Prasanna Murugavel
About Prasanna Murugavel
Prasanna Murugavel serves as the Head of People & Community at Equal Experts, bringing over 17 years of global HR experience. His career includes roles at Lab49, Indix, and ThoughtWorks, where he focused on strategic HR initiatives and organizational efficiency.
Current Role at Equal Experts
Prasanna Murugavel currently serves as the Head of People & Community at Equal Experts, a position he has held since 2023 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he focuses on enhancing team effectiveness and driving organizational efficiency. His responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that align with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Equal Experts
Prior to his current role, Prasanna worked at Equal Experts as the Head of People from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a People Manager for a brief period in 2018. His tenure at Equal Experts provided him with insights into the company's culture and operational needs, which he has leveraged in his current position.
Career Background in Human Resources
Prasanna has over 17 years of global HR experience, with a focus on strategic HR management. He has held various positions, including Talent Management Leader at Lab49 in Sydney from 2021 to 2022, Senior Director of HR at Indix in Chennai from 2013 to 2018, and Manager of Human Resources at ThoughtWorks from 2010 to 2013. His career has been characterized by a commitment to aligning HR strategies with business growth.
Educational Qualifications
Prasanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Loyola College, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources from SSN Institutions, completing his studies from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in human resources and organizational development.
Early Career and Internships
Prasanna began his career with an internship in Human Resources at AOL in Bengaluru from 2004 to 2005. He then progressed to various roles in recruitment and HR management, including positions at ThoughtWorks, where he served as Lead - Recruitment and later as Manager - Human Resources. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his extensive career in HR.