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Laura Agharkar

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VP, Global Head of Human Resources at Apex Fintech Solutions
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Laura Agharkar is a strategic human capital leader and the VP, Global Head of Human Resources at Apex Fintech Solutions, with deep experience at firms like Nasdaq and Samsung. A University of Oregon graduate, she links people programs to business outcomes, focusing on talent, culture, and growth. People who have worked with her describe her as insightful, articulate, and dedicated.

Outside of her primary roles, Laura is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion, having led Nasdaqs global Diversity, Equity, and Culture team. She is also a mother to two young children, Fiona and Charlie, and enjoys playing golf in her free time.

She once emceed Apex Fintech Solutions C‑Suite Ascend Innovation Summit, highlighting her belief that technology is only as strong as the people behind it.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
VP, Global Head of Human Resources
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Culture Strategy
Led Nasdaq's culture journey as the company evolved into a FinTech firm and is now responsible for fostering an engaging workplace culture at Apex Fintech Solutions.
Talent Management
Her career features extensive experience in spearheading talent strategies, succession planning, and performance management at companies like Nasdaq, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, and Samsung.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
VP, Global Head of Human Resources
Apex Fintech Solutions
10-2021 - 4-2024
AVP People Experience and Culture
Nasdaq
5-2021 - 10-2021
Sr. Director Talent Strategy and Culture Design
Nasdaq
11-2019 - 5-2021
Head of US Talent Management and People Analytics
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
6-2018 - 5-2021
Head of CE Talent Management and Emerging Talent
Samsung Electronics America
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Education
2003 - 2007
BA
University of Oregon
1999 - 2003
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Tualatin High School
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