Ashwajit Singh, MD, IPE Global acknowledges that even, consultancy firms have been affected by Covid-19 related slowdown. He says, “Nearly all our client companies have halted the key strategic and ongoing projects, which, in turn, has affected our payment schedules.” However, he assures that in the current situation no jobs will be lost, or salaries cut or delayed.” With regards to the new appraisal cycle, promotions and bonuses, he says, “we are still evaluating our options. Though there is a freeze on new hires, we will honour those who were offered a job prior to this crisis but, their joining may be delayed.”
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.
