Priyanka Jayakumar

Priyanka Jayakumar is the Associate Vice President – Human Resources at Positive Moves, where she leads the firm’s global people strategy with a sharp focus on cultivating a high-impact, inclusive, and aspirational workplace. She plays a pivotal role in aligning people practices with business goals ensuring that the firm not only attracts and retains exceptional talent but also fosters a culture where individuals thrive and performance is amplified.

In her role, Priyanka oversees the entire talent lifecycle, from talent acquisition and development to performance, rewards, and employee experience. She partners closely with business leadership across geographies to drive change, build leadership capabilities, and embed a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous growth. Her work is grounded in both strategic vision and operational excellence enabling the firm to stay future-ready.

Prior to joining Positive Moves, Priyanka spent six years with Unilever, where she held diverse roles across employer branding and HR business partnering. Her experience across dynamic business environments has shaped her holistic, people-centric approach to leadership.

Priyanka holds an MBA in Human Resources from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune, Beyond her professional life, Priyanka is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer with over 16 years of classical training and is also passionate about singing and culinary arts.