About Me

K Srinivas Rao

I am a Human Capital Strategist by profession, a compassionate teacher by choice, a passionate researcher by enthusiasm, and a budding philanthropist driven by the desire to make a positive difference.

In addition to leading a Global Advisory & Research Firm, I also mentor a Research Institute focused on Organizational Stress and a Not-for-Profit Foundation dedicated to igniting a reading revolution across India by creating libraries. The Foundation has established over 600 libraries across the Indian subcontinent as of 2023.

Throughout my career, I have been an active member of the Indian Academy of Management, an affiliate of the Academy of Management (USA); NHRD, CII, and currently serve on the Academic Board of Jaipuria Institute of Management – Indore.

Over the years, I have been honoured with several awards and acknowledgments, including being featured in Forbes India as one of the Top Leaders for Torchbearers of Vocal for Local. I have also been recognized by the Vice President’s Office as a part of the Vision of Antyodaya and awarded the title of Hyderabad Heroes by Times of India for my contributions towards building a better society. In the past, I was bestowed with the “HR Leadership Award” in 2008-09 by the Employer Branding Institute. These accomplishments are a gracious reward to appreciate my efforts and have allowed me to stay humble.

Currently, I am the Managing Partner at the Global People Advisory & Research Firm ‘The Strategist,’ and the Chief Mentor at the Food4Thought Foundation. I also hold the position of the Chief Advisor & Trustee at The SoSial Research Institute. Prior to my current roles, I led the Strategy – HR function at Satyam Computer Services and held management roles at Ernst & Young, CATS (Computer Associates-TCG), Baan Info Systems, and Videocon International.

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I hold dual Masters’ degrees – after graduating at the top of my class from Indore School of Social Work in 1993, I pursued a Masters in Military Sciences. Although I made two attempts to complete my Doctoral studies, including a Fellowship in Management at XLRI, I ultimately chose a different path.

Whenever I felt happy for what I have achieved, my conscience reminded me ‘spread it and make it infectious as it is always in demand’
Whenever I felt sad for what I have lost, my conscience reminded me ‘losing makes gaining worthwhile’
Whenever I felt tired, my conscience reminded me ‘Many more miles to go before I sleep . . . ‘
Whenever I felt lost, my conscience reminded me ‘Stay awake and get awakened’