Veteran Air Commodore Pranab Kumar Dutt VSM

Founder & Chairman

Air Commodore P.K Dutt VSM (Retd.), B. Tech (Mechanical Engineer), BIT, Sindri, Ranchi University, M. Tech, (Air Craft Propulsion) Cranfield Institute of Technology, UK), is an outstanding professional with over three decades of distinguished services to the India Air Force.
He has also rendered services of more than a decade to Indian Industry viz. Bhartiya Cryogas Limited, National Coal Development Corporation and Bokaro Steel Limited. wherein his brilliant performance in the commissioning of first Blast Furnace was duly appreciated by the then Prime Minister of India in the year 1972.
His services were duly recognized by awarding Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) by President of India, Appreciations Letter by the then Prime Minister of India on two momentous occasions in the year 1984 and 1989.
As Principal Director at Air Headquarters, Indian Air Force, he was responsible for planning, forecasting, provisioning and budgeting in respect of wide range of Common User, Aircraft Support, Airfield Support, System Specialist Auto Mobiles vehicles.
As Director at Directorate of Standardisation of Ministry of Defence, he was also responsible to pave the way for self-reliance in the sphere of Defence Procurement and promote indigenization, by viable integration of Indian industries with the Defence Sectors through Confederation of Indian Industries and Bureau of Indian Standards.
As Commanding Officer of Base Repair Depot, he was responsible for the production of a variety of Ground Support Equipment, Ground Handling Equipment and Arrester Barriers to sustain the flying effort of a wide range of fighters and transport aircraft and helicopters of both Western and Russian origin.
Post retirement, Air Cmde. Dutt continued in his pursuit to innovate and explore the contemporary field of Cryogenics and has successfully set up an Export Oriented business, being the founder CEO of Bhartiya Cryogas Limited for design, fabrication and supplies and commissioning of world-class Cryogenic Air Separation Units for an elite clientele across the globe.
Currently, Air Cmde. Dutt spearheads as the Founder Chairman & Managing Director of 360º Engineering & Consulting Services Ltd. which is a collegian of a talented group of senior Ex-Defence Officers and top notch Engineers and HR Professionals from the Industry with various expertise and experience.

Vanita Sharma

Director Human Resources

I am a seasoned and results-driven HR professional with nearly 28 years of dedicated experience in Human Resource Management, Administration, and Operations. My expertise lies in conducting insightful business forecasts, enhancing team productivity, and spearheading the automation of HR processes.
The association with GIZ bilateral and GIZ International Services in India gave me an opportunity to ensure high-quality human resources work for the projects and programmes within India and at a global level. The focus of my work association in last 15 years has been extensive and diverse. Throughout my career, I have successfully navigated complex HR landscapes, providing valuable advice and expertise to clients on a myriad of HR concerns. I have actively contributed to the growth and success of organizations by ensuring efficient HR operations, implementing strategic plans, and managing teams with a focus on talent acquisition, development, and retention.
My accomplishments include playing advisory roles for various HR functions. In addition, I have a strong background in handling legal and compliance matters, providing crucial advice to management on complex employee relations.My commitment to excellence is underscored by my continuous efforts to analyze market trends, offer strategic insights, and implement policies that align with organizational goals.
I am passionate about leveraging my extensive skill set to contribute to the success of forward-thinking organizations.

Rituparna Chatterjee

Director Operations

Rituparna's career trajectory includes two decades of significant experience in operations leadership roles driving outcomes specific to transformation, digitalization, collaboration across teams and geographies, talent management, project management, process management and stakeholder management.
Key call outs n impact has been seamless delivery, consistent csat scores, associate development and retention, successful transformation initiatives based on business needs.

Sweta Sant

Director – Human Resources

Sweta is an HR professional with more than 17 years of experience . She has held leadership positions with large Organizations in diverse sectors like Banking, NBFC, Media, Manufacturing, Consulting and FMCG. She has adeptly managed all stages of the employee life cycle, Organizational Development interventions and strategic HR planning.
Sweta also has rich experience in areas of Business Partnering, Talent Management, Succession Planning, L&D, performance management, internal communications, competency-based assessments, organization design and HR policy formulation. She has effectively set up the HR function of a startup from growth phase to maturity.
Sweta has accomplished double Post Graduation in PMIR from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai & Delhi School of Economics in Sociology. She also has a PGD in Human Rights from National Law School of India Univ. Bangalore. Sweta is also a diversity and inclusion influencer. She has completed research assignments and provides advocacy for projects related to gender issues, livelihood, education and Water & Sanitation (WASH).

