Akanksha Jain

Akanksha Jain is a seasoned professional in talent management and organizational development, currently serving as the Talent Management & Leadership Development Lead (Global HR) at Sun Pharma since August 2023. Previously, Akanksha held the role of Global Learning & Development Specialist at UPL, where responsibilities included driving learning strategy across multiple regions. Prior experiences include Talent Management & Organizational Development Specialist at Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance and Lead - Talent Management, Organization Effectiveness and Learning & Development at Aditya Birla Group, focusing on high-potential talent identification and employee engagement initiatives. Earlier roles at Reliance Industries Ltd. encompassed HR capability development and program management of leadership initiatives. Akanksha began the career as a Human Resources Generalist at Western Union and completed a mental health internship at the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Human Resource and Knowledge Management from Lancaster University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours in Applied Psychology from Delhi University.