Kotak Mahindra has roped in Akansha Sriram to spearhead its human resources functions as the VP-HR. Prior to joining Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sriram was associated with Piramal Capital and Housing Finance.
Backed by over a decade of experience in HR, Sriram is a seasoned HR professional dedicated to building highly- effective workforces. Throughout her career, she has successfully developed and implemented strategic policies for human resources development and employee relations, all in alignment with the profitable growth of the business.
Additionally, Sriram has a rich professional background with stints at organisations such as DHFL, Network 18 Media and Investment, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Jet Airways and Deutsche Bank. She also did a short internship with JSW Steel in her early career.
Her professional journey started with Deutsche Bank wherein she joined as process executive in the year 2008.
Her expertise lies in making a tangible impact on business performance through human resources, executing transformation strategies, driving people philosophies, establishing frameworks for enhancing people efficiency, managing employee engagement, overseeing performance- management systems, utilising SAP/HRIS, handling employee relations, fostering acquisition development and ensuring employee retention.
Sriram holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce-banking and insurance from the Sydenham College of Economics and Commerce and a master’s degree in business administration-human resource management, from the NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research.