A new Native to our Enterprise Team

Deepak has over 19+ years of experience in recruitment, specializing in executive search, with leadership roles at Planman HR and ABC Consultants. In his previous role at ABC Consultants, he played a key role in building specialised leadership teams and delivering complex talent advisory solutions for GCC’s expanding into or setting up in India. At […]

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Indian Financial Services – Talent Promotions

Native presents the annual compilation of year-end promotions within India Financial Services sector across Investment Banking, Institutional Equities, Private Equity, Corporate Banking, Transaction Banking, Global Markets and Corporate Functions. With an impressive record number of promotions this year, it reflects the industry’s thriving momentum in business growth and the expansion of teams. […]

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Talent Migrations within Industrials sector for 2024

Native presents the Annual Newsletter on Talent Migrations within Industrials sector for 2024. A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements and hiring insights across Automotive, Chemicals, Constructions, Electricals & Automation and Engineering & Manufacturing domains. […]

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Talent Migrations in Supply Chain and Procurement function for 2024

Native presents the Annual Newsletter on Talent Migrations in Supply Chain and Procurement function for 2024. A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements and hiring insights across Industrials (B2B), Consumer (B2C) and Pharmaceuticals domains. […]

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Talent Migrations in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare for 2024

Native presents the Annual Newsletter on Talent Migrations in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare for 2024. A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements and hiring insights across Pharma and Healthcare domain. […]

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Never ‘Fake It Till You Make It’: Aditya Ghosh’s Authentic Leadership Pat

Join us for an exclusive and revealing interview with renowned business leader Aditya Ghosh as he takes us on a journey through the triumphs and challenges that shaped his extraordinary leadership philosophy. With remarkable candor, he demolishes conventional wisdom like “fake it till you make it,” replacing it with powerful insights on authentic leadership that […]

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Indian Talent Summary – Consumer 2024

Native presents the Annual Newsletter on Talent Migrations within Consumer sector for 2024 – 2025 with hiring trends that are emerging. A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements and emerging hiring insights across FMCG / FMCD, Retail and Services domains. We hope you find these insights useful !! […]

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Indian Talent Summary – Tech Sector 2024

Native presents the Annual Newsletter on Talent Migrations within Tech Startups for 2024. A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements and hiring insights across FinTech, Enterprise Tech / SaaS, Ecommerce and Consumer Tech domains. We hope you find these insights useful !! […]

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Indian Talent Summary – CFO and Financial Functions 2024

Native presents the Annual Newsletter on Talent Migrations within the CFO and Finance function for 2024. A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements and hiring insights within the Finance function across various sectors such as Consumer, Industrials, Healthcare & Pharma, Power & Infrastructure and Technology. We hope you find these insights useful !! […]

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Indian Talent Summary – Financial Services Captives 2024

Native presents the Annual Newsletter on Talent Migrations for Financial Services Captives for 2024. A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements and hiring insights across Digital, Technology and Analytics functions within Financial Services Captives / Offshore. We hope you find these insights useful !! […]

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Indian Talent Summary – Financial Services Tech 2024

Native presents the Annual Newsletter on Talent Migrations for Financial Services Tech for 2024. A comprehensive coverage of senior talent movements and hiring insights across Digital, Technology and Analytics functions within Financial Services […]

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Leadership Lessons from Deep Kalra: Building a Travel Empire

Deep Kalra, Founder and Chairman of MakeMyTrip, reveals the untold story behind India’s first major tech success story. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Deep shares the brutal leadership lessons that transformed a struggling startup during the dot-com crash into a billion-dollar empire. From nearly selling the entire company for just $7.5 million to weathering […]

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Marshall Goldsmith: The Ultimate Leadership Playbook – Influence, Humility & Legacy

What makes a great leader? Is leadership about commanding authority, or is it about inspiring others through action? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Marshall Goldsmith, the world’s No. 1 executive coach and a leadership mentor to Fortune 500 CEOs. With decades of experience coaching some of the biggest names in business—Alan Mulally […]

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A new Native to our Infrastructure Team

Stuti comes with 9+ years of experience across Telecom, HR Tech, and Recruitment Consulting. She did her MBA from IIM Indore. She is Native to the world of photography, travelling, and trekking. She enjoys reading and loves to chat on current affairs. At Native Stuti is a Principal and specialises in Infrastructure domain. […]

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Manoj Kohli: ‘Family First, Business Next’ | Leadership Lessons from Airtel & SoftBank

From leading Bharti Airtel across 20 countries to steering multi-billion-dollar investments at SoftBank, Manoj Kohli’s leadership journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and deep-rooted values. In this insightful conversation, Manoj reveals how he managed to balance leading diverse teams across the globe while staying grounded in his core beliefs. […]

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How I Built Naukri.com Into India’s Job Giant | Sanjeev Bikhchandani

In part two of this profound conversation, Sanjiv Bikhchandani, founder of Info Edge (Naukri.com), shares his journey from teaching at business schools on weekends to building a billion-dollar company. He reveals why he turned down a $2 million investment offer, how he kept his entire team during COVID without layoffs, and the unconventional leadership principles that guided his 25-year journey to success. […]

