Praveen Kumar D V has been elevated to the role of Chief Operations Officer at FirstMeridian Global Services Private Limited. This promotion reflects his outstanding track record in operations leadership, client relations, and business growth, as he takes on greater responsibility in steering one of India’s leading HR and staffing solutions companies.
Praveen brings over 34 years of rich experience across operations, business development, and client engagement. Prior to FirstMeridian, he spent more than 17 years with Marlabs Innovations, where he held senior leadership positions including Senior Director – Sales & Client Relations. During his tenure, he successfully scaled operations, strengthened client partnerships, and expanded the company’s footprint across domestic and international markets.
Before Marlabs, Praveen served at Siemens Ltd in Chennai, where he led sales and marketing efforts in the Passive Components Division, which later became Epcos India Pvt Ltd. He was instrumental in developing strategic customer relationships and expanding market reach across South India, laying the foundation for his long-term leadership success.
As Chief Operations Officer at FirstMeridian, Praveen will focus on driving operational excellence, enhancing service delivery, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. His promotion highlights the company’s commitment to recognizing and empowering leadership talent, while reinforcing its position as a leading workforce solutions provider in India.
Praveen’s elevation underscores FirstMeridian’s dedication to strengthening its leadership team, building scalable operational models, and delivering innovative HR and staffing solutions to clients across sectors. With his extensive experience and strategic vision, he is poised to play a key role in the company’s continued growth and success.