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Arathi Ponangi

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Director HR India @ Symplr at symplr
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Arathi Ponangi is the Director of HR for India at symplr, bringing nearly 18 years of experience in HR business partnering, talent strategy, and organizational development. She holds an MBA and is described by colleagues as an astute, empathetic, and hard-working professional who is a trusted partner in achieving business goals.

She is passionate about shaping and driving strategy around performance, career management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Arathi focuses on implementing people-management initiatives that address attrition, improve the bottom line, and boost employee engagement across global business units, showing a deep commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures.

Unique fact: Arathi once participated in a "shadow board" to influence top management, stating, "I always wanted to be a part of change. . . and also contribute towards change. "

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Director HR India @ Symplr
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Talent Management
Her career focus involves designing and implementing talent frameworks, including career paths, fast-track programs, and talent strategies aligned with business needs.
Organizational Change
Experienced in managing strategic change initiatives, she has a stated passion for being a part of and contributing to organizational transformation.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Director HR India @ Symplr
symplr
7-2022
Director Talent Management and Engagement
Indegene
4-2020
Senior Human Resources Manager
Indegene
4-2018 - 3-2020
Sr.Manager HR
ITC Infotech
6-2014 - 3-2018
Human Resources Manager
ITC Infotech
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Education
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Osmania University
2004 - 2006
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Aurora P.G.Collage
1998 - 2002
B.Tech
St. Philomenas Girls High School
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