Suchitra Rajendra is a senior HR leader and executive coach with 30+ years of experience across FMCG, telecom, and service consulting. She is the Founder of QED!HR, a boutique HR consulting firm, and currently serves as an Independent Board Director at HT Media Group and Hitech Gears Ltd. She spent 13 years at PepsiCo in progressive HR leadership roles, including CHRO for India and Sr. Director HR for the Asia Pacific region, based in Bangkok, covering markets across Thailand, Japan, Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Suchitra brings deep expertise in HR strategy, talent management, and organisational design. Her experience spans culture change, DEI initiatives, compensation and benefits, M&A, and leadership development. A PCC-certified executive coach, she works with senior leaders and founders to unlock potential, drive transformation, and build high-performing, inclusive organisations.

Focus Areas

• Fractional CHRO — HR strategy, organisation design, and talent management
• DEI culture building and leadership transformation
• Executive and CXO coaching (PCC certified)
• Change management, M&A HR integration, and internal communications
• Independent board advisory for digital media and growth-stage businesses