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Founded in 2015, CIEL HR is a pioneering HR solutions provider, leveraging technology-driven solutions to address the full spectrum of human resources across India. Anchored on values of Growth, Dignity, Diversity and Professionalism, CIEL HR combines rigorous execution with innovation to meet client needs and drive growth.
With a presence spanning 67 offices across 33 cities in India, CIEL HR has served 4,019 companies across various sectors as of June 30, 2024. Over the last three financial years and in Q1 FY 2024, we assessed 2,20,378 managers, completed 115,824 learning journeys and payrolled 53,000 employees in June alone. ProSculpt has onboarded 7,000 students from 30 colleges, conducted offline trainings using LMS course content for 90,000 students across 400 colleges in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Annual Report FY2023-24
FY24 was the year of expanding our horizons—we made significant progress in pushing the boundaries and transforming our frontiers. For FY25, our theme is “Rising in Symphony”—we will work with a sense of harmony, unity and collective progress. We will all come together as people and members of this institution, CIEL; and in terms of systems and processes to create something greater than the sum of their parts, much like the instruments in an orchestra combine to produce a beautiful piece of music.
Board Of Directors
Executive Directors
KARUPPASAMY PANDIARAJAN
Executive Director & Chairman of CIEL HR
He has more than 30 years of experience in management and human resources. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, University of Madras and a postgraduate diploma in personnel management and industrial relations from Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur. He is the founder of Ma Foi Management Consultants Private Limited. He moved to consulting, analytics, and education businesses with the incorporation of Ma Foi Strategic Consultants Private Limited as a holding company in the year 2012. He is the Chairman of our company. He is a former Tamil Nadu State Minister handling portfolios of school education, youth & sports, culture & Tamil development.
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HEMALATHA RAJAN
Executive Director of CIEL HR
She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Nagpur University. She has been associated with our Company since August 23, 2010. She has previously been associated with S.B. Billimoria & Co. as an auditor. She has over 13 years of experience in the HR industry.
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ADITYA NARAYAN MISHRA
Managing Director & CEO of CIEL HR
He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics and Telecommunication) from University College of Engineering, Burla, Sambalpur University and a master’s degree in business administration from Jadavpur University. He has been associated with the CIEL group since 2015. He has over 25 years of experience in the HR industry. He has previously worked with Larsen & Toubro and CIEL Skills India. He is a member of the CII HR Forum and was an executive board member of the Indian Staffing Industry from April 1, 2014 to June 17, 2015. He is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and a Certified Assessor on Business Excellence on the EFQM model..
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SANTHOSH KUMAR NAIR
Executive Director & COO of CIEL HR
He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Calicut and a master’s degree in business administration from University of Madras. He has been associated with the Company since March 13, 2003. He has worked with Ma Foi Management Consultants Limited, Randstad. He has 20 years of experience in handling recruitment and staffing business.
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DORAISWAMY RAJIV KRISHNAN
Executive Director of CIEL HR
He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from University of Madras and a post graduate diploma in business management from Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur. He has been associated with the Company, as its Director since December 8, 2021. He has previously been associated with DDI India Private Limited, Hay Consultants Private Limited (Korn Ferry) and Ernst & Young Private Limited (as a partner).
Independent Directors
ARUNKUMAR NERUR THIAGARAJAN
Independent Director
He holds a post graduate diploma in personnel management and industrial relations from Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur. He was the managing director for Telstra India and leads Telstra’s Global Business Services’ Innovation function. His professional experience ranges across functions (operations, P&L, technology / digital, analytics, supply-chain & sourcing) in different business models, and a significant portion in global banking and financial services. He acted as senior Vice President during the period of 2000-2004 at Polaris Software Limited and between 2011 and 2017, he was the managing director and global ODC (service delivery & strategic partnerships) head for UBS AG. He was the chief executive officer of Dun & Bradstreet TransUnion between 2007-2010. He has prior experience in the area of technology management with Citigroup / Citibank and PepsiCo. As special representative of IT and innovation and director general designate in 2017-18, he advised the FinTech Valley initiative of the Andhra Pradesh State Government through creation of an ecosystem that integrated public-private partnerships, new education models, innovative industry use cases and regulatory influencing.er handling portfolios of school education, youth & sports, culture & Tamil development.
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CHANDU NAIR
Independent Director
He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Madras. He holds a post graduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He has been associated with our Company since May 30, 2024. He has been associated with our Company since May 30, 2024. He is currently a director in CG Financial Consultancy Private Limited, Chesapeake India Private Limited, Menterra Venture Advisors Private Limited and Shankara Building Products Limited.
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IPSITA KATHURIA
Independent Director
She holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Delhi. She has previously been associated with Sopra Steria India Limited as vice president HR. She has also worked at International Monetary Funds in primarily developing and implementing talent management solutions for 12 years. She has been associated with the Company since June 27, 2024.
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ROOPA SATISH
Independent Director
She holds a post graduate diploma in management from Indian Institute of Management Society, Lucknow and a certificate in environmental, social and governance investing from the CFA Institute. She has been associated with our Company since June 27, 2024. She has previously been associated with ABN AMRO Bank, Banque Nationale de Paris, India.
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LILIAN JESSIE PAUL
Independent Director
She holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Bharathidasan University. She has been associated with the Company since May 30, 2024. She has previously been associated with Tata Elxsi, Oglivy & Mather Advertising Ltd., and Infosys Limited in the marketing sector. She also headed the marketing at iGATE Global Solutions Limited and was designated chief marketing officer at Wipro for five years.
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