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Speaker
Engaging and insightful speaker offering expertise on leadership, talent, and HR topics to inspire and motivate diverse audiences.
Career Coach
Providing personalized career guidance and coaching to help individuals navigate their professional paths and achieve their goals.
Podcast
Host of thought-provoking podcasts, featuring conversations with industry leaders and experts across various fields.
Trainer
Offering strategic HR consulting services, including talent acquisition, policy development, and HR transformation for businesses.
Customized HR Projects
Offering strategic HR consulting services, including talent acquisition, policy development, and HR transformation for businesses.
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Offering strategic HR consulting services, including talent acquisition, policy development, and HR transformation for businesses.
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ABOUT ME
Vikram Anand
Vikram brings with him a wealth of experience spanning 20+ years in the Corporate Human Resources space having being associated with MNC’s possessing good knowledge, expertise and experience regionally and globally. His career has equipped him with a rich tapestry of knowledge and expertise that spans both regional and global landscapes.
A passionate and enterprising HR Leader, Vikram has been instrumental in achieving high volume growth plans in Tata Technologies (India), HSBC Global Technology Centre’s (India & Malaysia), BAE Systems Digital Intelligence (APAC), British Council (East Asia) and PwC (SEAC) from a Strategic Talent Acquisition / Recruitment & Strategic HR Business Partnering perspective.
Vikram’s strengths lie in his excellent stakeholder management abilities, which allow him to effectively navigate and engage with diverse business leaders across various geographies. His strong cultural understanding further enhances his capability to connect with individuals and teams from different backgrounds, fostering an inclusive workplace environment.
Throughout his career, he has gained invaluable regional (APAC) and global exposure in a matrix working environment, covering critical sectors such as technology, airlines, education, and consulting. This breadth of experience enables him to approach challenges with a comprehensive and informed perspective.
In addition to his professional qualifications, Vikram is known for his engaging personality and exceptional interpersonal skills. His ability to build long-lasting relationships is complemented by an empathetic approach that resonates with colleagues and clients alike. Vikram believes that a touch of fun and humour can significantly enhance workplace dynamics, making him not only a capable all rounded professional but also a well-liked colleague.
Currently, Vikram is offering his professional services to both corporates and individuals, driven by a mission to create value and make a positive impact in the lives of those he works with. His unwavering determination and dedication to his service offerings reflect his commitment to fostering growth and development within organisations and among individuals. Whether through strategic HR initiatives or personalised coaching or as a keynote speaker, Vikram is poised to contribute meaningfully to the success and well-being of his clients.
My Professional Experiences...
Adding Value and Making An Impact
The Curious Mind Series
Founder, LinkedIn & YouTube Live Podcast
Sep 2023 - Present
The Curious Mind Series” hosts live sessions and podcasts with leaders and celebrities, offering insightful discussions across various fields. Content is available through digital platforms, both live and on-demand.
PwC
Regional Talent Acquisition Leader, PwC South East Asia Consulting
Sep 2023 - Present
At PwC SEAC, I led Talent Acquisition teams in the Philippines and Malaysia, driving rapid growth and helping establish Centers of Excellence in both countries.
British Council
Regional Resource Leader - East Asia
July 2021 - Oct 2022
Head of HR-Cluster Lead (MY /IDN / PH)
Jul 2018 - Jan 2022
As Regional HR Leader, I streamlined recruitment, achieved targets, and drove HR transformation across Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines amidst the pandemic.
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
HR Business Partner - SEA + Recruitment Manager APAC
Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Vikram led HR, managed mobility in Malaysia, and drove talent acquisition across Southeast Asia at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.
AirAsia Berhad
Head of Performance & Talent Management: Malaysia
May 2012 - Mar 2014
Led performance and talent management for 5,500 staff, driving initiatives to attract top talent. Consistently identified opportunities to improve internal policies and procedures.
HSBC
Assistant Manager - HR : (Senior HRBP & Recruiter): India
Sep 2010 - May 2012
Head of Recruitment & Interim Head of HR: Malaysia
May 2004 - Sep 2010
Tata Technologies Ltd
Executive - Recruitment
Nov 2002 - Apr 2004
Vikram Anand at Tata Technologies led recruitment for engineering professionals across diverse regions and served as a strategic HRBP for global operations.
