Ankitesh Sharma

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Lead - Talent Development at CKA Birla Group

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Overview

Ankitesh Sharma is a talent development lead at the CKA Birla Group, specializing in talent management, learning & development, and DEIB. His career includes roles at Tata Communications and KPMG, focusing on high-potential development and succession planning. He holds an MBA from IMI Delhi and a Bachelor of Engineering.

He appears passionate about people-centric initiatives, reflected in his professional focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). His early career experience includes an HR internship with an NGO, suggesting a foundational interest in human capital impact.

Unique fact: Ankitesh has expertise in psychometrics, applying scientific measurement of mental capabilities and processes to talent assessment.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

Information Seeker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Talent Development
His core focus at CKA Birla Group, building on extensive experience in leadership development, talent identification, and managing high-potential employees.
Diversity & Inclusion
A key part of his professional identity (DEIB), he focuses on creating equitable and inclusive environments through strategic initiatives.
Succession Planning
He has a background in designing strategies to identify and nurture future leaders, ensuring long-term organizational stability and growth.

Media Appearances

Ankitesh has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
Lead - Talent Development at CKA Birla Group
2-2022 - 8-2023
Manager Talent Management at Tata Communications
2-2021 - 2-2022
Human Capital Consultant at KPMG Global Services (KGS)
8-2017 - 7-2020
Human Resources Analyst at Right Management
12-2016 - 3-2017
HR Intern at Aarohan NGO

Education

2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IMI Delhi
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from BIRLA VISHVAKARMA MAHA VIDHYLAYA(SFI), V.V.NAGAR 008

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Insights For Selling To Ankitesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ankitesh is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ankitesh

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ankitesh move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Ankitesh take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Ankitesh

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