Prasad Gade - Head of HR, Custiv Manufacturing Solutions

Prasad Gade

Head of HR, Custiv Manufacturing Solutions

A Human Resources leader with over 22 years of experience leading Strategic HR initiatives - Transformations, Organisation Development, Employer Branding, Talent Management, Change management ,Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Business HR, Talent Engagement, Internal Communication and Culture Creation, Benefits Analysis across verticals – IT, Cyber Security, Manufacturing, Aviation, Media, Trading & Services. Have significant Pan India exposure to all facets of HR and organizational effectiveness.

Since 2017, I have helped start-ups, MSME to establish and align their HR strategy with the business strategy, acting as a Head of HR, helping in Business Strategy, helping connect with various networks like Investors, Business Associations, and Professional Networks. As well as coaching the entrepreneurs and acting as an HR advisor.

Currently helping in setting up early-stage start-up which is going to transform the manufacturing sector with an innovative solution and technology platform. The organization is based out of Bangalore.

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12
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Building Consumer and D2C Brands : Bengaluru Edition
Bengaluru
The Times of India
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eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru: November Edition
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eChai Women Founders Initiative in Bengaluru: December Edition
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eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru: December Edition
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