Darshan Chinnappa — Co-Founder
Don’t be misled into thinking I’ve changed jobs frequently—these have been time-bound, high-impact engagements and assignments. I'm entrepreneurial by nature and driven by outcomes. I've built ventures from the ground up, scaled teams across industries, and consistently turned ambiguity into opportunity. With over 2 decades in talent leadership, I bring a solutions-first mindset, a keen eye for innovation, and a passion for building high-performance teams. I believe great outcomes stem from empowering people, fostering collaboration, and solving problems creatively. I blend design thinking, data, and curiosity to navigate complexity, streamline processes, and unlock growth. At my core, I’m grounded in a growth mindset—embracing change, challenging the status quo, and helping organizations stay ahead of the curve. Always eager to build, collaborate, and learn—let’s connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition and HR Strategy expert in the EdTech and Service industries.
Location: Karnataka, India
Experience: 28 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Strategy
- International Business Strategy
Career Highlights
- Over 20 years in talent leadership and HR.
- Expert in building high-performance teams.
- Strong focus on innovation and problem-solving.
Work Experience
Pine Labs
Head of Talent Acquisition (1 yr 1 mo)
Imara Homestay
Founder and Host (2 yrs 2 mos)
ZEE - Technology & Innovation
Talent Strategy Consultant (7 mos)
Aakash Educational Services Limited
TA Strategy Consultant (5 mos)
BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.)
Head of Talent Acquisition - International Business at BYJU'S (8 mos)
Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd)
Head of Talent Acquisition (6 mos)
Legato Health Technologies
Head of Talent Acquisition (5 mos)
Byond HR Services
Managing Partner (12 yrs 1 mo)
Krow - A Different Look at Work
Head - Product & Operations (3 yrs 2 mos)
TALKING HEADS HUMAN RESOURCES PRIVATE LIMITED
Director (7 yrs 2 mos)
Tesco
Manager - Recruitment (2 yrs 9 mos)
Firstsource
Training and Operations (3 yrs)
ConceptUniv
Business Manager (4 yrs 2 mos)
Education
PG in HRM at XLRI Jamshedpur
Electronics at Bangalore University