Mar 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Chennai Area, India

• I was responsible for planning, executing and managing all aspects of talent acquisition and overall end-to-end recruiting process while owning up the recruitment budget for the year.
• Managed overall hiring of ~ 1700 professionals for 7 business units each year.
• Reduced vendor dependency from 32% to 8% in 2 yrs.
• Introduced Tool based hiring that brought objectivity in the hiring process, enhanced quality of hiring and saved panels’ time and resolving multiple challenges. Implemented Recruitment automation software across the organisation.
• Very good understanding of talent landscape in the region and other geographies.
• Collaborated with Top Engineering & Management Institutes across India to help ensure development and preferred access to the best technical talent.
• Responsible for driving initiatives around Candidate Experience, Social-hiring, Diversity & Inclusion, and Technology.
• Created strong partnerships and collaborated with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to develop and implement hiring strategies based on the unique needs of each business. Was a trusted partner to the Chairman, CEOs, CXOs and Business heads of the organization to provide global talent acquisition & resourcing solutions.

Jun 2012 – Feb 2017 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Pune Area, India

• Vertex Executive Search, (erstwhile Sandton Group India) is a boutique executive search firm with registered office in India and specializes in high-level executive search for Technology, ITES/KPO, eCommerce, Retail, Oil & Gas and BFSI.
• Vertex Executive Search India Pvt. Ltd. is an Independent Executive Search firm and leverages on the already existing global client relationships and connects through proven credentials in the global markets particularly North America and European region.
• We execute executive search assignments in the following key geographies:
• India,
• UK & Pan-European region,
• North America, and
• Asia Pacific and ANZ.

Jan 2008 – May 2012 · 4 yrs 4 mos

• Sandton Group Limited was launched in 2002 and specializes in high-level executive search for investment banks, asset managers, international law firms, hedge funds and the insurance sector.
• We represent clients in Central and Eastern Europe, North America and Asia. Sandton Group is headquartered in the City of London at Royal Exchange Avenue, London EC3, close to Bank station.
• Sandton Group offers discreet and objective advice to clients who seek strategic growth for their firms and maximum support for their growing businesses. Sandton group continues to expand its role in helping its clients to structure and staff their organizations, with the finest talent from around the world.
• Sandton Group delivers customized and creative solutions to address the needs of its clients. Our aim is to offer consistent service quality, with a focus on delivery and to operate in a professional and discreet manner when representing our clients.
• In January 2008 Sandton Group opened its first overseas office in Bangalore, India. This new business is called Sandton Executive Search India Pvt. Ltd. The business is being run locally by Mr. Abhishek Mukherjee and Ms. Ashwini Walvekar. Both are respected and highly experienced Executive Search professionals and our Indian partners. They will cover mid and senior level mandates in the Banking, Retail, Telecommunications and Information Technology Sectors. We have ambitious growth plans for this region and anticipate opening further branches in the course of 2009 with Abu Dhabi being a likely hub to run our middle eastern business.
• Services
• We offer both recruitment and advisory services. These are:
• Executive Search
• Team / Company Acquisition
• Advisory

Jan 2006 – Dec 2007 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore

• Cornerstone India started operations in the year 2004 as a member firm of Cornerstone International Group (CIG). Cornerstone International Group is one of the world's largest consulting networks with more than 100 offices in key markets across six continents.
• Kick-started the Southern India Operations from scratch and turned profitable within 6 months.
• Had a dual responsibility; was heading South India Operations and also IT & ITES practice for India.
• Signed up with Global MNC clients and created a strong foundation for growth.
• Formulated efficient strategies for bagging clients on retained search mode.
• Prepared regular client portfolio to manage risk.
• Mentored, supervised and grew a dynamic team.
• Collaborated with other teams and assisted in overall organization growth.

Oct 2001 – Jan 2006 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune

• CAPntel Executive Search (India) Pvt. Ltd. was founded in September 2001, specializing in senior and middle management levels. We established an excellent track record in the IT, ITES, Engineering and Pharmaceutical verticals.
• With headquarters at Pune and business operations at Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi NCR, we serviced the requirements of leading organizations in these verticals.
• As a part of the core team, started as a Consultant in Pune, grew to Senior Consultant in Mumbai and set-up the Bangalore operations as a Location Head.
• As a location Head, the responsibility started from selecting the office location, hiring the team, signing up with clients and growing the business from ground zero.
• Successfully grew the location to a 10 member team and grew the business substantially.
• Bangalore operations broke even within 6 months of start.
• Created client partnerships with large global brands and was able to create a brand value in a short span of time.

Dec 1999 – Sep 2001 · 1 yr 9 mos · Mumbai

• Part of the Customer Service Team handling inbound calls for the domestic market.
• Was given addition responsibility of taking care of high-visibility customer complains which was closely monitored by the leadership team including the Managing Director.
• Was recognized for leadership skills and was appointed as acting Call Centre Head on multiple occasions.
• Won 4 Bravo Zulus during the tenure. Bravo Zulu is a recognition awarded to employees for exceptional performance and for going above and beyond their line of duty.

Jul 1999 – Dec 1999 · 5 mos · Mumbai

• Part of the Sales team for selling their shrink-wrap in-house recruitment software. Windfall Enterprises was a start-up firm with a new product offering which was evolving with customer feedbacks.
• Was able to sell the software to two clients in the short time.

Aug 1998 – Jun 1999 · 10 mos · Pune

• Joined as a Production Engineer and was given the responsibility to manage Bajaj Auto, a key
• client as a Sales executive.
• As a Sales Engineer, was responsible to ensure smooth client transaction and retain / increase
• the share of business.

Sep 1997 – Jul 1998 · 10 mos · Pune

• Report to the Executive Director
• Was involved in creating technical specification of a steel shots plant as a new project.