About Us

Zubin is known to thrive in complexity. He is analytical, creative, and loves being amongst people. Zubin’s experience is spread across global tech and non-tech businesses in the early set-up phase as well as mature proven business models. He loves watching videos and getting into discussions on future technologies, global markets, and consumer trends. He learns best by watching the many interviews, documentaries, and stories on global leaders and businesses. He believes all of this helps him construe towards leading people, businesses, developing strategies, and identifying the unarticulated needs of customers. Before O.C. Tanner, Zubin was the Vice President of Sales and Account Management for South Asia at First Advantage Corporation. Zubin is a Production Engineer, an MBA, a Diploma in Advertising and PR from Mumbai.

With a great reputation for excellent leadership skills and passion for creating high-performance teams, there could not be anyone better than Ramakrishna Maddali to set up a Technology Center in India. At O.C. Tanner, he leads the Technology Center in Hyderabad. A certified Masters in Embedded Technologies and VLSI from University, Rams comes with rich experience of over 14 years in the development of product strategy and roadmaps, acquisition of new technology, business partnership, managing large global engineering organizations, offshoring, and organizational restructuring. He drives the team which is focused on developing market-leading products, supporting our global and local customers, and inventing tools that help our clients gain insight into engaging their employees.

Karan heads the Sales function for India. He helps organizations to understand the power of workplace culture and the benefits of fostering a culture of appreciation. Karan is an expert who comes with knowledge in multiple facets of HR Technology. He orchestrates across stakeholders -internal and external - to deliver on commitments and inspires his team to run the extra mile assuring and embodying the “Make it Happen” attitude. Coming with the enriching experience of working with Dale Carnegie, Karan understands the pulse of people development and its importance in organizations. When he is not busy with business, he loves spending some fun time with his wife and his little daughter.

With 10+ years of experience in the HR Technology industry, Bhabani's expertise lies in designing and delivering successful SaaS products. He has been part of the leadership team at Kwench building a successful recognition product from scratch which was acquired by O.C. Tanner in 2019. He is a strategic thinker and the brain behind the IT development for Thanks. At O.C. Tanner he leads Thanks Product & Engineering teams and focuses on providing an excellent user experience. He leads the team efficiently and loves to contribute and make a valuable difference. He holds a B. Tech degree in Computer science Engineering. When he's not at work, Bhabani loves to take long walks, cook, or binge-watch his favorite shows.

Srajan’s stellar leadership has been instrumental in setting up the Finance function in India, which he manages effectively and efficiently. He takes pride in his ability to consistently deliver out of the box solutions that are technically sound, innovative, and implementable for the company. His deep regulatory and legal understanding enables him to handle complex compliance and reporting issues with much ease. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Srajan also has expertise in IFRS and Forex & Treasury Management. He has rich experience in handling financial planning & reporting, tax management, book-keeping, treasury management, F&A, audit & compliance functions of various manufacturing, trading as well as service organizations, over the past 20+ years. When he is not at work, Srajan enjoys listening to music and traveling with his wife and son.

Jaya heads the Client Success function in India and has over 20 years of experience in achieving outstanding customer delight and relationship development. She has worked with clients from multiple industries, helping them create effective recognition strategies that drive innovation, creativity, and performance. She leads a team responsible for supporting customer service and account management. Managing projects, new initiatives, developing plans for a long-term partnership, data analysis for tracking program metrics for continual growth and improvement, and positive experience for all clients has been her expertise. Jaya has a deep sense of purpose and duty that gives her the flexibility and comfort to work in a variety of professional environments. Outside of work, Jaya is a globetrotter and enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, and working closely by guiding and mentoring youngsters.

Shashin leads Award Strategy, Supply Chain and Sourcing function for O.C. Tanner - IMEA region. Shashin holds dual M.B.A degree in Marketing and Finance. He is accountable for building competitive sourcing and logistic solutions - vouchers and merchandise - across the IMEA region for local and MNC clients. This role requires high collaboration with O.C. Tanner’s International offices to design and execute merchandising and supply chain strategies. With 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Retail, Merchandising, and Operations management, Shashin has led strategic and global business initiatives that require high collaboration and problem-solving skills. He is passionate about developing strategic partnerships and Go-to-Market (G2M) strategies with a strong focus on scaling the business profitably. While leading the function, he assumes complete P&L ownership, end to end Business Operations Planning, and Program Management. He is obsessed with building operational efficiency with a strong focus on automation.

