Ajay Pradhan

Ajay Pradhan is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition, HR transformation, and digital strategy implementation across various sectors, including aviation, financial services, and real estate. Currently serving as Group Assistant Manager for Talent Acquisition at Drydocks World in Dubai, Ajay leads a global team of 16. Previous roles include leading recruitment for KPMG Lower Gulf and serving as VPHR at ALDAR, where key achievements involved spearheading HR digital transformations, implementing analytics frameworks, and enhancing employee engagement. Ajay's career highlights also include significant contributions to talent management processes at Mashreq Bank and Landmark Group, showcasing a strong capability in optimizing HR operations through innovative digital solutions. Ajay holds an MBA from the University of Greenwich and an Engineering degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University.