Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Sudeep Kunnumal as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) effective March 14, 2025. With over 25 years of experience, Kunnumal has led HR functions across multiple regions and industries. His leadership in AI-driven talent management and workforce agility has earned recognition, including a Guinness World Record for TCS’s CodeVita contest.
10 Facts About TCS’ New HR Head Sudeep Kunnumal
1. Appointment as CHRO
Sudeep Kunnumal will take over as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on March 14, 2025, succeeding Milind Lakkad, who is retiring after an impactful tenure.
2. Extensive TCS Tenure
Kunnumal has been a part of TCS since 2000, dedicating over 25 years to various HR leadership roles across the company. His long-term commitment has given him deep insights into the company’s workforce and operations.
3. Leading the BFSI HR Division
Prior to his new role, Kunnumal served as the Head of HR for TCS’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, the company’s largest revenue-generating vertical.
4. Global HR Expertise
His career has seen him hold leadership positions in major regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Notably, he served as the Director of HR for Asia-Pacific and Head of HR for Europe.
5. Educational Credentials
Kunnumal earned his Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Madurai Kamaraj University, providing a strong academic foundation for his HR leadership journey.
6. AI-Driven Talent Management
A proponent of technological innovation, Kunnumal has spearheaded AI and automation-based HR solutions, enhancing TCS’s talent management capabilities and workforce agility.
7. Champion of Talent Development
He has played a pivotal role in creating robust talent pipelines and improving employee value propositions, establishing TCS as a top choice for global talent.
8. Prior Industry Experience
Before joining TCS, Kunnumal held senior HR roles at Petro Araldite Pvt. Ltd. and Indo Matsushita Appliances Company Limited, gaining extensive cross-industry experience.
9. Guinness World Record Achievement
Kunnumal contributed to TCS’s success by leading CodeVita, the world’s largest coding competition, which earned a Guinness World Record. The contest revolutionized TCS’s campus hiring strategy.
10. Seamless Leadership Transition
To ensure a smooth transition, outgoing CHRO Milind Lakkad will assist in the handover process for six months post-Kunnumal’s appointment, maintaining operational continuity.
Sudeep Kunnumal’s leadership is expected to drive further innovation and excellence in TCS’s HR practices, aligning with the company’s long-term growth objectives.
