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Lijesh Mukundan

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Vice President - Business HR at DBS Bank
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Lijesh Mukundan is a strategic HR Business Partner at DBS Bank with deep experience across banking, e-commerce, and retail. A graduate of the University of Madras, he specializes in start-ups, mergers, acquisitions, and cultural transformation. Colleagues describe him as approachable, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Lijesh shows a keen interest in fostering education and mentorship, as seen in his engagement with university events and appreciation for his past mentors. He is also passionate about creating a collaborative and engaging work environment through initiatives like internal company carnivals.

He played a key role in building an organization high on trust and camaraderie during his time at Flipkart.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Vice President - Business HR
Job Level
Senior
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Strategic HR
His entire career is focused on aligning HR agendas with business strategy, acting as a strategic partner to leadership in multiple high-growth companies.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Lists M&A as a key specialty in his professional headline, indicating significant experience in navigating complex organizational changes and integrations.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Vice President - Business HR
DBS Bank
3-2019 - 6-2022
Assistant Vice President - Human Resources
DBS Bank
1-2016 - 3-2019
Zonal HRBP Head - South
Flipkart
2-2013 - 1-2016
Regional Head - HR, South India (Sales, Service, Marketing & New Business)
Whirlpool Corporation
4-2011 - 2-2013
Regional HR Business Partner - TN & KL
ING Vysya Bank
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Education
2002 - 2004
MSW
University of Madras
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