Sidhartha Das

Mr. Sidhartha Das is the Chief Human Resource Officer within the Advent International API Platform, overseeing operations at Cohance Lifesciences Limited, ZCL Chemicals Limited, and Avra Laboratories Limited. His extensive background spans the pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, and infrastructure sectors. Having worked in diverse cities across India, he understands the country's business environments. Furthermore, his professional journey extends beyond India, with significant experience in different geographies and cultures, including Bangladesh, the Middle East, and Africa.

Sid, as he is known to everyone, embarked on his role with Advent's API Platform in February 2021, three months after the acquisition of R A Chem Pharma Limited. His significant contributions extended to overseeing the subsequent acquisitions of ZCL Chemicals Limited (April 2021) and Avra Laboratories Private Limited (April 2022). Joining the leadership team, Sid has been at the forefront of driving the transformational journey of these three entities focussed at harmonisation and integration.

Given the unique nature of his journey, Sid recognised the importance of aligning the HR agenda with the short and long-term business goals. His keen understanding of each acquired organisation's current state and level of maturity allowed him to chart a path forward, ultimately converging into a single, evolved entity with exemplary people practices. With agility, he aligned the organisation's people needs with the organization’s operational framework ‘DISHA’, working closely with the leadership team to address risks and gaps. The development journey was tailored to the specific needs of each organisation, aiming to create a best-in-class entity.

Sid's adept talent strategy has played a pivotal role in steering the organisation towards achieving its business objectives amidst its dynamic and inorganically expanding environment. He employs data-driven insights to discern the organisation's most critical competencies, devising inventive methods to attract talent endowed with these capabilities. Attracting top-tier talent poses a perennial challenge for an organisation in the throes of self-discovery.

His strategic initiative to fortify the organisation's brand has catapulted it to a position where the industry's finest talent keenly follows its developmental trajectory. Sid's visionary approach to cultivating the Cohance brand internally and externally, amplifying it through diverse communication channels, has transformed the company into a highly sought-after workplace. Today, it is a beacon for professionals seeking a rewarding and impactful career.

Understanding very early in the journey that harmonisation cannot be achieved without the use of automation and digital tools across the platform, Sid took proactive measures to identify and implement the most suitable tools. Harmonisation was deemed crucial, and he approached it with a sense of urgency, incorporating the best and most innovative practices. However, a careful balance was maintained to preserve the acquired organisation's original essence while actively pursuing the integration agenda.

Sid made it a priority to cultivate and sustain a positive company culture across the platform. The focus extended beyond employees to encompass their families as integral entities. The entity level HR policies underwent a thorough revaluation, emphasising a holistic perspective considering the individual employee and their family dynamics.

Sid collaborates extensively with stakeholders to create an inclusive and equitable workplace, significantly improving employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention.

What sets this journey apart is the exceptional speed and excellence in execution, effectively compressing a typical 5-6-year trajectory into an impressive 2-3 years.

 

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