Companies with strong talent management strategies thrive in today’s fast-paced world. To succeed long-term, it’s crucial to attract and retain talented employees, regardless of vacant roles. Talent acquisition is key to this, addressing both immediate and future organisational needs.
This blog highlights the top 100 talent acquisition heads who have transformed recruitment in their sectors. These Talent Titans, from software giants to agile startups, have set themselves apart with innovative tactics and impressive track records. Join us as we explore their contributions and the critical role they play in the ever-evolving world of talent acquisition.
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Here’s a list of Top 100 Talent Acquisition Titans in India
Abhijeet Patil
Abhijeet Patil, a certified strategic HR Business Partner, now manages Talent Acquisition and has over 15 years of expertise. He has effectively established HR operations in startups and developed legally compliant procedures. He oversaw mass hiring at TATA Group and Prime Focus, as well as leadership hiring for CXOs and VPs at Fountainhead Entertainment (Dentsu International Group). He excels in mapping competencies, tracking recruitment numbers, and presenting budget estimates.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrabhijeetpatil/
Current Company: Puretech Digital
Ex Company: The Minimalist, dentsu and DNEG
Abhinav Mishra
Abhinav Mishra has 17 years of experience in APAC, AMER, and EMEA and is a results-driven talent acquisition leader. Having built teams ranging from 10 to 3000+ in a variety of industries, such as e-commerce, SAAS, and data science, he specialises in startup advisory. His knowledge of technology and recruitment automation makes him a great asset for streamlining hiring procedures and increasing productivity.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinavjee/
Current Company: Icertis
Ex Company: Eagleview, Uncap Research Labs and Expedia
Abhishek Sethi
Abhishek Sethi currently oversees all aspects of hiring at Airbnb and creates robust talent pipelines. To achieve hiring objectives, he collaborates closely with hiring supervisors. With a 45% diversity recruiting rate, Abhishek shows his excellence in diversity and inclusion. During the pandemic, he oversaw virtual hiring as well. He is committed to efficient and successful hiring and is passionate about enhancing the candidate experience.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-sethi-486a85a9/
Current Company: Airbnb
Ex Company: Quatrro
Abhishek Singh
Presently at Jumio, Abhishek Singh is in charge of talent experience, talent management, and talent acquisition on a global scale. In addition to more than eight years of expertise, he has made major improvements to hiring procedures, increasing hiring velocity by 15% and increasing Time to Hire by 28%. With a 100% acceptance rate for offers, Abhishek at Trell successfully onboarded 38 important IT roles in less than four months. At Jumio, he oversaw worldwide efforts and integrated ChatGPT and other technologies to improve decision-making. Abhishek established a hackathon culture and expanded Dunzo’s tech leadership bench. He is a growth driver and a trusted advisor who is passionate about finding and keeping great personnel.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-singh-b79107b0/
Current Company: Jumio
Ex Company: Trell, Dunzo, Blinkit, Anzy Careers, Boomerang Commerce and GlobalHunt
Akanksha Sharan
Over the course of three years, Akansha grew a team from 12 individuals to 60 at its peak, exhibiting great skill in team scaling. She has been successful in hiring at least 80 people for executive-level roles in go-to-market (GTM) and tech teams. Her organisations’ success and performance have been greatly supported by her abilities in spotting and attracting outstanding talent.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akanksha-sharan-/
Current Company: Kodo Technologies pvt ltd
Ex Company: EY
Ancy Verghese
Among the most devoted, industrious, and enthusiastic professionals is Ancy. She succeeds at closing prospects and has a remarkable eye for finding qualified prospects. Her ability to connect with potential candidates is a result of her thorough understanding of the dynamics of the sector. Ancy’s exceptional interpersonal skills enable her to attract top talent to the company, making her a priceless addition to any hiring team.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancyverghese/
Current Company: invideo AI
Ex Company: Pagarbook, Slack, Airmeet and Circles.Life
Anni Alexander
Anni’s nomination for the Best Talent Acquisition Role is well-deserved. Despite a non-tech background, she seamlessly transitioned into a tech industry expert, showcasing adaptability and drive. Starting her career in her second year of college demonstrates unmatched ambition. With over 90 LinkedIn recommendations and consistently being the youngest in organizations, Anni’s talent and leadership potential are undeniable. Her unique journey and proven track record make her an outstanding candidate for this esteemed talent acquisition recognition.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anni-alexander-a76765187/
Current Company: Cars24
Ex Company: Atlassian, Biz Staffing Comrade Pvt Ltd,
Anupriya Krishnan
With fifteen years of experience, Anupriya is a strategic leader with a focus on establishing sustainable delivery models in talent acquisition, talent brand creation, and university relations. She has also scaled teams and organisations from the bottom up. She has overseen the implementation of in-house, RPO, and mixed recruitment models. Anupriya is excellent at creating and carrying out HR initiatives that promote organisational expansion.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupriya/
Current Company: Acko
Ex Company: Upstox, Flipkart, Amazon and CA Technologies
Anusha Mallanna
Next on the list is the innovative HR specialist Anusha Mallana, renowned for creating startups through the recruitment of corporate, technical, and senior leadership teams. She has worked with the founders of Zepto to establish crucial positions including CFO, CBO, and Head of Strategy as well as leadership tiers. Anusha has almost ten years experience in finding talent and making great hires. Her strategic efforts to gain people are driven by her dedication to innovation and global vision.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anusha-mallanna-5b8353103/
Current Company: Zepto
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Anusha Raina
Anusha Raina is a highly skilled HR specialist who loves making data-driven decisions to attract and retain the most talented individuals. Over 70 candidates have been successfully onboarded by Anusha, who currently leads Talent Acquisition for the Product and Technology teams, with an 80% offer-to-join ratio. She has recruited and extended 192 offers for Product and Tech teams at Airtel in a 15-month period. She also oversaw hiring across seven support roles at Cars24, where she won the 2019 Top Recruiter Award. She also attained a 96% offer-to-join ratio.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anusha-raina/
Current Company: Ring
Ex Company: BrowserStack, Airtel X labs, CARS24 and Reina Legal
Arbaaz khatri
Arbaaz Khatri has over a decade of experience as a committed Manager and results-driven professional, and he is currently driving Talent Acquisition initiatives at Foundation AI. He is an expert at strategically partnering with key business leaders to connect talent acquisition with organisational needs, driving execution, and harnessing recruiting analytics for data-driven decision-making. Arbaaz is committed to creative hiring processes and creates a healthy work atmosphere that promotes growth and fulfilment.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arbazkhatri/
Current Company: Foundation AI
Ex Company: Spottabl, Antal International, UpStox and TalentStack
Ashish Chandolia
Asheesh Chandolia is a skilled HR professional with approximately 12 years of experience in HR, Business Partnering, and analytics. Currently thriving in an Ecommerce-Digital business, he has vast expertise as an HR Generalist in the Product and Technology sectors. Asheesh is enthusiastic about people development, and he strives to improve workplace performance while also positively impacting employees’ lives. His expertise includes technology hiring, non-technology hiring, and campus recruitment. He has contributed significantly to his company’s success, earning the ‘Great Place to Work’ award three times in a row.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asheesh-chandolia-52446111/
