Ashish Kumar
About Ashish Kumar
Ashish Kumar is the Head of Talent at Even, where he focuses on aligning talent acquisition strategies with the company's mission. He has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Zomato, Mobile Premier League, and Tata Motors.
Current Role at Even
Ashish Kumar serves as the Head of Talent at Even, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on creating a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with Even's mission to revolutionize health cover in India. He plays a key role in building partnerships with top hospitals across the country to enhance health cover offerings. His contributions also extend to the development of a company culture that prioritizes collaboration and innovation in healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience at Zomato
Before joining Even, Ashish Kumar worked at Zomato as the Head of Recruitment from 2015 to 2021. During his six years at Zomato, he was responsible for overseeing recruitment strategies and processes, ensuring the company attracted and retained top talent in a competitive market. His leadership in recruitment helped shape the workforce at Zomato during a period of significant growth.
Professional Background at Tata Motors
Ashish Kumar has significant experience with Tata Motors Ltd, where he held multiple roles. He started as Manager - Recruitment from 2009 to 2011, followed by a position as HR Business Partner for the Passenger Car Unit in 2012, and later as HR Business Partner for the Commercial Vehicle Unit in 2011. His tenure at Tata Motors provided him with a strong foundation in human resources and recruitment practices.
Education and Qualifications
Ashish Kumar completed his education at Welham Boys School, where he studied Science from 1989 to 2000. He then pursued a degree in Law, achieving an LLB from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, from 2000 to 2006. Following this, he obtained an MBA in Human Resource Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, studying from 2006 to 2008. His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set applicable to his roles in human resources and talent acquisition.
Experience at Mobile Premier League and Futurestep
Ashish Kumar served as Head of Talent Acquisition & Branding at Mobile Premier League (MPL) from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Futurestep as Project Leader - Recruitment from 2014 to 2015. His roles in these organizations involved developing recruitment strategies and enhancing employer branding, contributing to their overall talent management efforts.