Arun Prasad 🌈 (He/Him/His)
About Arun Prasad 🌈 (He/Him/His)
Arun Prasad is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Entain, where he focuses on global diversity and inclusion hiring. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition across various regions and companies, including UBS, J.P. Morgan, and Bank of America.
Current Role at Entain
Arun Prasad serves as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Entain, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition functions across various sectors, including technology, product, digital, finance, marketing, and support. His leadership extends to customer support and trading operations globally, with a specific focus on enhancing diversity and inclusion within the hiring process.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role, Arun Prasad held several key positions in talent acquisition across notable organizations. He worked at UBS as the Director and Head of Talent Acquisition for India and APAC from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he was an Assistant Vice President at Bank of America from 2014 to 2018 and served as an Assistant Vice President at J.P. Morgan from 2011 to 2014. His early career included roles at Headstrong Singapore Pte Ltd and NA Human Resource Solution Pvt Ltd.
Educational Background
Arun Prasad completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at the University of Madras. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (PGCHRM) from XLRI Jamshedpur, where he studied from 2011 to 2012. His academic background supports his extensive career in talent acquisition and human resources.
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
Arun Prasad emphasizes global diversity and inclusion in his talent acquisition strategies. He specifically targets underrepresented groups, including women at all levels, women career returners, veterans, LGBTQIQ individuals, and persons with different abilities. His commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace is a key aspect of his leadership in talent acquisition.
Talent Acquisition Transformation and Process Improvement
In his roles, Arun Prasad has been responsible for talent acquisition transformation, focusing on process improvements and technology automation on a global scale. He oversees talent acquisition functions across APAC regions, including India and Manila, and manages customer service and trading recruitment for the UK and Europe, ensuring efficient and effective hiring practices.