Surya Prakash Mohapatra, currently the Global Head- Talent Transformation at Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms has over 25+ years of experience in various leadership roles in several leading IT and ITES organizations. Prior to Wipro, he worked in Hewlett Packard, Microland, FirstRing, Computer Garage and a few other organizations. Surya has extensive experience in setting up and running learning and development functions for organizations in India and international locations. Surya set up the global training function for Wipro BPO which spanned across 10 locations in Brazil, Mexico, Romania, Poland, China and India.
He has led leadership development, capability building and talent management efforts in various organizations. He was instrumental in setting up the Management Academy and Domain Gurukul in Wipro. Surya brings with him a vast experience in setting up Knowledge Centers of Excellence in various domains, defining and implementing training models for Rural BPO, Tier-III BPO etc. Surya is known as a trend-setter in introducing innovative learning practices and deploying new technologies to take learning effectiveness and learner experience to the next level.
In his previous role at HP, he was engaged in evolving strategies for career development, talent management and knowledge management for the organization in India. In the past, he played a key role in setting up the training function in HP GBS. He was one of the key contributors to HP’s Charisma Program as the global lead for the training tower. Some of the best-in-class initiatives led by him, has received industry recognition as well.
Surya speaks regularly in various national and international forums on topics related to HR, Learning and Development, Corporate Culture and Spirituality. His articles have been published in various journals and magazines. He in the editorial board for the L&D Community’s quarterly e-magazine EKAKSHAARA.
