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 / RPOAbout the Group We are a fast-growingtalent-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 spanAI-led recruitment, CxO platforms, and executive search , with a shared commitment toquality, technology, and scale .About ExoTalent ExoTalentis anAI-enabled Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) firmwith 12+ years of experience, serving100+ enterprise clientsacross 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 inNetherlands & South Africa, Upcoming in the Middle East Deep Domain Focus:Automotive, manufacturing, pharma, infrastructure, and technologyLeadership 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-FreechargeRole Overview We are seeking aCo-Founder & Partnerto head theoverall operations of ExoTalent across India, the Middle East, and new global markets . This is astrategic investor–co-founder opportunitywithequity + 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 leadinglarge-scale recruitment operationsacross geographies ✅ Strong business acumen withP&L ownership experience ✅ Deep networks with CHROs, CEOs, and business leaders in India & Middle East ✅ Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness toinvestand build as aco-founder ✅ Passion for AI, technology-led recruitment, and scaling businesses globallyWhat 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