“CM’s announcement that private offices can open with full strength is a feel-good factor for the city that is seeing a surge of Covid-19 cases daily. However, one cannot ignore the recent statements from medical experts that the peak season in Delhi is likely to come in June-July. So, at this point in time, I believe it is important to save lives and have a cautious approach with just 30 percent company staff being allowed to work from the office”
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
