Ayesha Tallat is an HR strategist, coach, and unapologetic believer that people are a business’s greatest competitive edge. From boardrooms in 13 countries to off-road desert trails, she is a dynamic force: part strategist, part storyteller, and part soul-searcher.
With a foundation in Finance and Computer Science, she made a bold pivot into the world of people and never looked back. Over 17 years, she has led HR transformation, talent strategy, and cultural change for global powerhouses including Nestlé, Mondelez, Descon, and IFFCO, shaping future-ready organizations across the Middle East, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia. Her approach blends sharp business strategy with a human-first mindset, proving that great HR is not just about compliance but about unlocking human potential to drive lasting business impact.
As Founder of LinkedUp HR Consultancy, Ayesha partners with organizations, scale- ups, and individuals as their Fractional HR Partner. For businesses, that means being your fast, hassle-free, outsourced HR partner; building high-performance cultures and delivering bold people strategies so leaders can focus on growth. For individuals, it is about career pivots, personal branding, and coaching that transforms ambition into action.
A strong advocate for women and youth in the workplace, Ayesha brings the same dedication to life beyond work, embracing underwater and off-road adventures, solo travel, and a deep love for animals. Every journey she undertakes, both literal and figurative, shapes her leadership perspective and fuels her vision for impact.
Whether coaching over karak, speaking on global stages, or sparking conversations that reimagine the future of work, Ayesha shows up with clarity, courage, and compassion, inspiring transformation that lasts.