Current Company: Droom Technology Pvt Limited
Ex Company: INFOMIND INDIA, Indian Highways Management Company Ltd. (IHMCL), ShopClues and NexTag
Astha Singh
Astha Singh is a fully dedicated Talent Acquisition specialist with almost 12 years of experience. She at the moment is trained in hiring top personnel across many departments and geographies, leveraging social media and unique tactics. Astha has a talent for creating diverse, inclusive teams that are helping businesses thrive. Her competence in cost-effective hiring and cultural agility delivers high-quality outcomes. Astha is passionate about having a good track record and illustrates her ability to generate success through superior talent acquisition strategies.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astha-singh-a37baa34/
Current Company: ITILITE Technologies
Ex Company: Visionet Systems Inc., American Express Global Business Travel, HCL Technologies, Wipro Limited and LanceSoft
Ayushree
Ayushree has dedicated herself to brilliance in talent acquisition and creating a good impact. Having more than three years of experience, Ayushree Chatterjee is a vibrant Talent Acquisition Partner at GoodWorker Technologies. She has directed effective campaigns, developed a successful referral programme, and optimised recruitment procedures. Ayushree has also enhanced interviewer skills and enhanced candidate experiences.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayushree-chatterjee-3b28bb163/
Current Company: Pixis
Ex Company: HevoData, Goodworker, InvokHR Solutions and The Window Project (TWP)
Bhajneet Dhingra
Having a track record of achievements both professionally and academically, Bhajneet Dhingra has approximately 17 years of advanced experience in consulting. His use of a talent supply chain approach has resulted in a major decrease in agency staffing expenses by creating proactive pipelines for both general and specialty hiring. Bhajneet also developed an academy model for hiring salespeople, which allowed for the quick and affordable use of qualified employees.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhajneet-singh-dhingra-1678581/
Current Company: Khatabook
Ex Company: Innovaccer, Startups and Venture Capital, Publicis Sapient, Keane and Hewitt Associates
Bhakti Sonwane
Over ten years of experience as an HR specialist, Bhakti is now a pro in hiring techniques, finding top people, and recruiting. She has integrated cutting-edge HR tools in her current position, cutting hiring costs and time to hire by 25%. Bhakti increased diverse recruits by 40% thanks to her innovative recruitment tactics and emphasis on diversity. Her efforts to engage employees have resulted in a 15% decrease in attrition.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaktisonwane/
Current Company: LIQVD ASIA
Ex Company: Appen, Studio 360 by Bhakti, 5th Quadrant Talent Solution, Legacy Resource Group, LLC, See and Recruit, DMTI and Sutra Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bhavna Singh
With over ten years of experience, Bhavna Singh is a proficient HR specialist with a focus on hiring quality improvement, candidate experience enhancement, and the deployment of cost-effective HRTech solutions. Bhavna is an accomplished manager of pay negotiations, resource planning, and budget analysis. Her areas of expertise are HRMS, IT, financial markets, insurance, US staffing, and banking.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavna-singh-67a7a4a7/
Current Company: HROne
Ex Company: PeopleStrong, Mastech Digital , CDAC and Religare
Bhupesh Wasmatkar
With 18 years of experience, Bhupesh Wasmatkar is a dedicated leader currently heading Talent Acquisition at VerSe Innovation (Dailyhunt/Josh). As a TA Head, he played a key role in building a unicorn company through strategic hiring and fostering a high-performance culture. Bhupesh’s innovative recruitment methods and strong HR practices ensured the company had top talent for growth. He also has an excellent rep in developing startup teams, turning business vision into talent plans, and creating leadership development programs.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhupeshw/
Current Company: VerSe Innovation Pvt Ltd
Ex Company: Treebo Hotels, Ness Digital Engineering, ScaleneWorks, MakeMyJob.com, CareerNet Consulting and HSBC
Charu Singhvi
Charu Singhvi is an experienced HR expert who currently leads HR activities at an IT firm Beyoung Folks Pvt.Ltd, The Woodenstreet Furnitures Pvt. Ltd., which has 15 branches across India. With 7 years of experience, she focuses on hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, induction, orientation, ESIC registrations, policy development, and grievance resolution. Charu has won several honours, including Best Employee of the Year, Best Speaker, and Spotlight Award. She has employed 200 people at her present company, coordinated pan-India hiring with over 3000 workers, and opened 30+ Woodenstreet outlets.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charu-singhvi-311323a0/
Current Company: Beyoung Folks Pvt.Ltd
Ex Company: Obbserv, Cognus Technologies, Woodenstreet Furnitures Pvt Ltd
Damini Agrawal
Damini is an HR expert, has earned the Gwalior Content Creator award and is a member of the Indore HR Association. She is also a specialist in hiring for technical and IT positions. Damini, who has been named the Best Recruiter for a number of months in 2021, is a Master of Business graduate with a concentration in finance and human resources management. Her commitment lies in pushing for inclusion, equity, and diversity in the workplace.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agrawaldamini/
Current Company: Programmers.io
Ex Company: Vertisystem, iHR Associations and Betasource.Tech Private Limited
Debojyoti Das
Debjyoti Das holds more than nine years of experience in the recruitment field. From requisition capture to onboarding, he controls all aspects of the process, including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, scheduling, and offer negotiation. Mastering technological specifications and producing resources via employment portals, employee recommendations, corporate mapping, networking, and headhunting are among Debjyoti’s strong suits.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debojyoti-das-57a2a265/
Current Company: Poonawalla Fincorp
Ex Company: Bello Vista Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Paytm, Wizard Group
Deepali Durgapal
With five years of expertise in talent acquisition and human resources, Deepali Durgapal is an ambitious HR specialist. While managing workplace communication, employee relations, and dispute resolution, Deepali has developed extensive onboarding resources. In addition to making sure HR complies with legal requirements, she has created performance evaluation forms.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepali-durgapal-047a18123/
Current Company: Innovist
Ex Company: PowerGummies, Posterity Consulting and Info Edge India Ltd
Devashish Mukherjee
Devashish, an Assistant Manager at Tata 1mg and experienced HR specialist, has been acknowledged as a LinkedIn Top Voice and given awards for his contributions to hiring procedures and content. Their expertise in HR business partnerships and behavioural training promotes an environment of ongoing learning and development. By working together with top leadership, Devashish hopes to improve Tata 1mg’s human capital strategy and make sure that both the company and the employees grow.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devashish-mukherjee-4a7b86162/
Current Company: Tata 1mg
Ex Company: Dr Lal PathLabs, Pristyn Care and PolicyBazaar.com
Farida Kathawala
Farida Kathawala has worked as a talent acquisition lead for more than nine years. She is highly proficient at hiring top personnel, managing recruitment strategy, and leading teams. Farida is in charge of both technical and non-technical hiring, from sourcing to onboarding. She also has a strong commitment to developing cohesive teams and improving the HR department.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridakathawala/
Current Company: Dream11
Ex Company: DreamPay, Upstox, SutraHR services, ASMACS Group and Carnation Auto India Pvt. Ltd.
