capability Professional
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished Learning & Development professional with 16+ years of experience in talent and capability building, with a strong focus on Leadership Development, DE&I HR digital transformation, and strategic talent solutions. Recognized for designing impactful curricula and training programs that align with business objectives and foster inclusive and diverse organizational cultures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Founder, Director
Potentify Talent Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded the conceptualization and development of Potentiverse, an immersive learning platform focused on building leadership, employability, and entrepreneurial skills through experiential learning using AI and VR technologies.
- Drove content development and platform design for scalable, India-centric leadership learning, embedding storytelling, micro-learning, and habit-building tools.
- Built strategic partnerships with learning tech vendors, instructional designers, and coaches to scale experiential learning modules.
- Served as consultant and thought partner to L&D and HR teams, helping them align talent strategy with business outcomes.
Assistant General Manager- HR Planning & Development
Yamaha Motor India Group
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Design and implement the overarching learning strategy for the organization, focusing on-career matrix, competency frameworks, High Potential management.
- Collaborate with business heads across Yamaha Motor India Group to diagnose organizational needs and build and implement strategies for organizational capability, leadership management (including succession planning), talent planning, and employee engagement.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy to foster an inclusive work culture, increase diversity in hiring practices, and enhance the representation of women in senior leadership roles.
- Lead the execution of leadership development programs to cultivate a robust leadership talent pool.
- Manage the Talent Development team, overseeing the creation and delivery of training programs and professional development initiatives.
- Lead the Talent Acquisition team, strategizing and executing recruitment processes that align with organizational goals and diversity objectives.
Sr. Advisor- Global Talent & Capability
Petrofac
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Manage the global implementation of Oracle Talent Management Cloud, enabling Petrofac to deploy a common global platform for learning, performance, and talent management.
- Lead the development of the annual learning plan globally, integrating all business units and geographies.
- Manage the global graduate development program, including recruitment, onboarding, training, mentoring, and placement.
- Program Management for flagship programs of the Talent & Capability COE- Leadership Development Program, Project Management Pathway Program.
- Oversee successful execution of the annual Talent Review and performance appraisal cycles.
Research Scholar
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Interdisciplinary Research -Management & Psychology
- Research Focus- Effect of Life-long Learning and Emotional Intelligence on Leadership Effectiveness.
Assistant Manager
Lotte India Corporation
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Create the annual training calendar for Lotte- based on Training Need Identification exercise.
- Create and update department level competency matrix.
- Roll out department specific learning solutions in accordance with the learning priorities agreed with the business.
- Design and deliver non-ILT learning interventions such as mentoring, executive coaching, e-learning, knowledge sharing sessions and forums.
Assistant Manager- L&D
First Advantage Ltd.
01.2008 - 04.2014
- Collaborate with SMEs, practice leaders and process specialists to conduct training needs analysis to define terminal performances and identify existing skill gaps.
- Build customized process training modules, in collaboration with operations managers.
Freelance Training Consultant
Freelance Training Consultant
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked with various well-known training consultancies to design, develop and facilitate behavioral training.
- Some of the prominent clients included Deloitte, Google, Oracle, Cognizant, Wipro, Reliance Big AIMS and Loyola Academy.
Manager
Future Globe Infra Pvt. Ltd
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Design and deliver training modules on 'life skills' for semi urban schools and colleges.
Training Specialist
FactSet Research Systems India Pvt. Ltd
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Design, outline and storyboard instructor led (classroom) and self-paced (eLearning) training solutions in collaboration with subject matter experts and process specialists.
- Learning Management System administration.
Psychology Faculty
Loyola Academy
07.2008 - 01.2010
Education
PhD - Interdisciplinary- Management & Psychology
University of Madras
06.2023 - 07.2024
MSc - Psychology
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture and Rural Development
Osmania University
PGD - Child Psychology
Osmania University
PGD - Instructional Design
Symbiosis
Skills
- Leadership Development
- DE&I Strategy
- Knowledge Management
- Digital and AI transformation
- Executive Coaching
Certification
Certified L&D Professional, Aon
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/29/84
Pronouns
She/Her
Timeline
Founder, Director
Potentify Talent Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Assistant General Manager- HR Planning & Development
Yamaha Motor India Group
06.2023 - 07.2024
PhD - Interdisciplinary- Management & Psychology
University of Madras
06.2023 - 07.2024
Sr. Advisor- Global Talent & Capability
Petrofac
09.2020 - 05.2023
Research Scholar
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
06.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Manager
Lotte India Corporation
04.2015 - 12.2015
Freelance Training Consultant
Freelance Training Consultant
01.2013 - 01.2014
Manager
Future Globe Infra Pvt. Ltd
05.2012 - 12.2012
Training Specialist
FactSet Research Systems India Pvt. Ltd
07.2011 - 01.2012
Psychology Faculty
Loyola Academy
07.2008 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager- L&D
First Advantage Ltd.
01.2008 - 04.2014
MSc - Psychology
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture and Rural Development
Osmania University
PGD - Child Psychology
Osmania University
PGD - Instructional Design
Symbiosis
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