Ramesh Ranjan
Founder & CEO – Desirover.com | Leadership Coach | HR Advisor | Author | Speaker | Mentor | Thought Leader
About Ramesh Ranjan
With over four decades of distinguished experience in Human Resources Management, Ramesh Ranjan stands as one of India’s most respected HR leaders, leadership coaches, authors, and community builders. He is the Founder & CEO of Desirover.com, HR Advisor to ITCO Industries, and the former CEO of the Global HR Community (GHRC).
Ramesh is known for bringing together people, purpose, and performance. His work spans corporate leadership, digital HR, entrepreneurship, global learning ecosystems, and community development — always rooted in integrity, compassion, and meaningful impact.
Desirover.com – The Travel Community
As Founder & CEO of Desirover.com, Ramesh built an innovative travel storytelling platform where enthusiasts share authentic experiences, itineraries, and culture-rich travel stories.
- Authentic travel diaries
- Curated itineraries & local insights
- Cost-friendly travel plans
- A passionate storytelling community
Desirover aims to become India’s largest travel storytelling hub, born from Ramesh’s passion for writing and exploration.
Global HR Community (GHRC)
As Co-Founder & former CEO of GHRC, Ramesh helped build one of the world’s most trusted HR ecosystems.
- India 5000 MSME Award (2024)
- Ranked among the Top 10 HR Communities Worldwide on LinkedIn
- 10,000+ members & followers globally
GHRC fosters global collaboration through webinars, workshops, mentoring programs, and discussions on leadership, digital transformation, and the future of work.
Professional Journey
Ramesh’s 40+ year career spans leadership roles across Schneider Electric, APC, Chevron Texaco/Caltex, Praxair India, CoSystems, Indian Herbs, and ITI — influencing HR excellence across continents.
Schneider Electric India (2005–2015)
- Expanded HR coverage to 100% (16,500 employees)
- Scaled HR Shared Services team from 36 → 100
- Delivered “HR Goes Digital” using Oracle Fusion, Taleo
- Improved productivity & reduced costs by 16%
- Award Winner – SSON 2013 & NHRD Best HR Practice
APC India
- Sales growth $27M → $114M
- Manufacturing plants expanded (3 → 8)
- Reduced attrition (24% → 12%)
- Successfully merged APC with Schneider Electric
Caltex India
Integrated three companies, standardized HR systems, and built leadership councils.
CoSystems India
Founded the HR department; scaled from startup to 320 employees in one year.
Praxair India
Led M&A integration, built corporate HR, and launched internal IT e-services.
Leadership Coaching & Mentorship
Ramesh is a certified Executive Coach who helps leaders unlock self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strategic clarity.
He was selected personally by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith for the elite MG 25 India Coaches Group.
Recognized as one of the Top 10 Prominent Leadership Coaches of 2023.
He mentors young innovators through IIT Bombay’s prestigious Eureka! program.
HR Advisor & Consulting
As HR Advisor to ITCO Industries, Ramesh guides transformation in:
- HR Systems & Culture
- Competency Models
- Leadership Development
- Digital HR & Analytics
Academic Contributions
Ramesh has taught at leading institutions like XIME, NMIMS, WE School, IFIM, Christ University, ISME, and the Prague University of Economics & Business.
He contributes to the IIM Bangalore–NASSCOM Leadership Resource Centre in digital HR learning.
Author & Publications
Ramesh authored the Amazon Best Seller “Making People Count: How to Measure the ROI on Human Capital”, with a foreword by Dave Ulrich.
He has published widely on AI in HR, digital transformation, analytics, and employee experience.
Community Leadership
- Vice President & Honorary Secretary – NHRD Bangalore
- Cluster Lead – NHRD Whitefield/ORR
- India HR Council – AMCHAM
- HR Directors Roundtable – Petroleum Companies
- India HR Council – The Conference Board
Awards & Recognition
- India 5000 MSME Award (2024)
- NHRD HR Best Practice Award (2024)
- Asia-Pacific HR Best Practice Award (2014)
- NHRD Top HR Best Practice (2015)
- Top 10 Leadership Coach (2023)
- MG 25 India Coaches (2018)
- NIPM Gold Medal – MSSW
- Mary Clubwala Jadhav Gold Medal – MSSW
Personal Philosophy
A storyteller at heart, Ramesh writes about leadership, life, society, and the human experience. His evolving philosophy, “Prakrithiye – A Way of Life”, centers on self-awareness, gratitude, coexistence, and inner harmony.
“The true measure of success lies not in what we achieve, but in how many lives we inspire along the way.”
Why Choose Us?
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where leadership is defined by empathy, integrity, and purpose. We aspire to build a global ecosystem of conscious leaders and organizations that champion people-first growth, innovation, and sustainability. Through the power of connection, compassion, and continuous evolution, we envision a future where individuals and communities lead with heart, collaborate with intention, and contribute meaningfully to a more inclusive, balanced, and inspired world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals, leaders, and organizations to realize their full potential by aligning people, purpose, and performance. We are dedicated to fostering authentic leadership, continuous learning, and meaningful growth through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration. By combining human insight with strategic excellence, we strive to build workplaces and communities that thrive on trust, empathy, and impact — where success is measured not just by results, but by the lives we touch and transform.