Mr. Oommen Abraham is a distinguished HR and OD consultant, leadership coach, corporate trainer, motivational speaker and HR technology innovator with nearly three decades of experience in transforming organizations through people, processes, and technology.
In September 2015, he founded Global Best HR & Management Consulting Private Limited with a vision to help organizations achieve sustainable growth through strategic human resource management, leadership development, and technology-enabled HR solutions.
Recognized as one of the “Most Powerful HR Professionals In India” by the World HRD Congress in 2010 at Singapore, Mr. Abraham is widely respected for his contributions to organizational development, leadership effectiveness, and HR transformation.
Over the course of his career, he has built extensive expertise in strategic, leadership, and operational aspects of human resource management. During his distinguished 18-year tenure at CavinKare Private Limited, he progressed from Management Trainee to Vice President – HR, contributing to the organization remarkable growth journey from ₹12
Crores to over ₹1,200 Crores.
Prior to establishing Global Best HR & Management Consulting Private Ltd, he served as President – Group HR at GEMS Everonn Education Limited, where he played a key role in strengthening organizational capability and people practices across the group.
Mr. Abraham holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master & Degree in Social Work (Industrial Relations & Personnel Management) from Loyola College, Chennai, along with a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCBM) from IFMR, Chennai. He has further enhanced his professional expertise through advanced certifications in
psychometric assessments, competency modelling, behavioural assessment, job evaluation, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
Mr. Abraham holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master & Degree in Social Work (Industrial Relations & Personnel Management) from Loyola College, Chennai, along with a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCBM) from IFMR, Chennai. He has further enhanced his professional expertise through advanced certifications in
psychometric assessments, competency modelling, behavioural assessment, job evaluation, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
A passionate advocate of HR digital transformation, Mr. Abraham recognized the need for an integrated and scalable HR technology platform that could address the evolving needs of modern organizations. This vision led to the conceptualization and development of GB HERMES, a comprehensive Entry-to-Exit HRMS platform designed to streamline HR operations, strengthen compliance, enhance employee experience, and support informed decision-making across organizations of all sizes and industries.
A respected thought leader and innovator, Mr. Abraham has also developed two proprietary frameworks that have become central to his consulting and leadership development practice:
The 3C's of Accelerated Business Performance (Clarity, Competency, Culture)
The 4P's of Leadership Development (Purpose, Presence, Personality, Performance )
These frameworks have enabled organizations to strengthen leadership capability, develop future-ready leaders, nurture individual excellence, improve organizational alignment, enhance employee engagement, and achieve sustainable business performance. They have contributed significantly to organizational success while positively influencing the personal growth, leadership journey, and professional effectiveness of countless professionals.
Today, Mr. Abraham continues to partner with organizations across industries, helping them build future-ready workplaces, develop effective leaders, and leverage technology to unlock the full potential of their people. Through Global Best HR & Management Consulting and GB HERMES, he remains committed to driving organizational excellence, leadership transformation, and business success.
Beyond his current initiatives, Mr. Abraham is actively working towards creating new frameworks, solutions, and innovations for the HR world. Guided by a passion for continuous improvement and professional excellence, he remains dedicated to advancing HR practices and contributing meaningfully to the future of people management.
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