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Debasis Sahu

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HR Advisor Senior Lead, Risk B&I, ERMT & DART for APAC & MEA. at Citi
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

A seasoned HR leader with over 25 years of experience at global firms like Citi and Bank of America, Debasis Sahu specializes in HR transformation and strategic business partnering. His background is fortified by a Bachelor of Laws degree and an HR Advisory Certificate from Cornell University.

Outside of his core HR functions, Debasis has a demonstrated interest in writing about complex social and economic topics. He has received awards for his analyses of market strategies and workforce wellbeing, showcasing a thoughtful approach to broader challenges.

He once won first prize for a write-up on strategies to fight fluctuating market situations.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
HR Advisor Senior Lead, Risk B&I, ERMT & DART for APAC & MEA.
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Global HR Strategy
His roles at Citi involve developing and executing HR strategies for talent, leadership, and retention across the APAC and MEA regions.
HR Transformation
He lists HR Transformation and Culture Change Management as key competencies and has led organizational transformation initiatives in complex business environments.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
HR Advisor Senior Lead, Risk B&I, ERMT & DART for APAC & MEA.
Citi
4-2023 - 3-2025
Head HR for Citicorp Finance (India) Ltd/CFIL
Citi
2-2021 - 3-2024
Head HR -Global Functions, South Asia.
Citi
3-2015 - 1-2017
VP HR- Retail & Preferred Tech (Consumer), Global Wealth & Investment Mgmt Tech (RPT & GWIMT)
Bank of America
1-2013 - 3-2015
VP HR- Enterprise CIO & GIS in Tech. Infrastructure and FAKC & SSO in Shared Service
Bank of America
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Education
2020 - 2020
Human Resources Advisory Certificate
Cornell University ILR School
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Berhampur University
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