Rashmi Taksande
About Rashmi Taksande
Rashmi Taksande serves as the Director of the People Team for India and APJ at Acquia, where she fosters an inclusive culture through strategic HR initiatives. With extensive experience across various industries, she specializes in policy design, HR audits, and building agile organizations.
Current Role at Acquia
Rashmi Taksande serves as the Director of the People Team for India and the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region at Acquia. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the development of an inclusive culture for global teams through strategic HR initiatives. Her role involves overseeing various aspects of human resources, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Rashmi Taksande worked at Softdel as the HR Director from 2021 to 2023. Before that, she was the Head of HR at Ayoconnect from 2017 to 2021. Her career also includes positions at Lokusdesign as Head HR and at Praxify Technologies, Inc. as HR Manager. Additionally, she began her HR career as a Senior HR Executive at ARS Traffic & Transport Technology (India) in 2013.
Education and Professional Background
Rashmi Taksande completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Human Resources at Sinhgad Institute of Management from 2008 to 2010. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in various HR roles across multiple industries, including Technology, Fintech, Healthcare, and Design.
Expertise in HR Strategy and Policy Design
Rashmi Taksande specializes in crafting and executing people strategies that align with business objectives. She has significant expertise in policy design and administration, HR audit, and due diligence. Her strategic approach enables her to handle business demands effectively while inspiring teams to achieve their goals.
Focus on Building Agile Organizations
Rashmi Taksande has a strong focus on building agile organizations and fostering an engaged workforce. Her experience spans various industries, allowing her to implement best practices that support enterprise scalability. She drives initiatives that promote inclusivity and enhance employee engagement, contributing to overall organizational success.