Speaker's profile

Jayanti Kandayah is a seasoned HR leader with 30 years of experience driving organisational transformation across Asia. Known for her strategic vision and people-centered leadership, she has led major HR functions including talent acquisition, business partnering, shared services, M&A integration, and culture development. Jayanti has built high performing teams, strengthened employer brands, and delivered measurable business impact—reducing turnover, elevating engagement, and shaping leadership pipelines.

Her track record spans top multinationals, where she consistently influences senior stakeholders and enables large-scale growth. Passionate about talent and leadership development, Jayanti is recognised for creating workplaces where people thrive and organisations excel. She holds a Master’s Degree in HR and is currently pursuing her DBA.