Sanford Desouza

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 18 years of experience in recruitment and business development.
  • Global expertise in talent acquisition across multiple regions.
  • Proven track record in managing P&L and cross-functional teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in global recruitment and business development across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentP&l ManagementGlobal Talent AcquisitionRecruitment ConsultingRecruitmentClient Acquisition

Other Skills

Account ManagementBusiness StrategyCRMChange ManagementClient RelationsClient ServicesClient ServicingCustomer AcquisitionCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer ServiceDigital MarketingEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsExecutive SearchHuman Resources

About

Personally: A Son, Brother, Grandson, Husband, Father, Uncle & Friend.. Professionally: A Leader, Mentor, Guide, Recruiter, Consultant, Seller, Business Builder, Counselor, Negotiator, Marketer, Manager & a Business Owner.. Experience: 18+ years Skill: Business Development, Sales, Client Acquisition & Servicing, Business Operations, Recruitment (End to End) & Account Management. Expertise: P&L, Talent & Team Management, Executive Search & Selection, Leadership Hiring, Recruitment Consulting, Contractual Staffing and the list goes on.. Global Support & Services (spread across): ASIA, EMEA, LATAM, ANZ, US & UK

Experience

19 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr
Current Experience

Gms growth consulting ltd.

Global Head - Operations

Jun 2025Present · 1 yr · India, Malaysia & Japan · Hybrid

  • Headquartered in Malaysia, we are a team of seasoned professionals delivering best-in-class - globally integrated Recruiting & Human Resource solutions to Clients and Customers worldwide.
  • Our client footprint spans across APAC, the Middle East, North America, Europe and LATAM, with a strong track record of supporting organizations across industries and scales.
  • As the Global Head of Operations, I oversee P&L, strategy and cross-functional teams spanning Sales, Business Development and Service Delivery — ensuring seamless execution across global locations.
  • If you’re an organization — large or small — seeking a reliable Global Recruiting & HR Partner with no geographic limitations, let’s connect.
  • We’re here to support your growth with integrity, intelligence & energy.
  • More about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gms-growth/
  • Reachable:
  • 📧 sanford@gms-growth.com
  • 📞 +91 9167159199
P&LstrategySalesBusiness DevelopmentService DeliveryP&L Management

Desouzas

Founder & CEO

Nov 2016Jun 2025 · 8 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru & Mumbai

  • DesouZas is a Global Recruiting Agency. Headquartered in Bangalore, India with Branch Offices in Mumbai and Guwahati.
  • We are a Team of Experienced Professionals that service Client's Recruitment & Staffing needs across ASIA, EMEA, ANZ, LATAM regions.
  • At DesouZas, we take time to understand our Client’s needs & map it accordingly with the skills, experience and aspirations of potential candidates.
  • Our holistic approach to Recruitment ensures a perfect fit, both technically and culturally with our Client's Organization.
  • Our Expertise & Services:
  • Executive Search & Selection
  • International Hiring (Regions: Asia Pacific, EMEA, ANZ, LATAM, etc)
  • Personal Consulting
  • Market Analysis
  • Industry and Talent Mapping
  • Sub Vendor Management
Global Talent AcquisitionRecruitingPersonal ConsultationManagement ConsultingStrategic HiringRecruitment Consulting

Jmj consultants

Business Director - Business Development & Recruitment

Jul 2015Oct 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • About - JMJ Consultants
  • JMJ-Consultants - is a premier recruitment firm with an aim to provide quick, simple and cost effective solutions to our clients in Traditional & New Age industry through strategic advice and expertise in the areas of recruitment & resource Deployment.
  • Our Leadership team comprises of well talented Executive Search professionals having over 50 years of recruitment experience.
  • My Role & Responsibilities:
  • As the Business Director - Staffing (Business Development & Delivery)
  • Head and Managed teams of Recruitment & Business Development professionals across India
  • Responsible for full-cycle Recruitment, Business Development, Database Building & Reporting, Account Management, Client Servicing and Client Management on a GLOBAL front.
  • Managed Global Teams that service IT, BFSI, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Hospitality, Automotive, Etc Clients and Requirements
  • Complete ownership of the Company’s Business Development Function, which includes New Business development & Managing existing Clients & Requirements
  • Build and Sustain robust Recruitment practices and services such as Lateral Hiring, RPO, Vendor on Premise (VOP) model, Exclusivity hiring, Executive Search, etc
  • Developed Sourcing process, SLA metrics, Quality Control and Sourcing mix
  • Implemented Analytics, Social Media & Digital talent sourcing programs
  • Social Media hiring through Linkedin and other advanced sourcing techniques and technologies
  • Provide leadership in the critical areas of Recruitment and Business Development by developing creative and cost effective ways of generating revenue
Business DevelopmentRecruitmentAccount ManagementClient Servicing

Global consultants inc

VP - Operations & Recruitment

Aug 2011Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore, India

  • Lead and managed the Recruitment, Staffing & Business Development Teams (PAN India) that Service / Support - IT & Non IT requirements in India and Abroad..
RecruitmentStaffingBusiness Development

Global manpowers

Sr Manager - Branch Operations

Nov 2009Aug 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Handled end-to-end Recruitment process.
  • Managed IT and Non IT Recruitment Teams
  • In-charge of Business Development, Client Acquisition & Client Servicing
  • Involved in leadership hiring.
  • Interacting with the clients, holding discussions, understanding the client’s requirements.
  • Efficiently carried out walk-in interviews for clients.
  • Identifying the potential candidates through various sources like internal databank, job portals, Head hunting, etc.,
RecruitmentClient AcquisitionClient Servicing

Next link pvt. ltd.

Assistant Manager - Recuitment & Business Development

Jun 2006Oct 2009 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bangaon Area, India

  • Managed Recruitment and Business Development for BPO and Non IT Hiring.
RecruitmentBusiness Development

Education

St Josephs College

Neuro Linguistic Programming - Honours — NLP

Jan 2004Jan 2005

Bangalore University

Bachelor's degree

Jan 2003Jan 2006

NIIT

Career Edge - Diploma

Jan 2002Jan 2003

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