Gaurav Awal
Veteran HR specialist Gaurav Awal has a proven track record of simplifying hiring procedures. Additionally, Gaurav improved the onboarding process for candidates, which has boosted employer branding and resulted in favourable comments. For his company, Gaurav has drastically lowered recruitment expenses. He has established reliable personnel streams for important positions, guaranteeing top talent availability when required.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravawal1980/
Current Company: Lightstorm Telecom Connectivity Pvt Ltd
Ex Company: Sirion, Newt Global and StrongMoments Technologies Pvt Ltd
Gaurav Nagpal
Gaurav Nagpal has been linked with talent acquisition for more than ten years now. His areas of expertise include programme design, diversity recruitment, and the development of successful talent strategies. Building high-performing teams and facilitating a seamless transition from strategy to action are two things that Gaurav is enthusiastic about. He is a master at managing stakeholders and is a strong proponent of thought leadership. Making long-lasting changes and producing outstanding outcomes in hiring new employees and organisational expansion are some of his main goals.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-nagpal-042144b7/
Current Company: Demandbase
Ex Company: Amazon and HCL Technologies
Gautam Bhatia
With over 15 years of experience, Gautam Bhatia is a driven talent acquisition specialist with a focus on hiring in the fields of technology, product, data science, and design. He has a track record of quickly and efficiently filling big positions. Leading apps like Gaana, Wynk Music, Delhivery, ET Money, TOI, Dineout, NBT, and Colombia have IT teams founded by Gautam. As an expert leader in college recruitment, he has facilitated commercial objectives by coordinating talent acquisition tactics with organisational aims. Gautam also provides hiring, planning, data, and analysis needs advice to the CEO and CTO.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhatiagautam/
Current Company: Baazi Games
Ex Company: Standard Chartered Bank, BukuWarung, EagleView, Wynk Limited
Ishita Gupta
Ishita Gupta is a strong professional in talent management and culture who is presently assisting CustomerGlu with its global expansion, focusing on hiring in APAC and EMEA. Her knowledge has completely transformed recruiting procedures, bringing hiring managers together and increasing output. Ishita has hired from prestigious colleges in Bangalore and Delhi to dramatically expand the operations team from 100 to 153 individuals and the supply operations team from 3 to 14. She has improved onboarding procedures and is in charge of senior hiring for APAC and the EU.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishitagupta1308/
Current Company: CustomerGlu
Ex Company: Headout
Jagadamba B
Jagadamba B is a qualified TA specialist with over 20 years of expertise. At her present company, she implemented global hiring strategies, put an ATS in place, and made 30% of hires from diversity in just 8 months. Among her honours are the HR Voice badge on LinkedIn, the top 20 rankings in startup talent acquisition, and the CHRO Award for TA tactics. She is well-known for her strategic thinking and leadership, and she keeps pushing for excellence in hiring new employees.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagsblr/
Current Company: Perfios Software Solutions
Ex Company: Diageo, Hinduja Global Solutions, Flipkart, PWC, Target Corporation, iGate Global Solutions and Aztecsoft Pvt Ltd
Jerryd Peter Marian Danny
Jerryd is a Talent Hunter with over a decade of expertise in technology and non-tech recruitment. As Firmable’s Country Manager, he succeeds in attracting the best employees, analysing job requirements, and developing company branding. Jerryd focuses on candidate-company mapping, interview scheduling, and negotiation. He is skilled in talent management and team creation, utilising platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards. Jerryd is devoted to tech businesses and enjoys developing good ties with hiring managers and candidates.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrydpeter89/
Current Company: Firmable
Ex Company: HR India Network, Socure, Axiamatic and Ally.io
KARAN MANCHANDA
Karan Manchandana is an experienced human resources specialist who works in comprehensive recruitment. At his previous company, Affle, he hired 70-80 people in a year. Now at ClearPier, he recruits globally from India and is the primary point of contact for Talent Acquisition. Karan specialises in finding diverse people, cultivating strong candidate relationships, and overseeing recruits in Mobile Adtech, Fintech, and MarTech. He is very well renowned for his negotiating abilities, dedication to success, and extensive professional network.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karan-manchanda-lion-a9bb3a46/
Current Company: Clearpier
Ex Company: Trell, Affle, Maxonic Consulting Pvt Ltd, ARP Infoquest and Proactive Global IT Software System Pvt. Ltd
KAJAL KHANNA
Kajal Khanna has seven years of experience and is a committed talent acquisition specialist. She is excellent at determining the needs of stakeholders and fitting individuals into the appropriate jobs. Over 300 IT experts, including Backend Developers, Data Scientists, and QA Engineers, have been placed successfully by Kajal in a variety of roles. She manages post-offer engagement, vendor and stakeholder management, and end-to-end recruitment. Kajal is also in charge of employer branding initiatives and employment drives.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kajal-khanna-810b2693/
Current Company: Nykaa
Ex Company: airtel X labs, MakeMyTrip, Randstad, Mancer Consulting Services and Benetton Group
Karishma Jain
Karishma Jain is a seasoned HR professional with over 10 years of diverse experience. Proven track record of success in multiple industries, including print media, travel, financial services, and insurance. Extensive expertise in HR automation, talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR policies & processes. Known for her strategic HR solutions and positive work culture, she is skilled at building high-performing teams and driving transformation projects.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karishma-jain-08968b67/
Current Company: Turtlemint
Ex Company: Centrum India, Thomas Cook and DB Corp Ltd
Karthik Selvaraj
Karthik is the head of Hashed Emergent’s People and Talent department and has 14 years of experience working with startups. He has been creating self-functioning teams, supporting portfolio firms with their talent needs, and establishes procedures and policies from the ground up. Kartik worked on two unicorn firms, contributing to the initial development of their hiring procedures. He also assisted 150 laid-off applicants in finding new employment during COVID.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikselvaraj11/
Current Company: Hashed Emergent
Ex Company: Unacademy, DocOn Technologies, Sigmoid and CareerNet Technologies
Mahjabin Fatma
Mahjabin, who is well-known for her formidable employer branding abilities, guarantees a satisfying applicant experience and efficient stakeholder management. With a focus on SaaS startups, Mahjabin Fatma has been in the talent acquisition and human resources field for over ten years. She has handled leadership hiring, international recruitment campaigns, and perfected talent mapping. She stands out in the sector thanks to her strategic approach and practical experience.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahjabinfatma/
Current Company: Airbase
Ex Company: Circles.Life, Quizizz and Anzy Careers
Manasvi Agnihotri
Manasvi is a versatile HR specialist that specialises at corporate partnerships, employee engagement, performance management, and other areas. She has built talent pipelines, reduced costs, and implemented best HR practices, all of which have contributed considerably to organisational success. Her strategic knowledge and innovative approach are still driving success in her new capacity. Manasvi Agnihotri is now working for Ruder Finn as a leader in Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, HR Operations, and Business Partnering at three locations.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasvi-agnihotri-544579a4/
Current Company: Ruder Finn
Ex Company: VMLY&R Commerce, EduBridge and Tata Business Support Services
Manish Yadav
Manish Yadav has 9 years of expertise in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, focusing on full-life cycle recruitment, IT/Non-IT hiring, and executive sourcing. He has worked throughout EMEA, APAC, India, and the Middle East in industries such as BFSI, Technology, Consulting, Infrastructure, Automotive, and Telecom. Manish excels at using job boards such as LinkedIn, JobServe, Naukri, and Monster, as well as applicant tracking systems such as Successfactors and Jira.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish922001/
Current Company: ION Trading India Pvt. Ltd.
