Role Players 2013
ARUNA A PADMANABHAN
Director - Human Resources, Area South
IBM India
Aruna is the Executive Director - Human Resources, Global Business Services, India. She has over 21 years of experience as HR Professional based in Banga-lore. Prior to this role, she was the Global Head of HR for the Automotive Busi-ness in Freescale Semi-condutors based in Austin Texas. She started her HR career in Digital Equipment Corporation and moved to Compaq computers during their acquisition of Digital. Moved to Motorola in 1999 to lead their Global Mobility function in India. She held several HR positions in Motorola, before moving with their divestiture of the semi-conductor business, Freescale.
Aruna has a Degree in Law & Post Graduation Degree in Science.
Her hobbies include traveling with her family to ancient historical sites. She is a strong proponent of working women and coaches and conducts sessions for working women. She also believes in Corporate Social Responsibility and works on a personal level with underprivileged children helping in their edu-cation.
Aruna has a Degree in Law & Post Graduation Degree in Science.
Her hobbies include traveling with her family to ancient historical sites. She is a strong proponent of working women and coaches and conducts sessions for working women. She also believes in Corporate Social Responsibility and works on a personal level with underprivileged children helping in their edu-cation.