Mariam Saigal

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in leadership hiring across diverse industries
Proven track record with C-suite executives
High client retention through strategic talent solutions

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic recruitment consultant specializing in leadership hiring for SaaS and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Leadership HiringExecutive SearchStakeholder Management

Other Skills

Diversity RecruitmentCompensation NegotiationCandidate EngagementTechnical RecruitingClient ServicingNetworkingFull-cycle RecruitmentCXO level engagementCandidate SelectionLinkedIn Talent InsightsLinkedIn TrainingTeam LeadershipHuman Resources (HR)RecruitingLeadership

About

Accomplished Recruitment Consultant with extensive expertise in HR, talent management, and executive search, specializing in leadership hiring across both technology and non-technology sectors. Proven track record of partnering with founders, investors, and C-suite executives to fulfill critical leadership roles. Adept at end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and salary negotiations. Brings strong experience in managing clients and delivering strategic talent solutions with a high client retention rate. Passionate about creating stakeholder value through customized hiring strategies. Skilled in client servicing, networking, and modern HR systems. Experienced in talent planning, headhunting, industry mapping, and hiring for senior leadership roles. Works with early-stage startups and established firms across Fintech, SaaS, IT, Ecommerce, and more. Known for a positive, calm, and empathetic attitude, and strongly believes in honesty, hard work, integrity, and the power of consistent effort. The more effortless something looks, the more effort was put in to make it look that way!

Experience

9 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

9 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

9 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Wenger & watson inc

2 roles

Executive at Watson Search Partner

Promoted

Jun 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

By combining deep market insights and rigorous research with a personalized, consultative approach to every hiring mandate, I ensure that each placement is aligned with purpose, core values, and a shared vision for success. I bring experience in executive leadership hiring, having made high-impact placements that have shaped strategic outcomes.
I have built trusted, long-term relationships with both candidates and clients, enabling me to successfully partner with C-level executives as they navigate their next career challenges. My expertise spans leadership hiring across both tech and non-tech domains, serving a diverse range of industries.
I work closely with Founders, CEOs, and CTOs of early-stage e-commerce and SaaS startups, as well as Talent Acquisition Leaders at Unicorns and Decacorns. I specialize in addressing leadership and talent challenges during periods of rapid growth, particularly for critical roles in scaling startups and global development centers in India.

Diversity RecruitmentCompensation NegotiationLeadership HiringStakeholder ManagementCandidate EngagementTechnical Recruiting+1

Team lead

Jul 2007 – Oct 2011 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

We, at Wenger and Watson Inc, made our tryst with destiny in 2002. Since then, we have emerged a leader in providing human resource solutions to some of the best companies. Considered one of the top recruitment firms in Bangalore, we provide manpower solutions to both IT and non-IT sectors. We specialize in Leadership Hiring, Startup Hiring, Business Incubation Services and HR Advisory.
Over the years, we have built profound expertise in the area of Machine Learning. Our clientele range from large eCommerce, Healthcare, Video Analytics to Financial Entities.
Wenger and Watson is featured in Silicon India Magazine as the Top Recruitment firm Company of the year 2014 and 2015 in Staffing and Recruitment.
Adept at managing multiple searches simultaneously and delivering results within minimal Turn Around Time (TAT). Skilled in implementing POFU (Post Offer Follow-up) strategies—maintaining communication history, level-wise resolution, and early warning systems to minimize offer dropouts. Passionate about creating stakeholder value through customized hiring strategies. Proficient in client servicing, networking, modern HR systems, and full-cycle recruitment. Experienced in hiring senior leadership talent across industries including Fintech, SaaS, IT, Manufacturing, and early-stage startups.
Notable Achievements:
Consistently awarded for top performance year-on-year
Recipient of "Employee of the Year"
Recognized for implementing strategic POFU initiatives reducing candidate fallout
High client retention and repeat business through value-driven service delivery