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Kannan T

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Head - Human Resources at Symrise
📍 Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India

Kannan T. is a seasoned HR leader with three decades of experience across the manufacturing and ITES industries. As the Head of HR at Symrise since 2006, his expertise includes talent management, industrial relations, and compensation & benefits. He holds a PGD in PM & IR from Annamalai University.

He is a strong advocate for continuous professional development, having recently completed courses on coaching, active listening, and HR strategy. Kannan has also been an active member in Symrises Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to broader community and social impact.

He was actively involved in integrating a joint venture company, harmonizing HR practices to support business growth.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Head - Human Resources
Location
Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
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Talent Management
Lists talent acquisition and management as key areas of expertise from his three decades of experience in human resources.
HR as Business Partner
Recently completed a certification on this topic, aligning with his stated goal of supporting the business's growth story in India.
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Career

Work history

3-2006
Head - Human Resources
Symrise
3-2006
Head - HR
Symrise
3-2004 - 2-2006
Manager - HR
Amercia Online (I) Pvt Ltd.,
10-2002 - 2-2004
Asst. HR Generalist
Dell International
10-1995 - 9-2002
HR Executive
GE Plastics India Ltd.,
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Education
1991 - 1992
PGD-PM&IR
Annamalai University
1985 - 1988
BA Economics
AM Jain College, Chennai
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