Ms Parvathi Karthik

Parvathi Karthik, Head of Human Resources for Research & Innovation at TCS, is a distinguished people leader shaping the future of India’s talent ecosystem at the intersection of technology, innovation, and human potential. A postgraduate in Mathematics from IIT Bombay, she brings over 27 years of multi‑disciplinary leadership experience in project delivery, quality assurance, quality audit, and human resources at Tata Consultancy Services.

Parvathi has been a key architect in reimagining talent pathways for the future, most notably as the Program Manager for the TCS National Qualifier Program—a pioneering initiative that democratized access to technology careers and created equitable opportunities for thousands of young graduates across India. Her work deeply reflects the session’s focus on scalable skilling models, inclusive talent pipelines, and preparing India’s youth for emerging roles in an AI-driven economy.

Her thought leadership has earned international acclaim:

• Best Technical Paper Award at the      Project Management Institute (PMI)

• Presentation on People Engagement during Covid‑19 at      the Industrial Research Institute (IRI), Boston

• Co‑authored research on virtual team effectiveness,      accepted by the British Academy of Management

With credentials as a Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO Auditor and Agile Coach, Parvathi champions data‑driven HR and analytical decision-making, training HR professionals on statistical techniques critical for building future-ready workforce capabilities.

Her work strongly aligns with the session’s themes of:

• anticipating the evolution of the talent market

• enabling at‑scale re-skilling for an AI-powered future

• fostering participation of women and youth as national growth      accelerators

Beyond her professional achievements, Parvathi is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and Carnatic vocalist, reflecting a unique blend of analytical rigor and cultural rootedness—qualities that shape her holistic approach to developing thriving, high-performing teams.

At the MMA Annual Convention 2026, Parvathi brings a resonant perspective on how enterprises and nation-builders can collaboratively craft India’s next-generation talent architecture, ensuring the country not only adapts to the future of work but leads it with confidence, inclusion, and global influence.