Janaky Grant

Experience

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  Procter & Gamble

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Management Trainee

  As Management Trainee gained exposure to Factory Operations, Sales & Distribution, Market Research and Corporate Training.

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  Eicher

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Human Resources Manager

  Primary contributions were towards Enfield Motors acquisition integration with Eicher- Anchored the organisation restructuring and role spans & layers project- Designed and delivered Assessment Centres for ups killing and promoting unionised supervisors to frontline managers- HR Partner of Marketing Function

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  Eicher Consultancy Services

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Human Resources Consultant

  Senior Consultant reporting to Regional Head of Consulting. Notable assignments and contributions included:- Strategic Planning Exercise at Plan International assessing the impact of Plan projects in Urban and Rural communities across India. - Organisation Climate Diagnosis at Recitt Benkiser raising leadership engagement interventions. The scope of the study covered the Corporate, Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing Divisions in India.- Outplacement & Emplacement Initiatives at Enfield Motors through Structure Evaluation, Role Definitions and Assessment Centres including, outplacement counselling and secondment opportunities. Show less

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  Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Human Resources Business Partner

  As Human Resources Manager reporting to Head HR India, the responsibilities included accelerating talent localisation through intense hiring, capability development through technical career tracks and implementation of global talent practices customised to start-up operations in India.

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  Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Research Consultant

  This exploratory research unearthed the importance of versatile organisation structures, in allowing seamless knowledge capability that firms require for adapting and responding to dynamic business environments. The research scope within a single organisation setting encompassed regional project operations in 7 countries across Asia and Australia.

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  Grant Connexions

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Founder Grant Connexions

  A Sole Proprietorship delivering Strategic Human Resources/ Talent consulting services in Singapore. Key Clients: Ministry of Trade & Industry; JTC Singapore, Jurong Port, Ministry of Information Communication & Arts; SPRING Singapore; Olam International Ltd- Developed competency frameworks and competency based learning & development solutions for Singapore Government Statutory boards and Ministries.- Institutionalised Shared Values necessitated by explosive organisation growth through acquisitions. - Developed Career Advisory Portal for the creative industry sector providing visibility on the industry players and employment potential in Media, Information Technology and Arts. Show less

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  Olam

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2021

  As Group CLO and CHRO, I engage directly with C-suite and business leaders to translate strategic priorities and provide a nuanced learning solutions, ensuring value proposition for the business and employees alike. Including:- Building inspirational and future leadership capability critical to delivering strategy- Embedding the Olam Way, a unique culture grounded in purpose, shared values, engagement and founders mentality - Leading enterprise wide cultural transformations raising leadership accountabilities towards building a stronger organisation- Creating a digitally empowered learning culture scaling learning solutions to over 4000 individuals- Strategic HR Advisor to business leaders in areas of organisation design, leadership team capability through external and internal hiring, helping resolve leadership engagement issues and providing talent insights. Show less

  • Group CLO and CHRO Olam International

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Sr Vice President Group Head of Learning & Development

    Aug 2012 - Jan 2020
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  Ofi

  Jan 2022 - now

  Business Platforms - Cocoa, Coffee, Dairy, Nuts, Spices, Food & Beverage Solutions

  • Global Human Resources Business Partner - Business Platforms

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Chief Learning Officer

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Chief Learning Officer & Chief IDE Officer

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2024