Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, July 2024 – Satheesh K V has started a new position as Chief People Officer at Acko in June 2024. With extensive experience in HR and talent management, Satheesh brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, aiming to enhance Acko’s people strategies and drive organizational growth.
Satheesh K V joins Acko from Spottabl, where he served as Co-Founder & COO for approximately 4 years and 9 months, and continues to serve as a Member of the Board of Directors. Spottabl is a SaaS-enabled full-stack recruitment platform, where Satheesh was instrumental in creating a seamless hiring process powered by AI-based talent matching.
Prior to Spottabl, Satheesh held the role of GM – People Excellence at xto10x Technologies Pvt Ltd for 8 months, where he led the people function across various domains, including diagnosis, partnerships, learning content, and technology solutions. He also served as Senior Director – Human Resources at Flipkart for over 7 years, heading Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, Performance Management, People Analytics, and Employer Branding.
Earlier in his career, Satheesh worked with AOL as an HR Manager for nearly 4 years, focusing on Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, and HR Operations. He has also held HR roles at Dell Technologies, Philips, and Intel Corporation.
Founded in 2016, ACKO is India’s first digital-native insurer, redefining the insurance category with a customer-focused approach. By emphasizing fair pricing, convenience, and superior customer experience, ACKO has established itself as a new-age brand in the insurance industry. The company operates in Auto insurance, Embedded Insurance, and Health Insurance sectors, offering features such as zero commission, zero paperwork, instant renewal, same-day claim settlements, and app-based updates on claims.
ACKO has raised over USD 450 million to date, backed by private equity majors and venture capitalists such as General Atlantic, Accel, and Amazon. The company has experienced significant growth, serving over 75 million customers and issuing around 900 million policies. With a focus on digital innovation and customer empowerment, ACKO continues to set new standards in the insurance industry.
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