Akanksha Yelanje

Business Development Executive

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India12 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in sourcing leadership talent in Media and Entertainment.
  • Strong track record in complex recruitment processes.
  • Focus on building long-term client and candidate relationships.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media and Entertainment recruitment specialist with expertise in executive search.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingNiche Talent Acquisition

Other Skills

Digital MediaEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsExecutive ProfilingExecutive SearchGen AIHuman ResourcesIT RecruitmentLeadershipLinkedIn RecruiterManagement ConsultingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordPerformance Appraisal

About

I'm an executive search professional with a focus on the Media and Entertainment industry, helping companies find the right talent for leadership and critical roles. Over the years, I’ve built a solid track record in sourcing, engaging, and placing high impact professionals who fit both the role and the company culture. I enjoy the process of talent mapping, headhunting, and conducting detailed evaluations to ensure each match is the right fit; not just on paper, but in practice. While I’ve worked on a range of roles, I’m especially drawn to searches that are complex or require a thoughtful, tailored approach. The Media and Entertainment space is constantly evolving, with new technologies and shifting consumer behavior reshaping how the industry operates. I stay closely connected to these changes so I can adapt my approach and better support clients and candidates alike. For me, recruitment isn’t just about filling a position; it’s about building long term relationships and contributing to lasting success.

Experience

12 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Abc consultants

2 roles

Client Manager - Media and Entertainment

Promoted

May 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • ABC Consultants is India's leading executive search and talent advisory firm, proudly shaping the future of multinationals and Indian businesses for over 50 years.
  • Our team of 150 consultants spans 21 industry verticals and brings an agile mind-set, an empathetic perspective and an entrepreneurial spirit to every client engagement. We have helped our clients hire top-tier leadership talent, driving success stories across diverse industries.
Digital MediaRecruitingLinkedIn RecruiterNiche Talent AcquisitionGen AI

Senior Consultant - Media & Entertainment

Jan 2022May 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Digital MediaRecruitingLinkedIn RecruiterNiche Talent Acquisition

Magnus india consulting services

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Jul 2019Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Working with clients in the media and OTT space like Disney+Hotstar, SonyLiv, MX Player, Discovery, JioSaavn, StarTV, Sony Pictures, Dharmatic Entertainment, Pocket Aces, Media.net, Dailyhunt and many more.
  • Worked on critical positions in Marketing, Business Development, Sales, Product, Analytics, Partnerships, Content, Production, IT Applications, Developers, Engineering Managers, Technical Architect.
  • Excellent exposure in Company Mapping, Headhunting, Linkedin Recruitment Search.
RecruitingLinkedIn RecruiterNiche Talent Acquisition

Propella consulting group

2 roles

Team Leader - Recruitment

Promoted

Aug 2018Jul 2019 · 11 mos

  • Promoted to Team Leader after a year of joining on continued reputation for excellence.
  • Handled major clients in the Logistics space. Worked on Mid to Sr Leaderships Positions during my tenure. Managed a team of recruitment consultants and was also responsible for individual contribution.
  • Was also given an opportunity to work on client acquisition and Business Development. Was able to close 3 deals for my company.

Recruitment Consultant

Jun 2017Jul 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Thekgroup

Senior HR Executive

Apr 2015Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai

Bblunt

HR Executive

Oct 2013Dec 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai

India infoline ltd

Summer Intern

May 2012Jun 2012 · 1 mo · Mumbai

Education

Chetana's R. K. Institute of Management & Research

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Human Resources

Jan 2011Jan 2013

Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology

Bachelor in Engineering — Computer Science

Jan 2006Jan 2010

Sathaye College - India

HSC — Science

Jan 2004Jan 2006

Canossa High School

SSC

Jan 2004Present

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