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AkzoNobel Elevates Neha Kalia as Country HR Manager – India

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Nov 26, 2025 2:48 PM
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AkzoNobel, the Dutch multinational known for manufacturing paints and performance coatings for consumers and industries, has promoted Neha Kalia as Country HR Manager for India. 

She has been with the company since 2021, and before her elevation, she was working as HR Lead GBS, IT and Finance.

Extensive Experience and Background

Neha brings nearly two decades of extensive experience in Talent Acquisition, Championing Gender Diversity, Campus Hiring, HR Business Partnering, and HR operations.

Prior to AkzoNobel, she has worked with DuPont, Avery Dennison, Aircel Ltd, and Paridhy Staffing & Consulting, primarily leading Talent Acquisition functions.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from Delhi University and a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in HRM from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.

Her recent role at AkzoNobel involved HR business partnering for GBS, IT, and Finance functions since May 2024. Before that, from May 2021 to May 2024, she was the Head of Talent Acquisition, Campus Strategy, and Employer Branding for India and the subcontinent.

Neha has a proven track record in leading recruitment metrics, diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee referral programs, and campus hiring strategies that align with business needs. She has also been instrumental in driving HR analytics and ATS migration projects in her previous roles.

About AkzoNobel in India

AkzoNobel India is part of the world’s largest coatings company, known for its leadership in the paints and coatings industry. The company has been present in India for over 70 years, providing essential color and protection to both consumers and industries.

With a pioneering heritage, AkzoNobel India focuses on innovation and sustainable technologies to meet the evolving demands of the market.

The company emphasizes bringing value to AkzoNobel by creating an environment where young talent around the world is efficiently hired and effectively trained to perform high-volume, transactional services.


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