Ex Company: COWI, Harman international and Synergy Consultants
Manoj Parikatil
With eighteen years of experience, Manoj is a proficient HR executive with a focus on developing high-performing cultures in both startup and established businesses. Across APAC, the US, and the ME, he has worked internationally and collaborated with cross-functional teams successfully. He also established and grew offices throughout Asia and China in his capacity as the Global TA Head and HRBP for APAC.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manojparikatil8527225723/
Current Company: Vismaya Global
Ex Company: Goodera, Capillary Technologies, Dunnhumby, Planman Consulting and Stryde Consulting
Megha Sharma
Megha Sharma is a proactive HR executive who manages the full HR lifecycle using strategic best practices and effective execution. She creates diverse talent pipelines, raises bias awareness, and uses data-driven recruitment. Megha, who is successful at corporate branding also aims to create a healthy workplace atmosphere, and advocate for HR modernization.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megha-s-386bb747/
Current Company: Travelplus and FabHotels
Ex Company: FabHotels, Tapzo, Hushbabies and Babybox
Meghna Menon
Meghna Menon is an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager who specialises in the information technology and services sectors. Her remarkable stakeholder management abilities and willingness to take on new duties have been widely praised. Meghna is well-known for her genuine concern for others, her clear communication skills, and her ability to foster an open conversation culture. She serves as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for a number of TA initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across functions.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghna-menon-b7114319/
Current Company: Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Ex Company: Riverside and Time Inc. india
Mohammed Swaleha
Mohammed has practically assembled a group of 60 engineers in Indore from scratch in order to build a comprehensive technological team. With a strong desire to match talented people with cutting-edge technology positions, he is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity. Mohammed finds himself most successful when he can connect opportunities and abilities to help businesses reach their expansion and growth objectives.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-swaleha/
Current Company: RenewBuy
Ex Company: Udaan and Firstsource
Mohsin Shaikh
A top performer who drove exceptional results in talent acquisition. Achieved 30% faster time-to-fill for key roles and increased applicant pool by 50% through targeted outreach. Boosted employee referral hires by 40% and reduced cost-per-hire by 25% via optimized sourcing. Improved diversity hires by 20% in one quarter. Implemented AI-driven sourcing for 20% higher quality candidates. Realized 50% more candidate responses through personalized messaging.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohsin-shaikh-l-i-o-n-he-him-8ab71492/
Current Company: EDB
Ex Company: Contentserv, Bristlecone, Charter Global, People Tech Group Inc
Nagendra Kumar
Talent acquisition specialist Nagendra Kumar is boosting growth in FY 23–24 by recruiting 1200 new employees. With background in volume hiring, team management, leadership hiring, and e-commerce, he has worked with startups and the supply chain, retail, logistics, and logistics industries. Nagendra is well renowned for his strategic hiring practices, which have facilitated firm expansion.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nagendrakumar1/
Current Company: Shadowfax Technologies
Ex Company: Doodhwala, Reliance Retail Ltd and Adecco Flexione
Neha Malhotra
Neha Malhotra is well-known for her people skills and storytelling, and she has a strong interest in talent acquisition. She also succeeds at creating high-achieving teams that only push businesses forward. Neha’s experience at Microsoft and Adobe has given her a solid foundation in sourcing and recruiting. She enjoys making connections with people and identifying the best talent to help businesses succeed.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehamalhotratalentsourcing/
Current Company: Adobe
Ex Company: Microsoft, Teleperformance and Kroll Associates India Pvt. Ltd.
Nishanth BS
Nishant is an established leader in talent acquisition with more than a decade of expertise. At Ola, Go-Jek, and most recently at 56 Secure, he has established engineering and commercial teams. In addition to simplifying the employment process and employer branding, Nishant has hired over a thousand technological specialists. He has worked extensively with CXOs at several firms and specialises in diversity and inclusion. Everywhere he goes, Nishant drives development and success because of his exceptional people operations, campus placements, and HR strategy skills.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishanthbs/
Current Company: 56 Secure
Ex Company: Gojek, Myntra, OLA, RecruitSmart
Nitisha Kundu
At her current role, Nitisha is a committed HR professional who is focused on fostering an inclusive and hybrid work environment. She was the first employee in People & Culture and has spearheaded the growth of a productive remote workforce. She scaled the worldwide team from 20 to 90 people with ease. She also put in place an EOR and an ATS to improve and automate HR procedures.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitisha-kundu-shrm-scp-mba/
Current Company: Nanonet
Ex Company: FICO, Screwed Up Minds, Minna Technologies and EMA PARTNERS
Prachi Shirke
Prachi Shirke is an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Lead/Manager who is actively serving high-demand staffing organizations. She specialises in talent attraction, passive applicant pipeline generation, and social sourcing. Prachi’s strategic recruitment process changes and the “Same Team, Same Dream” approach has resulted in effective recruitment frameworks. Her field of expertise includes go-to-market recruitment and talent retention methods. Prachi, known for her strategic thinking and tactical recruitment talents, continues to drive growth and success in her present position.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prachi-p-974501176/
Current Company: Quinnox
Ex Company: AG Technologies, Everymedia Technologies Pvt. Ltd, JoulestoWatts Business Solutions Pvt Ltd and Datamatics Global Services Limited
Pragya Chaturvedi
Pragya is a remarkable HR specialist renowned for her commitment, accountability, and genuineness. She is quite skilled at managing people and has an extensive understanding of her field. Pragya stands out in her field because of her exceptional ability to develop strong professional relationships. Her loyalty to her profession and interpersonal skills make her an invaluable member of any team.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragya-chaturvedi-b35b095/
Current Company: Siemens Ltd
Ex Company: Jio-BP, Reliance Industries and Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms
Parita Maniar
With more than 12 years of expertise, Parita is an accomplished manager in talent acquisition with a focus on creating teams from the ground up in rapidly expanding technology companies. Parita, who specializes in hiring for tech, product, and design roles, has effectively filled roles at all levels and for all departments, including CXO roles.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paritamaniar/
Current Company: Edra Labs
Ex Company: FanCode, Dream 11, MSCI Inc and NET HR (Net Employment Services).
