Hyderabad, Telangana, India, January 2025 – Shashank Pande has joined Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, as Associate Director – Talent Acquisition, marking a significant step in his professional journey. In this role, Shashank will lead strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract and retain top talent, aligning with Optum’s mission of revolutionizing health care through innovation and excellence. With extensive expertise in executive search, niche talent acquisition, IT recruitment, and employer branding, Shashank is well-equipped to drive Optum’s talent strategy.
Prior to joining Optum, Shashank served for over nine years at Citi, progressing through roles including Assistant Vice President – Talent Acquisition. He specialized in lateral and leadership hiring across domains, leveraging his skills in applicant tracking systems and employer branding to enhance recruitment outcomes.
Before Citi, Shashank gained valuable experience at Deutsche Bank, where he focused on campus recruitment strategies, and at Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where he worked in process execution and operations. His career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to excellence in talent acquisition and a proven ability to deliver impactful hiring solutions.
About Optum
Optum is a global leader in health services and innovation, committed to helping people live healthier lives while improving the efficiency and quality of health care systems. As part of the UnitedHealth Group family, Optum operates across 150 countries, integrating cutting-edge technology, extensive health care databases, and unparalleled expertise to transform health care delivery. With a network of over 100,000 health care facilities and 127 million consumers, Optum is driving meaningful change in health care.
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