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