Raghu (Raghavendra) Hebbar
About Raghu (Raghavendra) Hebbar
Raghu Hebbar serves as the Head of Talent Development at Entain, where he has led significant initiatives such as the 'Career Connect' program and the design of a Talent module in Workday. With a background in HR and talent development spanning over two decades, he has held various roles in notable companies including Clarivate Analytics and Virgin Media O2.
Work at Entain
Raghu Hebbar has served as the Head of Talent Development at Entain since 2022. In this role, he has led the 'Career Connect' program, which has seen active participation from over 1,000 employees. He has also played a significant role in designing the Talent module in Workday during a business unit divestiture. Additionally, he successfully on-boarded nine vendors within a 12-month period for various talent management programs.
Previous Experience in HR and Talent Development
Prior to his current position, Raghu Hebbar worked at Clarivate Analytics as the HR and Talent Development Manager from 2014 to 2020. He also held the role of Head of Talent, Performance Management, and People Insights at Virgin Media O2 for one year, from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes nine years at Thomson Reuters as HR Strategy and Transformation Manager and three years at Permaweld Pvt Ltd as a Sales and Customer Support Officer.
Education and Expertise
Raghu Hebbar studied at the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, where he earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in talent development and human resource management, which he has applied throughout his career.
Achievements in Talent Management
During his career, Raghu Hebbar has implemented a systematic Change Management process to enhance talent programs. He has developed key people metrics that incorporate both current and predictive analytics, showcasing his ability to drive data-informed decisions in talent management.