Ankita Mehra — CEO

Ankita has recently joined ABB as the Employer Brand and University Relations Lead. KK wagh Commerce college Alumini. She is Passionate about driving meaningful change, Ankita integrates sustainability and equity into both her professional and personal life. She is a three-time TEDx speaker, MTV Roadies Participant recognized as one of HR’s 40 Under 40 by Business World, making her the youngest recipient of the title. Most recently, she was honored as a 30 Under 30 Changemaker. Her impactful work has been featured in over 200 newsletters and magazines, and she is a LinkedIn Top Voice with an impressive following of over 130k+ Fun Fact: Ankita is approachable, easy to talk to, and brings great energy to every interaction. She loves playing badminton and is a passionate traveler. Dedicated to making a difference, Ankita is committed to creating a lasting impact in her new role at ABB. Hey, I'm Ankita Mehra! I'm all about solving problems, championing diversity and inclusion, and making work enjoyable. With a knack for getting things done, I'm here to make a positive impact and drive growth through building teams, networking, and stellar stakeholder management. I'm a true people enthusiast! Key Skills: Diversity & Inclusion | Employer Branding | Strategy | Stakeholder Management | Attention to Detail | Project & Policy Management | Sales | Content Wizardry | Leadership Communication & Partnership | Sensitization | Collaboration with External Agencies | Forward Thinking | Marketing | Employee Resource Group (ERG) | Community Building | Events Management | PR Extraordinaire | Networking | Team Building & Management Let's get connected.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Diversity and Inclusion expert with a strong background in Employer Branding and Community Engagement.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 9 yrs 10 mos

Skills

Employer Branding
University Relations
Talent Acquisition
Diversity & Inclusion
Recruitment Marketing
Business Development
Event Management
Community Engagement
Marketing

Career Highlights

Three-time TEDx speaker and recognized diversity leader.
Youngest recipient of HR's 40 Under 40 award.
LinkedIn Top Voice with over 130k followers.

Work Experience

ABB

Lead Employer Brand and University Relations (1 yr)

EDB

People Brand and Diversity Manager (1 yr)

Xperi Corporation

Program Manager Employer branding, Diversity and Inclusion (1 yr 6 mos)

CareerNet Technologies

Lead-Diversity and Inclusion (1 yr 11 mos)

Equiv

Director- Diversity and Inclusion (Events and Community) (1 yr 2 mos)

Stayabode Ventures

Events and Culture Manager (9 mos)

Wishfie - Your Opinion Matters!

Community Manager (6 mos)

Lloyds Banking Group

Financial Advisor (11 mos)

BHIVE Workspace

Marketing Intern (1 mo)

Freelancer

Public Speaker (1 yr 10 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Savitribai Phule Pune University

Ankita Mehra

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Three-time TEDx speaker and recognized diversity leader.
Youngest recipient of HR's 40 Under 40 award.
LinkedIn Top Voice with over 130k followers.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Diversity and Inclusion expert with a strong background in Employer Branding and Community Engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Employer BrandingUniversity RelationsTalent AcquisitionDiversity & InclusionRecruitment MarketingBusiness DevelopmentEvent ManagementCommunity EngagementMarketing

Other Skills

Campus RelationsContent StrategySocial Media CampaignsCross-functional Collaborationsemployee experienceMarketing Campaign ManagementCorporate EventsNonprofit VolunteeringStrategic PlanningCross-team CollaborationResearch SkillsInternal and External CommunicationsOrganizational ManagementEmployee RelationsRetention Strategies

About

Experience

9 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr

Current Experience

Abb

Lead Employer Brand and University Relations

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

As the Lead for Employer Brand and University Relations at ABB India, I drive strategies that strengthen ABB’s position as an employer of choice across the manufacturing, GCC, and engineering businesses. I partner closely with business leaders to ensure our employer brand is consistently represented in the market and resonates with top talent across functions.
I lead the design and execution of both online and offline talent attraction campaigns, ensuring our storytelling, digital presence, and campus engagement efforts reflect ABB’s innovation-driven culture. My role involves optimizing budgets to deliver high-impact results, while aligning all initiatives with global brand standards and local talent market dynamics.
In Employer Branding, I focus on developing content strategies, social media campaigns, thought leadership, and experiential activations that enhance ABB’s visibility across talent segments. I also collaborate with external partners, agencies, and media platforms to maximize our brand reach and ROI.
In University Relations, I lead the end-to-end campus engagement and hiring programs including internships, graduate hiring, and specialized initiatives such as hackathons and innovation challenges. I build long-term relationships with key universities, ensuring ABB remains a top choice for emerging talent through meaningful campus presence, faculty engagement, and industry collaborations.
As a people leader, I manage and mentor a high-performing team that brings creativity, precision, and strategic thinking to every initiative. Together, we work to connect ABB’s purpose, technology, and people stories to the right audiences attracting diverse, high-potential talent and strengthening our talent pipeline for the future.

Employer BrandingCampus RelationsUniversity Relations

Edb

People Brand and Diversity Manager

Apr 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Led internal communications efforts at EDB to promote company values and culture.
Managed Employee Resource Groups to foster an inclusive workplace environment.
Spearheaded brand awareness initiatives and external site trends to attract top talent.
Successfully delivered fast-paced projects, showcasing a go-getter attitude and drive for excellence.

