Kelly Services, a leading human resources solutions company, announced the appointment of Kamal Karanth as Managing Director for India with immediate effect. Karanth will be responsible for growing and expanding Kelly?s business and investment opportunities across nine locations in India.
Karanth has over 14 years of experience in sales and profit center management in the human resources (HR) and healthcare industries. In addition to having a strong background in setting up new business operations, he has successfully led winning teams to drive business growth in a number of segments, including recruitment, executive search, and other HR services in India and Asia.
?India represents one of the world’s most promising emerging markets. With an economic growth forecast of 7.5 per cent in 2010-11, it is one of the few major economies to rise out of the global economic downturn earlier than its counterparts. This is reflected from clear improvements in industries such as manufacturing, mining, power and services,” Dhirendra Shantilal, Senior Vice President-Asia Pacific, Kelly Services.
“I am delighted to be joining Kelly Services at this point where India is playing a significant role in the company?s overall growth story,” said Karanth.
Prior to joining Kelly Services, Karanth headed the Asia Pacific team in his previous company, and assumed responsibility for several key senior management roles, including CEO & Director of Malaysia, Global Practice Head ? Pharmaceutical & Healthcare and Regional Head of South India.