Chief of Staff

Job Description: Chief of Staff – LinkCxOPosition: Chief of StaffLocation: Navi Mumbai (Onsite)Engagement Type: Full-TimeExperience Required: 2–5 YearsEducation: Full-time MBA from a Tier-1 instituteStart Date: ImmediateAbout 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.Company Overviews & USPs:ExoTalent – AI-Enabled Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)- Full-service RPO firm with over 11 years of track record.- Serving 100+ enterprise clients across 11 industries.- AI-Powered Talent Mapping, Advanced Candidate Management System, Reduced hiring costs by 55%, improved TATs by 33%.- Pan-India presence + international offices in Netherlands & South Africa.- Deep domain focus in automotive, manufacturing, pharma, infra, and tech.LinkCxO – The Exclusive Platform for Senior Leaders & CxOs- Premium AI-powered platform for senior and C-suite professionals.- 30,000+ verified members; 10,000+ live CxO/Senior-Level jobs.- Curated events, AI-aggregated business insights, targeted leadership mapping.- One-stop platform to hire, engage, and retain leadership talent.LeadersEdge – Executive Search & AI-Based Talent Mapping- Premium executive search and leadership advisory firm powered by AI.- Global execution experience for C-suite and leadership roles.- Assessment-driven talent identification, succession planning, diversity hiring, cross-border searches.- Trusted by top industrial, infra, and new-age tech firms.Leadership Team:- Rajesh Padmanabhan – Group Chairman, Ex-Group CHRO: Capgemini, Vedanta, Welspun | 30+Years of C-suite level of experience- Gyanesh Kumar – Co-Founder & CEO, ISB (PGPMAX), IIM-A | 20+ years in talent-tech & consulting- Hema Gupta – Co-Founder, 17+ years in executive search across industrial, infra, and core sectors- Satyajit Iyer – Senior Partner, 25+ years global HR leadership- Sumit Jha – Chief Analytics Advisor, IIT KGP, IIM Shillong | AI/ML leader, 20+ years- Amitabh Kumar – Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach, 800+ hours coaching- Sunil Bhakuni – Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ex- Jabbing , Freecharge- Mohanish Chitnis – Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ex-Senior VP HDFC BankRole Overview:The Chief of Staff will report directly to the Founder & CEO and act as a strategic partner, driving key initiatives, cross-functional projects, and operational excellence across the group. This role requires a high-caliber professional capable of influencing, planning, and executing strategic priorities across multiple businesses.Key Responsibilities:- Act as a strategic advisor and right-hand to the CEO, ensuring alignment across business priorities.- Support planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and group-level projects.- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across ExoTalent, LinkCxO, and LeadersEdge.- Prepare insights, analyses, and executive presentations for internal and external stakeholders.- Drive operational excellence by streamlining processes and identifying growth opportunities.- Manage special projects, board communications, and investor relations support as needed.- Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, and cross-company initiatives.- Assist in talent management and organizational development programs.Required Skills & Attributes:- Strong business acumen with ability to influence senior leadership.- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.- High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.- Strong understanding of leadership and talent ecosystems.Why Join Us:- Opportunity to work at the intersection of talent-tech, leadership, and AI-driven platforms.- Be part of a high-growth ecosystem shaping India’s executive talent landscape.- Work closely with an experienced leadership team across multiple ventures.- Contribute directly to strategic decision-making and transformative initiatives.