Lavanya K.
Senior Manager-Global Early Talent & Regional TA |Top Global Talent Acquisition Voice| Speaker| Diversity & Inclusion Enabler| Mentor| Coach| Past Chair for Global Professional Development- Women’s Initiative Network
- Role
- Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lavanya K.
Strategic Global Talent Acquisition Leader with 18+ years of experience driving end to end hiring across APAC, EMEA, and the US in high growth, multi-country environments. Known for building and scaling TA organizations, leading high-performing teams, and designing TA operating models that enable business expansion. Extensive experience in technology, digital, engineering, autonomy, automation, and advanced manufacturing talent strategies. I currently serve as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Caterpillar Inc, where I lead global early talent acquisition strategies and workforce development. My role focuses on collaborating with professionals worldwide to develop innovative hiring practices and align early talent strategies with organizational goals. My expertise spans talent acquisition, strategic partnerships, business acumen, and career development, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives. Guided by a commitment to fostering high-performing and inclusive teams, I contribute to building robust talent funnels and enhancing talent branding across APAC and EAME regions. Trusted partner enabling future skills planning through market intelligence, workforce forecasting, and talent insights. Strong advocate for inclusive hiring, exceptional candidate experience, and global collaboration. Positioned to lead and scale Digital & Technology TA function in across the region
Experience
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Jan 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
Global Early Talent to contribute more on global functional areas, and COE to better align early talent strategies. In this global role, I will have the privilege of collaborating with talented professionals across the world to contribute in Early talent acquisition strategies, workforce development, innovative hiring practices.AP/EAME RI Segments Talent Attract Strategy, Diversity & Inclusion, Market Research, Building talent funnel, Talent Branding across the APAC & EAME Region
Education
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Management
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