Asha Krishnan
About Asha Krishnan
Asha Krishnan serves as Vice President at General Atlantic in Mumbai, India, where she has worked since 2023. With over 16 years of experience in the People and Talent value chain, she has held various roles in prominent organizations, including EY and IDFC Bank.
Work at General Atlantic
Asha Krishnan currently serves as Vice President at General Atlantic, a role she has held since 2023. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, she provides strategic human capital support to portfolio companies and deal teams across India and Southeast Asia. Prior to her current position, she worked as Operating Director at General Atlantic from 2019 to 2023, where she contributed to various initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at EY
Asha Krishnan has extensive experience at EY, where she worked in various roles from 2006 to 2013. She began as a Consultant for two years, then progressed to Senior Consultant for another two years, and ultimately served as Manager for three years. Her tenure at EY allowed her to develop a strong foundation in consulting and human capital management.
Education and Expertise
Asha Krishnan holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PGD - PM&IR) from XLRI Jamshedpur, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer from the University of Mumbai, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in organization transformation and post-merger integration.
Career in Human Resources
Asha Krishnan has over 16 years of experience in the People and Talent value chain, with a focus on human resources. She has held significant positions, including Head of HR for Banking Operations and Technology at IDFC Bank from 2017 to 2019. Her experience includes leading teams that supported the Chairman’s office and Boards of major Indian conglomerates, showcasing her capability in managing high-level HR functions.
Early Career and Internships
Asha Krishnan began her professional journey with a summer internship at Unilever in 2005. This early experience provided her with insights into corporate operations. She also completed her secondary education at Auxilium Convent High School and studied Computer Science at Ramnarain Ruia College, which laid the groundwork for her future studies in engineering.