Dr. Ritu Anand

About

With over three decades of transformative experience in Human Resources, Dr. Ritu Anand stands as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the HR domain. As the former Chief Leadership & Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President HR at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Dr. Anand has been instrumental in shaping the organisational culture and talent strategies that have propelled TCS to global recognition. Dr. Anand's illustrious career at TCS began in 1990, where she initially focused on Training and Development before ascending to various strategic roles. Her tenure as Deputy HR Head saw her championing initiatives in talent management, workforce policy, planning, and total rewards. Her leadership in these areas has led to the establishment of robust performance evaluation models, career growth programs, and a comprehensive employee welfare framework. Notably, as the Head of HR for TCS North America (), Dr. Anand honed her expertise in international regulations and played a pivotal role in setting up new offices and regional HR structures across North America, significantly contributing to company's global expansion. A recognised thought leader in people practices, leadership and diversity, Dr. Anand has implemented ground-breaking policies that foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. Her commitment to developing women leaders culminated in TCS having a network of 200,000 plus women. As a change ambassador, Dr. Anand has introduced progressive policies for multigenerational workforce, emphasising on learnings by mobility across locations and domains. Her visionary approach has been instrumental in keeping the leadership pipeline healthy and robust, closing pay and career growth gaps, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of people innovation. Dr. Anand is a sought-after speaker at global forums, where she shares her insights on the future of work, talent management, and leadership. Her influence extends beyond TCS, serving on the boards of prestigious organisations. Her contributions to the HR field have been widely recognised, including being named one of the Top 20 HR Influencers by HR 40under40 and one of LinkedIn's Top Voices of India for two consecutive years. Speaks about: Leadership, Diversity, Culture, Corporate Governance, Talent Management, Employee & Employer Wellbeing