Kinkar Sarkar has taken on a pivotal leadership role as the Head of People & Culture – India and Global Markets at Odin AI, a fast-emerging name in the artificial intelligence landscape. With over 17 years of experience in human resources, talent management, and business partnering across technology-driven organizations, Kinkar brings deep expertise and strategic foresight to this global assignment.
In his new position at Odin AI, Kinkar will be spearheading human capital strategy for both domestic and international markets. His mandate includes building a future-ready organizational culture, enhancing employee experience, and aligning people practices with business growth in a remote-first, innovation-driven environment. Known for his collaborative leadership style and data-backed HR solutions, Kinkar is expected to shape the company’s talent vision during a critical growth phase.
Prior to this, Kinkar led the HRBP function for engineering and product verticals at Ola, where he managed teams across core engineering, infrastructure, AI, product design, and data science. His previous stints at LetsTransport, Antuit.ai, and TEG Analytics further highlight his strength in leading HR transformation initiatives, driving engagement, managing large-scale talent ecosystems, and building leadership pipelines across startups and established enterprises alike.
Beyond corporate HR, Kinkar also briefly engaged in financial research and trading as an Equity Markets Practitioner, showcasing his ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic domains. His journey from talent acquisition to business strategy reflects a rich blend of tactical delivery and strategic innovation—qualities that position him well to steer Odin AI’s people agenda in a rapidly evolving tech industry.
With Kinkar Sarkar’s appointment, Odin AI is set to strengthen its people-first approach while scaling globally. His proven ability to nurture high-performance cultures and translate HR vision into business outcomes is certain to play a central role in the organization’s next phase of transformation.