Wunderman Thompson South Asia’s Roopa Badrinath launches DEI agency, Turmeric Consulting

Roopa Badrinath, former chief talent officer, Wunderman Thompson South Asia, has launched diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) consultancy - Turmeric Consulting. 

According to a statement, the consultancy offers services through which it aims to help organisations embrace differences, create inclusive work cultures, enable them to conduct their business with purpose and engage more meaningfully with all their stakeholders.

Deriving its name from Turmeric, known for its healing properties, the consultancy intends to partner with organisations in their DEI journey by offering end-to-end consulting, assessments, audits, and customised training programs for better business outcomes and social impact.

Badrinath, founder, Turmeric Consulting, said, “DEI is about being intentional and intersectional. It is about deliberately providing opportunities for all, creating level playing fields and ensuring that all voices are heard, so that people can realise their full potential by knowing that they matter, and their opinions and perspectives make a difference.

With Turmeric Consulting, my goal is to partner with organisations in their DEI journey, to help change mindsets and attitudes, so eventually an equitable future gains momentum, she continued, adding, “DEI is not just about compliance.  It has a business, talent, and social justice case.”

She further said, “I chose to launch Turmeric Consulting in the Independence Day month as freedom for me is embracing diversity and differences and fostering change to free us from the shackles of prejudice, biases, and judgment. While it requires consistent effort and commitment, I deeply believe in the intentionality of organisations to spark meaningful change and be a force for good. I see Turmeric Consulting as an enabler to help organisations translate their intent into action.”