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Vikram Kulkarni

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Associate Director - Capability and Leadership Development | Talent and Development at Novartis
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Vikram Kulkarni is the Associate Director for Capability and Leadership Development at Novartis. A certified executive coach and talent optimization leader with a degree from Symbiosis International University, he is described by colleagues as charismatic, perceptive, and a go-getter. He has deep expertise in designing impactful, award-winning learning programs.

Vikram is passionate about helping others cultivate a growth mindset and find their intrinsic motivation. He believes that aligning work with a strong sense of purpose is the ultimate driver for success and fulfillment. He stays current with leadership trends through publications like the Harvard Business Review.

His team won Gold for ‘Best Blended Learning Program’ and Silver for ‘Best Leadership Development Program’ at the CLO Awards.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Associate Director - Capability and Leadership Development | Talent and Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Priorities

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Leadership Development
He leads this function at Novartis, facilitates M1 Focus cohorts, and his team recently won a prestigious award for their leadership development program.
Purpose-Driven Work
He actively shares his philosophy that purpose is a more powerful motivator than an alarm clock, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning in one's work.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Associate Director - Capability and Leadership Development | Talent and Development
Novartis
4-2023 - 3-2025
Global Learning Partner - NOCC Learning Team | Prague, Dublin, KL, Mexico, HYD, Slovenia
Novartis
5-2020 - 4-2023
Learning Partner - NOLI India | CONEXTS, CTS, NTO, DDIT, Finance, Legal, Sandoz
Novartis
3-2017 - 5-2020
Head - Learning and Development (India and South Africa)
Nihilent
5-2016 - 3-2017
Manager - Human Resources Business Partner | Learning & Development | Site HR Lead
Charter Global
In the press

Media appearances

Vikram Kulkarni – Profile at Novartis Venture Fund (TheOrg). Featured in TheOrg
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Education
PGDHRM
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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