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What People Say...
Ambank
Jian Yi Kok
Data Engineer
I had the privilege of connecting with Vikram through the Talentbank Mentor Hotseat, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional mentor. His insights and guidance have been invaluable to me, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of the banking industry. Vikram's career-saving advice has not only helped me in the short term but also a solid foundation for my long term career goals. His passion for mentoring shine through in every interaction, and I am grateful for the clarity he provided during our session.
If you're seeking a mentor who combines industry expertise with genuine care for your growth, I wholeheartedly recommend Vikram. His wisdom and strategic thinking will undoubtedly shape your career trajectory in meaningful ways.
PwC
Queenie Eng
SEAC Partner
Vikram managed to provide guidance and leadership to the talent acquisition team, just what we needed for our Oracle team’s recruitment process. Vikram provided lots of insights and advice on the upcoming challenges that we will be facing. I benefited from having Vikram as part of my recruitment team.
Vikram all the best for your future career!
British Council
Andrew Burlton
Cluster Director Teaching Americas
I worked with Vikram when he was HR Business Partner for our East Asia operation, and also later as Recruitment lead.
He is a very competent and experienced HR professional, and I found his business partnering skills to be particularly strong. He was a valuable support in workforce planning and organisational design. Vikram was able to adapt his technical knowledge to the business strategy, both taking time to really understand what we were trying to achieve and then drawing on his experience and analytical understanding to add maximum value with the advice he gave.
He also has good interpersonal and communication skills, and the dialogue we had was purposeful and solution-oriented, which really helped with evaluating options, costing them and analyzing risks etc. Vikram´s partnering support always made me confident we had been robust and thorough and identified the plan that would best help us achieve our business objectives.
I would recommend Vikram as an insightful, knowledgeable and effective HR strategist with strong technical knowledge across a range of HR functions and an ability to apply that knowledge and work effectively with others, including across dispersed and diverse teams, to support optimal business outcomes.
British Council
Simon Hunt
Director Market Development - Teaching
Vikram was the HRBP for our East Asia Teaching Business for more than 2 years. He developed a keen understanding of the business and its HR needs and established strong working relationships with business leads across the region. This internal and external customer orientation helped set a commercial delivery standard for the function.
Finastra
Rohit Warier
Director Global HR Business Partner
Have worked with Vikram for over 2 years. He has been a fantastic colleague and an amazing person to work with. A great orator and truly passionate HR person who diligently follows through to find practical solutions for people issues in the business. His ability to effectively partner with the business and engage with stakeholders is commendable.
Sartorius
Neil Shepherd
HR Business Partner
Vikram brought an enormous amount of energy and passion to our HR Business Partnering team for the two years we worked together. He is a highly effective communicator and is always quick to proactively and effectively take the lead, whether on strategic initiatives or team planning sessions. Vikram is also a great human being who genuinely cares about the people he works with.
Quantexa
ABBAS ALI KAVERIPAKKAM
Head Of Delivery
Vikram was a great combination of HR and Recruitment talent in one .He is a great coach and comes out with great ideas to look at problems. Great people person .Give him the freedom and right support and he will do what you need for the next five years.
Merlin Entertainments
Bronia Sanders
Finance Director
Vikram did a superb job helping me to recruit a number of finance professionals at a variety of different levels. He was very informative about the environment and process in KL as it was a new geography for me. He was extremely committed to making sure I had everything I needed the whole way through with regular communication and updates. All the individuals were well prepped and also very complimentary of a Vikram from a candidate perspective too. Vikram went the extra mile and is very personable so I would highly recommend him.
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Govind Menon
Global Head People Services
It is rare that you come across an individual who showcases the exuberance of Vikram in an organization. I had the pleasure of working with him for almost four years at the BAE, collaborating on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Vikram’ s ability to handle even the toughest employees and candidates—effortlessly. That skill often takes years to develop among HR professionals, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally to him. No matter how tense a meeting, Vikram made sure everyone left with a smile.
Vikram is definitely an asset to any organization who I’m confident will help uplift their image and brand in the market. He is a must have!
