Preeti Narayankar

Accomplished Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of experience specializing in the Semiconductor and Tech industries. Expert in building HR functions from the ground up, scaling engineering teams from 1 to 500+ professionals, and managing global HR operations for 2,000+ employees. Strategic leader in Talent Acquisition and Management with a unique engineering background, bridging the gap between technical innovation and workforce excellence.

Recognized for fostering motivating work environments and delivering positive impact for stakeholders across India, the USA, and global markets.

Senior Director Consulting at SmartSoC Solutions Pvt Ltd (2026-01 – 2026-04)

• Led strategic consulting initiatives focused on Talent Acquisition and Management for specialized engineering sectors.
• Advised on workforce optimization and high-level recruitment strategies to meet technical growth demands.
• Developed frameworks for employee lifecycle management and leadership development within the semiconductor industry.
• Collaborated with executive stakeholders to align human capital strategies with long-term business goals.

Vice President, HR & Operations at LeadSoc Technologies Pvt Ltd (2024-08 – 2025-11)

• Directed and managed the entire HR Operations and strategic initiatives, reporting directly to the Board.
• Led organizational design and workforce planning to support rapid business growth and operational stability.
• Ensured full compliance with international labor laws and implemented updated HR policies and procedures.
• Provided executive-level decision-making on talent management, payroll, and operational efficiency.
• Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, empowering employees to reach their full potential.

General Manager HR (Global Semico Vertical) at Quest Global, Bengaluru (2022-10 – 2024-07)

• Led full-spectrum Talent Management for 2,000+ Semiconductor professionals across multiple global regions.
• Implemented strategic HR policies, building robust Talent Acquisition, Engagement, and Retention frameworks.
• Benchmarked global compensation, benefits, and recognition programs to maintain market competitiveness.
• Championed successful engagement initiatives, achieving high employee satisfaction and retention of top-tier talent.
• Managed the HR integration process following corporate acquisitions to ensure cultural and operational alignment.

Associate Director, HR & Operations at Synapse Design (a Quest Global company) (2010-05 – 2022-10)

• Employee #1: Built the India HR function from the ground up, overseeing the entire operations of the company.
• Scaled the engineering team from a single hire to 500+ engineers, managing entire India operations.
• Proven track-record of building and retaining high-performing engineering teams in the semiconductor sector.
• Developed and oversaw operational budgets, payroll, and administrative functions for the India site.
• Built strong relationships with technical leads to align recruitment with specialized engineering requirements.
• Designed and implemented performance management systems that increased overall workforce productivity.

Human Resources at General Electric, Bengaluru (2007-07 – 2007-12)

• Supported HR functions within a fast-paced, multinational corporate environment at a Fortune 500 company.
• Assisted in talent coordination, candidate screening, and employee lifecycle management.

Human Resources at Synapse Design Inc., San Jose, USA (2004-09 – 2006-04)

• Managed HR duties for the US headquarters, focusing on technical recruitment and local compliance in Silicon Valley.
• Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with industry-standard benefits and compensation.

Member of Technical Staff at CG Smith, Bengaluru (2000-10 – 2004-08)

• Leveraged technical background in electronics to contribute to engineering projects.
• Bridged the gap between technical engineering requirements and talent management needs.

MBA in Human Resource Management (HRM) – ICFAI University (2010)

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication – Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum (1999)