Co-Founder & 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

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