Muthu Thanu is the Group CHRO at TAFE, where he leads human resources for both TAFE and Eicher Tractors. His extensive experience from senior roles at Murugappa Group and Bharti Airtel is complemented by his MA in Social Work from the Madras School of Social Work and advanced executive education from the Ross School of Business.
Outside of his professional duties, Muthu has a strong appreciation for the outdoors, particularly expressing a love for snowy mountain landscapes. He also maintains a keen interest in business and economic trends, following publications like The Economic Times and Harvard Business Review.
He has a daring side, once noting that he does things young people might not, such as driving a car at 200 kilometers per hour.
Muthu Thanu
CHRO at TAFE
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Topics They Care About
HR Digitization
He has spoken at industry summits about building a future-ready workplace, emphasizing that digitization is essential for adapting to market, technology, and environmental changes.
Leadership Development
Previous roles at major conglomerates like Murugappa Group included a specific focus on leadership development and senior-level recruitment, indicating deep expertise in talent strategy.
Business Excellence
He is a certified assessor in business excellence models like Malcolm Baldrige and CII, showing a focus on high-level organizational performance and quality standards.
Media Appearances
Work History
9-2007
CHRO at TAFE
7-2003 - 9-2006
Group Vice President (HR) at Murugappa Group
11-2000 - 6-2003
Vice President ( Infotel ) at Bharti Airtel Limited
Education
1979 - 1981
MA(SW) from Madras School of Social Work
1975 - 1978
Bsc from Madras Christian College
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Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Designation : CHRO at TAFE
