Co-Founder & Senior Partner

Co-Founder & Partner – ExoTalent Position: Co-Founder & Partner – ExoTalent Location: Navi Mumbai (Onsite, with travel across India & Middle East) Engagement Type: Equity + Revenue Share (Investor–Co-Founder role) Experience Required: 15–25 years in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, RPO Sales & Operations Start Date: Immediate Industry : Recruitment/ Executive Search / RPO About the Group We are a fast-growing talent-tech and leadership ecosystem , comprising three synergistic ventures— ExoTalent, LinkCxO, and LeadersEdge —that are transforming the way organizations hire, engage, and empower leadership talent. Together, our businesses span AI-led recruitment, CxO platforms, and executive search , with a shared commitment to quality, technology, and scale . About ExoTalent ExoTalent is an AI-enabled Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) firm with 12+ years of experience, serving 100+ enterprise clients across 11 industries. What sets us apart: 🧠 AI-Powered Talent Mapping: GenAI tools + multi-source crawlers for high-relevancy candidate matching 👥 Advanced Candidate Management System (CMS): Pre-onboarding support, exit management, and reduced drop-offs 📊 Proven Impact: 55% lower hiring costs and 33% faster TATs 🌍 Presence: Pan-India offices (Navi Mumbai HQ + Noida, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai) and Satellite offices in Netherlands & South Africa, Upcoming in the Middle East 🔧 Deep Domain Focus: Automotive, manufacturing, pharma, infrastructure, and technology Leadership Team 👔 Rajesh Padmanabhan – Group Chairman | Ex-CHRO Capgemini, Vedanta, Welspun 💡 Gyanesh Kumar – Co-Founder & Managing Partner | ISB (PGPMAX), IIM-A | 20+ years in talent-tech & consulting 🧠 Hema Gupta – Co-Founder & Managing Partner | 17+ years in executive search across industrial & core sectors 🎯 Satyajit Iyer – Senior Partner | 25+ years in global HR leadership | Ex-Capgemini, RIL, Coca-Cola 📊 Sumit Jha – Chief Analytics Advisor | IIT KGP, IIM Shillong | AI/ML expert with 18+ years in data & strategy 🎓 Amitabh Kumar – Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach | 800+ hours of coaching | Trusted advisor to CXOs ☁ Sunil Bhakuni – CTO | 23+ years in AI, Data Engineering & Cloud | ex-Jabong, ex-Freecharge Role Overview We are seeking a Co-Founder & Partner to head the overall operations of ExoTalent across India, the Middle East, and new global markets . This is a strategic investor–co-founder opportunity with equity + revenue share , suited for a proven leader who has built and scaled recruitment businesses, and is ready to co-own growth in a high-potential talent-tech venture. Key Responsibilities Business Leadership & P&L: Own and drive end-to-end P&L for ExoTalent across India, Middle East, and international markets. Operations Management: Lead large-scale RPO delivery teams, ensuring speed, quality, and client satisfaction. Growth & Expansion: Scale ExoTalent’s presence in the Middle East and other new geographies; build deep client relationships with CHROs, CEOs, and boards. AI-Driven Transformation: Collaborate with the CTO and analytics team to integrate AI-led hiring, mapping, and automation solutions into client delivery. Investor Role: Invest in the business as an equity partner, with returns through equity value creation and revenue share. Leadership Building: Mentor and scale delivery, sales, and client success teams across geographies. Strategic Partnerships: Drive alliances with global and regional enterprises, expanding ExoTalent’s reach and market share. Who You Are ✅ 15–25 years in talent acquisition, RPO, executive search, or HR-tech operations ✅ Proven track record in leading large-scale recruitment operations across geographies ✅ Strong business acumen with P&L ownership experience ✅ Deep networks with CHROs, CEOs, and business leaders in India & Middle East ✅ Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to invest and build as a co-founder ✅ Passion for AI, technology-led recruitment, and scaling businesses globally What We Offer 📈 Equity + Revenue Share : Direct ownership stake and profit participation in ExoTalent’s growth 🌍 Global Mandate : Lead operations across India, Middle East, and beyond 🤝 Co-Founder Status : Be part of the core group shaping the future of talent-tech 💡 AI Advantage : Access to in-house AI-driven recruitment and mapping tools 🚀 Scale Opportunity : Build on a strong 12+ year foundation with existing clients and infrastructure