Thinakaran Raveendran

Thinakaran Raveendran is an experienced HR professional currently serving as Senior Manager and HR Business Leader for Malaysia and India at Edwards Lifesciences since January 2023. Previously, Thinakaran held the position of People Operations Partner at Agoda International, where responsibilities included advising on labor law and talent management while enhancing employee satisfaction. Thinakaran has also served as HR Manager at CPN Ventures, where a key role involved setting up HR infrastructure for new operations, and as HR Business Partner at Lendlease overseeing HR matters in Malaysia. Early career experience includes roles at Coca-Cola Bottlers, IBM, and tutoring at HELP University. Thinakaran holds an MBA from Victoria University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from HELP University, as well as a certificate in Strategic HR Business Partnering.