Pratik Dube
With twelve years of experience, Pratik Dube is a seasoned recruiter who presently oversees IT hiring in the US, UK, UAE, and India. Stakeholder management, recruiting engagement, and employer branding programmes are Pratik’s strongest areas. Pratik is well-known for his remarkable abilities in data engineering, product engineering, digital transformation, AI/ML, and other fields.
team, and contributed to the company’s overall people strategy.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratikdube/
Current Company: Excelra
Ex Company: HiLabs Inc, GlobalLogic, CitiusTech and PharmEasy
Praveen Kumar
With twenty years of experience, including more than fifteen years spent in recruitment at all vertical levels, Praveen Kumar is an enthusiastic and results-oriented HR leader. In his capacity as Airbus India’s head of HR for the Digital division, where he is responsible for more than 1400 workers, he has put in place a variety of workforce tactics to promote an inclusive work environment
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveenkumarvoona/
Current Company: Airbus
Ex Company: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India and Max Life Insurance Company Limited
Preetesh Saha
With more than ten years of expertise in the consumer internet, e-commerce, and start-up ecosystems, Preetesh Saha is a former computer science engineer who is now a technology and product talent acquisition manager. He has effectively added more than two thousand of the best applicants to organisations such as Delhivery, MakeMyTrip, Airtel, and Expedia.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preetesh19
Current Company: Delhivery
Ex Company: Expedia Group, airtel X labs, MakeMyTrip and Helpchat
Priyadarshini MR
Priyadarshini MR is an energetic recruiter with more than ten years of experience in engineering, product, and design hiring. From scratch, she assembled a team of more than 250 people for commercial and technical responsibilities. Her areas of interest are talent branding, techtalks, hackathons, and diversity initiatives. Priyadarshini is a pro at expanding engineering teams for fintech, e-commerce, and data engineering while leveraging HRTech to produce tangible business outcomes.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyadarshinimr/
Current Company: AceTurtle Services Pvt Ltd
Ex Company: Magicbricks, BigBasket, Reliance Technologies Inc. and Careernet
Priyank Dewan
Priyank Dewan has over three years of expertise and his strengths lie in identifying and attracting outstanding talent, creating effective recruitment tactics, and building long-lasting relationships with hiring managers. He is excellent at overseeing several job opportunities while making sure that applicants have a positive experience. He looks forward to bringing in the greatest talent in order to support businesses’ growth.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankdewan/
Current Company: Aarush Impact
Ex Company: HealthifyMe and PepCoding
Rachit Jain
Talent spotting and business collaboration are two things that Rachit Jain, a successful company human resources leader, is passionate about. He has a track record of success in high-growth and start-up companies. Rachit currently assists developers in testing their websites and applications across more than 3000 cross-browser and cross-OS system platforms by designing SaaS cloud architecture with founders. He is a master at attracting the best employees, managing performance, and creating a happy work environment while streamlining procedures like awards and recognition.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachit-jain-607361b1/
Current Company: LambdaTest India Private limited
Ex Company: PropTiger, Carlsberg Group and ANRI Solutions HR Services Pvt. Ltd
Rachit Malik
With more than 11 years of experience in the field and more than 9 years of end-to-end recruitment, Rachit Malik is a former entrepreneur who is now a talent acquisition specialist. He is particularly skilled in leadership hiring, sourcing strategy, recruiting planning, and technical and semiconductor recruitment. As a recruitment scaling startup coach, Rachit is enthusiastic about employer branding, quick scaling, and creating fresh approaches.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachitmalik
Current Company: Schnieder Electric
Ex Company: Microsoft, Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs, Chegg.Inc and ShopClues
Rahul Dubey
Rahul Dubey is a competent HR specialist with more than five years of experience. He is an expert in hiring, developing and managing talent, and handling stakeholders. Across several states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and West Bengal, Rahul is in charge of a team of twenty players. He began his stride as an intern and advanced fast through the ranks, founding the merger company and launching the Mumbai office. Rahul, who holds a PGDM from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and a degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi, is widely recognised for being able to manage regional operations and administration and create high-performing teams.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-dubey-b7287314b/
Current Company: OfBusiness (OFB Tech Pvt. Ltd)
Rakesh Bhagat
With over 12 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, Rakesh Bhagat presently heads a team of 20 recruiters that manage 1000+ open posts and close over 100 positions every month. He is skilled in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and scheduling, as well as communicating and managing relationships. Rakesh has a successful track record in the IT Product & Consulting, NBFC, and Manufacturing industries, as well as over 5 years of expertise in international recruitment for the USA, UK, Switzerland, UAE, and APAC areas. He also has over 6 years of campus recruitment experience, leading strategic talent acquisition planning with stakeholders and HODs.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-r-bhagat/
Current Company: Quess Corp Limited
Ex Company: Nomura, ETP Group, Invenio Business Solutions, FutureWorks Media Limited and Interactive Broker
Rakesh Mangala
Rakesh Mangala, a dynamic Strategic Talent Advisor with over 7 years of IT recruiting experience, specialises in Cloud, E-Commerce, and other areas. He is a LinkedIn Top Recruiting Voice and Talent MVP who has mastered advanced sourcing strategies and earned a Social Talent Black Belt certification. Rakesh is a popular keynote speaker at business conferences, known for his strategic ideas and innovative hiring practices.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakeshchandramangala/
Current Company: Splunk
Ex Company: Microsoft, Oracle and TA Digital
Ranjitha Rajalakshmi
Ranjitha Rajalakshmi is a People Strategist with a strong background in talent acquisition, talent management, and business partnerships. She spent time in Fintech, EdTech, and SaaS industries, influencing corporate culture and values. Ranjitha thrives on challenges and enjoys doing unique work. Her superpower involves growing businesses with the appropriate talent while leveraging her tremendous empathy and intuition. She succeeds in rapidly changing situations and is committed to improving the applicant and employee experience.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranjitha-rajalakshmi/
Current Company: Pickyourtrail
Ex Company: Pepper Content, Skill-Lynk, RazorPay, Freshworks Inc. and SmartMegh Solutions
Rashmi Dixith
Rashmi Dixith is an Assistant Manager of Talent Acquisition at LeadSquared, wherein she works on recruiting for Product, Engineering, Professional Services, and Shared Services. Using a team of seven recruiters, she guarantees high-quality prospect delivery and engagement across India, the United States, the Middle East, ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Rashmi as of today has 7 years of expertise in full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, data analysis, and project management for both startups and Fortune 500 businesses.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-m/
Current Company: Leadsquared
Ex Company: Trigent Software Inc and Silfra Technologies
Ravi Patel
At Entropik, senior talent acquisition manager Ravi Patel has vast experience and is in charge of the full hiring process at all levels. In addition to managing sourcing campaigns and short-listing, pitching, coordinating, scheduling, and negotiation, he additionally comes up with successful recruitment tactics. Having years of experience, Ravi sets company rules for hiring, evaluation, and talent benchmarking. Leading strategic initiatives to hire a skilled, professional, diverse, and culture-aligned workforce is part of his job description.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-patel-3071b05/
Current Company: Entropik
Ex Company: Whatfix, Curefit, Time Splice, Narayana Health, Deluxe and Motherhood
Renchu Kurup
Renchu Kurup is a talent acquisition specialist with more than seven years of expertise who is committed to assisting businesses in expanding. At the moment, he is excellent at finding the best employees, overseeing the hiring procedure, and integrating new employees to guarantee seamless operations. Renchu’s experience in scaling teams from one to more than a thousand productive people has benefited both well-established businesses and early-stage startups. Renchu’s efforts have had a major influence on his clients’ success and expansion in a variety of industries.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renchu-kurup-40162a107/
