Bengaluru, August 12, 2026: AscentHR, one of India’s leading HR technology and workforce solutions companies, today announced the appointment of Mr. Shivaprasad Mundakana as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective July 1, 2026. He joins the company’s leadership team at a pivotal stage of growth and will play a key role in advancing AscentHR’s people agenda as the company expands across India and international markets.
Role & Responsibilities
In his new role, Shivaprasad will:
- Lead AscentHR’s people strategy.
- Strengthen leadership capabilities and build organizational readiness for M&A-led expansion.
- Drive HR integration for acquired businesses.
- Develop scalable people processes and frameworks across geographies.
- Foster a culture where employee success and client success go hand in hand.
Mr. Shivaprasad Mundakana, CHRO, AscentHR: “Joining AscentHR at this point in its growth journey is both exciting and inspiring. The company has built a strong foundation and is entering a phase where people, culture, and leadership will play an even greater role in shaping its future. I look forward to fostering a high-performance culture where people feel empowered to learn, grow, and contribute to the company’s success.”
Subramanyam S., Founder & CEO, AscentHR: “With our expansion into new markets and continued focus on strategic acquisitions, strengthening our leadership capabilities is more important than ever. Shivaprasad’s proven experience in scaling organizations, integrating teams, and building high-performing cultures makes him the ideal leader to shape our people strategy and support our long-term growth.”
About Shivaprasad Mundakana
- 23+ years of HR leadership experience across IT, ITES, and commercial organizations.
- Senior roles at Optum India, GE, Oracle, and EFI.
- Expertise in talent acquisition, HR operations, organizational scaling, M&A integration, succession planning, employee engagement, DEI, and workforce transformation.
- At Optum India, scaled the organization from 800 to 8,000 employees, sustaining employee experience scores in the 90s and maintaining a 90:10 retention-to-attrition ratio.
- Based in Hyderabad, passionate about badminton, travel, and reading on business, leadership, and technology.
About AscentHR
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bengaluru, AscentHR is one of India’s leading HR technology and workforce solutions companies.
Its integrated portfolio includes:
- Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Payroll and statutory compliance
- Employee experience and benefits management
- Enterprise compliance and workforce solutions
With deep domain expertise and scalable technology, AscentHR helps organizations improve workforce productivity, enhance employee experience, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage evolving workforce needs with agility.
Website: www.ascent-hr.com
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