Dr. Ahana Banerjee

Director – Human Resources

Dr. Ahana Banerjee is a Doctorate in Applied Behavioral Science from University of Metaphysical Sciences, California, with Assistance of IISC Bangalore – Specialization – Metaphysics. She specializes in Change Management & Behavior Modification through Meta-Psychology Model and works as a Lead Human Capital Consultant that consists majorly of Talent Management, Change Management, Coaching & Mentoring and Leadership Development.
She is a Certified Competency & Performance Developer from Carlton Institute of Advanced Management, USA and a Certified Psychometric Assessor of Extended Disc, a certified Executive/Life Coach with over 14 years of proven track record for successfully working for maintaining and acquiring new clients, seamless project execution through thought leadership, innovative solution models and empowering teams with actual culture integration of innovation and creativity in India & Internationally.
Her areas of specialization includes multiple areas of Change Management and work methodologies of Talent Assessment, Leadership Development and so on.
Her area of expertise includes Coaching & Mentoring , Career Acceleration Programs, Leadership development, Career Framework development, Competency Mapping, Organization design, and change management projects through stakeholder analysis, management alignment and business process mapping change readiness assessments, Performance strategy &development, change communication and Digital led High Impact Learning Solutions & Performance Enhancement Solutions.
Has been working on varied models of Training/ Teaching, Coaching & Mentoring, Consulting Leaders for performance acceleration and professional development. The coaching models are based on Cognitive and Metacognitive Psychology.
She is working as a Lead POC of Internal/External stakeholders. Client Acquisition. Worked as a Thought Leader and Director with the startup acquiring a growth rate of 33% in last 6 years and is solely responsible for the seamless execution of the project with the team and maintaining and building relations with new clients across different industries and geographies. She has an extensive experience working in multiple geographies consisting of UK, France, India and Middle East, and is adept in handling a global audience across different Leadership vertical.
Her experience also includes but not limited to:
• Adult Training /Teaching
• Online /Digital Training
• Continuous International & Global Learning Experiences

Industries worked with

Global Consulting organizations, Cross Knowledge, Capita, Biocon, Praj Industries Sony, Assam Tea Limited, United Insurance, Larsen &Tubro, Shriram Housing Finance Limited, SBI Cap Trustee, Kentz Engineering Constructions, Doha, WLC College, DBS Cholamandalam ,London School of Commerce, AAERI, Adhunik Group, Bhoomika, Sahara India, Supertron Electronics Ltd, London University, London School of Commerce, Andhra University, Institute of Educational Research & Development( IERD) Employees Provident Fund Organization( Unit of National Academy of Research & Social Security) and so on.
Has been working on varied models of Training/ Teaching, Coaching & Mentoring, Consulting Leaders for performance acceleration and professional development. The coaching models are based on Cognitive and Metacognitive Psychology.

Meenakshi Saraswat

Deputy Director – Human Resources

Ms. Meenakshi is a dynamic and highly energetic professional who has a proven track record of academic excellence, professional proficiency, and a blended delivery style based on continuous learning and executing critical projects with an entrepreneurial mindset. She has pursued her PGDM from IFMR. She is also one of the youngest people to become a certified Assessor on the flagship model for Organizational Development and Employee Engagement from CII and served as an important member for various NHRD Chapters.
Drawing from her rich industry experience as a Management Consultant across domains like Manufacturing, IT Hardware & Software, BPO, KPO, Education, Financial Services and through her previous core HR roles in various Management Positions across Manufacturing and IT companies, she is apt at providing holistic, sustainable, scalable solutions for your Organizational needs. Her Previous Work experience consists of serving for Brands like Vedanta Resources PLC, and she has collaborated with brands like Teleperformance, Happy Locate, Exicom, Normet, CRG Solutions, ONE BCG, Car Dekho, Credit Q, SGT University, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini to name a few for executing high impact projects seamlessly.
Her expertise includes designing Employee Engagement, Communication, Organizational Development interventions, Preparing cutting-edge Strategies, Plans, Policies, SOPs, and Frameworks backed by market research and benchmarking, and helping client partners seamlessly execute these interventions to gauge effectiveness. She is strongly focused on Capability building through effective implementation of Performance Identification, Mapping, and Assessments models. Corporate Communication and Employer Branding is another strong suit that Ms. Meenakshi holds and she has effectively written and won Papers underlining various HR Best Practices and won awards from institutions like People Matters, CII, Golden Peacock, SHRM, and many more.

