Abha Bhakoo

Director of Engineering

Gurgaon, Haryana, India14 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

12 years in executive search and consulting.
Expert in talent management for portfolio companies.
Strong background in market and competitive analysis.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Management Consultant with expertise in Executive Search and Market Research.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchProject ManagementResearch

Other Skills

Client Relationship ManagementClient SolutionsConsumer BehaviourAdvertising ManagementMarketing CommunicationsBrand ManagementBusiness AnalysisBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentMarketing ResearchMarket AnalysisProduct DevelopmentAdvertisingTeam BuildingTeam Management

About

Executive Search Consultant, Analytical, Client-Centric, Avid Reader • 12 years of experience in the executive search and consulting domain. • Currently at Lightspeed working with Lightspeed portfolio companies & founders on all things Talent. • At Amrop, was responsible for search execution and delivery across Consumer, Retail and Digital sectors • Previously worked with Accenture in their technology function; working on timely solution delivery to clients on SAP and BODI technologies • MBA from IMI Delhi and Engineering Degree from University of Pune. • Likes reading books, quilling, travelling and writing her blog on the same. Areas of Expertise: Primary and Secondary Research, Market Research, Business and Competitive Analysis, Client Management

Experience

14 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Lightspeed india

2 roles

Director - Talent

Promoted

Jan 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Delhi, India

VP Talent

Aug 2021 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Delhi, India

Amrop india

5 roles

Associate Principal

Apr 2021 – Aug 2021 · 4 mos

Consumer Markets & Digital

Senior Consultant & Engagement Manager

Promoted

Jun 2017 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Consultant

Apr 2015 – May 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

I am a core member of Amrop India’s Research team, working directly on research and building solutions for clients in our domain.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Lead original research and explore out-of-the-box directions for executive search projects in Consumer, Telecom and Technology sectors
End-to-end project management for complex searches
Candidate & client relationship management
Organization development initiatives—Search process re-engineering, Internal quality team, managing internal hiring etc

Associate Consultant

Promoted

May 2014 – Apr 2015 · 11 mos

I am a core member of Amrop India’s Research team, working directly on research and building solutions for clients in our domain. Leading original research for executive search projects in Consumer and Telecom sectors.
Amrop is the largest global network of executive search firms. Since 1995, Amrop India is an established brand known for its quality of work, unique context-driven research, client-centric approach, and commitment to delivery on complex searches. We work closely with global & Indian organizations to build their leadership talent (Board and top management) for the future.

Research Associate

Apr 2013 – May 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

Ddb mudra pvt ltd

Summer Intern

Apr 2012 – May 2012 · 1 mo

Accenture

Software Engineer

Aug 2009 – Apr 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

Worked on SAP-ABAP and BODI technolgies. Handled both SAP and BODI tickets, for on time delivery of solution to the Client.
Was awarded Best performer of the Month (Aug 2010) for handling critical issues.
Appreciated by management for organization of multiple Team/Cultural events in my project, and for building team spirit