A true passion for customers and an enterprising spirit of excellence – these are often used words to describe Maria, who leads Customer Success for global and multinational clients. With a rich experience of 16 years, Maria leads a customer success process that promotes client delight and loyalty. She ensures customers understand, internalize, and experience the value of our recognition services throughout their journey. She co-ordinates cross-functionally to drive customer success, continually builds strategies to improve customer experience, and manages teams effectively. Maria also works closely with the global leadership team to build a world-class customer success strategy for our new recognition product - ‘Thanks’, originally from India. At home, Maria is a complete Hollywood movie buff and loves to binge-watch all that Netflix has to offer.

With 10+ years of rich experience in Sales and Marketing, Tejas has excellent expertise in crafting evocative customer-centric marketing and sales campaigns for companies spread across the Consumer Durables, Hospitality, and Real Estate industry. He is passionate about creating buyer personas and understanding consumer buying triggers. In addition, he thrives while developing comprehensive product and customer journey roadmaps. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Management & Business. When he is not working, he likes to spend time with his family or enjoys watching a football game with friends.

Candida heads the People & Great Work/Facilities function and focuses on practices that contribute to strengthening the workforce through culture. She spent her first 7 years in the Middle East (Qatar) working in the Oil and Gas industry. With over 11 years of extensive HR Generalist experience across domestics and international enterprises as well as a wide spectrum of industries ranging from Oil & Gas, Recruitment consulting, Non-banking Finance, and the IT Services sector. Her passion is to enable people to connect with their purpose on the job and off the job. She finds it fulfilling to be a part of people's success stories and contribute to it in the smallest way. When not at work, she enjoys all genres of music and loves doing her rendition of some of her all-time favorites.

Shivani’s diverse experience in law and business consistently shows in her efficiency to lead the role of Legal Advisor for O.C. Tanner IMEA business. With 8+ years of experience with companies like Hermes India, Wadhwa Group, and YOU Broadband; Shivani is also responsible for corporate compliances and contract management. She provides legal, financial, and/or strategic advice during and outside of meetings. She ensures good corporate practices and reduces the risk of non-compliance. She is highly efficient and detail-oriented in her job. Her role further aims to align and support the business with the yardstick of law. Shivani is a qualified Law graduate as well as an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Outside work she enjoys reading and traveling with her husband and her son.

Stephen first joined the Board of Directors almost thirty years ago with the primary qualification of having studied philosophy, a credential that meant something to his grandfather Obert C. Tanner. He worked within the company for several years before returning to academic pursuits. He now teaches in the philosophy department at the University of Utah and continues his research and writing in the history of science. Continuing the philanthropic legacy of the company is an important priority for him. Stephen has a deep appreciation for the importance of a strong workplace culture in the success of organizations. Stephen’s insightful mind has led him to earn a degree in philosophy from Stanford, and a Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science from Cambridge. He has also served for 20+ years as a trustee of the Tanner Lectures on Human Values. Most mornings this accomplished leader, scholar and athlete can be found at CrossFit.

Dave arrived at O.C. Tanner offering his services without a job interview or offer. If the company wasn't pleased after a month's work (without pay), he'd pack his things. Lucky for us, 30 years later he's proven his determination, dedication and capabilities time and time again, in literally every department of the company. Coupled with a bachelor's degree in international business from Brigham Young University an MBA from Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management, make him a globally-minded leader for our global company.

Whether he is in Germany or Jamaica, Ty Brown travels anywhere for a great adventure. That dedication helps recognition culture grow all over the globe. He listens, he experiments, and he builds consensus. He aims to meet needs of colleagues and clients alike by drawing on his background in operations, human resources, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain management. He also has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and an M.B.A.-both from Brigham Young University. This reservoir of experience has benefitted our company since Ty joined O.C. Tanner in 2003, helping our organization deliver award fulfillment solutions to clients in 130 countries. He shares all of his professional accomplishments with his staff, but the adventures Ty cherishes most are those with his wife and their four children.