Pooja Aanand

About Pooja Aanand

Strategic HR business partner/ People strategy consultant, driving high performance and learning culture, tuned to a changing world. With 20+ years of experience across sectors in a global environment, matrix structures & culturally diverse organizations. Experience in successfully managing & delivering people strategy across Technology & engineering companies. Solid business acumen and consultancy skills to influence and advise a diverse leadership team. A team player and a coach with excellent leadership, communication, and persuasion skills. A genuine influencer who thrives on tough challenges and translates visions and strategies into actionable, value-added goals. I have developed considerable experience in project management, Change management, Org design, analytical, conflict resolution & problem-solving skills. Strongly believe in nurturing great work cultures built on values. I am a certified coach and an NLP practitioner. Passionate about inspiring others and a D&I advocate. I thrive on challenges that require out-of-the-box thinking paired with a strategic and hands-on approach.Outside of work, I am an adventure sports enthusiast. Black belt in Martial arts, Kickboxing + follows the principles of Bhagavad-Gita and passionate about sustainable living.

Experience

1. Director HR, India and Apj (High-growth Technologies)

   Tech Data APAC

   Aug 2022 — Present

Education

• St. Stephen's College - University of Delhi

  B.A. Honors in Philosophy, Delhi University, Philosophy and Religious Studies

• Cornell University

  Executive Leadership program

• New Delhi Institute Of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Development