Gurbani Kaur, Founder & Managing Partner
Gurbani Kaur is a seasoned consultant with over two decades of experience driving strategic operational improvements and fostering exceptional human capital development across diverse industries, including legal, energy, hospitality, security and technology. Her expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, coupled with a practical, results-oriented approach. Gurbani specializes in building robust frameworks for startups and established businesses alike, enabling them to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Throughout her career, Gurbani has consistently delivered transformative results. As CEO of
Law Offices of Panag & Babu, she spearheaded the firm’s growth, leading a team of 70+ professionals and driving significant profitability through strategic initiatives in finance, HR, business development, PR and client relations. Notably, she positioned the firm as a leader in ethical business practices by signing the Mindful Business Charter. Prior to this, as Head of Operations & Human Resources at Global Energy Private Limited, Gurbani demonstrated her ability to manage complex domestic and international operations, establishing and overseeing offices in London, Dubai, Washington and New York. She also played a pivotal role in talent acquisition, successfully leading recruitment drives at top universities and contributed significantly to business development through strategic client management and event planning. Further showcasing her versatile leadership, she conceptualized and executed the development of a company resort and directed the creation of a high-capacity security training academy, capable of training over 500 personnel at once.
Her professional journey, enhanced by continuous learning, has been marked by a consistent drive to optimize processes, enhance team performance and facilitate strategic growth. This dedication to growth is reflected in her professional experience and academic achievements, including her recent completion of the ‘Impactful Leadership: Enhancing your Strategic Influence’ program at Harvard Law School Executive Education, a B.A. English (Hons.) and a Diploma in Aviation and Hospitality Management.
Core Expertise
Strategic Operational Optimization
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Comprehensive operational audits to identify areas for improvement and cost optimization
- Advising on managing budgets, ensuring financial accountability and resource allocation
- Robust vendor and contract management systems to mitigate risks and maximize value
- Office setup and expansion projects, including international operations and seamless integration
- Project management by tracking progress, manage timelines and ensure successful project delivery
Human Capital Development & Management
- Comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent
- Optimizing collaboration between HR and legal departments to bring down legal overhead costs
- Effective onboarding and training programs to enhance employee engagement and productivity
- Establishing performance management systems driving accountability
- Advising on HR policies tailored to business objectives and compliance norms, with a focus on driving employee alignment, receptiveness and long-term cultural integration
- Guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution and grievance management
Strategic Advisory & Growth Initiatives
- PR, networking and branding strategies to enhance organizational visibility and reputation
- High-level stakeholder engagements and building strong client relationships
- Strategic guidance on business development initiatives and market expansion
- Startup and new venture operational framework development
- Office setup and expansion projects, including international operations and seamless integration
- Project management by tracking progress, manage timelines and ensure successful project delivery
Key Achievements & Impact
12
PAN India Offices
Established and Overseen
3
International Hubs
Launched & Managed
85%
Employee Satisfaction
Score for Key HR Initiatives
40%
Increase in Productivity
For CXO Office Team
30%
Revenue Growth
Top Line Expansion by Process Streamlining & Enhanced Operational Efficiency
45%
Overhead Reduction
Driven by Comprehensive Resource, Talent and Contract Management
20%
Reduction in Travel Bills
By Streamlining Operations, Optimizing Vendor Relationships and Empowering Teams through Internal Training.
50%
Reduced Legal Dependency
Achieved through Optimizing HR Processes, Bolstering Internal Knowledge and Upskilling the Function
70%
Reduced PR Services
Cost
Significantly Enhancing Overall Quality through Strategy and Partnership Alignment
40%
Reduction in Recruitment Expenditure
By Refining Talent Acquisition Processes and Optimizing Expenditure across all Hiring Channels
70+
Rooms Company
Resort
Conceptualised, Developed and Commercialised
100+
Professionals
Mentored
Led executive mentorship and strategic development to build a stronger leadership pipeline for future growth