Akanksha Malik
About Akanksha Malik
Akanksha Malik serves as the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Intact, where she leads a centralized talent acquisition function with over 100 professionals. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources, she has previously held senior roles at Rogers Communications and other organizations, focusing on building innovative strategies and enhancing diversity in hiring.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Akanksha Malik serves as the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Intact Financial Corporation since 2022. In this role, she leads a centralized talent acquisition function that comprises over 100 professionals. Her responsibilities include developing innovative talent acquisition strategies that enhance diversity and community representation. She also partners with business leaders to align hiring projections with talent acquisition strategies, ensuring that the organization meets its staffing needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Rogers Communications
Prior to her current position, Akanksha Malik held various roles at Rogers Communications. She served as the Director of Corporate Talent Acquisition and Campus Program from 2018 to 2020, and as Head of Talent Acquisition from 2020 to 2022. Earlier, she was a Senior Manager in both OD Planning and Reporting, and HR Analytics and Compliance. Her tenure at Rogers spanned several years, during which she focused on enhancing talent acquisition processes and aligning them with corporate strategies.
Background in Human Resources and Analytics
Akanksha Malik has a diverse background in human resources and analytics. She worked at Husky Injection Molding Systems as Manager of PMO and HR Analytics, and as Senior HR Reporting Specialist. Additionally, she held HR Specialist roles at Loblaw Companies Limited. Her experience in these positions has equipped her with the skills to utilize data insights and industry best practices to transform talent acquisition processes.
Educational Qualifications
Akanksha Malik holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management from the University of Strathclyde, which she completed in 2004. She also studied Human Resources Management at Sheridan College from 2009 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement
In her current role, Akanksha Malik builds a Future Talent Strategy aimed at creating a pipeline of top talent from educational institutions across Canada. She also provides strategic input for developing a compelling employment brand, leveraging social media channels to enhance visibility. As a brand ambassador for multiple Intact Canadian brands, including Intact Insurance and belairdirect, she plays a key role in promoting the organization's values and culture.