Kalai Chetty
About Kalai Chetty
Kalai Chetty is the Regional Human Resources Business Partner for Africa at American Tower, a position he has held since 2020. With over two decades of experience in human resources across various industries, he has developed a strong background in HR management and consulting.
Work at American Tower
Kalai Chetty has served as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner for Africa at American Tower since 2020. Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Chetty is responsible for overseeing HR functions across the region. This role includes hiring for key positions such as Director of Public Affairs, Lease Administrator, and Business Support Coordinator. Chetty's extensive experience in human resources contributes to the strategic development of the company's workforce in the African market.
Education and Expertise
Kalai Chetty holds multiple qualifications in business and human resources. Chetty studied at ICESA City Campus, obtaining a Diploma in Business Computing from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, Chetty earned a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Varsity College between 2012 and 2013. Chetty further pursued higher education at the University of South Africa, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in BComm Human Resource Management from 2017 to 2020. Chetty also holds an IC Agile Certified Professional certification, demonstrating expertise in agile methodologies within human resources.
Background in Human Resources
Kalai Chetty has over two decades of experience in the field of human resources, working across various industries including telecommunications, consulting, and consumer goods. Chetty's career includes roles at several organizations, such as FTI Consulting, Bureau Veritas Group, and Invesco Ltd. Chetty's diverse background in HR has equipped Chetty with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's best practices and challenges.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining American Tower, Kalai Chetty held several significant roles in human resources. Chetty worked as an HR Business Partner at Distell for two months in 2016 and served as a Human Resources Manager at FTI Consulting from 2013 to 2014. Chetty also worked at Bureau Veritas Group and Invesco Ltd., gaining valuable experience in HR management. Other notable positions include HR Administrator at Altech Multimedia and Global Mobility Business Analyst at Unilever, contributing to a well-rounded career in human resources.