Ankur Tailang

Associate Partner

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India18 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in driving diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Proven track record in global talent acquisition.
  • Successfully built high-performing recruiting teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned talent acquisition leader in the SAAS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionDiversity & InclusionGlobal Talent AcquisitionDiversity, Equality, And Inclusion (dei)Employer BrandingTeam Management

Other Skills

AnalyticsApplicant Tracking SystemsAutomationBenefits NegotiationCold CallingCollege RecruitingContract RecruitmentDatabasesEmployee EngagementEmployee Referral ProgramsEmployee RelationsExecutive SearchHR ConsultingHR PoliciesHRIS

About

At Cvent, talent acquisition is not just a process, it's an art of aligning passion with opportunity. Leading the talent acquisition strategy, my focus is on fostering a culture where diversity and excellence thrive. Our team's efforts have consistently elevated the caliber of our hires, reinforcing Cvent's position in the market. My dedication to operational excellence, Automation and analytics has been instrumental in shaping dynamic teams that contribute to our vision of innovation and growth. Together, we're not just filling roles, we're sculpting the future of the tech industry.

Experience

18 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 1 mo
Current Experience

Cvent

Director - Talent Acquisition Head

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

  • I head the Talent Acquisition strategy for Cvent India.
Talent AcquisitionDiversity & InclusionOperational ExcellenceAnalytics

Rategain

VP & Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Feb 2024Apr 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • I head the Global Talent Acquisition function at RateGain, an exciting, fast-growing SAAS company, where I oversee the recruitment of top-tier talent across the Americas, Europe (Barcelona), and APAC (India, Thailand, Indonesia, UAE).
  • Key responsibilities in my role:
  • Talent Attraction
  • Sourcing and hiring exceptional talent
  • Leadership recruitment
  • Leading strategic talent acquisition initiatives
  • Driving DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts
  • Building and nurturing partnerships
  • Managing recruiting operations
  • Leading a high-performing team
  • Engaging with key global stakeholders
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)Global Talent AcquisitionCollege RecruitingAutomationProcess Excellence

Airbnb

Head of Talent Acquisition

Oct 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Remote

  • I led the Talent Acquisition strategy for Airbnb, India. Got an opportunity to build stronger India capabilities in Employer Branding, Diversity & Belonging Programs, University Hiring, Lateral Recruiting, Executive recruiting, Capacity Planning, Operational Excellence and Analytics.
  • I also built a high-performing recruiting India team of 45 team members in the last 1.5 years which helped raise the bar of the recruiting team and the quality of talent we brought to Airbnb India.
  • Built the Bangalore Engineering Center of Excellence from the ground up by hiring talent from top product organisations in the Industry. Conceptualized and executed the first ever "Returnship Program" for women in tech at Airbnb.
University RelationsExecutive SearchEmployee Referral ProgramsTalent AcquisitionTeam ManagementEmployer Branding+5

Gep worldwide

Director - Human Resources

Mar 2019Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • I lead the HRBP, Talent Acquisition and Campus Program for GEP India.
  • GEP is all about talented people, great culture, challenging assignments, immense opportunities and that's why we are proud to be a "Great Place to Work". Hence my role at GEP becomes really critical to build a culture of Success, Learning & Pride.
  • GEP Worldwide is “the global leader in unified procurement and supply chain solutions.”
  • Visit to know more about us: https://www.gep.com/

Amazon

Talent Acquisition Leader

Apr 2017Nov 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • I was part of the Talent Acquisition Team at Amazon and focused on hiring senior talent at Amazon Technology. It was an enriching experience since hiring for the best brand was indeed a challenging as well as enriching journey.

Snapdeal

Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

Aug 2015Apr 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Hired the best technology enthusiasts & innovators @ Snapdeal
  • I was heading the Talent Acquisition function for Technology/ Product/ Program Management/ Design for Snapdeal and its portfolio companies.

Morgan stanley

Director - Talent Acquisition

May 2014Aug 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • I was leading the recruitment efforts to hire the best talent from industry at the new center of Morgan Stanley in Bangalore.

Adobe systems

Sr. Talent Partner - Technology

Mar 2010Apr 2014 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Delhi, India

  • Hired the best technical brains from India's best premiere institutes for worlds best creative products by Adobe.

Microsoft corporation

Recruitment Specialist

Jul 2007Apr 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • I was handling Recruitments for 5 Business Functions in the Sales Marketing Services Group. Working in MS SMSG gave me an expertise to engage with the Leadership team and hire the best talent from Industry. I got a diversified experience of Hiring professionals in Domain like: Sales & Marketing, IT Infra (AD, Exchange Server, Networking), Finance, Procurement, Facilities, Legal, Consumer/ Retail.
  • I have hired professionals across levels (Business Heads, Directors, Regional Heads, Sales Professionals)

Spectrum consultants india private limited

Senior Consultant- Semiconductor

Apr 2005Jul 2007 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • My Primary Domain was Semiconductor Recruitments for Multi National Clients like Intel, Texas Instruments, LSI, Infineon, KPIT Cummins, Freescale, Connexant.
  • In the later stage i was handling a team of 4 professionals spearheading the Semiconductor Vertical.

Education

ICFAI University

MBA — HR

Jan 2003Jan 2005

Savitribai Phule Pune University

BE

Jan 1998Jan 2002

Lamartiniere College

Jan 1996Jan 1998

Spring Dale School

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