PK MEDAPPA

Former Head of HR, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.

PK has held various senior leadership positions at global organizations during his 32-year career. Positions held include Group Head of Human Resources at Standard Chartered Bank and Group Chief People Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank.

During his career, PK has helped build highly successful businesses by designing and implementing operating models which comprise of clear strategic vision, behavioral values and capabilities supported by HR policies, delivered through integrated technology platforms and global shared service centres.

PK’s experience in successfully driving change and managing HR teams in 50+ countries was made possible because of his approach of knowing, focussing and developing the unique capabilities of individuals. Over the last few years he has focussed extensively on creating “mindsets” that build collaborative organizations.

For the last 18 months PK has been pursuing his interests in HR technology and as a coffee entrepreneur.