Rakesh Cheryala

Rakesh Cheryala is an experienced talent acquisition professional with a comprehensive background in global HR operations. Currently serving as Manager of Talent Acquisition Operations at PepsiCo since September 2019, Rakesh previously held the position of Associate Manager of Talent Acquisition (CoE) at the same company. Prior experience includes a role at Novartis as HR - Talent Acquisition (CoE), focusing on hiring strategies, executive search, and stakeholder management. Rakesh began in talent acquisition with positions at Bartronics India Ltd and Transhill Management Services Pvt Limited, overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes and client account management. Early career experience includes content development and digital marketing. Rakesh holds an MBA in Marketing/HR from Matrusri Institute of PG Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Life Science from Osmania University.