Sherwood Kiruba

Co-Founder

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India17 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 17+ years in technology recruitment across APAC.
  • Expert in building diverse, high-performing teams.
  • Proven track record in strategic hiring and talent management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned technology recruitment expert specializing in strategic hiring for the software and banking sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionStrategic HiringStart-up LeadershipExecutive SearchTechnical RecruitingBusiness Development

Other Skills

Digital HiringNiche Talent AcquisitionTalent ManagementCandidate ExperienceTeam ManagementLeadership hiringGCC HiringBOT HiringSenior Stakeholder ManagementCorporate RecruitingDEIBenefits NegotiationAPAC HiringStrategic PlanningTalent Scouting

About

Sherwood is a Seasoned Technology Recruitment professional with 17+years of extensive experience in managing E2E hiring for offshore and APAC region An expert in BOT, Volume, Niche and Strategic Hiring Extensive experience in hiring for PaaS Highly competent in engaging with stakeholders and candidates effectively Have extensive experience in setting up teams from the scratch Turnaround Specialist Expert in sourcing through different mode of channels (X-ray search, GitHub, Boolean Searches in Google LinkedIn, Project Mapping, Referencing & Job Boards) Holds a MBA in HRM

Experience

17 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
3 mos
Current Experience

Ltm

Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

Hexaware technologies

Deputy General Manager Talent Acquisition

May 2024Jan 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

  • I was heading recruitment for Hexaware’s Digital & Software practice unit. Led a 20 member team that successfully ramped up for multiple BFS, Healthcare & Insurance accounts.
  • My focus was on building future-ready teams and establishing Centre of Excellence (COEs) in BPM platforms (Appian, Pega, Mendix, Outsystems), Microsoft Power Platform, SFDC & AEM.
  • Recognized for building high-performing, diverse teams that strengthened organization's Digital & Software practice footprint across India & APAC.
Digital HiringGlobal Talent AcquisitionStrategic HiringNiche Talent AcquisitionTalent ManagementCandidate Experience+5

Ltimindtree

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Dec 2018Apr 2024 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Chennai Area, India · Hybrid

  • As a Central Recruitment Head (CRH) I was heading Offshore & APAC external fulfilment for LTIMindtree's largest banking customer (Revenue >USD 400 million)
  • Strategize hiring plans based on Capacity, Talent Availability, Notice Period / Turn Around Time (TAT), Budget & Offer to Joining ratio.
  • Worked closely with DU / BU Heads to understand future hiring needs / ramp-ups.
  • Designed reports to review and track team progress
  • Quarterly onboarding of 450+
Global Talent AcquisitionCorporate RecruitingStrategic HiringExecutive SearchDEIBenefits Negotiation+5

Chase hr consulting

Co-Founder

May 2016Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Chennai Area, India · On-site

  • CHASE HR Consulting is a search firm which I Co-founded along with Alex & Joel.
  • I was responsible for :
  • Driving New Business Acquisition
  • E2E delivery for various customers
  • P&L
Start-up LeadershipExecutive SearchStrategic PlanningTalent ScoutingStartupsStaffing Services+1

Covenant consultants

3 roles

Assistant Manager - Leadership Hiring ( Captives & Product companies)

Promoted

Jan 2014Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • As Assistant Manager I was managing delivery for Covenant's key clients like JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Morgan Stanley, PayPal)
  • Successfully completed 2 RPO assignments for a large telecommunication services client
  • Managed a portfolio of INR 35 Million with a team size of 15.
Executive SearchTechnical RecruitingTalent ScoutingNew Business DevelopmentTeam LeadershipCXO Hiring+1

Lead - Technology Hiring

Promoted

Apr 2011Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • As a Lead I was responsible for Business planning for Individual contributors and team as a whole
  • Partner with clients to manage their hiring needs
  • Responsible for Post Offer Engagement (POE)
  • Managed teams in multiple locations (Chennai , Coimbatore & Bangalore)
  • Train team members on different sourcing channels

Sr.Executive - Technology Hiring

Mar 2010Mar 2011 · 1 yr

  • As a Sr.Recruiter was responsible for the Full Life Cycle of Recruitment (sourcing to on-boarding)
  • Sourcing through Job portals, Professional and Social Networking Sites, Referencing and Headhunting
  • Facilitating Salary negotiations with the candidates for better Offer Conversions

Kst

Recruiter

Jan 2009Feb 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chennai Area, India

  • KST is a Training , Software Development & Manpower consulting firm based out of Chennai.
  • I was managing delivery for various IT clients of KST
  • Partner with Business Development team for New Business Acquisition
Technical RecruitingAccount Management

Photon

Business Development Consultant

Jan 2008Dec 2008 · 11 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • Part of Sales team which targeted Mobile App Development (iOS , Android & Symbian) , Web 2.0 & Application Development projects.
  • Bidding projects in Fixed Bid, Retainer and Time & Material .
  • Targeted VC funded companies in North America & Canadian region
  • Have extensive experience in converting a lead into a prospective client
Business DevelopmentCold Calling

Pepsico

Intern

Apr 2007Jul 2007 · 3 mos · Madurai Area, India

Education

Vel Tech Technical University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — HR

Jan 2006Jan 2008

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE

B.Sc — Physics

Jan 2003Jan 2006

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