Hemal Thakker — Associate Partner
Building the talent engines that power the AI economy. With 15+ years of experience across global leaders like Amazon, upGrad, and C5i, I specialize in the architecture of high-performing teams within AI, Analytics, and Digital domains. I don’t just fill roles; I transform Talent Acquisition into a high-impact business enabler that aligns human capital with rapid digital transformation. My leadership is driven by the G.O.A.T. Framework—a signature methodology for building future-ready organizations: Growth: Scalable hiring initiatives that move at the speed of business, from niche AI hubs to global enterprise expansions. Operations: Data-driven workflows that optimize time-to-hire and quality-of-hire through measurable, lean recruitment processes. AI: Expert-level talent mapping for the engineers and data scientists shaping the future, while leveraging AI-driven tools to modernize the TA function. Talent: Strategic employer branding and campus programs that turn organizations into talent magnets for elite digital professionals. Currently leading Talent Acquisition at Course5i, I am focused on scaling cutting-edge teams in the AI and Analytics space—ensuring we don't just keep pace with the tech landscape, but define it.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition leader specializing in AI and Analytics sectors.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 25 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Hiring
- Digital & Advanced Analytics Hiring
Career Highlights
- 15+ years in Talent Acquisition leadership.
- Expert in AI and Analytics team scaling.
- Pioneered data-driven recruitment processes.
Work Experience
C5i
Director Talent Acquisition (11 mos)
Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 4 mos)
Amazon
Lead - Talent Acquisition (7 mos)
EduBridge Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Asst. Vice President - Talent Acquisition (8 mos)
upGrad
Career Services and Corporate Relations (11 mos)
eClerx
Senior Process Manager (6 yrs 5 mos)
People Edge Management Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Manager - Leadership Recruitments (2 yrs 1 mo)
Datamatics Financial Services Limited
Manager - Human Resources (6 mos)
SterlingBackcheck
Process Leader - Talent Acquisition (5 yrs 5 mos)
GTL Limited
Senior Client Response Executive (1 yr 8 mos)
Greys Exim
Assistant Manager - Merchandising (1 yr 6 mos)
Sairam
Senior Merchandiser (2 yrs 9 mos)
Education
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration at Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Diploma of Education at Welingkar Institute of Management
HSC at S.K Somaiya College
SSC at Friends High School