Annanya Panagal
About Annanya Panagal
Annanya Panagal is a People & Culture Manager at Peakflo in Singapore, where she has worked since 2024. She has a background in human resources, having held various roles at Freshworks and served as a founding member at Volunteer For India.
Work at Peakflo
Annanya Panagal currently serves as the People & Culture Manager at Peakflo, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the company's human resources and organizational culture initiatives. Her work focuses on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace environment in Singapore.
Previous Experience in People Management
Before joining Peakflo, Annanya held several positions in people management. She was a Founding Member and Head of People at Volunteer For India from 2020 to 2022, where she played a key role in establishing the organization's human resources framework. Additionally, she worked at Freshworks in various capacities, including Global Talent Management Specialist and Learning & Development Associate, from 2022 to 2024.
Educational Background
Annanya Panagal studied at the Madras School of Social Work, where she earned a Master's degree in Human Resource Management (MHRM) and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW). She also attended Holy Angels Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School and DAV Higher Secondary School, laying a strong educational foundation for her career in human resources.
Career Development at Freshworks
During her tenure at Freshworks, Annanya progressed through multiple roles. She started as an HR Intern in Organizational Development in 2021, then transitioned to Organizational Development & Operations for three months, followed by a year as a Learning & Development Associate. She concluded her time at Freshworks as a Global Talent Management Specialist before moving to Peakflo.