Salil Panda
About Salil Panda
Salil Panda serves as the Director at HighRadius in Bhubaneswar, India, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in stakeholder management, talent onboarding, and establishing educational partnerships.
Work at HighRadius
Salil Panda has served as Director at HighRadius since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in managing the onboarding and training processes for new talent, focusing on enhancing their first-year experience. He has also played a key role in establishing the 'Highway to HRC' strategy, which includes a structured summer and winter internship model for pre-final year students. Additionally, he has engaged approximately 16,000 students through a rigorous selection process as part of the company's campus relations efforts.
Education and Expertise
Salil Panda holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management from Utkal University, where he studied from 1990 to 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from Bhadrak Autonomous College, completing his studies from 1985 to 1988. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in human resources and accounting, which supports his current role in stakeholder management and process improvement.
Background
Before joining HighRadius, Salil Panda worked for the Indian Air Force (IAF) for 26 years, where he held the positions of Chief Security Officer and Senior Administrative Officer from 1994 to 2020. His extensive experience in the IAF provided him with skills in management and operations, which he has applied in his current role in the corporate sector.
Achievements in Stakeholder Management
At HighRadius, Salil Panda has played a pivotal role in external stakeholder management. He has focused on analyzing business needs and soliciting customer feedback to drive process improvements. His efforts have contributed to the establishment of the 'FinTech Lab' on campus, ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities during internships for all stakeholders involved.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Salil Panda has successfully forged partnerships with eight renowned universities across India, creating career opportunities for over 6,000 engineering students. He has also liaised with KIIT and other major universities to develop and maintain HighRadius office space management within campuses, enhancing the company's presence in the academic sector.