Akasha Jaishankar
About Akasha Jaishankar
Akasha Jaishankar is the Regional HR Manager for Branch Banking at IndusInd Bank, where she has significantly contributed to the digital transformation of HR processes and the implementation of employee engagement strategies. She holds an MBA in HR and Finance and has a background in Electronic and Communications Engineering.
Work at IndusInd Bank
Akasha Jaishankar has served as the Regional HR Manager for Branch Banking at IndusInd Bank since 2017. In this role, she has been instrumental in the digital transformation of HR processes, which has led to enhanced efficiency and improved employee experience. She has also implemented innovative employee engagement strategies that have significantly increased retention rates within the organization. Additionally, she developed a comprehensive succession planning framework that has been adopted across multiple regions within the bank.
Education and Expertise
Akasha Jaishankar completed her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on HR and Finance at IFMR from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronic and Communications Engineering from Panimalar Engineering College, studying from 2010 to 2014. Her foundational education includes high school studies in Maths and Science at Chettinad Vidyashram from 1995 to 2008 and D.A.V Mat Higher Sec School from 2008 to 2010.
Background
Akasha Jaishankar has a diverse educational background that supports her career in human resources. She began her academic journey at Chettinad Vidyashram, where she studied for 13 years, followed by two years at D.A.V Mat Higher Sec School. She then pursued higher education in engineering before transitioning to business administration, focusing on human resources and finance.
Previous Experience
Before joining IndusInd Bank, Akasha worked as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Jana Small Finance Bank from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for recruiting talent and managing the hiring process within the organization. Her experience in talent acquisition has contributed to her current role in HR management.