Farhan Ahmed Hazarika — CEO

Farhan is an accomplished Human Resources professional with over 17 years of experience, specialising in Talent Acquisition, Talent Development & Management, and Organisational Development. Throughout his career, Farhan has successfully acquired top-tier talent and cultivated high-talent-density environments within organisations. His approach focuses on hiring individuals with the intention of fostering long-term career growth, rather than simply addressing immediate hiring needs. This philosophy has reshaped how organisations perceive human capital, driving them to prioritise strategic talent management for sustained success. Farhan has played vital roles throughout his career, contributing significantly to the organisations he's been a part of. One of his most notable achievements was with CoWrks, where he was a founding team member and the first employee of the organisation. He played a key role in scaling the company from a single centre to multiple locations across the country, shaping the talent strategy as the business expanded. Farhan also made an instrumental impact at Meesho, where he helped build product teams and drove remarkable growth in campus engagement programs in 2021. His most recent role was with Teachmint, where he was pivotal in establishing a strong organisational culture. Under his leadership, Teachmint received the prestigious recognition of being one of LinkedIn's "Top 25 Companies to Work for in India" in 2023, a testament to the positive working environment Farhan helped nurture. Farhan's career has been recognised with numerous prestigious awards. From his early days at Aditya Birla Group, where he received the "Performance Excellence Award 2011," to receive the "Best Manager Award" in 2021 at Meehso, his contributions have been consistently celebrated. In 2023, he was honoured with the "Top HR Leaders Award Bengaluru" by HRSuccess and Times group, recognising his impact on the HR landscape. Recently, in 2024, Farhan was also facilitated with "The Alumni Award" in the Leadership category by Garden City University, further cementing his reputation as a leader in the field. Farhan firmly believes that people are the most valuable asset in any organisation, a belief that has been the cornerstone of his work. By building strong relationships and fostering growth at every level, he has become known for creating environments where talent can thrive. His ongoing commitment to continuous learning and the deep, enduring relationships he has built over the years are considered his greatest professional achievements.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader in the SaaS industry with a focus on talent acquisition and organizational development.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 16 yrs 9 mos