Ankit Desai

An HR leader and a strategic partner to stakeholders, enabling the execution of the growth strategy pertaining to human resources. Holds over 17 years of rich and diverse experience in managing HR across industries, such as manufacturing, sales, engineering services and renewable energy in corporate and plant setups. Proven track record of delivering tangible results, coaching business leaders, identifying risks, and adding value to the team in a high growth environment. Enthusiastic about creating a positive and inclusive work culture that fosters employee engagement, development, and retention.

• Successfully developed Vendor Partner labour compliance framework for 22+ sites across India. Spearheaded hiring critical resources for niche skills with ownership.
• While being driver to change, successfully developed independent C&B function, spearheaded hiring of more than 500 skilled engineers and managed global mobility function with ownership.
• Effectively implemented PMS and competency framework from the scratch, spearheaded reorganization of India Sales team, implemented key learning and coaching initiatives and hired key strategic headcounts.
• Acted as growth driver and change agent, instrumental in increasing the headcount from 70 to 450 and from 2 locations to 4 locations.
• Managed various challenging ER and HR situations, accoladed as an employee of the quarter for resolving an unprecedented IR situation.
• Spearheaded the automation and outsourcing the payroll and lead the initiative to implement the global Compensation review process.
• Acted as SPOC and trusted advisor for the greenfield chemical project till commissioning.
• Became the youngest HR member to take an independent HR role for an SBU

• The Landmark Curriculum of Living - Internationally acclaimed rigorous program on self- development, personal productivity & interpersonal relations from Landmark Worldwide, Mumbai.
• Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) - Certified assessor from the Thomas Assessments, UK.