Current Company: Talrop
Ex Company: Treez Inc, Gupshup, Classplus, LIDO and Auburn Shipmanagement
Richa Chauhan
Holding the position of Director of Talent Acquisition, Richa Chauhan works for Shaadi.com, the biggest online dating service in India. Richa has a track record of successfully developing talent strategies, raising employee satisfaction, and promoting organisational expansion. She is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, has raised employee recommendations to 55%, decreased the cost per hiring by 25%, and made sure all recruiters receive cross-functional training. Advantage Club has also honoured her with an Exceptional Women Award.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richauhan/
Current Company: Shaadi.com
Ex Company: The Good Glamm Group, dhani, Euphoria Technologies Pvt Ltd, and PropTiger
Richa Kaur
Richa Kaur, headquartered in Mumbai, is Gynoveda’s Head of Human Resources- a leader in the healthcare field. With years of expertise at FRAAZO, EPIKInDiFi, Satguru Restaurants, and RightPath Lifestyle. Richa specialises at employee engagement, performance management, and talent acquisition. She effectively implements manpower requisition plans, develops high-performance teams, and creates an innovative culture. Her contributions consistently challenge the current quo and encourage corporate growth.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richakaur/
Current Company: Gynoveda
Ex Company: FRAAZO, EPIKInDiFi, Satguru Restaurants, and RightPath Lifestyle
Ripinku Mathur
At Moove, Ripinku works as a Talent Partner and has over ten years of expertise in employer branding and hiring. She has been effective in creating robust talent pipelines for a range of positions, including leadership, product management, research, and business consulting. Ripinku is a pro at assembling tech teams and selecting functional heads for e-commerce projects.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ripinku-mathur-a8a16516/
Current Company: Moove
Ex Company: Praxis Global Alliance, Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. and GlobalHunt
Rohit Chib
Currently serving as CoinSwitch’s Talent Acquisition Lead, Rohit Singh Chib has over eight years of expertise in technical recruitment. His creation of the complete Engineering Leadership team from the ground up has resulted in an outstanding candidate experience. With organisations like Grofers, Mindtickle, Interviewbit, Housing.com, and Interviewbit, Rohit has a proven track record. He is in charge of hiring leaders for CoinSwitch, works with executives to develop plans, and supervises the hiring procedure from start to finish. His accomplishments include hiring over 50 senior positions, cutting the hiring process’s duration by 30%, and raising offer acceptance rates by 40%.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-singh-chib-7337492a/
Current Company: Coinswitch
Ex Company: Grofers, Mindtickle, Interviewbit, Housing.com, and Interviewbit
Rohit Kumar
Throughout his ten years in talent acquisition, Rohit has assisted over 10,000 individuals in landing their ideal positions. He is currently in charge of hiring for Data Sciences, Infra, and Software. Rohit has experience in enterprise sales, marketing, and both B2B and B2C sales. He’s also excellent at hiring at the CXO level, hiring in bulk and in specialty, and branding talent. Plus, Rohit is super passionate about motivating staff members and fostering a great work atmosphere.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-kumar-90b44341/
Current Company: OLA
Ex Company: AON and CoCubes
Sakshi Malhotra
Sakshi works at the edtech business Masai as an Associate Director of HR. She has included employee engagement and performance management programs, coordinating HR procedures with company plans. The Rising Star Award 2023, Future HR Leader of the Year 2023, and Best HR Business Partner 2024 are just a few of her achievements.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hr-sakshi-malhotra/
Current Company: Masai School (Nolan Edutech Pvt. Ltd.)
Ex Company: Avatar.Me and Moolchand Healthcare
Sanavulla C
Sanavulla is a former engineer who is now a recruiter and personifies the idea of choosing the less-travelled path. He collaborates closely with business and engineering executives at Plivo to create core teams that foster success and innovation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanavulla-c-9ba2bba4/
Current Company: Plivo
Ex Company: HARMAN International, CareerNet Technologies, and Philips
Sanjay H
Sanjay H works as an Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition at OTO, where he excels in both technical and non-tech roles across India. He leads a team of two recruiters and works directly with the founding team to accelerate the growth of this financial firm. Making use of a little over six years of expertise, Sanjay successfully hired over 50 mid, senior, and leadership positions in his first six months at OTO, increasing the company’s workforce from 350 to 800 personnel.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjay-h-489b86147/
Current Company: OTO
Ex Company: Ninjacart, Recurso HR Services and People Logic Business Solutions.
Sangeeta Singh
Sangeeta Singh works as an Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Shaadi.com and is situated in Mumbai, MH, IN. Her prior positions at Aegis Limited, Serco, and AGS Transact Technologies Ltd. have given her a plethora of experience. Sangeeta provides invaluable insights and industry expertise with her extensive skill set in Operations Management, BPO, Employee Relations, MIS, and Vendor Management. She is a valuable asset in advancing operational excellence and talent acquisition due to her broad experience and strategic approach.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeeta-singh-7a535234/
Current Company: Shaadi.com
Ex Company: AGS Transact Technologies Ltd, Aegis Limited and Serco
Sanjay Raj
With two decades of experience, Sanjay Raj is a highly trained and results-driven HR expert who has worked in recruitment at all vertical levels for more than 15 years. He handles several tasks well, meets deadlines on a regular basis, and thrives in the entire recruitment life cycle. Sanjay has a track record of success leading teams and managing people, and he has worked with multinational corporations in a variety of industries.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjayrajhl/
Current Company: Inflexion
Ex Company: iSOCRATES LLC, Instant IT Technology, Avighna Consulting and Tranz-Com Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Sarabjeet Singh
With more than 16 years of expertise in both global and startup HR, Sarabjeet Gill is an accomplished CHRO. His forte lies in coordinating HR tactics with organisational objectives, improving worker engagement, retention, and output. Talent management, HR operations, HR transformation, and business HR are among his areas of expertise.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabjeet-singh-gill/
Current Company: Helpshift
Ex Company: CloudMoyo, GS Lab and CalSoft
Seema Shukla
Seema Shukla has over 8 years of expertise in talent acquisition and HR operations in the IT, hospitality, HR consulting, eCommerce, and advertising sectors. She is currently prospering in advertising and can handle a wide range of recruitment issues. Her strong leadership abilities and hands-on approach have resulted in excellent non-tech recruitment and exceptional HR operations. Seema often surpasses and meets performance metrics in quality, cost, and time through the use of social media, headhunting, and job boards, resulting in customer delight and organisational success.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemashukla/
Current Company: Adyogi
Ex Company: Spottabl and PetSutra
Shabab Rizvi
Shabab Rizvi, a Global Talent Acquisition Specialist at YouGov, has more than six years of HR experience. She is an expert at sourcing, screening, and hiring applicants, utilising advanced tools and applicant tracking systems. Initially, she was promoted to Assistant Manager at FashionTV India. Shabab specialises in stakeholder management, project management, and employee engagement.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabab-rizvi-49291b169/
Current Company: YouGov
Ex Company: Fashion TV India, JP Morgan and Chase and Dimensions HRD Consultants
Shashwat Mittra
At Junglee Games, Shashwat Mittra controls all human resources operations as the Head of Talent Acquisition. He established large teams for startups like Testbook, Meesho, and Urban Ladder having more than ten years of expertise. Additionally, he started The Seekers Inc., a hiring platform that enabled start-ups like Jar, Housing, and Wealthy assemble their teams and produced over 2000 success stories. Shashwat has expertise in employee engagement, HR strategy, manpower planning, and talent acquisition.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashwatmittra/
Current Company: Junglee Games
Ex Company: Urban Ladder, Meesho, Testbook, The Seekers Inc., HDFC and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Shilpa Naik
Shilpa Naik is an exceptional professional who has achieved remarkable success in her career. Over the past two years, her outstanding performance has been recognized with prestigious accolades, showcasing her dedication and prowess in her field.