Ajay Kumar Agarwal

Executive President & Director – Human Resources

Ajay, is a Management Graduate, Alumni of Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad, and has 3 decades of experience with a good mix of diversified exposure to Industry, Business, H R, Retail & Process and Manufacturing.
A self-starter who made impact on all aspects of HR Management (Manpower Planning, Sourcing / Recruitment, Induction, Training, Career Development, Potential Appraisal, Policy formulation, Employee - Relations & Compensation / Benefits).
Ajay strategized Management Skills, Organizational Development, Culture, Relationships and Change Management. Also worked in cross-cultural and multi-location environment.
• Core professional expertise in establishing new units/factories/establishment with 100% statutory compliance and recruitment of technical / professional work force for operating plant / supply chain and retail outlets chain........
• Core professional expertise is the ability to juxtapose knowledge of the “hard” elements of management – strategy, structures, systems, technology, with an understanding of the “softer” elements of people and processes, towards organizational effectiveness. Hard core professional having expertise in Reviving the closed units...surpassing the labour issues.........
Ajay is a leader who takes calculated risks in consultation with the management
Specialties: Humane leader: A leader should be a gentleman, first who should be able to feel if other’s shoe is hurting.
Innovation: Thinking out of the box is the key! Ajay likes to take calculated risks in consultation with the Management.
Recognizing before leading: If we can recognize people and fit them in the overall organizational goals and appreciate their work, where is the problem?!!
Key change Agent: Change is the only permanent thing. Flexibility too, is very important!
• Worked as a Manager / Sr. Manager / DGM / Head – HR and key Executive in various industries including Manufacturing, Chemicals, Petrochemicals / Petro products, Engineering-Plastics, Process n Retail also with group engaged in manufacturing of Pet Containers, Mineral Water, CD- DVD-CD ROM, Multi Media and was also core team member of establishing its Software company, Ajay was managing the entire HR functions, right from interviewing & hiring candidates in India as well for US and coordinating their move from India, their orientation and induction into the company.
• Developed the Policies & procedures to attract and retain the best talent. He also assessed the training needs of the employees, designed training curriculum, conducted training sessions and did effectiveness evaluation of the programs.
• Developed, coordinated and implemented the employee benefit programs, including their medical, retirement and investment plans and statutory benefits.
• Provided counsel and assistance to employees and management on issues commensurate with company’s employee relations policy. I also handled grievances and labour practice. Interviewed , selected & recruited technical resources in a fast pace environment in a new Company. Recruited more than 500 people in 2 months in plant operations, retail sales, logistics, hub n warehouse….
• Ensured smooth Induction and on – boarding of new members
• Identified & implemented Training/Development needs/PCMM initiatives
• Owned the process of Performance/Potential Management
• Formulated & Implemented HR Policies to the entire satisfaction of employees and the Management
• Negotiated ‘Compensation’ with employees
• Managed Employee Relations & implemented rewards policies for employees n organizational development
• Developed and implemented “Termination / Exit procedure”
• As a leader made important Decisions under challenging situations
• Trained the field force & Organized Development Programs
• Looked after the welfare of 1000 + people and kept them in high morale
• Kept everybody professionally motivated
• Handled all HR matters effectively
• Handled entire Administration of the number of Industrial Units / Organization,
Ajay also moved freely in Business and Government Circle _ Bureaucracy having excellent two way relationship…
· Apart from professional front, also involved in other activities for the improvement and development of the society ….

Nidhi Sharma

Executive Vice President - Strategic HR

A Management Consultant with 15+ years of business experience across all Human Resource domains in different industries including F&B Retail,Travel, Hospitality, Wellness and ITES. Has worked with Kaya Skin Clinics (Marico Ltd) as Human Resource Business Partner before joining 360 Degree ECS Limited and have handled national and global roles for several Organizations in the past including IBM, Lavazza, VLCC Limited, Travel Food Services (TFS), Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Global Vantedge & The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. Being a Strategic HR professional, has strong expertise in areas of Capability Building, Talent Management, Culture Building and Employee Engagement. Have been instrumental in designing Assessment Centers, Career Roadmaps, Competency Frameworks, TNA, Engagement Frameworks, Succession Plans etc . Holds a vast experience of mandays in Training/ Onboarding employees of all levels in an organisation. Completed PGDHRM from Symbiosis, Pune and Diploma in Training & Development from ISTD, New Delhi in Merit.
Ms. Nidhi is highly successful in leading and delivering behavioral and domain training interventions in sectors such as Retail, Travel, Hospitality, Manufacturing & Education Industry. Ms. Nidhi is an well rounded Senior Learning & Development Professional with over 15 years of rich and diverse experience in multiple industries and domains - that include Management of Resources and People, Profit Center & Operations Management, Office Administration Management, Vendor Management, Leadership & Team Building & Counseling and Training