Dr. Praveen Kamath Kumbla
Visiting Faculty
Background:
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30 years of strategic HR & leadership experience working in large-scale manufacturing (10 years), IT & ITES organizations (20 years) with a proven track record
of leading global leadership teams, processes, and talent management practices.
Courses Taught at MSB:
• Digital HR
• Labour Codes
Education:
• FPM – New Generations @ Work
• MSW – PM & IR
• BSc – Computer Science
• Dip T&D
Academic Experience:
30 years of teaching as a visiting faculty in various premier B-schools including ISB, IIM Indore, IIM Raipur, IIM Trichy, IMT – G, TAPMI, SYMBIOSIS, NMIMS,
and Great Lakes, Chennai.
Industry Experience:
With over three decades of experience in human resources, Praveen has worked with leading conglomerates, managing HR functions across India, Asia Pacific,
Europe, and the Americas. Specializing in IT, ITES, and manufacturing sectors, he has successfully established and operationalized large-scale HR functions
in diverse cultural and organizational environments.
Teaching Interests:
• Guest speaker at several international conferences in India and APMEA
• FDP in IIMs
• Data Storytelling & the Art of Behavioral Storytelling
• Founder member of the NGO ‘ROCK FUND’ – To educate underprivileged girl children
Research Interests:
• India research journals as part of the FPM program
Training & Consulting Interests:
Dr. Praveen is a highly sought-after trainer, executive coach, and mentor, especially for emerging entrepreneurs and startup CEOs. As a volunteer with Young
Indians (Yi) in Bengaluru, he shares his expertise and experience to guide the next generation of business leaders.
Certifications:
• PMP Certification Training – Sep 2012 from QAI, Bangalore
• Executive Coach – Certified by Wipro Limited
• Leadership Mentor – Certified by Wipro Limited