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Nilakantan G

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Chief Human Resources Officer at Vayona Energy
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nilakantan G is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Vayona Energy, bringing three decades of experience from the Retail, Oil & Gas, and Pharma sectors. He specializes in HR strategy and navigating complex organizational change, particularly in Mergers & Acquisitions. He holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Madras.

Outside of his corporate role, Nilakantan is a startup mentor, visiting professor, and the co-founder of an HR consulting firm. He has a keen interest in applying data science concepts to unconventional problems, as shown by his social media activity, and is an advocate for sustainability within HR practices.

Unique Fact: Nilakantan holds a certification in Blockchain Basics, showcasing an interest in emerging technologies beyond the traditional scope of human resources.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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M&A Integration
He has extensive experience leading post-acquisition HR integration, notably for 24 diverse companies while at Reliance Retail, focusing on aligning business and people strategies.
Strategic HR
Believes HR is a strategic pillar for business excellence, not just an administrative function, and emphasizes aligning people practices with the company's vision for growth.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Chief Human Resources Officer
Vayona Energy
7-2024 - 10-2025
Senior Vice president and Group CHRO
Karamtara Engineering
12-2023 - 8-2025
Chief Mentor
Skills Connect
11-2023 - 12-2025
Co-Founder
Blue Oceans HR Services
11-2021 - 11-2023
Vice President HR Strategy
Reliance Retail
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Nilakantan G Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Vayona Energy. Featured in HR Today
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Education
1991 - 1993
Masters in Social Work from D G Vaishnav College
University of Madras
1988 - 1991
Bachelor of Science from D G Vaishnav College
University of Madras
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