Aparna Ballakur is a global human resources executive with extensive experience in strategic and operational HR leadership. She specializes in scaling and transforming high-growth technology companies, including both publicly traded and scale-up organizations, where employees are central to business success.
Aparna has deep expertise across emerging and developed markets, having led HR initiatives in LATAM, EMEA, and APAC, including India. She has successfully driven organizational design, talent management, leadership development, and change management programs that support business growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement.
Throughout her career, Aparna has focused on creating people-centered cultures that balance innovation, performance, and inclusion. She is recognized for her ability to align HR strategy with business objectives, implement transformation programs in complex global environments, and develop leadership capabilities that drive sustainable results.
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