Padmashree Santosh

Padmashree (Paddy) Santosh is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in talent management and organizational effectiveness across multiple industries. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Learning, DEIB, and Organisation Effectiveness at Olam Agri, Padmashree leads a team focused on enhancing global diversity, equity, and inclusion, alongside transformative learning initiatives aimed at a 2030 vision. Previously, an Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank, responsibilities included designing talent strategies for a global workforce, driving diversity initiatives, and enhancing executive succession planning. Earlier positions at Dyson, Merck Group, General Mills, Tata AIG, Prudential UK, Pfizer, and TCS e-Serve reflect a strong background in talent development, organizational design, and employee engagement. Padmashree holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University.