Aakash Thakur (आकाश, آكاش)

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Founder & CEO at HRBP Global: ThinkLab & Solutions™

United Arab Emirates

Overview

Aakash Thakur is an accomplished International HR Leader and the Founder & CEO of HRBP Global: ThinkLab & Solutions™. He specializes in driving large-scale business transformations and leveraging HR technology across diverse industries. Colleagues and peers describe him as an exceptional, wise, and knowledgeable leader who is instrumental in organizational growth.

Outside of his corporate roles, Aakash has a strong passion for adventure and sports. He has demonstrated expertise in physically demanding activities like mountaineering, rock climbing, and river rafting, showcasing a disciplined and adventurous spirit beyond the boardroom.

He is a Gold Medalist in a rigorous adventure and sports course that included mountaineering, rock climbing, and rescue operations.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They are not always relationship oriented.

Topics They Care About

AI in HR
His professional headline identifies him as an "AI-Native CHRO" and an expert in GenAI, indicating a strong focus on applying artificial intelligence to human resources.
HR Technology
He has extensive experience with platforms like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Darwinbox, focusing on using technology to optimize talent management and workforce analytics.
Global Talent Management
Has successfully led HR strategies for a globally diverse workforce, managing over 90 nationalities across Asia, the Middle East, the US, and Europe.

Media Appearances

Aakash has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Founder & CEO at HRBP Global: ThinkLab & Solutions™
4-2024 - 7-2025
Vice President & Head Corporate Human Resources at Vardhman Textiles
1-2024 - 3-2024
Director & Head Human Resources, South Asia at Omya
2-2021 - 1-2024
Director & Head Human Resources, West Asia at Omya
5-2019 - 1-2021
Head Corporate CoE Total Rewards, HR Digital, Corporate Communications & Business HR R&D Center at Aarti Industries Ltd.

Education

PGP/ MBA - Management from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
2015 - 2016
Executive Program in Human Resource Management (EPHRM) from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

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Exp : 18 Location : United Arab Emirates Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & CEO at HRBP Global: ThinkLab & Solutions™
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Insights For Selling To Aakash Thakur

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aakash Thakur is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aakash Thakur

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aakash Thakur move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Aakash Thakur take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

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