Alka Patel

Alka Patel is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership roles. Currently serving as the Global Senior Talent Acquisition Lead at Avon since October 2016, Alka formulates and implements comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives. Previous positions include Talent Acquisition Partner at Airwair International Ltd - Dr Martens, where oversight of the complete recruitment cycle was paramount, and Recruitment Advisor roles at Joules and People Marketing, focusing on placing top talent within fashion brands. Alka also has a background in sales as a Senior Sales Advisor at Vodafone. Alka holds a Master of Arts in Fashion/Apparel Design from Birmingham City University and a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion/Apparel Design from the University of Northampton.