- Programme studied and graduation year: MSc Human Resources & Organisations (HRM/CIPD), 2018
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Since graduating from LSE, Akshay's career has taken him across Europe, India, and the UK, shaping a strong commitment to strategic, people‑focused HR. Each role has deepened his dedication to building inclusive cultures and impactful learning experiences. Guided by mentors and lessons from the HRO programme, Akshay has grown through diverse challenges and opportunities, culminating in him winning the Human Resource and Development category at the 2025 Forty Under 40 UK Awards. His journey continues to influence the vision he brings to the future of HR and talent development.
What is your current areas of focus, professionally or otherwise?
I am currently focused on a broad range of people-centric domains such as Learning & Development, Performance & Career Management, Employee Experience, Change Management, Talent Transformation and Leadership Development.
Tell us about your career journey since graduating from LSE
After graduating from LSE in 2018, I joined AKKA Technologies in Brussels as part of the HR Transformation team, reporting to the Group CHRO. I contributed to major pan‑European initiatives, including the implementation of a digital HRMS, the rollout of SocialTalent, and a Europe‑wide job board campaign. I also focused on strengthening employee experience by redesigning onboarding and leaver processes across eight offices and helped develop AKKAdemy, the organisation’s leadership university in Geneva.
In 2019, I returned to India to become Michael Page’s first Talent Acquisition Lead, helping establish the function from the ground up. I developed key policies on pre‑onboarding, redeployment, EVP, and inclusive hiring, and introduced a talent analytics framework to track hiring and workforce metrics. Between 2019 and 2022, I hired and onboarded 156 lateral hires with a 91% offer‑to‑join rate. I partnered closely with regional leadership, HRBPs, and APAC teams on annual workforce planning and shifted the sourcing strategy toward direct channels to strengthen long‑term capability.
In 2022, I returned to London to take on a new global Learning & Development role with Page Outsourcing. Over the past three years, I have progressed from Manager to Global Lead for the Enterprise Solutions community, now overseeing L&D for 600+ employees across the UK, Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. I built the global L&D function from the ground up, creating a unified strategy with room for regional adaptation. A key achievement has been launching “Glocal” learning workshops, functional and commercial programmes co‑designed with subject‑matter experts and tailored to local markets. I also continue to develop learning solutions for internal teams and external clients to ensure capability growth aligns with business needs.
Who has been your biggest influence or mentor, and how did they impact your career journey?
My mother has been my biggest influence and constant cheerleader. She has always encouraged me to follow my heart and give my absolute best in whatever I choose to pursue. That belief has guided my decisions, kept me motivated during challenges, and continues to inspire me throughout my career journey. I’m deeply grateful for her unwavering support, not just along the way, but even today.
What were the most valuable lessons you took away from studying the HRO programme at LSE?
The HRO programme provided several valuable takeaways that have strongly influenced my professional approach. It laid a solid foundation in business-focused HR acumen, helping me understand how human resource strategies align with broader organisational goals. The programme also encouraged independent and critical thinking, enabling me to analyse complex people-related challenges from multiple perspectives. Additionally, it emphasised the importance of inclusive and well-informed decision-making, which I see as essential when managing global and diverse workforces. Together, these lessons have shaped a more strategic, thoughtful, and globally minded approach to human resource management.
How does winning the Human Resource and Development category in the 2025 Forty Under 40 UK Awards reflect your impact on the industry and your vision for the future?
Winning the Human Resource and Development category at the 2025 Forty Under 40 UK Awards is a moment of deep reflection and gratitude. It represents not only my individual journey, but the collective impact of mentors, colleagues, friends, family, and well-wishers who have continuously supported and challenged me to grow. This recognition affirms the work I’ve done to drive meaningful, people-centred change in the industry. It also reinforces my vision for the future: to build inclusive, forward-thinking HR practices that empower individuals, strengthen organisations, and create sustainable impact.
Share with us your fondest memory of the Department of Management
My fondest memory dates back to my very first day at LSE. Walking into the lecture hall and realising I was surrounded by classmates representing 44 different nationalities felt truly surreal. In that moment, the global nature of learning came alive, setting the tone for an intellectually stimulating and culturally rich experience. It wasn’t just the beginning of an academic journey, but the start of meaningful conversations, diverse perspectives, and lifelong connections that would shape how I think, learn, and evolve.
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