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