Herman Kalra
About Herman Kalra
Herman Kalra serves as the Global Head of Talent at Brillio, where he focuses on talent acquisition and organizational development. He has extensive experience in human resources across various markets, having held leadership roles at companies such as Infosys, Orion Innovation, and Capgemini.
Work at Brillio
Herman Kalra serves as the Global Head of Talent at Brillio, a position he has held since 2024. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he focuses on driving the company's talent strategy to enhance organizational competence. His role includes scaling talent acquisition efforts, organizational development, and learning and development initiatives. Kalra collaborates with business leaders to address human resources and talent acquisition challenges, ensuring alignment with the company's growth objectives.
Education and Expertise
Herman Kalra holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from the Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM) in Pune, which he completed from 1999 to 2001. He also earned an Engineer’s Degree in Electronics & Telecom from M.G.M's Jawaharlal Nehru College of Engineering, studying from 1995 to 1999. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines, enhancing his expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Background
Herman Kalra has extensive experience in human resources and talent acquisition across various industries and regions. Before joining Brillio, he held several significant positions, including Geo HR Lead - Americas at Infosys from 2003 to 2014, and Head of Human Resources for the Americas and Germany at Orion Innovation from 2019 to 2022. His career also includes roles at DAMAC Properties, CTG, Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd, Capgemini, and Nokia Siemens Networks, showcasing his diverse background in HR leadership.
Achievements
In his previous roles, Herman Kalra has overseen various critical functions such as M&A integration, employee benefits, engagement, and branding at CTG. He has demonstrated a commitment to building strong teams focused on executive and technical recruitment within the technology sector. His ability to leverage global experience across the Americas, Europe, and India has positioned him as a leader in supporting diverse and virtual HR teams.