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Pankaj Khurana

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Director Talent Acquisition at Optum
📍 Delhi, India

Pankaj Khurana is a senior talent acquisition leader, currently the Head of Talent Acquisition at Adani Ports and SEZ, previously serving as a Director at Optum. A Cornell University alumnus with a certification in Leading Business Transformation, he is described by colleagues as accountable and a pillar of strength who builds immense trust within his team.

He consistently frames career opportunities at his company as a chance for candidates to do "your lifes best work. "

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Director Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Delhi, India
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Talent Acquisition Strategy
As a leader at Optum and Adani, he develops high-level recruiting strategies, sourcing models, and performance metrics for large business units.
Employer Branding
His experience and skills highlight a focus on building a strong employer brand to attract top talent in competitive markets.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Director Talent Acquisition
Optum
8-2024 - 3-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition
Adani Ports and SEZ
4-2015 - 7-2024
Director Talent Acquisition
Optum
5-2011 - 4-2015
General Manager HR
iEnergizer
2-2007 - 5-2011
Manager - Recruitment
Aegis bpo
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Education
5-2023 - 7-2024
Business Administration and Management
Cornell University
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