Core Integra Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Ramesh Padmanabhan as COO
Mumbai : Core Integra, a leading HR, Labour Law Compliance, and Reg Tech company renowned for being India’s first SaaS-based labour law compliance platform, has announced the appointment of Ramesh Padmanabhan as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic move is part of a series of recent key appointments, including new roles in Advisory, Business Development and Operations, as well as the launch of a new Talent Acquisition arm, aimed at strengthening the company’s leadership team and driving its growth and innovation.
Ramesh Padmanabhan, formerly with TATA Projects, brings over three decades of experience in industrial relations and personnel management. His extensive background includes significant roles at Air Force HR & Administration, leading Compliance Consulting Firms and with Tata Projects. His deep expertise in HR and compliance will be crucial in refining Core Integra’s operations and supporting its mission to transform the compliance landscape in India.
Commenting on his appointment, Ramesh Padmanabhan said, “I am thrilled to join Core Integra and contribute to its mission of revolutionizing HR and Compliance solutions. The company’s innovative approach and commitment to excellence resonate with my professional values, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive operational efficiencies and support the company’s strategic goals especially in establishing technology leadership in this segment.”
In addition to Ramesh Padmanabhan, Core Integra has recently appointed Bernadine Kharnaoir as National Sales Head, Munab Ali Beik as Head of the Compliance Advisory Practices, Meenakshi Jaryal as Head of the Talent Acquisition vertical and elevated Swati Chavarkar as the Chief of HR Operations & Payroll outsourcing vertical. All these leaders come with over two decades of experience in the HR and Compliance industry having worked in senior roles with Consulting firms and Captive organizations.
Mahesh Krishnamoorthy, Managing Director of Core Integra, commented, “As we expand our presence across India, these new appointments are vital for enhancing our client service and accelerating business development. Each new leader brings valuable experience that will be instrumental in achieving our strategic objectives and maintaining our market leadership.”
Core Integra’s commitment to its employees is reflected in its recognition as a Great Place to Work in 2023 and 2024, with over 25% of its team having been with the company for more than five years. In the last two years Core Integra has increased its headcount by 300% and set up its own offices in 10 cities in India. In the next two years, it plans to set up its offices in all the State Capitals and UT which will double its employee strength especially in areas of Sales and Operations. Technology leadership with products such at Ctrl F, Core X, Core PFT, Core Pay and RPA solutions gives Core Integra the edge to seamlessly cater to 2000+ locations pan India.The expanded leadership team is well-positioned to drive Core Integra’s strategy in remaining a leader in the HR, Compliance and Reg Tech space.