
Mainak Maheshwari
Founder, Kairos Consulting
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Mainak brings over 25 years of experience spanning business and HR roles across geographies. This has given him a unique understanding of the link between HR and business strategy. He also holds a patent for HR capability development.
Mainak's experience includes human capital strategy, culture, talent development (performance, leadership development, career pathing, competency, learning, engagement, diversity) and talent acquisition (including on-boarding and background check). He has also implemented HRIS platforms and HR metrics to improve performance.
In the last two decades, Mainak has travelled to more than 20 countries for work while supporting many more remotely. Recently he has been helping start-ups set up efficient and effective HR teams and processes. In addition, Mainak is a recognized Executive Coach and Leadership Development expert.
Mainak's previous work experience includes stints/projects with Accenture (Consulting and HR), Hewitt Associates, AbsolutData, Heidrick & Struggles, Evalueserve, Sterlite Technologies and Upstox.
Area of expertise
Thought leadership
The Future of Work in HR ConsultingResearch Paper9 August 2025
Eyes on the Future: Understanding Corporate Learning and DevelopmentArticle30 September 2024
How Will the Metaverse Transform HR?Article21 October 2023
Leveraging AI for Data-Driven Talent Acquisition and RecruitmentArticle9 September 2023
Retaining Career NomadsArticle28 June 2022
IMPACT Leadership Model - Leadership Dimensions of the FutureResearch Paper19 February 2022
Employee Engagement in the Technology SectorResearch Paper29 January 2022