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We partner with leaders and organizations to co-create growth—at the intersection of people, culture, and purpose.​ Practical HR transformation. Strategic clarity. Human impact.

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Candid Core is a strategic HR consulting and leadership advisory firm rooted in decades of global experience and grounded, real-world execution.​

We partner with growth-focused organizations to realign people strategy, reshape culture, and reimagine leadership—bringing clarity where it matters most.

About Us
What we do
Strategic HR Consulting
Shaping Strategy | Designing Organizations | Driving Culture

We help organizations align people priorities with business strategy, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and build cultures that sustain performance. Our work focuses on four critical pillars.
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What we do
Coaching & Mentoring
Building Capability | Enabling Transitions | Strengthening Leadership

We support leaders — in HR and across business functions — to grow into their next level of impact through structured coaching, contextual mentoring, and development journeys. Our approach is deeply personal, yet sharply business-aligned.
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What we do
HR Advisory & Fractional CHRO
Strategic HR Expertise — On Demand
People Processes | Talent | Industrial Relations

We offer strategic HR advisory for organizations that require senior expertise — without full-time overhead. Whether you're scaling up, transforming, a startup or facing a specific challenge, we provide trusted, experienced guidance.
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What we do

Strategic HR Consulting

Shaping Strategy | Designing Organizations |
Driving Culture

We help organizations align people priorities with business strategy, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and build cultures that sustain performance. With a focus on long-term value, we empower organizations to build resilience, agility, and a purpose-driven culture.

Coaching & Mentoring

Building Capability | Enabling Transitions | Strengthening Leadership

We support leaders — in HR and across business functions — to grow into their next level of impact through structured coaching, contextual mentoring, and development journeys. Our approach is deeply personal, yet sharply business-aligned.

HR Advisory & Fractional CHRO

Strategic HR Expertise — On Demand
People Processes | Talent | Industrial Relations

We offer strategic HR advisory for organizations that require senior expertise — without full-time overhead. Whether you're scaling up, transforming, a startup or facing a specific challenge, we provide trusted, experienced guidance.

Strategic HR Consulting

Shaping Strategy | Designing Organizations |
Driving Culture

We help organizations align people priorities with business strategy, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and build cultures that sustain performance. With a focus on long-term value, we empower organizations to build resilience, agility, and a purpose-driven culture.

Coaching & Mentoring

Building Capability | Enabling Transitions | Strengthening Leadership

We support leaders — in HR and across business functions — to grow into their next level of impact through structured coaching, contextual mentoring, and development journeys. Our approach is deeply personal, yet sharply business-aligned.

HR Advisory & Fractional CHRO

Strategic HR Expertise — On Demand
People Processes | Talent | Industrial Relations

We offer strategic HR advisory for organizations that require senior expertise — without full-time overhead. Whether you're scaling up, transforming, a startup or facing a specific challenge, we provide trusted, experienced guidance.
WHY CANDID CORE

Grounded in experience.
Focused on what matters

Clarity. Courage. Core Transformation.

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Candid Core is a strategic HR consulting and leadership advisory firm built on decades of global experience and grounded execution. We partner with growth-driven businesses to realign people strategy, reshape culture, and reimagine leadership—delivering clarity where it matters most. 

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HR consultancy empowering businesses with strategic HR solutions.

Candid Core empowers businesses with strategic, innovative, and tailored HR solutions.

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Hands-on experience in leading and executing high-impact organization design and transformation initiatives across diverse industries.

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Consistently enabled people-first cultures through hands-on leadership of the people agenda across diverse geographies.

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Hands-on experience in industrial relations strategy and execution across highly unionized and complex environments.

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Led the people strategy for complex, multi-market operations across Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, and the Gulf region in my most recent role as Vice President – HR, Bottling Investment Group, The Coca-Cola Company.

“Candid Core combines real-world complexity with strategic clarity — helping leaders solve what matters most with confidence and care”

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WE ARE Candid core

Bridging Strategy and People for a Better Tomorrow,
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We are your strategic HR and leadership partner, empowering forward-looking businesses to navigate complexity, unlock potential, and build cultures of trust, agility, and resilience.

