Shiva Kumar is an experienced talent acquisition leader, currently heading the function at Sodexo. His career includes senior HR and resourcing roles at major MNCs like IBM. He holds a Ph. D. in Workforce Management and is the Founder and President of the Chartered Institute of Global Workforce Management (GWFM).
Shiva is passionate about mentoring and inspiring the next generation of leaders. In a guest lecture, he shared his personal journey from a remote village to a successful corporate career, aiming to instill confidence and courage in young MBA students and encouraging them to be "actioners" rather than "watchers. "
He is a global thought leader in his field, holding a patent for a Global Workforce Management Maturity Model.
Shiva Kumar
Talent Acquisition – Head at Sodexo
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Overview
Topics They Care About
Workforce Management
As the Founder & President of the Global WFM Chartered Body (GWFM), he is a leading expert and holds a Ph. D. and a patent in this specific domain.
HR Innovation
He actively promotes innovation within the HR field, exemplified by his organization of HR & WFM hackathons to generate and implement new solutions.
Strategic Leadership
He speaks publicly on developing strategic leaders, outlining key habits and characteristics required for success, such as determination, focus, and having a detailed roadmap.
Media Appearances
Shiva has no verified media appearances
Work History
10-2015 - 3-2018
Talent Acquisition – Head at Sodexo
1-2007 - 9-2015
Head of Resourcing at IBM India Private Limited
Education
1994 - 1996
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Bharati Vidyapeeth
Education details unavailable from D.V.S. Arts & Science College, Shimoga.
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Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Designation : Talent Acquisition – Head at Sodexo
