Ms. Karuna is a double graduate, holding degrees in Commerce and Law from Osmania University and a P.G. Diploma in Human Resources Management from Symbiosis University. Ms. Karuna believes that continuous learning is a way of life; in alignment with her learning philosophy, during her esteemed professional journey, she has acquired multiple professional certifications, such as the Strategic HR Certification from XLRI, Iron Lady – Women Leadership Certification from TISS, HR Analytics, HR Compliance and Labour Laws Certification from CII, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Franklin Covey Academy, among others. She is a certified PPA (Personality Assessor) from Thomas International and completed her Six Sigma – Green Belt training. She is currently set to complete the General Management and Leadership Programme (ILPSE) from INSEAD Business School – Fontainebleau, France.
Ms. Ponnada brings in a wealth of experience, i.e., close to 20 years of experience, spanning across diverse fields, including the hospital, retail healthcare, IT, telecom, and pharmaceutical industries, with global footprints. She is a seasoned HR leader with an extensive background in the entire spectrum of HR strategy, talent acquisition, HR operations, talent management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, organisation development, and change management.