she has been honored with the Service Excellence award twice consecutively, a testament to her unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service. This award is a reflection of her ability to consistently exceed expectations and provide an unparalleled level of excellence in her work.
Furthermore, her extraordinary accomplishments have been celebrated by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with the prestigious Extraordinary Performer award. This recognition highlights her remarkable achievements in single-handedly hiring an entire corporate team, a feat that demands exceptional skills in talent acquisition, human resources management, and leadership.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-naik-a390b997/
Current Company: Quess Corp Limited
Ex Company: Tech Mahindra
Shivani Katreddy
Shivani, a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Celigo, was named October 2023’s Ace of the Month recipient for her outstanding accomplishment of closing 25 offers and onboarding 15 new people across four engineering teams in Q3 2023. She uses creative sourcing techniques to draw in elite talent, and applicants frequently commend her for fostering a great candidate experience.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alekhya-naga-shivani-katreddy-b902a1190/
Current Company: Celigo India Pvt Ltd
Ex Company: TechMinfy
Shruti Das
With five to six years of experience, Shruti Das is a committed HR Business Partner who specialises in helping individuals reach team and organisational objectives and thrive in the workplace. Shruti is dedicated to drawing exceptional talent to fulfil challenging goals in education equity and social impact in her current position as Talent Acquisition Lead at Teach For India.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shruti-das-k/
Current Company: Teach for India
Ex Company: IKYA Human Capital Solutions, Golden Opportunities Pvt Ltd and Goldman Sachs
Shweta Wadera
Shweta Wadera is the HR Head at Wingreens Farms in Gurgaon. She formerly worked as a Manager, Human Resources at Mother Dairy and at Inteva Products and Kmindz Advisory Services. She has cut hiring costs by educating her team to use several employment platforms effectively. She has significantly enhanced the applicant experience through her proactive responsiveness. Shweta also successfully hired 100 junior-level employees in a month and streamlined employee onboarding processes to improve post-employment experiences. Her strategic approach and unique solutions establish her as a remarkable HR leader.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shweta-wadera-629b35242/
Current Company: Wingreens Farms Pvt Ltd
Ex Company: Mother Dairy, Inteva Products and Kmindz Advisory Services
Shrikant Dharmadhikari
At Xpressbees, Shrikant Dharamdhikari works as the Associate Director of Human Resources. He manages talent acquisition and has closed 95% of requirements internally, including jobs in the C-suite. Having worked in HR for more than six years now, Shrikant is an expert in hiring, employee relations, and employee engagement. He implemented in place programs that have increased performance and retention and hired hundreds of workers in a variety of roles and levels.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikantdharmadhikari/
Current Company: Xpressbees
Ex Company: DealShare, Volkswagen India, ShoppersStop
Sirisha Poondla
Sirisha Poondla, a strong HR Leader with 18 years of experience, is transforming HR at Securin India. She was previously the Director of Human Resources at SAP and has a talent for starting from scratch when it comes to teams and processes. She has promoted diversity and inclusivity at Securin as the Senior Director HR & Talent, used new workforce planning and hiring criteria, and greatly improved the company’s Glassdoor rating. She also helped the organisation to win the World’s Leading Workplace Award from the WCRC in 2023.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psireesha/
Current Company: Securin India Pvt Ltd
Ex Company: CallidusCloud, Microland, VS Recruiters
Sowmya Francis
Using tech, social media, and employee recommendations, Sowmya, who has full-cycle recruiting experience, finds exceptional individuals in an innovative manner. She is exceptionally skilled at automating HR procedures, developing variable-centred compensation plans, and attracting top people. With the support of DEI initiatives, Sowmya has built a strong corporate culture that has strengthened the position of female employees.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmyafrancis/
Current Company: QueueBuster POS
Ex Company: CNSI, NLB Services , Round Glass and Opera Solutions
Subhasish Maji
Based in Kolkata, Subhasish Maji is a skilled HR practitioner. A solid background at Reliance Group and Bajaj Allianz Life has allowed him to effectively help zonal leads in meeting their manpower targets. Over the previous three years, Subhasish has successfully led campus drives and overseen territory in the North and East zones. In the HR industry, he stands out for his commitment to finding talent and his reliable performance.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhasish-maji-63271921a/
Current Company: Hella Infra Market Pvt. Ltd.
Ex Company: Bajaj Allianz Life, Reliance Money, Reliance Capital and Serigot Inc.
