Akshay Pathania

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Sr. Specialist- Global Talent Acquisition at Elevate

Mohali district, India

Overview

Akshay is a senior global talent acquisition specialist with over 11 years of experience driving hiring initiatives across India, the USA, and Canada. He specializes in leadership hiring and implementing Diversity & Inclusion programs. He holds certifications in Change Management and Lean Six Sigma Foundations, reflecting his commitment to strategic and efficient recruitment.

Outside of his direct role, Akshay shows a strong passion for continuous professional development and staying ahead of industry trends. He is actively learning about Generative AI and has recently completed courses in organizational change management, demonstrating a proactive approach to enhancing his expertise and adapting to new business paradigms.

Colleagues consistently describe him as dedicated, reliable, efficient, and patient.

Personality Overview

Value Conscious

Observative

Logical And Quick

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Global Recruitment
He has extensive experience managing end-to-end hiring processes across international markets, including the USA, India, and Canada, for various high-tech roles.
Organizational Change
He recently earned a Change Management Professional Certificate and shares content on the topic, indicating a strong professional interest in managing change within organizations.
Generative AI
His recent social media activity indicates he is actively exploring and learning about the applications and implications of Generative AI in the professional world.

Media Appearances

Akshay has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2026
Sr. Specialist- Global Talent Acquisition at Elevate
10-2024 - 4-2026
Senior Human Resources Manager at Caelius Consulting
1-2024 - 9-2024
Assistant Manager Talent Aquisition- USA & India at IT BY DESIGN
11-2019 - 12-2023
Senior Executive Human Resources- US & Canada at TELUS International
8-2016 - 11-2019
IT Recruitment Executive - US and India at Xavient Information Systems

Education

2017 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Bharati Vidyapeeth
2008 - 2012
Bachelor's degree from Green Hills Engg. college

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Insights For Selling To Akshay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akshay is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akshay

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akshay move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Akshay take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Akshay

Personality Compatibility


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