Krati Pandey — CEO

Talent Acquisition Strategist | Executive Search | Tech Hiring | Leadership Hiring – India & GCC With over 5 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment across IT, ITES, and corporate domains, I specialize in building high-performing teams that drive digital transformation. My expertise spans AI/ML, Cloud Engineering, Data Analytics, and Product Leadership hiring – managing the full lifecycle from requirement gathering to delivery fulfillment. 💡 Whether it’s scaling fast-paced tech teams, closing CXO-level mandates, or designing agile hiring processes – I bring a data-backed, candidate-first approach to every mandate. What I Bring to the Table: 💼 Executive Search & Leadership Hiring: Mid-to-senior level hiring across tech & corporate verticals (HR, Finance, Product, Marketing, Legal, Procurement) ⚙️ Tech Recruitment: Hiring for niche skills in Full Stack, Cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, ERP, and Data Science 🎯 Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence: Real-time industry mapping, skill availability, compensation benchmarking, and competitive talent scans 🤝 Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with CXOs, Founders & Delivery Heads to align hiring strategy with business outcomes 📊 Candidate Experience Champion: Driving candidate engagement, offer negotiation, onboarding, and employer brand enhancement I've worked with both startups and enterprise clients, managing domestic and GCC talent acquisition mandates, while optimizing recruitment operations through tools like Jobvite, LinkedIn RPS, and Google X-Ray Search. Currently seeking new opportunities in corporate TA, executive search, or strategic recruitment roles across Delhi or Bangalore, where I can add value by building future-ready tech teams. 📩 Let’s connect if you're hiring, scaling a team, or looking to collaborate!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in ITES and corporate sectors.

Experience: 6 yrs 5 mos

Skills

Executive Search
Leadership Hiring
Talent Acquisition
Stakeholder Management
Recruitment

Career Highlights

Expert in executive search for leadership roles.
Achieved 100% offer-to-join ratio.
Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Work Experience

Leaders'Edge Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Engagement Manager (1 yr 7 mos)

Ascendion

Senior Executive Talent Acquisition (3 yrs 2 mos)

TaskUs

Recruitment Sourcing Specialist (1 yr 8 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA at IPS Academy Indore

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore

Krati Pandey

CEO

India6 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in executive search for leadership roles.
Achieved 100% offer-to-join ratio.
Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in ITES and corporate sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchLeadership HiringTalent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementRecruitment

Other Skills

APACAdjustableApplicant Tracking SystemsAttritionB2B Marketing StrategyBusiness AnalyticsCandidate EngagementClient AcquisitionClient DevelopmentClient ManagementClient RelationsCompensation & BenefitsContract RecruitmentCorporate BrandingCorporate Recruiting

About

Experience

6 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 7 mos

Current Experience

Leaders'edge consulting pvt. ltd.

Engagement Manager

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · India

As an Engagement Manager I am responsible for overseeing a wide range of leadership hiring activities within ITES, IT, and other sectors. Currently contributing as an integral member of the
Leadership/Executive Search team, I excel in talent acquisition, market research, client and candidate communication, presentations, strategy development, information profiling, coordination, and knowledge management. With a focus on CXO level mandates across diverse industries, I collaborate directly with the Managing Director to ensure effective talent mapping and successful executive searches. My versatile skill set, encompassing presentation proficiency, strategic planning, and information management, positions me as a valuable asset ready to drive success in any
leadership role.
Additionally, I partner with business engagement managers and delivery heads to develop hiring strategies and fulfill resource needs. This includes designing talent acquisition plans and implementing a diverse sourcing mix to maintain cost-effectiveness while delivering high-quality talent.
Key Specializations:
Executive Search: Delivering tailored recruitment solutions for leadership roles
Team & Client Retention: Building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure long-term engagement
Project Planning & Governance: Ensuring seamless recruitment and client management processes
Client Acquisition & Management: Successfully acquiring new clients and managing relationships to foster growth and trust
Delivery Fulfillment: Meeting client expectations by ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
leadership recruitment specific to Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Clouds,Marketing, Sales, HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Analytics, data, salesforce etc
Recruitment Process Re-engineering: Continuously refining recruitment strategies for efficiency and success
Full cycle delivery fulfilment to client acquisition and engagement management & people management.

Executive SearchLeadership HiringTalent AcquisitionMarket ResearchClient ManagementStrategy Development+1

Ascendion

Senior Executive Talent Acquisition

Jun 2021 – Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

I’m a huge diversity & inclusion advocate, helping break down the barriers & seeking those to join our journey!
Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiter, Head-Hunter, Executive Search Specialist, Recruitment Specialist.... call me what you want!
Responsible for leadership & Strategic hiring, Stakeholder management, Client management, and Candidate management.
Engagement sessions to be conducted for candidates post-offer release until joins. Have achieved 100% offer-to-join ratio with most of the assignments.
Working on a project I manage the entire 'Talent Acquisition' for strategic & leadership positions from Sourcing to onboarding.
Expertise in using ATS (Applicant Tracking System), LinkedIn RPS & other social job boards closed multiple roles with references.
At Ascendion Responsible for:
1. Talent Acquiring
2 Talent Mapping
3. People Experience
4. Stakeholder Engagement
5. Data Analysis & Operational Excellence
6. Offer Conversion & Closure.
7. Candidate Engagement
8. Market & Competitive Research
Liaising with the business heads and various operational teams to ensure a smooth and cost-effective end-to-end recruitment cycle.
Hiring for key accounts based on requirements envisaged by the Business Heads and Project Managers.
Working with business engagement managers/delivery heads on hiring plans for these accounts: designing hiring strategies and fulfilling resource requirements.
Formulating talent acquisition and implementation plans for an optimal source mix to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Providing market intelligence reports based on skills & requirements, company mapping, and extensive Networking/relationship building.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Solutions to Business Challenges • Executive Search• Goal Setting and Achievement • Employee-Clients Retention • Applicant Tracking System (ATS) • Social Media/ Networking (Google Search, LinkedIn Search, ATS, Social Media Sourcing) • Recruitment Process Re-engineering.

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementData AnalysisMarket ResearchCandidate EngagementOffer Conversion

Taskus

Recruitment Sourcing Specialist

Sep 2019 – May 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · India

Skilled in Strategic Sourcing, Passive sourcing, Leadership hiring, Management Information Systems (MIS), Organizational Development, volume Recruiting & lateral hiring projects for Indore & Gurugram location for TaskUs.
I bring in a wealth of 1.8 years of experience in the entire Recruitment cycle. Expertise in Headhunting, Market research, Analysis, Job analysis, Passive sourcing techniques, Networking, and Industry Mapping.
Good work experience of using Google String, Linkedin search, Social Media platforms, Github, Naukri, ATS, and Headhunting.
Served Clients like Fintech, E-commerce, Logistics, and OTT.
Responsible for screening, interviewing, and placing candidates, as well as keeping up to date on local hiring laws and regulations. Responsibilities include searching social networks and portfolio sites to identify potential candidates, sending recruiting emails, and organizing an effective employee referral system. Managed ERP (Employee Referral Programme) Project for TaskUS Indore.

Strategic SourcingHeadhuntingMarket ResearchVolume RecruitingNetworkingRecruitment