BMI Group
Colin Mason
GSSC Finance Transformation - Transition Lead
Vikram was very professional when dealing with my requirements throughout the recruitment process in BAE AI Kuala Lumpur. He ensured the candidates were fully prepared for their interview and always followed this up with good communication. Very likable chap who was always well organized and gave valuable feedback with balanced views throughout the HR process. I would recommend Vikram to anyone looking for a new HR Head and to any company looking for a solid HR professional.
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Kedar Saraswate
Director & CEO
Vikram was very professional when dealing with my requirements throughout the recruitment process in BAE AI Kuala Lumpur. He ensured the candidates were fully prepared for their interview and always followed this up with good communication. Very likable chap who was always well organized and gave valuable feedback with balanced views throughout the HR process. I would recommend Vikram to anyone looking for a new HR Head and to any company looking for a solid HR professional.
Jio
Preetham Singh
Vice President, CHRO at Reliance Jio, Connectivity Platforms & AI Operations
Vikram is a very matured & evolved HR Generalist with expertise in Recruitment & Line HR .
I have worked with Vikram very closely; he is one of my most dependable team leaders. High energy, Smart, Sharp, Focused, Committed, high on integrity & sense of ownership.
Strives to perfection. Deploy him on an assignment & be rest-assured it’s delivered. His ability to deliver in chaos & think clearly is very impressive.
His high energy & passionate approach towards his work makes him very dependable & approachable.
A strong leader who can build scalable HR & Resourcing teams.
Eviden
Osborne Pereira
Vice President
Vikram as an HR professional is a valued HR Business Partner, his ability to address employee issues and manage business leaders expectation is commendable. He is a brilliant organizer!!!
HSBC
Archita Panda
Senior Executive
Vikram is highly creative in his work. His potential to deal with crisis and seamless delivery reflects his commitement.He is passionate about employee engagement intiatives and employee relation. His energy, dedication and creativity is a real asset to the team he is associated with.
Deutsche Bank
Deepti Kulkarni
Talent Aquisition
He is a very easy going and a great person to work for/ with… He is extremely focused… believes in planning his work... He has been really helpful and has been available whenever needed…It was a lot of fun working with Vikram... Will never loose an opportunity to work with again…. Good Luck Vikram
Transcosmos Malaysia
Vigneshvaran Sethuraman
Business Process Consultant
Being mentored by Vikram as an HR expert was a truly enriching experience, and I cannot speak highly enough of him. In addition to his impressive HR expertise, Vikram possesses a unique blend of empathy, insight, and dedication to helping others succeed.
When I approached Vikram for guidance on taking the next big step in my career, he delved deep into understanding my goals, strengths, and identified areas for improvement. His coaching style is refreshingly candid, yet always delivered with a genuine desire to see his mentees thrive.
Schindler India
Kapil Malhotra
Vice President
I first met Vikram as part of one off professional meeting in Malaysia. From the outset, he came across a person who has immense knowledge and leadership. Later, I connected with Vikram for professional advice and guidance on local HR matters. He patiently keep sharing his experiences and guided me through. And till now, I call him. He is one of the most positive human being which i have come across. I wish him the very best! Vikram, you are simply awesome!
TSH Resources Berhad
Rahman Abdullah
Human Resource Business Partner
I thoroughly enjoyed Vikram’s session on HR Business Partnering. His content was exceptional, unfolding concepts layer by layer, much like peeling an onion, to reveal the true essence of HR Business Partnering. He used relatable examples and multiple media formats, which kept the audience engaged and connected to the ideas presented.
Vikram’s delivery style was relaxed yet highly engaging, making it easy to absorb and connect with the material.
From this half-day session, I gained a clear understanding of the real role of an HR Business Partner. It made me proud to realize that I’ve already been performing many HRBP functions in my current and past roles. I feel inspired and equipped to become an even better HRBP moving forward. Cheers!
I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed by Vik on his Curious Mind podcast last week. What I really enjoyed was the surprise nature of the questions and discussion he had prepared. This gave me the freedom to be my most authentic self. He's also built a fabulous audience of listeners who don't shy away from asking the deep and pertinent questions that need to be asked.
Vik and I met through our work on the board of VSAI and he is an absolute pleasure to work with. Always willing. Always serving. Always supporting. An absolute gem of a man, with a plethora of talents!