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