Anuranjita Kumar, fondly known as Anu, is a prominent Human Resources leader and brings with herself more than 20 years of rich experience across America, Europe & Asia. Anu is currently associated with a multinational bank in India. She started her career back in 1995 when she graduated from XLRI with a specialization in Human Resources.

Anu has to her credit, numerous honors and awards, such as the 'Most Powerful Woman Leaders in India' by Fortune in 2013, 'HR Leader of the Year' 2015- ABP News HR & Leadership Awards and is on the Board for many reputed committees such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) India, HR Committee of Amcham India, CII National Core Committee on Human Resources etc.

Upcoming book with candid, emotive & intriguing narrative delving into personal experiences of a woman leader through her journey in corporate environment.

The book, 'Can I have it all?' is written as a memoir of the author's evolving identity. Nuanced, poignant and powerful, it touches upon her struggles in the proverbial corporate jungle, juxtaposed with a heartwarming account of a mother balancing a healthy home and work life. It brings to life the dilemmas and challenges that women face through various stages of their lives such as education, marriage, maternity and mobility, as they aim to make it big in the corporate world.

The career journey of an ordinary woman from a small town in India, 'Can I have it All?' is a compelling validation of how one can challenge social norms and stereotypes, around gender, race and other deep-rooted biases. It provides an honest insight to anyone who wishes to understand the elements that formulate parts of one's leadership journey and lends readers the courage to challenge existing paradigms that create a hindrance in furthering their careers.

Covering themes such as working with senior stakeholders, challenging colleagues, navigating workplace politics, indulging in introspection and building a circle of trust with mentors, 'Can I have it All?' is every bit gripping as it is relevant for everyone, across cultures, geographies gender or age!