Dr. R Karthikeyan
Founder & Managing Director
A distinguished psychologist and corporate strategist, Dr. Karthikeyan holds an M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Madras.
His career seamlessly bridges clinical expertise with corporate leadership, making him a thought leader in behavioral training and executive coaching.

Corporate Journey and Achievements
Dr. Karthikeyan began his corporate journey with the Murugappa Group as Head of their Training Centre. He then joined Hyundai Motor India Limited in 1996 as its first HR Manager, where he spearheaded the recruitment and training of the company’s first 2,000 employees. Over the last three decades, he has trained and mentored over 50,000 professionals across diverse sectors, ranging from manufacturing and retail to IT/ITES and banking. In 2000, Dr. Karthikeyan founded Gemba Management Consulting, which has since become a trusted partner for global organizations. He has collaborated with leading corporations like ICICI Bank, Siemens, Ashok Leyland, Toyota, Sony, Ford, BMW, Caterpillar, TCS, Infosys, Nokia, and more, delivering transformative interventions in leadership development, organizational culture, and talent management.
Contact Us
Gemba Management Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
S2, 'Swanag Srinivasa',
7/4 Playground View Street,
Nandanam Extension,
Chennai - 600 035
044-45050344