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[31 / 10 / 2025] Co-Founder & Senior Partner

[31 / 10 / 2025] Co-Founder & Senior Partner

ExoTalent Consultancy Services LLPPune, Maharashtra, India
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Job description

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
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