TA Leaders' Spotlight

Celebrating leadership. Showcasing impact.

 

A Leaders’ Spotlight is our signature feature series that highlights the journeys, achievements, and appointments of talent acquisition leaders across industries. From strategic moves to inspiring stories, we shine a light on the professionals shaping the future of hiring and workforce transformation.

Riteish Mishra has been appointed as Vice President – Talent Acquisition at IKS Health

With over 18 years of experience across JSW One, Tata CliQ, and Reliance Industries, Riteish brings deep expertise in strategic hiring, candidate experience, and tech-enabled recruitment. In his new role at IKS Health, he leads the TA charter with a strong focus on building agile, high-performing teams to meet the organization’s dynamic growth needs. Riteish has a strong track record in closing senior-level mandates, driving campus programs, and implementing compensation benchmarking frameworks, and combines operational depth with a people-first mindset to align talent strategy with long-term business vision.

Govind M. has been appointed as Head – Talent Acquisition, India at Chevron

With over 20 years of cross-cultural experience across Oil & Gas, Banking, Technology, and Telecom, Govind brings deep expertise in global talent management, strategic hiring, and employer branding. In his new role at Chevron, he leads the India TA charter with a strong focus on building inclusive, high-performing teams and enabling business growth through data-driven recruitment strategies.

Sudheer Babu K has been Appointed as Associate Director – Talent Acquisition at Capgemini

With over 16 years of experience in talent acquisition, Sudheer specializes in campus and lateral hiring, leadership recruitment, and talent strategy. He has successfully led high-impact hiring initiatives, workforce planning, and recruitment operations aligned to evolving business needs. Before Capgemini, he headed TA at Spark Minda Technical Centre, driving global hiring for engineering functions. Known for blending analytics with people-centric leadership, Sudheer continues to build strong talent teams and employer brands.

Rishi Kapoor has been appointed as head – talent acquisition & resource management at WPP Media.

A seasoned talent strategist with 20+ years of experience, Rishi brings deep expertise in workforce planning, DEI hiring, and global talent operations. In his new role, he will lead TA and staffing strategy across South Asia, building agile, diverse teams that power WPP’s creative and media excellence.

Bhajneet Singh Dhingra has been appointed as Head – Talent Acquisition, GDC Engineering at WPP

A senior talent leader with a strong foundation in engineering hiring, Bhajneet brings a sharp focus on global delivery excellence, process improvement, and high-volume recruitment. In his new role, he leads the engineering hiring charter for WPP’s Global Delivery Center, building teams that power digital, tech, and creative outcomes across the world.

Nishant Issar has been appointed as Director – Talent Acquisition at TruBridge

With 14+ years of HR experience in both India and the U.S., Nishant has led TA, workforce management, and employee engagement programs at organizations like Altos Global, eMDs/CGM, Sagility Healthcare, and R1 RCM. At TruBridge, he will lead high-impact TA programs in the healthcare domain, focused on inclusive hiring, talent mapping, and building a values-driven recruitment culture.

Jitendra Sharma has been appointed as Director – Talent Acquisition at Publicis Sapient

A Computer Science graduate who began his career at Wipro as a software engineer, Jitendra has since built a dynamic career in TA leadership over 15+ years, with roles at Expedia, Amazon, and IRIS Software. Known for his people-first approach and bold thinking, Jitendra now leads the TA charter at Publicis Sapient, aligning top 1% tech talent with impactful digital transformation opportunities.

Bharath Kumar has been appointed as Talent Acquisition Leader – India at Okta

With over 18 years of experience across Google, Dell, Intuit, and Fluence Energy, Bharath is a data-first TA leader known for strategic sourcing, DEI integration, and global workforce planning. A strong advocate of the buy-build-borrow hiring model, Bharath is also deeply engaged in employer branding and candidate assessment transformation. At Okta, he will spearhead TA strategy to build agile, inclusive teams at scale.

Ankur Tailang has been appointed as Director of Talent Acquisition at Cvent

 Known for driving TA automation, operational efficiency, and data-driven hiring, Ankur brings a rich background from Airbnb and Amazon, where he shaped global hiring strategies. At Cvent, he now leads end-to-end TA strategy, championing innovation in employer branding, workforce intelligence, and scaling high-performing, diverse teams that fuel the company’s continued growth in the tech space.

Gangadhar Salimath has taken on the role of Director – Talent Acquisition at Palo Alto Networks.

With over 19 years of experience across Dell, Wipro, Walmart Global Tech, and Thomson Reuters, Gangadhar brings a blend of technical expertise and strategic TA vision. A Computer Science graduate who once aspired to fly rockets, he now finds his passion in attracting top talent and building inclusive recruitment functions. He is also an avid wildlife photographer and champion of empathetic hiring leadership.

Jiten Chanana has been appointed as Talent Management & Recruitment Leader at Natixis Services in India.

An XLRI alumnus with deep expertise in global talent strategy, Jiten has previously led TA transformation at Citibank India, including building their TA Analytics Center of Excellence and leading enterprise ATS implementation using SuccessFactors and Workday. At Natixis, Jiten will focus on elevating the recruitment and talent management experience through data, technology, and people-first design.

Karan Bakshi has been appointed as Director – Talent Acquisition, India & Pacific Region at Cummins Inc.

With a background in computer science and an Executive MBA from IIM Kozhikode, Karan is widely recognized for his inclusive leadership style and passion for people. His achievements have earned him prestigious accolades like ET Young Leaders 40 Under 40 and BW Top HR Leaders Under 40. In this role, he leads the TA function across India and the Pacific, driving future-ready talent strategies and building high-impact teams.

Bhargavi Divi has joined Cubic Corporation as Head – Talent Acquisition, India

With over 18 years of TA experience across global tech and digital firms. Her career includes key leadership roles at Micron Technology, SMC Squared, and DAZN, where she scaled hiring operations, championed DEI initiatives, and built empowered TA teams known for zero voluntary attrition. At Cubic, she leads strategic hiring, workforce planning, and talent transformation initiatives to support the company’s innovation-led growth across India.A short paragraph describing exactly what this service offers and how it helps clients. This is your chance to convince the visitor that your business is the right choice for them.

Shruthi Ganti has joined Blackbaud as India Talent Acquisition Lead

With over 15 years of experience in building scalable TA operations, Shruthi has held key talent leadership roles at Salesforce and Splunk. She brings a strong focus on enhancing the candidate experience, partnering closely with business leaders, and driving talent initiatives aligned to high-growth organizations. Her appointment comes at a pivotal time as Blackbaud expands its India footprint and strengthens its employer brand in the tech-for-good space.

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