Akshika Bareja is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in human resources management across multiple renowned organizations. Currently serving as Deputy General Manager - HRBP at Schneider Electric since July 2024, Akshika previously held the position of Corporate HR Lead at PDS Limited, where strategic global HR initiatives were spearheaded across numerous subsidiaries. Prior experience includes roles as Assistant General Manager - HR at Welspun One Logistics Parks and Senior Manager - HR Business Partner at Reliance Industries Limited, focusing on enhancing employee engagement, managing the employee life cycle, and talent acquisition. Akshika also gained valuable experience through internships at various firms, including Ambuja Cement Foundation and Larsen & Toubro. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Human Resources from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and a degree in Instrumentation Engineering from MCT's Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology.