Sudeep Luthra
Sr. HR Leader (ex-Head HR - Orange Business India)
Orange Business India
Overview
People-first HR leader focused on org design, agile change, and building resilient teams across fast-scaling environments. Values appreciation of HR’s role in business transformations and aligning people aspirations with customer value.
Perspective
Having worked across industries, Sudeep credits diverse environments, people aspirations, business dynamics, and technology interventions for enriching his HR experience.
Key themes
- Designing agile org structures for scale
- Driving engagement through transparent communication
- Balancing governance with speed in high-growth teams
- Building trust and transparent relationships across the org
Quote
“We put people at the center of every transformation—growth follows when teams feel trusted, informed, and empowered.”
Advice for HR professionals
- Be open-minded and adaptable—explore diverse HR domains and invest ~10% time in self-development.
- Establish trust in human relations—policies and decks matter less than credibility and follow-through.
- Communicate openly and transparently—avoid ambiguity; clarity builds confidence.
- Balance empathy with organizational needs—represent employees while conveying leadership expectations.
- Embrace automation without losing the human touch—easy access and quick responses still need empathy.
- Keep building on the 5 Cs: Competence, Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Connections.
How they unwind
Unwinds by reflecting on learnings, walking, meditating, reading history/politics/religion, and discussing ideas with close friends and colleagues.