Upasna Bhadhal

Upasna Bhadhal is an experienced professional in the investment industry, currently serving as the Interim Pathway Programme Manager at the Diversity Project, where Upasna manages a program aimed at developing future female portfolio managers and co-designs initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion within the industry. As the founder of Career Collective, a consultancy focused on people, culture, and DEI, Upasna leverages over a decade of experience in headhunting at the partner and C-suite levels. Additional roles include serving on the advisory board for DiversityQ, providing governance for QFinds, and being a senior member of the London Leadership Committee at Ellevate Network. Upasna's prior positions highlight expertise in executive search and talent management across multiple organizations in the financial sector. Educational achievements include participation in the Gender Diversity Programme at INSEAD and degrees in International Security and Terrorism and Politics from the University of Nottingham.