Kasturi Cotha

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About Kasturi Cotha

Kasturi Cotha is a transformational and visionary HR leader with over 25 years of global experience. She is known for her expertise in designing and scaling HR strategies for startups, mid-sized organizations, and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with a focus on employer branding, DE & I interventions, talent management and compliance. A distinguished alumna of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, she has a proven record of driving business transformation through strategic HR initiatives. As a recognized thought leader and award(s)-winning professional, she is committed to fostering inclusive, innovative, and high-performance cultures. Kasturi has been invited as a Speaker to various Forums, Podcasts, Keynotes, Summits, Panels, In-conversations, Round-tables and several other Thought Leadership Meets. She has been a Contributor and authored HR related topics & content for various playbooks, whitepapers, publications etc, In her capacity as the Hon. Vice President (2025-27) and former Hon. Secretary (2023-25) of the NHRD Bangalore Chapter, she has focused on elevating the NHRD Bangalore Chapter's vision and influence. Strategic Business Impact: Designed Women in Tech and She’s Back initiatives, leading to a 9% improvement in Global gender diversity and strengthening the Employer brand. Spearheaded global DE & I efforts at Taylor & Francis, recognized in Informa’s Sustainability Report 2022. Achieved INR 47 Cr in cost savings through strategic workforce planning and referral programs at Danske IT. Successfully implemented competency-based frameworks, enabling robust leadership development and employee retention. Championed cultural transformation during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integrations with zero productivity loss.