Vinu Akde
North America People & Culture Leader @Philip Morris International U.S.
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WORK HISTORY
North America People & Culture Leader @Philip Morris International U.S.
New York, NY, US
Led by science and innovation, and with the right regulatory encouragement and support from civil society, PMI with its employee workforce, is working towards achieving its vision of a smoke-free future, faster.In my role I lead the North America People & Culture Expansion for PMI, while working with diverse, local, regional and global teams.
EDUCATION
Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University
MBA, Human Resource Management
Savitribai Phule Pune University
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Harvard Business School
Program for Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT VINU AKDE
People & Culture Leader. Strategy, Innovation and Coaching focussed. Touching Real Lives of Real People with Real Work!I’m an HR leader with nearly two decades of experience helping organizations evolve how they attract, develop, and engage talent - especially in tech-driven environments. My focus today is on transforming the HR function through AI, people analytics, and modern operating models.I believe HR is uniquely positioned to lead the organizational shift toward Agentic AI. I use a mix of strategy, technology translation, and hands-on experimentation to show how AI can elevate - not replace - the human impact of HR. My work includes practical models, examples, and frameworks that help companies move from workflow automation to true HR innovation.My passion: building future-ready HR functions that are faster, more data-driven, and more trusted by both leaders and employees.I explore these ideas through writing, video content, and real-world prototypes of AI in HR.
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