Profile Summary: Deepika Venugopal
Current Role and Responsibilities
Deepika Venugopal is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Laundryheap, a role she has held since June 2022. In this capacity, she oversees all aspects of human resources management. Laundryheap is a UAE-based on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning service provider operating across various markets, including the recent expansion into Saudi Arabia as of June 5, 2024.
Professional Experience
Deepika has over 14 years of professional experience in HR and shared services.
1. Global Head of HR & Shared Services at Laundryheap
- Duration: August 2017 - Present
2. HR & Documentation Consultant at LAW AND LAWYERS LIMITED
- Duration: May 2016 - August 2017
3. Consultant at HSD Financial Advisors Ltd.
- Duration: June 2015 - May 2016
4. Managing Partner at Sculptures
- Duration: November 2011 - April 2015
5. HR Manager (Contractor) at JSS Biosuccess Ltd.
- Duration: February 2012 - November 2012
6. HR Generalist at Omani Oils And Derivatives LLC
- Duration: February 2010 - February 2012
7. Various Roles
- Duration: April 2005 - February 2010
Education
Deepika has a diverse educational background focused on human resources, management, and business:
- MBA in Human Resources Management and Services
- Institution: G.R.G School of Management Studies
- Duration: 2008 - 2010
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Institution: Avado
- Duration: 2015 - 2016
- Advanced Diploma in International Business
- Institution: Bharathiar University
- Duration: 2005 - 2008
- Bachelor's Degree in E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Institution: Bharathiar University
- Duration: 2005 - 2008
- Master of General Psychology
- Institution: PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
- Duration: 2009 - 2011
- High School Diploma in Accounting and Business/Management
- Institution: Indian School Salalah
- Duration: 2003 - 2005
Certifications
- Licensed Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner
- Institution: IANLP International Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Date: October 2016
- Associate CIPD Certified
Notable Achievements and Contributions
- Authored several articles and posts on HR dynamics, employee development, and leveraging AI for training.
- Played a key role in Laundryheap's expansion into Saudi Arabia and other regions.
- Frequent contributions to discussions around #womeninleadership and inclusion in business.
Professional Affiliations & Publications
- Regular articles and posts on LinkedIn discussing the latest trends and practices in human resources.
- Active engagement in HR communities and forums, often focusing on innovation and leadership.
This report provides a detailed profile of Deepika Venugopal, offering insights into her professional journey, current role at Laundryheap, and her significant contributions to the HR field. This comprehensive overview is tailored to frame strategic engagements and identify potential collaboration opportunities.