  • People-Centric Strategy
  • Purpose-Led Transformation
  • Leadership Evolution
  • Culture Mapping & Shaping
  • Structural Realignment
  • Execution Roadmap
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At the Heart of People, Culture, and Purpose

Practical HR transformation. Strategic clarity. Human impact

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Empowering Leaders and Teams to Shape the Future — Centered on Purpose and People.

Fostering growth through smart strategy, human-centered collaboration, and purposeful change.

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Guiding Organizations Toward What’s Next — With a Focus on Purpose and People.

Unlocking growth with insight, empathy, and transformative action.

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Helping Visionaries Build Tomorrow — Grounded in Purpose, Driven by People.

Inspiring progress through strategic vision, human connection, and lasting change.

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Shaping the Future of Leadership and Organizations — With Heart, Purpose, and People.

Catalyzing meaningful growth through strategy, relationships, and change that matters.

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ABOUT COMPANY

Empowering Growth Through People, That’s Our Promise

We partner with founders and leaders to build purpose-driven teams, future-ready talent, and resilient organizations built to thrive in tomorrow’s world.

What makes Candid Core different from traditional HR consultancies?
We don’t just consult — we co-create change. Our approach is deeply collaborative, and we serve as thinking partners rather than just service providers. Our work is grounded in decades of hands-on leadership experience across 14+ countries and global brands like Coca-Cola.
Can you help with complex industrial relations or export-ready leadership?
Absolutely. From navigating intricate industrial relations landscapes to preparing leadership teams for international markets, we provide practical support and strategic clarity at every level.

How can we begin working with Candid Core?
Start with a conversation. We take time to understand your goals, challenges, and culture before tailoring an approach. Reach out through our contact page and let’s begin co-creating change.

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Voice from the journey

“Raju brings a combination of strategic thinking, business acumen and deep operational expertise. During his stint with Coca-Cola, he led talent strategy and supported business transformation initiatives as the HR Partner with calmness, clarity of thought and strong execution skills. His ability to link HR goals with commercial realities and employee priorities, made him a trusted partner during times of fast growth and change. He is ethical in his conduct and a mentor to his team members."

Indrajeet Sengupta

Experienced CHRO, Mentor and Coach
Raju is one of the most grounded and dependable HR leaders I’ve worked with. His ability to align people strategy with complex business priorities across markets stood out consistently. He combines strategic clarity with strong execution — a rare blend that any organization going through transformation would value deeply.”

Drew Fernandez​

Senior Vice President and Head of People & Culture, Europe at The Coca-Cola Company
“Raju brings a rare blend of empathy and strategic clarity to every leadership conversation. Whether navigating complex people challenges or shaping transformative agendas, he leads with authenticity, grounded business sense, and a deep understanding of what truly works. He’s not one to chase trends — he focuses on what matters. Thoughtful, values-driven, and dependable, Raju is a trusted partner in driving meaningful, lasting impact.”

Lim Chee Gay

Managing Director, Access group, APAC ​
“I’ve known Raju as a colleague, collaborator, and friend. He brings strong strategic insight, practical judgment, and people-centered leadership to every challenge. Whether it was navigating IR or building culture at scale, his impact has always been rooted in clarity and calm execution.”                                 ​

Amit Prakash​

Global Chief Human Resource Officer, Marico ​Ltd
“Working under Raju shaped my perspective on what people leadership truly means. He led with empathy, precision, and a clear sense of purpose — whether building talent, navigating change, or supporting teams across geographies. A true coach and transformation partner.”​

D Jaya Kumar​

Global Talent Head, ​ Nissan Motors Company, Dubai
OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Meet our core team members whore amazing leaders

Ravi Menon

Senior HR Advisor – Global HR Strategy & Governance

Aarav Desai

Org Design & Job Architecture | India

Nisha Rahman

Diversity & Inclusion | UAE

Aditya Rao

HR Tech & Analytics | Singapore

Leena George

Leadership & Talent Architect | Southeast Asia

Jessica Rose

Head Of Operation
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    +60 19-332 9837
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