Sushma Madduru
About Sushma Madduru
Sushma Madduru serves as the Head of Human Resources at Lokal in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in HR spanning over a decade, she specializes in client success, cultural integration during mergers, and organizational transformation.
Work at Lokal
Sushma Madduru has served as the Head of Human Resources at Lokal since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing client success and managing HR strategies that align with the company's goals. Her tenure at Lokal spans five years, during which she has contributed to the development of HR initiatives that support both startups and established organizations. Based in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, she plays a critical role in shaping the company's human resources framework.
Previous HR Experience
Before joining Lokal, Sushma Madduru held several HR positions in various organizations. She worked as the Regional Lead HR at VLCC from 2017 to 2019, where she managed HR functions across multiple regions in India. Prior to that, she served as Head HR at Anoos Electrolysis and Obesity Pvt Ltd from 2013 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes a role as HR at Quislex from 2007 to 2010, providing her with a diverse background in human resources management.
Education and Expertise
Sushma Madduru holds an M.B.A. in Human Resources from Andhra University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in cultural and people integration during mergers and acquisitions. She combines strategic thinking with practical execution in HR strategy design and implementation.
Specializations in Human Resources
Sushma Madduru specializes in setting up startups and leading organizational transformation. She emphasizes the importance of capturing data and insights about talent to influence a company's future direction. Her approach integrates strategic HR practices with a focus on client success, allowing her to effectively support a wide range of clients from emerging businesses to established firms.