Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Why Hire Me
Timeline
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Mona Poonja

Mona Poonja

Global Talent Acquisition Advisor and DEI Leader
Mumbai

Summary

Purpose-driven and strategic Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leader with 19+ years of experience building inclusive, high-performing teams across global markets. Recognized for aligning people strategy with business growth, embedding DEI into talent ecosystems, and creating cultures of belonging. A values-first leader who operates with integrity, authenticity, and a relentless commitment to equitable opportunity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Regional Global Talent Acquisition Lead

Amicorp Advisory
01.2025 - Current
  • Led hiring transformation across 10+ countries, integrating inclusive sourcing and AI tools, reducing TAT by 25%
  • Partnered with senior leadership on workforce planning, succession, and employer positioning

Head – Leadership Hiring

Bennett & Coleman (Times Group)
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Directed CXO hiring nationally, placing 20+ leaders with a 90%+ retention rate
  • Advised HR and business on inclusive hiring models and talent experience design

Global DEI Specialist

nVent
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed global DEI strategy integrated into talent, performance, and culture
  • Achieved 25% growth in diverse hiring; trained 300+ leaders in inclusive practices
  • Led ERGs, DEI councils and dashboards aligned with business KPIs

Global Talent Acquisition Specialist

nVent
08.2018 - 02.2022
  • Managed leadership recruitment across APAC, EMEA, and Americas
  • Delivered strategic DEI sourcing and stakeholder engagement

Education

PGDBA - HR

Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning

B.Com - undefined

University of Mumbai

Skills

Strategic leadership hiring

Certification

Generative AI, Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

Awards

  • DivHERsity Champion – Top 20
  • Best D&I Initiative – Inclusion of Working Mothers
  • Guest Speaker – Kayak Table (Cultural Diversity), WICCI (DEI Leadership)

Why Hire Me

  • I merge business acumen with human-centered leadership to deliver impact
  • I create inclusive hiring ecosystems that drive innovation and equity
  • I coach, inspire, and uplift others while delivering measurable business results
  • I bring global exposure, cross-cultural fluency, and transformation capability
  • I embody your brand’s commitment to people, purpose, and progress

Timeline

Regional Global Talent Acquisition Lead

Amicorp Advisory
01.2025 - Current

Head – Leadership Hiring

Bennett & Coleman (Times Group)
07.2023 - 12.2024

Global DEI Specialist

nVent
02.2022 - 05.2023

Global Talent Acquisition Specialist

nVent
08.2018 - 02.2022

B.Com - undefined

University of Mumbai

PGDBA - HR

Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning
Mona PoonjaGlobal Talent Acquisition Advisor and DEI Leader