About
As the Regional Head – Learning & Organizational Development (East) at Axis Bank, I bring over 25 years of diverse experience in the banking industry, with the past 13+ years dedicated to Learning & Development. My core strength lies in designing and delivering impactful learning experiences that drive individual growth and business outcomes. I specialize in adult learning, leadership development, induction design, and large-scale L&D project management. As a subject matter expert in branch banking, I integrate domain knowledge with learning strategy to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and business alignment. Currently enhancing my capabilities through a professional certification in soft skills and image consulting from ICBI, I remain committed to staying ahead in the evolving L&D landscape. This learning journey further strengthens my ability to craft hyper-personalised, engaging, and transformational learning interventions. Passionate about enabling people to realize their potential…
Experience
Vice President - Regional Head & Project Lead-Learning & Development
Axis Bank · India
Present
As the Regional L&OD Head for East at Axis Bank, I lead a team of six professionals and manage learning strategy, execution, and delivery across a wide and diverse geography—North East, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, West Bengal, and Port Blair—impacting over 15,000 employees. I drive contextual, high-impact learning interventions that align with business priorities and employee capability needs. My role combines strategic alignment with hands-on implementation of behavioral, functional, and leadership development initiatives. I also contribute to corporate learning projects by providing voice-of-ground insights to influence design and decision-making. Core Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end execution and delivery of learning programs across the East region. Partner with business and HR leaders to identify capability gaps and design bespoke learning journeys. Create scalable, self-paced, and gamified learning experiences, with a special focus on onboarding and induction…
Dvp and Project Head-Learning & Organizational Development, Corporate Office, Mumbai
Axis Bank · Mumbai Area, India
Assistant Vice Pesident L&Od - Functional & Behavioral Trainer - Eastern Region
Axis Bank · Kolkata Area, India
Responsible for functional and behavioral training of 5000 approx employees across eastern region, which included Branch Heads, Branch Operation Heads, RMs, CSOs, Tellers and other roles
Branch Banking
Axis Bank · Eastern India
Experience in various cross functional roles like Corporate Salary Head, Branch Head, Branch Operations Head, Relationship Manager, Customer Service Officer and Teller
Special Assistant, Export Lc
Bank of Tokyo, Mitsubishi
Export LC Documentation, processing and reimbursement
Education
IIBF & NIBM
Certified Bank Trainer
Indian institute of banking and finance
Certified in AML & KYC, HR
Calcutta University, Kolkata
B.Sc (Hons), Zoology/Animal Biology
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