Priya D’Cruz
Priya D’Cruz is the Cluster HR Lead for Bayer in South Asia since January 2025.
As part of her current role, Priya is responsible for the development of around 14,000 employees and associates that form a talent hub in South Asia. She handles the HR function for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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Priya derives fulfillment from mentoring youth in her free time which helps her gain diverse perspectives and build personal connections. She also enjoys travelling and reading historical fiction.
Priya joined Bayer in 1995 and has held roles of increasing responsibilities across the different verticals of HR and varied industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and technology. She has strengths in organizational development and transformation, partnering with leadership teams to drive the talent agenda, engagement, and performance in environments experiencing significant external and internal organizational change.
Priya is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning that harnesses people's potential for organizational success. She holds a Masters degree in business management and is also a certified coach.