Vinutha Rao
Senior Vice President, Global Head - Digital Business Talent Acquisition and Development
HCL Tech
Current Role: Responsible for defining talent strategy and building Next Generation Talent development and also driving growth strategy for Nearshore centres globally within HCLTech’s for Digital Business.
With an extensive 27-year tenure in the information technology sector, Vinutha brings a comprehensive skill set honed across diverse roles. She has demonstrated prowess in global delivery management, operations oversight, technology solution development, and leading global talent acquisition initiatives.
One of Vinutha’s standout accomplishments lies in her pivotal role in scaling delivery structures for specialized skills across various regions while enhancing operational efficiency and quality standards. She has played a key part in establishing innovative technology capabilities and protocols, swiftly bolstering HCLTech’s global business expansion efforts. Additionally, her efforts have facilitated expedited talent acquisition processes, crucial in navigating competitive talent landscapes.
Driven by her commitment to knowledge dissemination, she has graced numerous esteemed platforms, including the Indian Business Women Conference, PeopleMatters, SHRM, ETHRWorld, ANZ Unconference, ASSOCHAM Women Conference, CII forums, CNBC18 and various technology institutions, where she shares her insights. She was honored as the Best Chief Learning Officer of the Year at the 2023 Transformance L&D Awards. Moreover, she has spearheaded multiple award-winning initiatives in talent development within the organization.
She is driven by new challenges posed and building teams which are empowered to deliver, exceeding client and business expectation!