Bhuvaneswar Naik
About Bhuvaneswar Naik
Bhuvaneswar Naik serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Lentra, where he has significantly contributed to the company's expansion and workforce scaling since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in human resources at prominent companies, including SAP and Yahoo, and has a strong academic background in personnel management and industrial relations.
Current Role at Lentra
Bhuvaneswar Naik serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Lentra since 2022. In this role, he has been instrumental in the company's expansion from India to five other countries within a year. He has also played a significant role in scaling the workforce from 350 to 1000 employees in the same timeframe. Under his leadership, Lentra achieved Great Place to Work certification within a year of his joining.
Previous Experience at SAP
Bhuvaneswar Naik held multiple positions at SAP over a span of several years. He served as the Global Head of Talent Management & Development and was a member of the Global HR Leadership Team from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he was the Vice President HR, Office of the CEO and HR Head for SAP Leonardo from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Vice President and Head of Human Resources for the India Sub-Continent from 2010 to 2015, and served as Director and Head of Human Resources from 1996 to 2003.
Experience at Yahoo and Capgemini
Before joining Lentra, Bhuvaneswar Naik worked at Yahoo as the Director & Country Manager HR from 2005 to 2007. He also held the position of Vice President - People Processes for Asia Pacific at Capgemini from 2007 to 2010. His roles in these organizations contributed to his extensive experience in human resources management across different regions.
Educational Background
Bhuvaneswar Naik completed his Master of Arts in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences from 1991 to 1993. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical and Electronics from the National Institute of Technology Calicut, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in human resources.
Mentorship and Contributions
At Lentra, Bhuvaneswar Naik has mentored Chief Human Resources Officers of investor's portfolio companies. His mentorship reflects his commitment to developing leadership within the industry. His contributions to workforce scaling and organizational culture have been significant in enhancing Lentra's operational effectiveness.