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Arun Kumar Ramakrishnan

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Head HR (BCP) at Caterpillar Inc.
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Arun Kumar Ramakrishnan is the Head of HR (BCP) at Caterpillar Inc. , with over 16 years of comprehensive experience in human resources. A graduate of Loyola College, he is recognized for his expertise in industrial relations, compensation, and leadership development. Colleagues describe him as an assertive and responsible HR professional.

He demonstrates a strong passion for corporate culture and company legacy, actively celebrating Caterpillars history and fostering an environment where employees take pride in their work. His interests include major automotive and industrial brands like Nissan Motor Corporation.

He has been described by peers as a "Trend setter in industrial relations and union management. "

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Head HR (BCP)
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Industrial Relations
Peers have highlighted his role as a trendsetter in union management, suggesting a deep expertise and passion for this specialized area of Human Resources.
Employee Engagement
His social media posts frequently focus on what makes a "Great place to work, " emphasizing trust in leadership, pride in one's work, and open communication.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Head HR (BCP)
Caterpillar Inc.
5-2008 - 8-2021
Deputy General Manager -HR
Samvardhana Motherson Reydel Companies (SMRC)
6-2005 - 5-2008
Officer - Human Resources
Vedanta - MALCO (also known as Sterlite Industries
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Education
2003 - 2005
MSW
Loyola College, Chennai
2000 - 2003
B.Com
A M Jain College (University of Madras)
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