Thirtha Y — CEO
As Project Director at Korn Ferry, Tia leads India‑wide talent‑acquisition programs, overseeing end‑to‑end delivery and cultivating consultative partnerships with global stakeholders expanding into the region. With 18+ years of experience across APAC, EMEA and the Americas, she blends strategic vision with deep knowledge of the Indian talent market to craft recruitment solutions that are seamless, data‑driven and aligned to each client’s long‑term objectives. Tia is known for her clear communication style, dynamic presence and unwavering sense of ownership, giving clients confidence at every stage of their growth journey. She has proven track record of being a trusted partner to clients, ensuring they feel supported and empowered at every step of their expansion journey. What distinguishes her is the way she marries global best practices with local nuance. She builds transparent relationships, supplies stakeholders with actionable market insights and designs inclusive processes that attract diverse, high‑caliber talent. Her ability to anticipate challenges and recalibrate strategies on the fly consistently delivers results that exceed expectations—helping organizations scale rapidly while laying the groundwork for sustainable success. Before joining Korn Ferry, Tia held senior leadership roles with MNCs such as Genpact-GE Aviation, First Advantage & leading RPO and consulting firms- Pontoon solutions and Cielo Talent, managing multi‑region recruitment delivery for sectors including automotive, pharmaceuticals, power & energy, construction & infrastructure, oil & gas, finance and aerospace. Tia holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and an MBA in Human Resources and Operations, giving her a rare blend of technical insight and business acumen. She continually sharpens this foundation through professional development and hands‑on leadership in fast‑moving environments. She is a certified Senior Professional in Supply Chain Management and holds a Lean Six Sigma certification, with hands-on leadership in numerous Green Belt & Kaizen projects focused on process improvement and operational efficiency. These credentials complement her recruitment leadership by bringing structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies into her talent strategies. Multilingual and culturally attuned, Tia is fluent in Tamil, Kannada, English, Malayalam, Hindi, and Baduga, and has foundational proficiency in French. This enables her to engage effortlessly with diverse stakeholders globally and regionally further amplify Korn Ferry’s global reach.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in global recruitment strategies and operational efficiency.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 17 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Stakeholder Management
- Program Delivery
- Client Engagement
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Recruitment Management
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
Career Highlights
- 18+ years of global talent acquisition experience
- Expert in aligning recruitment strategies with business goals
- Multilingual with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Work Experience
Korn Ferry
Project Director/ Country Leader- India RPO (1 yr 10 mos)
Cielo Talent
Global Delivery Leader (11 mos)
Pontoon Solutions
Global Strategic Sourcing & Engagement Manager - RPO/RXO Services -Transformation & Delivery (2 yrs 2 mos)
WeOne Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Associate General Manager - TA & Business Development Operations (2 yrs 2 mos)
VEN Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Manager -Talent Acquisition Operations & Business Development (2 yrs 7 mos)
mygubbi
Operations Manager (11 mos)
First Advantage India
Global Operations Lead (1 yr 7 mos)
GENPACT
Assistant Manager (5 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at VMU University, Salem
Bachelor of Science (BSc) at CMS college of Science and commenrce