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Charusmitha Rao

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Director - Global Talent Development | Talent, OD, Culture, Learning at Akamai Technologies
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Charusmitha Rao is a seasoned talent development leader at Akamai Technologies with over two decades of experience in organizational development, learning, and culture. She is a multi-award-winning professional, recognized as a Zinnov Next Gen Woman Leader and an India HR 40under40. She holds an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential.

Outside of work, Charusmitha is passionate about womens empowerment, serving on the leadership team for LeanIn-Bangalore. She is an avid offbeat traveler, entrepreneur at heart, and a practitioner of Transactional Analysis, reflecting her deep interest in social psychology and human behavior. She is also a mother to a young child.

She co-founded "Coolture, " a creative venture that uses art and storytelling to make corporate culture more engaging and experiential.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director - Global Talent Development | Talent, OD, Culture, Learning
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Women's Leadership
Serves on the LeanIn-Bangalore leadership team and was awarded the Zinnov Next Generation Woman Leader award for her impact and mentorship.
Talent Development
As Director of Global Talent Development at Akamai, she has built learning functions from the ground up and created award-winning mentorship programs.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Director - Global Talent Development | Talent, OD, Culture, Learning
Akamai Technologies
1-2020 - 7-2023
Global Learning & Talent Development Head - APJ, India
Akamai Technologies
6-2018 - 1-2020
Senior Manager, Learning and Talent Development - APJ, India | Chair- D&I Leadership Charter
Akamai Technologies
12-2006 - 5-2015
Assistant Manager - Learning & Development
Fidelity Investments
12-2006 - 4-2008
Sr. Specialist - Operations Training Group
Fidelity Investments
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Education
2013 - 2014
Executive Program in Human Resource of Management
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
2001 - 2004
Bachelors of Science
Bangalore University
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