Portrait of Vikesh Mahendroo

Meet Vikesh

Vikesh Mahendroo

Founder, VM Mentors

Over more than five decades, I have had a career that has included working with the government, the consulting and corporate sectors, and nonprofit organizations. Along the way, I have held senior leadership roles and worked with companies at many different stages of growth.

Over more than five decades, I have had a career that has included working with the government, the consulting and corporate sectors, and nonprofit organizations. Along the way, I have held senior leadership roles and worked with companies at many different stages of growth.

Much of my experience has been in leading and growing businesses, with a specific focus on the talent that drives successful growth. The businesses I have led as President or CEO include HR consulting (Mercer), learning and training (Intrepid Learning Solutions), and behavior-based leadership (CLG, now Havior). I have also worked closely with venture capital investors and leadership teams, helping companies grow, navigate change, and prepare for successful exits.

But the part of my career I have found most rewarding is helping people. I have mentored leaders at different stages of their careers and advised executives taking on new roles and challenges. I enjoy listening, sharing what I have learned from my own experiences, and helping people think through the decisions in front of them.

“But the part of my career I have found most rewarding is helping people.”

“But the part of my career I have found most rewarding is helping people.”

“But the part of my career I have found most rewarding is helping people.”

Giving back has also been an important part of my life. I currently serve on the board of Landesa, a global NGO advancing land rights for vulnerable communities, and on the board of Antara International, which works to improve pre- and postnatal healthcare for women. I am also an advisor to PlanetRead, whose Same Language Subtitling initiative helps strengthen reading skills among weak readers across India. I previously served on the Board of Trustees of Gettysburg College and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

Outside of work, I treasure time with my family and love to travel. A recent highlight was a trip to Wimbledon with my grandchildren, where we watched some great tennis. I also enjoy theater and opera, and I return each year to Six Senses Vana for a wellness retreat. I love discovering new places. My wife, Kiran, and I live in New York City, very close to our children and grandchildren.

After more than five decades working, I am still learning. I am also still excited by meeting new people, hearing their ideas, and helping them find their own path forward.

At a glance

Led as President or CEO

Mercer

HR consulting

Intrepid Learning Solutions

Learning and training

CLG, now Havior

Behavior-based leadership

Board service

Land rights for vulnerable communities

Pre- and postnatal healthcare for women

Advisor

Same Language Subtitling across India

Previously

Gettysburg College

Board of Trustees

HRCI

Human Resource Certification Institute

One-on-one, at no charge

“I am also still excited by meeting new people, hearing their ideas, and helping them find their own path forward.”

“I am also still excited by meeting new people, hearing their ideas, and helping them find their own path forward.”

“I am also still excited by meeting new people, hearing their ideas, and helping them find their own path forward.”

VM Mentors

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