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I am Akanksha Sharma, a seasoned research professional and executive search specialist with over a decade of experience supporting global clients across industries. I lead research strategy, target mapping, and candidate sourcing for C-suite assignments, while also producing business and industry analyses, SWOTs, and thought leadership content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage client relationships, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality results on time. Beyond work, I enjoy singing and voiceover work, including Doordarshan projects, and I mentor teams on research methods and data-driven decision making. I hold an MBA in Finance and CFA Level I credits, and I am pursuing CFA Level II. I am passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and producing compelling content for clients and audiences alike.…I am Akanksha Sharma, a seasoned research professional and executive search specialist with over a decade of experience supporting global clients across industries. I lead research strategy, target mapping, and candidate sourcing for C-suite assignments, while also producing business and industry analyses, SWOTs, and thought leadership content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage client relationships, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality results on time. Beyond work, I enjoy singing and voiceover work, including Doordarshan projects, and I mentor teams on research methods and data-driven decision making. I hold an MBA in Finance and CFA Level I credits, and I am pursuing CFA Level II. I am passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and producing compelling content for clients and audiences alike.

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I am Akanksha Sharma, a seasoned research professional and executive search specialist with over a decade of experience supporting global clients across industries. I lead research strategy, target mapping, and candidate sourcing for C-suite assignments, while also producing business and industry analyses, SWOTs, and thought leadership content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage client relationships, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality results on time. Beyond work, I enjoy singing and voiceover work, including Doordarshan projects, and I mentor teams on research methods and data-driven decision making. I hold an MBA in Finance and CFA Level I credits, and I am pursuing CFA Level II. I am passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and producing compelling content for clients and audiences alike.…I am Akanksha Sharma, a seasoned research professional and executive search specialist with over a decade of experience supporting global clients across industries. I lead research strategy, target mapping, and candidate sourcing for C-suite assignments, while also producing business and industry analyses, SWOTs, and thought leadership content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage client relationships, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality results on time. Beyond work, I enjoy singing and voiceover work, including Doordarshan projects, and I mentor teams on research methods and data-driven decision making. I hold an MBA in Finance and CFA Level I credits, and I am pursuing CFA Level II. I am passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and producing compelling content for clients and audiences alike.

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I am Akanksha Sharma, a seasoned research professional and executive search specialist with over a decade of experience supporting global clients across industries. I lead research strategy, target mapping, and candidate sourcing for C-suite assignments, while also producing business and industry analyses, SWOTs, and thought leadership content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage client relationships, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality results on time.

Beyond work, I enjoy singing and voiceover work, including Doordarshan projects, and I mentor teams on research methods and data-driven decision making. I hold an MBA in Finance and CFA Level I credits, and I am pursuing CFA Level II. I am passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and producing compelling content for clients and audiences alike.

Skills

Voiceover

Copywriting

Data Visualization

Experience Level

Voiceover

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Data Visualization

Intermediate

Language

Work Experience

Director, Research (Contract) at The Good Search

December 1, 2024 - Present

Lead executive search research for C-suite roles, developing research strategies, creating target company lists, mapping executives to candidates, and outreach via LinkedIn or email. Adapt research methodology based on client feedback and changing target roles. Conduct industry and company research (including financial analysis and SWOT), and manage social media presence and thought leadership.

Head Of Research (Contract) at Vell Executive Search

December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2024

Lead research function for executive searches, develop research strategy, build target company lists, map executives to candidates, and conduct outreach via LinkedIn/email. Redesign research methodology based on client feedback. Perform industry and company research including financial analysis and SWOT; manage social media and thought leadership.

Senior Research Analyst at Hedrick & Struggles

July 1, 2011 - October 31, 2013

Business/Financial research and analysis; preparing Business Intelligence Reports including SWOT, peer analysis, industrial trends, organizational structure; presenting research reports and industry trends; mentoring and quality audits.

Research Analyst at Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

September 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011

Research and financial analysis; developing business intelligence reports; market and industry research; presentations and industry trends.

Credit Controller at HCL Technologies Ltd (BPO Division)

November 1, 2004 - September 30, 2007

Credit control for UK-based Nestle Waters; handling high-value accounts; client escalations; productivity and downtime reporting.

Freelance Research Consultant at Odesk/Upwork

December 1, 2013 - Present

Working with clients across the globe on search assignments across multiple industries and practices (Aero & Defence, Technology, Healthcare/HCIT, Consumer, Financial Services/Fintech, Industrial).

Senior Research Analyst at Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

July 1, 2011 - October 1, 2013

Led business/financial research and analysis; prepared in-depth business intelligence reports (SWOT, industry trends, organizational structures, top marketers); delivered client-facing research; mentored junior researchers; supported leadership advisory services.