Pallavi Johnson
About Pallavi Johnson
Pallavi Johnson serves as the Global Head of Talent - Service Lines at Thoughtworks, where she oversees talent management and defines the integrated talent strategy for the organization. She has extensive experience in recruitment, technical support, and strategy consulting, with a background in Electronics and Communication and an Executive MBA.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Pallavi Johnson serves as the Global Head of Talent - Service Lines at ThoughtWorks since 2023. In this role, she oversees talent management for consultants engaged in various services, including Data & AI, enterprise modernization, platform and cloud strategy, digital transformation, and organizational design. She acts as a trusted partner to the global service line leadership team, ensuring alignment between talent strategy and organizational goals.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Prior to her current position, Pallavi Johnson held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks. She was the Head of Capability (Functional Lead and Change) from 2019 to 2020 and served as the Head of People & Talent - ANZ from 2020 to 2023. In these positions, she contributed to the development and implementation of talent strategies that supported the organization’s growth and operational effectiveness in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Career Background in Business and Technical Support
Pallavi Johnson has extensive experience in business and technical support roles. She worked at Vizual Business Tools in various capacities, including Manager - Graduate Recruitment and Training, Manager - Technical Support, and Team Lead - Technical Support. Her career in this organization spanned from 2003 to 2008, during which she developed skills in recruitment, training, and technical support management.
Education and Expertise
Pallavi Johnson holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Vellore Institute of Technology, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining an Executive MBA in Business and Management from RMIT University, completing her studies in 2010. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of her roles.
Consulting Experience at RMIT College of Business
In 2010, Pallavi Johnson worked as a Strategy Consultant in Industry and Alumni Relations at RMIT College of Business for a duration of seven months. This role involved engaging with industry partners and alumni to enhance the college's strategic initiatives and strengthen its connections within the business community.