Neha Thakker has joined DSP Mutual Fund as talent-acquisition lead. This experienced HR professional, specialising in talent acquisition, employer branding and diversity hiring, moves from EAAA Alternatives where she was assistant vice president-human resources since August of 2023.
A commerce graduate from KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce, Neha Thakker started off her career as a recruitment consultant with Gratitude India, in 2011. Over a year and a half later, she moved to Ikya Human Capital Solutions in a similar role. May of 2015 saw her joining Capgemini as human resources consultant.
At Capgemini she spent over two and a half years handling technology hiring, based out of Mumbai.
Her next stop was the Options Group, where she joined as recruiter BFSI, in November 2017. For over three years she specialised in finance and technology CXO searches, as part of the BFSI leadership hiring team of this executive search firm, headquartered in New York.
April of 2021 was witness to Neha Thakker taking on the role of deputy vice president-talent acquisition, Kotak Mahindra Bank. Till August of 2023, she successfully led corporate function hiring for risk and finance across India.
It was in August 2023 that Thakker moved to EAAA Alternatives to lead talent acquisition, employer branding and campus hiring for this alternative asset-management firm.
Passionate about building high-performing teams, Thakker actively contributes to thought leadership in recruitment and HR best practices.
Her strong background in BFSI and alternative investments will stand her in good stead in her new role. Known for her excellent communication and inter-personal skills, HRKatha is confident that Neha Thakker will prove to be an asset to DSP Mutual Fund, an Indian asset-management firm. All the best to Neha Thakker!
