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Dr Ashfaq Ahad

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CPO / CHRO at ANJ Group
📍 Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Ashfaq Ahad is a seasoned Global HR Leader turned EdTech entrepreneur with a PhD. He has held senior HR roles at GE, Syntel, and Hutchison before co-founding TalentEdge Academy, which was successfully acquired by upGrad. He attended the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management for his HR degree.

His personal interests are deeply intertwined with his professional passion for education and development. He was a national-level debater in college, indicating a strong foundation in public speaking and persuasive communication, and follows industry leaders like Udemy and Simplilearn.

Unique fact: He successfully co-founded and scaled an EdTech company, TalentEdge Academy, leading to its strategic acquisition by upGrad.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
CPO / CHRO
Location
Gurugram, Haryana, India
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EdTech Entrepreneurship
He co-founded and led TalentEdge Academy, an EdTech venture that was later acquired by industry leader upGrad, demonstrating his expertise in building and scaling education businesses.
Corporate HR Strategy
As a former Global HR Leader for companies like Syntel and Hutchison, he has deep experience in talent acquisition, management, and leading global HR functions.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
CPO / CHRO
ANJ Group
1-2025 - 8-2025
Vice President
Delhivery
4-2022 - 12-2024
Co-founder and Business Head - CLD Academy
CollegeDekho
6-2020 - 4-2022
Co-Founder & Business Head TalentEdge Academy
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8-2012 - 6-2020
Co Founder and Member of Board
Fazlani Academy of Business Sciences
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Education
1999 - 2001
MPM - HR
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
PHD
Pacific Academy of Higher Education Research University
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