Antra Virmani
About Antra Virmani
Antra Virmani serves as the Head of People for India and the Middle East at Thoughtworks, where she has held various HR leadership roles. She has extensive experience in talent development, organizational analysis, and change management across multiple organizations, including Tavisca and Calibre Scan HR Services.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Antra Virmani serves as the Head of People for India and the Middle East at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing human resources functions across the region. Her focus includes driving initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement, as well as implementing effective HR policies. Antra's leadership is pivotal in aligning the HR strategy with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Antra Virmani previously worked at ThoughtWorks in various capacities. She was the Principal Associate and Head of People Experience for a duration of six months in 2023. Prior to that, she held the position of Talent Development Program Leader and India Lead for Talent Business Partner from 2021 to 2022. Her tenure at ThoughtWorks has involved significant contributions to talent management and employee experience.
Career at Tavisca
Antra Virmani has extensive experience at Tavisca, a cxLoyalty Technology Platform under JP Morgan Chase & Co. She served as Head of HR from 2017 to 2020 and as Director of HR from 2020 to 2021. Her roles involved developing HR strategies and managing various HR functions, including performance management and employee engagement. Additionally, she worked as Manager-HR at Tavisca from 2011 to 2017, contributing to the company's HR policies and practices.
Educational Background
Antra Virmani holds a Master's degree in Communication Studies from Savitribai Phule Pune University, which she completed from 2004 to 2006. She also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Science from Fergusson College, studying from 2001 to 2004. Furthermore, she has a certification in Organisational Analysis from Stanford University, enhancing her expertise in organizational dynamics and HR practices.
Expertise in HR Management
Antra Virmani has developed a strong expertise in various aspects of human resources management. Her skills include driving global change management initiatives, performance management, and compensation strategies. She has experience in managing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), learning and development, recruitment, and employee engagement, making her a well-rounded HR professional.