Karunesh (KP) is an accomplished HR and Change Management professional with a distinguished career spanning corporate leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship. As the Founder of Change Et Al (a boutique change mgt consulting), Board Match-Up (platform for c suite executives), and Bridge Et Al (a talent platform for change professionals), he drives transformative solutions in change and transformation. KP is passionate about the topic of Flex Executive economy helping people transition to board and advisory roles. He is also a Co-Founder at FayrEdge, leveraging his passion for technology through customer and employee experience.

With extensive global experience, KP has held pivotal roles in top-tier organizations, including Global Head – Post Merger Integration (M&A) at GE Energy, where he led complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions. As Global Quality & Simplification Head at GE, he optimized processes for efficiency, and as Head of HR (CHRO) at GE and RPG Enterprises, he shaped people strategies and cultural evolution.

A Senior Accredited Director with the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), KP serves on the NRC Committee at SID and brings governance expertise honed through the International Directors Program at INSEAD. His boardroom acumen complements his operational leadership, ensuring holistic organizational impact.

Having lived and worked across India, Singapore, Belgium, Germany, and the USA, KP combines a multicultural perspective with deep expertise in HR, M&A, and transformational change. His mission remains clear: to bridge gaps, enable sustainable growth, and empower leaders and organizations worldwide.