GR
Gundlapally Ramalinga Reddy
HRPreneur • Visionary • Global Networker
GR Reddy is renowned for his dedication to family, friends, and a forward-thinking approach. An avid global networker, traveler, and sports enthusiast, he has been promoting the idea that "Network is Networth" since 2002.
Affectionately known as "GR," a name synonymous with "HR" in India, he is a pioneering HRPreneur who took his HR company as first to go public on the EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange of India, and his innovative contributions to HR have been immortalized in textbooks for HR students across the country.
Pioneer of Modern SME HR
His path breaking innovation on the HR Function Outsourcing or HR Function Management Solution has created more and more HRPreneurs. With his record-breaking pioneering efforts on building and managing HR Departments for SME’s, he earned the distinction of “Father of Modern SME HR” within Indian HR circles.
GR Reddy has been a driving force in the startup ecosystem since 2002, working closely with both state and central governments to shape startup policies and the human resource landscape. His expertise has helped global startups from over 150 countries leverage Indian talent, with some of these companies now ranking among the Fortune 100.
Educator • Columnist • Mentor
A yoga enthusiast since 1977, GR Reddy also leads online workshops for working professionals. His commitment to helping students is evident in his book "1st Job" and his widespread educational sessions, which have benefited over 100,000 individuals.
As a regular columnist in one of India's largest daily newspapers, he continues to influence and guide aspiring professionals. His efforts in building the concept of Career Transition as “outplacement” has been well received and understood by many corporates to use as a branding for their organisation in India.
Family • Sports • Global Vision
Together with his wife, Praveena, GR Reddy has been a steadfast supporter of sports, particularly in encouraging their daughter's full-time sports career. Their efforts have contributed to building a new sports ecosystem in India.
Their son is currently pursuing "Physics" and would like to contribute to a cause connecting Medicine, Engineering with Physics for better health of humans in future. Today, they serve as investors, mentors, and advisors to numerous HR and sports businesses.
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