Bio: With 25 years of experience in recruitment, Savita Hortikar has successfully built and led high-performing talent acquisition teams at companies like Thoughtworks, IBM, Yahoo, and Oracle. Currently, she leads the global talent acquisition function at Fractal Analytics, driving recruitment strategies across the globe.

Savita has a proven track record of hiring for senior leadership roles, implementing diversity and inclusivity programs, and leveraging AI and data analytics to streamline hiring processes. Her focus on innovation, employer branding, and social media recruiting has significantly reduced cost per hire and time to fill.

A passionate leader, Savita believes in leading with empathy and trust, while delivering strong business results. She holds a Bachelor's in Science and an MBA in HR. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, gardening, and speaking at recruitment forums.