ArdorComm Media News Network
May 27, 2025
Accenture has announced the appointment of Parived Bhatnagar as the Head of Human Resources for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations and its Advanced Technology Centres in India (AIOC). Bhatnagar shared the news on LinkedIn, expressing enthusiasm for his new role: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Head HR, EMEA, AIOC at Accenture!”
In this expanded leadership capacity, Bhatnagar will work closely with regional business leaders to drive organisational transformation, align talent strategy with business goals, and support growth across the EMEA region. He will lead a team of 50 HR professionals overseeing the full employee lifecycle for more than 30,000 employees.
As a key member of Accenture’s India HR Leadership Council, Bhatnagar will also contribute to shaping the broader HR strategy across regional and global teams.
Bringing over 20 years of diverse HR experience, Bhatnagar has held senior positions across South Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America. His expertise spans strategic HR, M&A integration, organisational development, HR tech, and workforce transformation. He has worked with a broad range of clients—from global enterprises to high-growth companies—across industries such as IT/ITES, manufacturing, BFSI, telecom, retail, healthcare, and energy.
Bhatnagar holds a postgraduate degree from the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. His strong academic foundation and global career trajectory make him well-equipped to lead HR initiatives at a time when organisations are reimagining the future of work amid rapid technological evolution.
Prior to rejoining Accenture, Bhatnagar served in leadership roles at renowned firms such as Aon Hewitt, Deloitte, and SAP, where he played a crucial role in building people strategies and delivering large-scale HR transformation programmes.
His appointment underscores Accenture’s continued emphasis on building agile, people-focused HR leadership to navigate the complexities of today’s global talent landscape. The decision also signals the company’s commitment to strategic, region-specific workforce planning and innovation in talent management.
Source: LinkedIn