Ashwini Kalbande

About Ashwini Kalbande

As a strategic Talent Acquisition Executive with 18+ years of leadership across SEA, ANZA and India. I partner closely with senior leaders to drive transformative talent agendas. My work transcends transactional hiring — I architect future-focused TA ecosystems that deliver long-term business impact.What I deliver:• Leadership and executive hiring that aligns with organizational strategy• High-velocity ramp-ups and cost-optimized talent acquisition models• Strategic business partnering and governance across stakeholders and vendors• COE-led initiatives including talent mapping, campus engagement, and performance benchmarking• Data-driven diversity, equity & inclusion programs, supported by advanced analytics and TA dashboards• RPO design and program governance at scaleWith regional fluency across SEA, ANZA, and India, I combine global vision with local market insight to lead sourcing innovation and align TA plans with enterprise priorities. I’ve worked alongside HR and business leaders to assess future talent risks, close critical workforce gaps, and deploy regionally coherent recruiting strategies—all grounded in measurable KPIs.My mission: to help organisations not just hire, but attract, retain and develop their future leadership. I am passionate about elevating DEI outcomes, improving resourcing ROI, and enabling sustained business growth through strategic talent acquisition.

Experience

1. Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

   MSD

   Jan 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

  Cert of Employment Intermediaries (CEI)

• Nagpur University

  M.B.A.-HR, Human Resource

  2003 — 2005