Akanksha Agarwal

Akanksha Agarwal is a seasoned HR professional currently serving as the Global HRBP Lead at Unilever since December 2022, where responsibilities include leading HR strategy for UniOps India, focusing on talent, culture, and engagement for a diverse team. Prior to Unilever, Akanksha spent over a decade at Asian Paints in various roles, culminating as the HR Head for Bath and Sleek Businesses. Responsibilities included shaping people strategy, overseeing talent management, and leading HRBP initiatives across multiple corporate functions. Other key roles at Asian Paints encompassed leadership development, recruitment, and employer branding. Akanksha holds an MBA in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from XLRI Jamshedpur and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from St. Xavier's College.