Speaker’s profile

Mukta Arya
Head-Human Resources (Asia-Pacific)
Société Générale
Mukta is a Human Resources Professional with 23+ years of experience in multiple industries and locations in APAC. Starting her career with Essar group in Mumbai, India, after completing Masters in Management Studies, she worked in Tata TD Waterhouse Securities/Tata TDW Asset Management, before joining Ogilvy and Mather as Talent Head for Mumbai, Advertising. In 2006, she joined Societe Generale in Mumbai as Head of HR for India and has been with them for the last 14+ years. She worked in Hong Kong as Regional Head of Talent Development and Inclusion since 2010 and as Head of HR for SEA for Societe Generale in Sinagpor for 4 years, before being appointed as the Head of HR for Societe Generale, APAC, now based in Hong Hong. She has been an internal coach in the bank since 2010 and is a Certified Coach (ACC) accredited by International Coaching Federation. She is also a Global Fellow in Talent Management by Wharton University and a Global Talent Management Leader with certification in MBTI, FIRO B, Experiential Learning, HR Audit, Competency Mapping and Leadership Development. She is a published author with 4 books till now- Wanton Thoughts, 3:15 PM- Musings in Hong Kong, Whimsical Times and Criss Cross- A medley of Thoughts. She is based in Hong Kong and is fluent in English and Hindi.
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