Sukumaran Mariappan
About Sukumaran Mariappan
Sukumaran Mariappan is a Workforce Analytics Leader currently working at Ally and the Founder & Chairman of the Board at குறிஞ்சி முத்தமிழ்ச் சங்கம். He has extensive experience in HR leadership and people analytics across various global organizations.
Title
Sukumaran Mariappan currently holds the position of Workforce Analytics Leader at Ally. Additionally, he is the Founder and Chairman of the Board at குறிஞ்சி முத்தமிழ்ச் சங்கம்.
Company
Kurinji Muthamizh Sangam is a non-profit organization founded by Sukumaran Mariappan. The organization is dedicated to promoting and preserving Tamil culture and language.
Education and Expertise
Sukumaran Mariappan completed his Master's degree in Information Technology & Management from Madurai Kamaraj University, graduating in 2000. Prior to this, he achieved a Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Joseph's College of Arts & Sciences, Cuddalore, in 1998. He also studied at A R L M from 1987 to 1995. His extensive educational background has contributed to his expertise in People Analytics, HR Technology, and Global HR practices.
Professional Experience at Ally
Since 2021, Sukumaran Mariappan has been serving as the Workforce Analytics Leader at Ally. He operates from Colorado, United States, in a remote capacity.
Roles at Trimble Inc.
From 2013 to 2021, Sukumaran Mariappan held multiple significant roles at Trimble Inc. In 2021, he was the Vice President for PX Global Transformation & People Analytics. In 2020, he served as Vice President for Global HR Technology & People Analytics, following his tenure as Senior Director for People Analytics & HR Technology in 2019. Between 2016 and 2018, he was the Director for Global HR Analytics & Reporting. Before that, he was the Director of Human Resources from 2013 to 2016.
Early Career
Sukumaran Mariappan's earlier career included roles such as HR Program Manager at Amazon.com (2008-2009), Manager of HR at Virtusa (2004-2008), and Senior Executive of HR at Lucid Technologies & Solutions (2000-2003).
International HR Leadership
Sukumaran Mariappan has a robust international HR background. He has led HR organizations across the US, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. From 2009 to 2013, he was Head of Human Resources for the SAARC Region, Middle East & Thailand at Trimble Inc. based in Chennai Area, India.