Karan Verma appointed as Senior Manager – People & Culture at BT Group, marking an exciting new chapter in his HR leadership journey. With experience spanning across KPMG India, Xebia, IPE Global Limited, Club One Air, and Whitbread, he brings a strong portfolio in HR business partnering, people strategy, organizational development, performance management, and culture-building. His work at KPMG India, where he served as Associate Director – HR, reflects deep capability in leading strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning, talent analytics, employee engagement and driving transformation aligned to business priorities.
Prior to joining BT Group, Karan served as Associate Director – Human Resources at KPMG India, where he partnered closely with business leadership to design and execute talent strategies aligned with growth priorities. His portfolio included performance development, workforce planning, employee engagement, HR analytics, and strategic HR governance, along with leading multiple high-impact organisational projects across advisory and firm-wide functions.
Known for his ability to balance operational excellence with a modern employee experience mindset, Karan has consistently built high-performance cultures through structured HR frameworks, data-driven insight, and empathetic leadership. His work across roles at KPMG, Xebia, IPE Global, Whitbread, and Club One Air reflects a career shaped by progressive responsibility, cross-functional exposure, and a strong commitment to enabling business value through people excellence.
As he steps into this new chapter at BT Group, Karan will focus on strengthening the People & Culture charter, enhancing capability frameworks, and enabling long-term talent-led growth. His journey continues to reflect a passion for building resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces where people thrive and organisations scale with purpose.