Sumanta Layak is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in people services and human resources management. Currently serving as Head People Services for South West Asia at The Coca-Cola Company since December 2021, Sumanta leads the digitization of HR functions in the region. Prior roles include positions at PI Industries Ltd, where notable achievements included driving digital transformation initiatives and leading workforce planning and analytics. Sumanta's tenure at TravelTriangle involved spearheading HR strategies for a workforce of 1,100 employees. Educational credentials comprise a PMIR degree from XLRI Jamshedpur and a BTech in Biotechnology from NIT Allahabad.