Praveen Menon

Praveen Menon is an accomplished Human Resources leader with extensive experience across various sectors, currently serving as the Head of Human Resources at Malabar Gold & Diamonds since June 2024. Previously, Praveen held the position of Executive Vice President and Business Head at Great Manager Institute®, where responsibilities included developing business strategies and managing a substantial Profit & Loss portfolio. As the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at IndiaFirst Life, transformative HR initiatives were implemented, achieving the lowest attrition rate in the insurance industry. Additionally, Praveen has held key roles in organizations like Aditya Birla Group, Axis Bank, Nielsen, Ageas Federal Life Insurance, Citi, and HSBC, with a strong focus on compensations, benefits, and employee engagement. Praveen's educational background includes advanced degrees in Human Resource Management and Finance from renowned institutions, along with ongoing doctoral studies in Human Resources Management.