Upal Ray

Upal Ray has extensive work experience in the field of Human Resources, specifically in the areas of compensation and benefits, total rewards, and HR transformation. From 1996 to 2002, they worked at Standard Chartered Bank and ABN AMRO, where they achieved revenue targets and managed outbound sales and telesales. From 2005 to 2011, they worked at Cognis (BASF) as a Senior Manager, responsible for global rewards and executive compensation. During this time, they implemented performance management tools, optimized bonus plans, and led a team of rewards professionals. From 2011 to 2015, they worked at Voith GmbH as an International Compensation & Benefits Lead, focusing on global reorganization, HR transformation, and job grading systems. From 2015 to 2016, they served as the Leader of Total Rewards EMEA (Automotive) at Johnson Controls, leading a team to provide total rewards solutions to employees. From 2016 to 2019, they worked at Adient as the Regional Director of Total Rewards EMEA, leading the total rewards function and managing incentives, salary planning, and mobility management. Currently, since 2019, they hold the position of Senior Director, Global Compensation & Benefits, Mobility and Digital HR at Lenzing Group, where they design and implements innovative HR tools and leads a team in various HR areas.

Upal Ray completed a Certificate course in Wharton Executive Education, specializing in HR Management and Analytics, in 2021. In 2002, they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Lancaster University, with a focus on Business Administration and Management. From 1993 to 1998, Upal Ray studied Law at the University of Calcutta. Additionally, there is no available information regarding their earliest education at Patha Bhavan.