IBM Appoints Aparna as Chief Talent, Leadership & Culture Officer
IBM, an American multinational technology corporation elevates Aparna N as Chief Talent, Leadership & Culture Officer, marking yet another milestone in her long-standing career with the organization.
This elevation reflects IBM’s growing emphasis on strengthening its people, culture, and leadership ecosystem globally.
A Leader with More Than Two Decades at IBM
She is an experienced and results-driven HR leader with a sharp focus on client advocacy and driving meaningful change. Through multiple global Business HR and functional roles across Hardware, Software, and Services, she has built strong expertise in Compensation, Talent Management, Organisation Design, Leadership Development, and Global Mobility.
With a deep understanding of the challenges businesses face today, she is passionate about creating impactful and engaging experiences for both clients and IBMers. Her approach blends strategic insight with people-centric execution to strengthen performance, culture, and long-term organisational success.
With over 22 years of association with IBM, Aparna has contributed through various strategic HR leadership roles. Most recently, she was working as Vice President – HR, IBM Talent Management, leading several global initiatives aimed at talent development and building organisational capability.
She holds an MBA in Human Resources from the National Institute of Management, Kolkata and a Master’s Degree in HR Management from the ILR School at Cornell University.
A Strategic Role in a Transforming Organisation
IBM is undergoing one of the most profound periods of change in its history, powered by hybrid cloud, AI, and digital technologies. The appointment of Aparna comes at an important juncture when leadership development, talent readiness, and robust organisational culture remain crucial levers of business performance.
Her mandate includes shaping leadership capability, enhancing talent strategies, and deepening IBM’s culture of innovation and inclusivity. India remains one of the largest and most strategically important talent markets for IBM.
The leadership by Aparna will further strengthen employee engagement, accelerate capability building, and support the company’s transformation journey in the region.
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