Sureswar Dash
Full Name: Sureswar Dash
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Hindu
Residence: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Profession: Chief Human Resources Officer, HR Strategy Leader
Organization: Exim Logistics Private Limited
Experience: 11+ Years in Human Resources & Management
Education: PG Certificate (IIM Tiruchirappalli), MBA (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University), B.Tech (BPUT Odisha)
Known For: HR Strategy, Digital HR Transformation, People Analytics, Employee Engagement
Skills: HR Operations, Compliance & Auditing, Talent Acquisition, HRMS Implementation, Change Management
Publications: HR Research in IJCRT, Workforce Transformation, Employee Well-being Studies
Languages: English, Hindi, Odia
Sureswar Dash is an Indian human resources professional currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Exim Logistics Private Limited. He is known for his expertise in human capital strategy, compliance, HR operations, and digital HR transformation. With over a decade of experience, he has worked across logistics, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
About
Sureswar Dash is a strategic and people-focused Human Resource professional known for his strong leadership, analytical thinking, and ability to drive organizational excellence through modern HR practices. His core strengths lie in Strategic Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, and Change Management. He possesses deep expertise in building high-performance work cultures, strengthening employee relations, and implementing people-centric strategies that align with organizational goals. He is highly skilled in Talent Acquisition, Performance Management Systems, HR Analytics, Payroll & Compensation Management, Compliance Management, and HR Policy Development. His ability to combine operational efficiency with employee wellbeing enables him to create sustainable HR frameworks that improve productivity, retention, and workplace harmony. He also demonstrates strong capabilities in grievance handling, negotiation, leadership development, and conflict resolution, making him effective in managing diverse workforce environments. Sureswar has strong exposure to HRMS implementation, process automation, data-driven decision-making, and digital HR transformation. He is proficient in utilizing tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and AI-based analytics for workforce insights and strategic planning. His technical and analytical mindset, combined with excellent communication and collaboration skills, allows him to lead cross-functional initiatives effectively and support organizational growth through innovation and continuous improvement. In addition to his professional expertise, he is recognized for his visionary thinking, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning. His blend of strategic thinking, leadership capability, and modern HR knowledge reflects a progressive professional approach focused on organizational effectiveness, employee development, and long-term business success.
Early life and education
Sureswar Dash was born and raised in Odisha, India, in an environment that valued discipline, education, and continuous learning. From an early age, he displayed a strong inclination toward leadership, creativity, and problem-solving. His curiosity for understanding people, systems, and organizational functioning helped shape his interest in management and human behavior. During his student years, he actively participated in academic projects, innovation activities, and creative competitions, which developed his confidence, communication skills, and strategic thinking abilities. His educational journey reflects a balanced blend of technical expertise and management knowledge: • B.Tech in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela. • MBA in Human Resource & Marketing Management from Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar. • PG Certificate Programme in Strategic Human Resource Management from Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (Pursuing). His academic and personal journey reflects a strong commitment to continuous learning, innovation, leadership development, and professional excellence.
Career
Sureswar Dash started his professional career with NIV-Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where he gained valuable experience in HR coordination, recruitment, employee engagement, administration, and workforce management. During this phase, he developed strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, which laid the foundation for his future leadership journey in Human Resources. He later joined EXIM Logistics Private Limited, where his career witnessed continuous growth and leadership advancement. Through dedication, strategic thinking, and strong people management capabilities, he progressed across multiple HR leadership roles and became an integral part of the organization’s growth journey. He contributed extensively to HR transformation, industrial relations, workforce planning, policy development, employee engagement, compliance management, and HRMS implementation. Over the years, he became known for building strong workplace culture, improving employee relations, strengthening organizational systems, and driving people-centric initiatives aligned with business objectives. His ability to combine operational excellence with strategic HR leadership helped him establish a reputation as a dynamic and progressive HR professional. His journey reflects continuous learning, adaptability, innovation, and a strong commitment to organizational and employee development.
Exim Logistics Private Limited
Dash has been associated with Exim Logistics for several years, holding multiple leadership roles:
- Chief Human Resources Officer (Feb 2026 – Present)
* Member of senior management and board-level contributor * Drives enterprise-wide people and culture strategy * Aligns HR initiatives with ESG goals and business growth * Leads digital HR transformation and people analytics initiatives
- Head – HRM (Oct 2020 – Oct 2025)
* Led HR strategy development and implementation * Introduced HRMS systems for operational efficiency * Strengthened talent acquisition and employee engagement
- HR Manager (May 2016 – Oct 2020)
* Managed HR operations and organizational development
Tata Group
- Senior Human Resources Manager (Oct 2025 – Feb 2026)
* Worked with plant leadership in steel and power manufacturing * Managed employee relations and compliance * Led engagement and retention initiatives
Niv-Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Assistant Manager (HR) (Nov 2014 – May 2016)
- Senior Executive HR (Dec 2012 – Aug 2013)
- Project Coordinator (May 2012 – Nov 2012)
During his tenure, he handled recruitment, HRIS systems, payroll, training, and employee relations.
Research and publications
Dash has contributed to several research publications in the field of human resources:
- Occupational Stress and Mental Well-Being of Truck Drivers in Indian Logistics (2025) – IJCRT
- Liquid Workforce: An Instrument for Organization’s Effectiveness (2019)
- Analyzing Employee Turnover Issues in Microfinance Sector (2018)
- Effectiveness of Training of Agricultural and Horticultural Farmers in Odisha (2016)
His research focuses on workforce transformation, employee well-being, and HR-driven organizational development.
Skills and expertise
- HR Strategy Development
- Compliance and Auditing
- HR Operations and HRMS Implementation
- Change Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Payroll and Compensation Management
- HR Analytics and Metrics
Professional affiliations
- Associated with Exim Logistics Private Limited in HR leadership roles since 2016
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Odia
See also
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Development
- Talent Management