Recruitment MarketingDiversity & InclusionCross-functional Collaborationsemployee experienceMarketing Campaign ManagementCorporate Events+6

Xperi corporation

Program Manager Employer branding, Diversity and Inclusion

Sep 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Building a diverse, high-performing team & employer brand of choice.
Crafted compelling narrative driving 2x social media growth & 30+ media features.
Championed D&I initiatives, earning Xperi "Top 5 Women Inclusion" recognition (3 yrs).
Curated impactful programs & events, fostering a thriving employee experience.
#Diversity & Inclusion #EmployerBranding #TalentAcquisition

Recruitment MarketingDiversity & InclusionMarketingEmployee RelationsRetention StrategiesCreative Content Creation+23

Careernet technologies

Lead-Diversity and Inclusion

Oct 2020 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Founded Careernet Prism, empowering 150+ organizations to embark on their Diversity and Inclusion journey. Supported organizations in hiring women, PwD individuals, LGBTQ+ talents, and veterans through impactful initiatives such as Women Returnship Programs.
Built Prism into a profitable business unit, revolutionizing the way organizations approach diversity and inclusion.
Product Highlights:
Restarted careers for 50+ women through Women Returnship Programs.
Spearheaded Women Hiring Events and Drives.
Led LGBTQ+ hiring initiatives and sensitization efforts.
Promoted PwD sensitization and facilitated inclusive hiring practices.
Formulated inclusive policies and procedures.
Drove employer branding initiatives for diverse talent attraction.
Conducted networking sessions for meaningful connections.
Orchestrated successful career fairs.
Provided expert organization consulting.
Collaborated on external DEI strategies.
My Role:
Mastered internal communications, fostering collaboration and understanding.
Led business development efforts, forging key partnerships.
Expertly managed end-to-end program execution, ensuring success.
Built and nurtured high-performing teams.
Pioneered a sustainable business model, delivering long-term results.
Devised innovative marketing ideas and promotions.
Skillfully negotiated contracts and managed vendors.
Handled budgeting and financial management.
Led internal sensitization initiatives, fostering an inclusive culture.
Acquired valuable clients, driving business growth.
One-Person Army with a Great Team!
My time at Careernet was a transformative journey where I honed my entrepreneurial skills and made a lasting impact.

Recruitment MarketingDiversity & InclusionCoachingEmployer BrandingMarketing Campaign ManagementTalent Management+14

Equiv

Director- Diversity and Inclusion (Events and Community)

Aug 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Directing Equiv: Women Changemakers, Enablers, Q-rious (LGBTQ+), Frontiers.
Equiv.in: Your go-to technology-enabled platform for end-to-end diversity hiring!
We believe that tackling the complex issue of diversity requires both personal touch and meaningful in-person conversations. That's why we've adopted a two-fold approach, combining online (JobPortal) and offline (Career Fairs) channels to unlock the diverse talent pool for companies.
I lead following business entities:
Women Changemakers - Exclusive Career Fair & Confluence for Women
Q-rious - Exclusive Career Fair & Confluence for LGBTQ+ Community
Enablers - Virtual Career Fair for differently abled
Frontiers - Career Fair & Confluence for Veterans
Collaborated with 60+ esteemed clients, including Microsoft, Citi, BNY Mellon, RBS, Genpact, Standard Chartered, Maersk, Bank Of America, Indeed, Amazon, American Express, Wells Fargo, and many more!

Recruitment MarketingDiversity & InclusionCreative Content CreationEmployer BrandingMarketing Campaign ManagementCorporate Events+13

Stayabode ventures

Events and Culture Manager

Nov 2018 – Aug 2019 · 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Stayabode: Creating vibrant co-living spaces for aspiring millennials!
As the Events and Culture Manager at Stayabode, I played a pivotal role in scaling up the company's event portfolio and fostering a thriving community.
My Role/ Expertise:
Curated 650+ engaging events, fueling a remarkable 70% growth in the Stayabode community during my tenure.
Led a talented team of 30 employees, introducing initiatives like Abode Engagements and recognizing their contributions quarterly, boosting employee morale.
Collaborated with stakeholders, vendors, community managers, internal teams, and artists to create popular brands like Abode Mixer, Abode Woke Sessions, and Abode Unplugged for fostering a strong sense of community and engagement.
Optimized the budget by scaling up the event portfolio from 10 to an impressive 30 events, ensuring impactful experiences for our residents.
Worked closely with the finance team and backers to innovate engaging plans like Abode Mixers, spreading the word about Stayabode, and Abode Woke Sessions, inspiring TED talk-style events tailored for professionals, contributing to the growth of the Stayabode community.
In my role, I thrived in marketing, content creation, event curation, budget management, and driving innovative engagement ideas to foster a vibrant and inclusive community.
The future of co-living spaces at Stayabode- where we bring millennials together to live, grow, and thrive!

Recruitment MarketingDiversity & InclusionCommunity EngagementMarketingEvent ManagementMarketing Campaign Management+6

Wishfie - your opinion matters!

Community Manager

Mar 2018 – Sep 2018 · 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

My Responsibilities:
I built and nurtured a vibrant online community where diverse voices flourish, igniting engaging discussions and interactions.
Marketing and influencer management
I forged deep connections with bright minds and influential figures across India, mastering the art of pan-India student and influencer management.
My compelling digital marketing content captured attention and skyrocketed user engagement.
As the content powerhouse, I ensured our platform overflowed with exciting videos and captivating stories from students and influencers nationwide.

Diversity & InclusionEvent PlanningTeam ManagementEmployer BrandingCorporate CommunicationsSocial Media+3