Samrat Sarkar
About Samrat Sarkar
Samrat Sarkar is the Director of Human Resources at Boston Scientific - India and the Regional Head of Employee Relations, Human Resources at Standard Chartered Bank, with a diverse background in FMCG, Healthcare, and BFSI sectors.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Samrat Sarkar is the Director of Human Resources at Boston Scientific in India, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Gurugram, Haryana, India, he leads the HR strategy and operations. His role involves developing and executing human resources policies, overseeing organizational development, and enhancing employee engagement.
Role at Standard Chartered Bank
Since 2016, Samrat Sarkar has served as the Regional Head of Employee Relations, Human Resources for India, ASEAN, and South Asia at Standard Chartered Bank. Operating out of the Mumbai Area, India, he focuses on managing employee relations, driving change management initiatives, and implementing strategic HR practices to support business growth.
Previous Experience at HSBC
From 2007 to 2016, Samrat Sarkar worked at HSBC as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources. During his nine-year tenure in Kolkata and Mumbai, he was instrumental in shaping HR practices, enhancing the performance culture, and spearheading various employee engagement programs.
Roles at Baxter, GE Capital, and Coca-Cola
Samrat Sarkar's career includes key positions in several leading organizations. He was Senior Manager of Human Resources at Baxter International Inc. from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, he served as Staffing Leader in Human Resources at GE Capital from 2004 to 2005 in Gurgaon. From 2002 to 2004, he held the role of Assistant Manager/Area Manager in Human Resources at The Coca-Cola Company, working in Kolkata and Jamshedpur.
Educational Background
Samrat Sarkar earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PGDPM&IR) from XLRI Jamshedpur, completing his studies in 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations, Economics, and Sociology from St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science, Bangalore, which he attained in 2000. His foundational education was completed at Loyola School in Jamshedpur.
Expertise in Human Resources
Samrat Sarkar specializes in people strategy advisory, performance culture enablement, employee engagement, change management, and transformation. His diverse background in FMCG, Healthcare, and BFSI sectors equips him to deliver comprehensive HR solutions. He is known for his ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and domain experts, providing deep insights and practical strategies to support organizational scale and transformation.