Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, July 2026 — Axis Capital has welcomed Anand Bardhan as its new Executive Director & Head – Human Resources. In his new role, he will lead the company’s human resources function, driving people strategy, talent development, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that support Axis Capital’s growth ambitions.
With a strong belief in people as the cornerstone of organizational success, Anand brings a leadership vision centered on empowering talent, fostering innovation, and building a culture of meaningful impact. He is widely recognized for his expertise in talent acquisition, talent management, business partnering, leadership development, and organizational transformation.
Prior to joining Axis Capital, Anand spent more than eight years with Axis Bank, where he held several senior leadership positions. Most recently, he served as SVP – Head Talent Acquisition & Centre of Excellence, leading enterprise-wide talent strategies and strengthening talent acquisition capabilities. Before that, he was Head – Business Partnering & Acquisition, where he played a key role in aligning people initiatives with business priorities and driving workforce effectiveness across the organization.
Earlier in his career, Anand served as Talent Lead at BASF, where he was responsible for talent management initiatives across South Asia. He also held leadership positions at Korn Ferry International, where he led HR and solutions delivery initiatives, and at Capgemini India Pvt Ltd, where he gained extensive experience in talent acquisition, learning and development, and performance management. He began his professional journey with Idea Cellular Ltd, building an early foundation in human resources and organizational development.
Throughout his career, Anand has demonstrated a strong ability to build high-performing teams, develop leadership capabilities, and create people-centric strategies that drive organizational success. His broad experience across banking, consulting, and industrial sectors positions him well to shape the next chapter of Axis Capital’s people agenda.
His appointment reflects Axis Capital’s continued focus on strengthening leadership capabilities, fostering an innovative and collaborative culture, and building a future-ready organization powered by exceptional talent.
About Axis Capital
Axis Capital Limited is one of India’s leading financial services providers, renowned for its ability to identify and unlock the true potential of businesses. The company offers a comprehensive suite of investment banking and financial advisory services, helping corporate and institutional clients mobilize resources efficiently while enabling investors to achieve profitable deployment of capital.
An amalgamation of Axis and ENAM Securities, Axis Capital has built a strong reputation through deep market expertise, execution excellence, and a client-centric approach. The organization’s culture is deeply rooted in ethics, innovation, teamwork, and financial prudence, enabling it to consistently deliver value to clients and stakeholders.
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