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Kanchan Khedkar

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Head HR - HCL GUVI at HCL GUVI
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Kanchan Khedkar is the Head of HR at HCL GUVI, driving people strategy within the EdTech sector. Her career includes extensive global leadership at HCLTech, where she managed HR for 20 nearshore countries and established the companys first global development center in Vietnam. She holds a Masters Degree from MSSW.

She is a recognized speaker on topics shaping the future of employment. Kanchan is passionate about building future-ready talent through strong partnerships between industry, academia, and government, emphasizing a move towards a skill-first world where continuous learning and adaptability are paramount.

Unique fact: She was responsible for establishing HCLTechs first Global Development Centre in Vietnam, managing everything from initial hiring to cultural integration.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Head HR - HCL GUVI
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Future of Work
A frequent speaker on preparing India's workforce for 2030, she advocates for a focus on skills, adaptability, and continuous learning over traditional degrees.
AI in HR
Actively exploring how AI is transforming human resource management to help build inclusive, future-ready, and high-performing workplaces.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Head HR - HCL GUVI
HCL GUVI
11-2020 - 11-2025
HR Head of HCLTech Vietnam - Deputy General Manager Human Resources
HCLTech
1-2024 - 6-2025
Global People Function Lead - Nearshore Countries
HCLTech
1-2020 - 10-2020
HR Lead of HCL Nagpur
HCLTech
2-2003 - 4-2004
HR CONSULTANT
Ramco Systems
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Education
2002 - 2004
Master’s Degree
MSSW
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