Nimeesha Bhagavatula
About Nimeesha Bhagavatula
Nimeesha Bhagavatula serves as the Global Head of HR Change Adoption & Engagement at HSBC, where she drives employee engagement initiatives impacting over 4,500 colleagues. With extensive experience in HR change management and a strong educational background, she promotes gender diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Current Role at HSBC
Nimeesha Bhagavatula serves as the Global Head of HR Change Adoption & Engagement at HSBC, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on driving employee engagement initiatives across the HR department, impacting over 4,500 colleagues. She utilizes a multi-channel approach to enhance engagement scores and foster a positive work environment.
Previous Positions at HSBC
Nimeesha Bhagavatula has held several significant roles at HSBC. From 2019 to 2023, she was the Head of HR Change & Implementation and Group Head of HR Engagement. She also worked as the Global Portfolio Manager for HR Change Delivery from 2013 to 2015. Other roles include Group Transformation Change & Implementation Lead, Programme Manager for Group Transaction Implementation, and Solution Introduction Manager for Global HR Change Delivery, among others.
Education and Expertise
Nimeesha Bhagavatula has a strong educational background. She earned her MBA in Business Administration from the University of Bradford in 2007. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance from Pondicherry University, completed in 2004. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, specializing in Marketing and Technology, from St. Francis College for Women, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the same institution.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Nimeesha Bhagavatula actively promotes gender diversity and inclusion within HSBC as an HR ambassador for the Women in Transformation community. Her efforts focus on creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences, contributing to the overall culture of the organization.
Global Perspective and Experience
Nimeesha Bhagavatula possesses a global perspective, having lived and worked across three continents: Asia, Africa, and Europe. This diverse life experience enhances her ability to manage multicultural teams and initiatives effectively, allowing her to navigate the complexities of a global organization.