WPP Media Appoints Ekta Khanna as Talent Acquisition Lead for India GOC

WPP Media has appointed Ekta Khanna as Talent Acquisition Lead – India GOC, adding experienced talent acquisition leadership as the organisation continues to strengthen its hiring and workforce capabilities.

In her new role, Khanna will lead talent acquisition initiatives for the India GOC, focusing on strategic recruitment, workforce planning and building effective hiring processes aligned with the organisation’s business priorities.

The appointment reflects the growing importance of talent strategy as global organisations continue to build specialised teams and strengthen their capability centres in India.

Bringing Experience Across Talent Acquisition and HR

Ekta Khanna brings experience across talent acquisition, recruitment, workforce management and broader people initiatives.

Over the course of her career, she has worked with organisations across different sectors and operating environments, developing experience in managing recruitment processes, partnering with business stakeholders and supporting workforce requirements.

Before joining WPP Media, Khanna held roles at Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited, Concentrix and Genpact.

Her career has provided her with exposure to different aspects of talent acquisition and HR, including recruitment strategy, workforce planning, HR operations and employee engagement.

This experience will support her new mandate at WPP Media as she works to strengthen the organisation’s talent acquisition capabilities.

Leading Strategic Hiring for India GOC

As Talent Acquisition Lead – India GOC, Khanna will be responsible for supporting the organisation’s hiring requirements and developing recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.

Her role is expected to focus on several important areas, including:

• Strengthening talent acquisition capabilities
• Supporting workforce planning
• Improving recruitment processes
• Building effective talent pipelines
• Partnering with business stakeholders
• Enhancing the candidate and employee experience
• Aligning hiring strategies with organisational objectives

As organisations scale, talent acquisition leaders are increasingly expected to move beyond managing open positions and take a more strategic role in workforce planning and business growth.

This includes anticipating future talent requirements, improving hiring efficiency and ensuring organisations can access the skills required for changing business needs.

Talent Acquisition Becomes a Strategic Business Function

The appointment comes at a time when the role of talent acquisition is evolving.

Businesses are facing increased competition for specialised skills while also managing changing workforce expectations and rapid developments in technology.

As a result, recruitment teams are increasingly using workforce data, talent insights and strategic planning to make better hiring decisions.

For Global Operations Centres and capability centres, building the right talent ecosystem can play a critical role in long-term success.

These organisations often compete for professionals across technology, analytics, operations, marketing, finance and specialised business functions. Creating a strong recruitment strategy is therefore essential for supporting both immediate and future growth.

Khanna’s experience across recruitment, workforce management and stakeholder engagement is expected to support this evolving mandate.

Supporting WPP Media’s Talent Growth

In her new position, Khanna will work on strengthening WPP Media’s talent acquisition framework for its India GOC.

The focus will include attracting talent, improving recruitment capabilities and ensuring hiring initiatives remain connected to wider business objectives.

Her experience across organisations such as Marks and Spencer Reliance India, Concentrix and Genpact brings a diverse perspective to the role, with exposure to different industries and workforce environments.

As businesses continue to adapt to changing skill requirements, talent acquisition leaders will play an increasingly important role in helping organisations build agile and future-ready workforces.

A New Chapter in Talent Leadership

Ekta Khanna’s appointment marks a new step in her career in talent acquisition and human resources.

With experience spanning recruitment, workforce planning, HR operations and people management, she now takes on a strategic talent leadership role at WPP Media.

Her appointment also highlights the continued importance of experienced talent leaders as organisations strengthen their India operations and compete for skilled professionals.

As WPP Media continues to build its India GOC capabilities, Khanna’s role will focus on creating stronger hiring processes, developing talent pipelines and aligning workforce needs with the organisation’s broader growth ambitions.