Ankita Sharma , GPHR

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Vice President , People at Great Learning

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Ankita Sharma is the Vice President of People at Great Learning, bringing extensive experience in strategic HR, global mobility, and rewards and benefits. An MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, she holds a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification and has a background that includes M&A support and recruitment.

She advises young leaders to step out of their comfort zone, build a trusted network of mentors, and not be afraid to ask for what they deserve.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Career Mentorship
Advises aspiring leaders on the importance of building a trusted network of mentors and peers who share similar interests to foster professional growth.
Workplace Equity
Encourages professionals to speak up if they feel they are not being treated equitably in the workplace.
Professional Growth
Believes that trying new things and stepping out of one's comfort zone are key to becoming a well-rounded leader.

Media Appearances

Ankita has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2022
Vice President , People at Great Learning
1-2020 - 6-2022
Head of HRBP at PhonePe
2-2018 - 1-2020
Assistant Vice President & Site Human Resources Lead, Malaysia & Singapore at Genpact
8-2017 - 1-2018
Assistant Vice President Human Resources at Genpact
11-2013 - 6-2017
Senior Manager - Compensation & Benefits at GENPACT

Education

2003 - 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from XLRI Jamshedpur

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Insights For Selling To Ankita

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ankita is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ankita

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ankita move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Ankita take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Ankita

Personality Compatibility


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