Suman Lakkimsetty
Suman is a versatile recruiter that excels at leadership hiring, university hiring, and weekend recruitment drives. With 99% organic development, he leads by example and coaches his team to reach their goals. Suman is a well-connected and resourceful individual with a strong work ethic, diligence, and tenacity. Suman’s profound understanding of recruitment, extensive network, and great business skills define him.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumanl/
Current Company: Darwinbox
Ex Company: HighRadius, KonyLabs, Oracle and Intelligroup
Suvradip Choudhuri
Suvradip Choudhuri, an experienced Talent Acquisition Leader, is now driving BillDesk’s talent acquisition operations in Mumbai. With over ten years of experience, he understands the nuances of the hiring process and is passionate about recognising outstanding talent. At YouGov, he oversaw hiring in eight Indian and APAC regions, boosting hire quality in technology and production, lowering offer dropouts, and developing robust talent processes. He also oversaw employer branding campaigns, graduate programmes, and senior executive recruitment. His strategic thinking, leadership abilities, and commitment to developing diverse, high-performance teams distinguish him as an expert in his area.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suvic/
Current Company: BillDesk
Ex Company: YouGov, Cactus Communications, Freight Wings, CRMNEXT, WhiteCrow Research Pvt. Ltd
Tanvi Saxena
Tanvi Saxena has over 12 years of expertise in HR management and talent acquisition. She is a Senior Manager at Builder.ai. and manages a group of recruiters and sourcers and searches APAC and MENA for elite talent. Tanvi is known to be exceptional at establishing meaningful connections with stakeholders while creating successful hiring strategies. She is highly experienced in strategic HR, worldwide talent seeking, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanvisaxena15/
Current Company: Builder.ai
Ex Company: Bizongo, Positive Moves, CCA International, CapitalVia and TCS
Tilak Raj
With fifteen years of experience, Tilak Raj is a strategic talent acquisition leader recognized for his accomplishments in hiring for rapid expansion and HR tech innovation. Since 2013, Tilak has been assisting companies in thriving as a startup consultant. He is an expert in campus hiring and enhancing the employee experience.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tilakraj6/
Current Company: Avalara
Ex Company: I-PAC (Indian Political Action Committee), OLA, CARS24 and myUpchar.com
Vaibhav Vijay Abdeo
Vaibhav Abdeo is a proactive Talent Acquisition Professional with a strong background in IT recruitment, staffing, and sourcing. Currently, he leads programmes that make sure an outstanding candidate experience, with a 90%+ joining ratio. Vaibhav has implemented creative efforts like as video JDs for improved brand positioning and social media hiring tactics to improve sourcing. He was crucial for setting up machine interviews, which drastically cut expenses and increased efficiency. He is well-known for organising large-scale weekend interview events and has a high rate of selection and offer acceptance.
Linkedin: https://in.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavvabdeo
Current Company: Axtria
Ex Company: Veritas Technologies LLC, Persistent Systems, ZS, SunGard and HSBC Global Technology India
Vaishali Maheshwari
Vaishali Maheshwari made a great contribution to her organisation by increasing the staff size in 2023. With more than a decade of experience in talent acquisition, she has successfully used gig workers, freelancers, and FTCs to reduce costs and meet project-specific hiring requirements. Her strategy approach earned the organisation the Bronze IWEI award for exceptional achievement in the DEI space. Vaishali’s leadership has kept attrition below 15% in 2023-24, in addition to improved hiring and onboarding processes, resulting in clearer function descriptions and more seamless team integration.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishali-maheshwari-b2a17217/
Current Company: Hogarth India
Ex Company: PRODIGI and CHR Global
Vamsi Mootkur
Vamsi oversees all aspects of recruiting in his role as Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at ekincare. He works closely with hiring managers and senior executives to implement successful recruitment strategies. Vamsi, who is proficient in HR analytics and HRMS automation, streamlines hiring procedures while cutting expenses and raising employee engagement.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrvamsi/
Current Company: ekincare
Ex Company: DQ Entertainment, TalentSprint and HR Axis India Pvt. Ltd
Vibhor Kumar
With more than 15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, worldwide recruitment, leadership hiring, team management, employee engagement, and stakeholder engagement, Vibhor Kumar is a skilled talent acquisition specialist. With improved communication and feedback procedures, he completely redesigned recruitment techniques, increasing joining ratios from 43% to 75% and improving candidate satisfaction scores to 90%
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vibhorkumar/
Current Company: Outscal
Ex Company: Smallcase, Stanza Living and ZipGo
Vidhu Sharma
Vidhu Sharma has been overseeing the entire HR function at Blupin Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Mylo) for the past 2 years, pushing digitised People Experience. She started her career in US hiring and quickly advanced, obtaining two promotions in two years. In her second employment, she managed various projects and teams while getting a Lean Six Sigma certification. Vidhu was instrumental in acquiring and managing talent for a start-up that gained unicorn status. Senior management acknowledges her significant decisions that have contributed to the company’s success. Vidhu’s strategic acumen and forward-thinking approach make her a ‘Talent Titan,’ promising exponential growth for her organisation in the next few years.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidhu-sharma-92997656/
Current Company: Blupin Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Mylo)
Ex Company: Spinny, PeopleStrong, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., TATA Power
Vijay Arcot
With more than 17 years of expertise in the IT consulting sector, Vijay Arcot is a veteran HR specialist and strategic leader.. Vijay, blends his business sense with a strong interest in human resources. Vijay is dedicated to loving life, his profession, and making the impossible possible. He is well-known for his capacity to build deep bonds with others and implement efficient staffing solutions.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-arcot-70a022a/
Current Company: Sequoia
Ex Company: BloodSpot, IFINGlobal Group, Y Media Labs and Intuit
Vikas Sawant
Having built high-end technology teams for more than eight years, Vikas Sawant is a senior talent acquisition specialist. He is currently in charge of hiring for backend, frontend, quality testing, mobile application, and data science positions at CommerceIQ. Vikas is an expert at building engineering teams from the ground up and collaborates well with heads of engineering and founders to plan hiring requirements for unicorns and startups.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikassawant61/
Current Company: CommerceIQ
Ex Company: CRED, Anzy Global and CareerNet Technologies
Vikram Singh
Vikram Singh supervises the hiring process for positions in engineering, design, data, and product as a Manager of Talent Acquisition. He has collaborated effectively with companies like Google, Nykaa, Adobe, and Airtel throughout his more than eight years in the recruitment industry. An enthusiastic advocate for social impact and human empowerment, Vikram works with many different people at apna to link individuals to opportunities. In order to help people advance in their jobs, he also promotes and coaches skill-building programs.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramlimat1/
Current Company: Apna
Ex Company: CareerNet Technologies, Grassik Search Pvt Ltd., Hike Messenger and en world group
Vishal N
Currently directing talent acquisition, Vishal N is a pro at hiring both domestically and abroad for leadership, corporate, product, design, and non-tech roles. He started at CoWrks early on and built a streamlined HR team to grow the team to over 300 members. Vishal has filled positions in PAN India in the areas of digital marketing, design, operations, sales, projects, technology, community, and leadership. He improved the corporate culture by creating a strong framework from the ground up for hiring, onboarding, training, and feedback.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-n-044649107/
Current Company: GAMESKRAFT
Ex Company: Cohabit, Crypso, Spottabl, Smartworks, TalbotFORCE, CoWrks and SaveBySwitching Global Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Yogesh Luthra
Yogesh Luthra is an HR professional with over 14 years of experience in talent acquisition, including 8+ years leading high-performing teams. He currently heads recruitment across India, APAC, the Middle East, Europe, South Africa, and the USA. Yogesh excels in sales and leadership hiring, volume hiring, specialist hiring, lateral hiring, IT hiring, and campus recruitment. His skills include grievance management, CRM, consulting, gap analysis, and capacity planning. Yogesh’s strategic thinking and dynamic approach significantly contribute to organisational success.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yluthra/
Current Company: IGT Solutions
Ex Company: EY, Infotech Global India Ltd and Seguro-e-Services
