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Venkat Iyer

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Head People and Organisation (Corporate) at Puma Sports India Pvt. Ltd.
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Venkat Iyer is a human resources leader specializing in the retail and fashion sectors. Currently the Head of People and Organisation (Retail) at PUMA India, his career includes key HR leadership roles at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail. He holds a PGDM from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad.

Venkat is dedicated to his professional growth and values learning from industry leaders. He actively participates in developmental programs and cherishes opportunities to reflect on his work and network with stalwarts in his field, showcasing a commitment to continuous self-improvement.

He was recognized as one of the top "40 under 40" emerging leaders in the HR industry.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Head People and Organisation (Corporate)
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Retail HR Strategy
His career is focused on leading People and Organisation functions for major retail brands like PUMA and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
Talent Development
As a Head of People, his role centers on nurturing talent. His post about his #40under40 assessment highlights his personal focus on developmental journeys.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head People and Organisation (Corporate)
Puma Sports India Pvt. Ltd.
8-2021 - 12-2024
Head People and Organisation (Retail)
PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd.
6-2020 - 8-2021
Head - Retail HR, Lifestyle Brand
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
4-2018 - 6-2020
Head Human Resources - Fast Fashion Business
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
7-2016 - 3-2018
Group Manager - HR (Forever 21)
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
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Education
2007 - 2009
PGDM
Institure of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Commerce
Dr. G R Damodaran College of Science
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