Prema is a seasoned HR Professional with over 18+ years of experience in IT & Aerospace industries. Currently donning multiple hats as the Regional HR Business Partner for Airbus Defence and Space and Procurement and as COE, Head of Inclusion & Diversity and People Operations for Airbus India and South Asia. With a Master’s degree in HR and certifications in Competency & Performance, Compensation & Benefits, Prema is also a certified Brain Based Leadership Coach from ICF (International Coaching Federation).

Prema is the foundational force behind setting up the Inclusion & Diversity Strategy for Airbus India. Under her leadership, the Inclusion and Diversity sphere in Airbus India has elevated from the maturity stage of emerging-tactical phase to progressive-strategic phase, creating business and people impact.

Prema designed a flagship program called “Fly Again” which aims to provide opportunities for women on career break to restart with full time employment opportunities. The program has won many accolades in the industry for the organization. The programme enables the transition of the selected candidates into a new role focusing on their training, customized learning (on job/off Job) interventions, and mentoring within six months of joining that will best suit their potential and will foster their growth and development.

Prema also mentors and coaches professionals in the industry as a way to give back to communities. She is also leading CSR projects under sustainable goals of Quality Education – STEM and youth Skill development for underrepresented community groups. She mentors students and NGO members to facilitate sustainable topics for the organization across locations.