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Private Bankers are thriving as wealth management demand soars

Private Bankers are thriving as wealth management demand soars—1 in 5 earns over ₹1 crore annually. Shujat Ali, Director – Private Banking at Native, shares insights on the surge in private banker hiring trends in an exclusive discussion with Mint. Read on: […]

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Deluge of deals to lift i-bank bonuses to a record in 2024

According to Native, an executive search firm that also works with the Financial Services sector, bonuses may cross Rs. 1000 crore in 2024, of which Rs. 700 crore may go to over 350 top executives. These include managing directors, partners and directors at global and domestic investment banks earning an average fixed salary of Rs. […]

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From Being Ignored in Meetings to Running a Banking Empire | Manisha Girotra

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Manisha Girotra, one of India’s most powerful investment bankers, opens up about her journey from being dismissed in meeting rooms to orchestrating billion-dollar deals and building UBS and Moelis in India from scratch. Watch as she breaks down the myths of being a perfect working mom, the untold stories of leadership, and shares how her father’s rickety jeep in the Himalayas taught her the most valuable lesson in leadership. […]

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From Serial Failures to $115M Exit: Rajesh Jain Unleashes His Secrets | Part 2

His entrepreneurial journey is marked by pivotal moments of truth, tough decisions, and mindset shifts that reshaped his leadership approach. You’ll discover how embracing honest feedback, tough love, and a sharp focus on execution can transform leadership. Rajesh shares how a financial ultimatum sparked a turnaround, the mindset shift that shaped his leadership, and the bold belief that if you’re going to fail, fail big—aiming to solve meaningful problems and leave an extraordinary impact.. […]

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Why This Founder Says ‘Business Is NOT a Democracy’ | Rajesh Jain | Founder, Netcor

In this candid conversation, tech entrepreneur Rajesh Jain—founder of Netcore and author of Startup to Proficorn—reveals his unique take on building profitable ventures instead of chasing unicorn valuations. He shares how he pivoted multiple times before discovering a winning formula and why he believes a company cannot function as a democracy. From fostering healthy internal dissent to taking out ‘me-time,’ Rajesh outlines clear strategies to help businesses thrive in times of crisis. […]

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Ashish Dhawan: Why I Left Wall Street for India at 30 | ChrysCapital to Convergence Foundation

Ashish Dhawan’s journey from private equity to philanthropy exemplifies bold leadership rooted in purpose. Raised in Kolkata, he pursued higher education in the United States, earning a bachelor’s degree from Yale University. […]

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A new Native to our Insurance team

Shubhodoy comes with 4+ years of experience in Insurance having dabbled his hands at Bancassurance Sales and Commercial lines Underwriting before he dipped his feet in executive search at Michael Page focused on hiring Insurance talent. At Native, Shubhodoy is a part of the Insurance team. He is a dilettante poet, a coffee-addict & sports […]

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Srikanth Velamakanni: How I Built India’s First AI Unicorn After Doubting ‘Honest Businessmen’ Exist

Srikanth Velamakanni never imagined that he would one day be the founder of Fractal Analytics, an AI firm with around 5000 employees. Coming from a modest background, his father often told him that all businessmen were corrupt and that, as a middle-class Indian, he would never have the capital to start a company. But life had other plans. […]

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A new Native to our Consumer team

With over 6 years of diverse experience, Sakshi has built a strong career foundation, starting with Coffee Day Beverages before transitioning into Executive Search with Michael Page. Most recently, she led Leadership Hiring at Reliance Industries. Sakshi holds an MBA from the Goa Institute of Management and is passionate about Yoga and traveling. In her […]

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A new Native to our Finance COE team

Deepa Krishnan is a seasoned finance expert with a distinguished career spanning over a decade. She began her journey at Yes Bank, where she spent eight years in the Corporate Banking team, followed by stints at Credit Union, Indusind Bank, and Novopay, focusing on banking and strategic partnerships. Most recently, she excelled as EVP Large […]

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Experts and Advisors

Our experts and advisory practice excel in providing firms with access to a cohort of highly experienced professionals as expert advisors. From hands-on practitioners to C-level executives. Available for fractional consultancy, project management, business development, deal advisory, market research or interim placements. Native has a network of 500,000+ Mid/Senior Level Experts. […]

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Board Hiring

Through our Board Hiring practice, we at Native are committed to helping companies build effective and diverse boards of directors and advisors. We have a robust network of 15k+ pre-vetted board ready director profiles across CXOs, functional heads, former regulators, retired government officials. Through this network, we are helping companies across sizes and businesses find the […]

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Never Taking No For An Answer | Namita Thapar | ED, Emcure Pharmaceuticals| Season 2 Ep1| Qunba

Known for her bold personality on TV sets and her business acumen in the boardroom, Namita Thapar minces no words when she says she is the ‘Ma’ in ‘Pharma’. Being the daughter of an established and reputed businessman, Thapar has always had business blood running through her veins. […]

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Whatever It Takes To Lead In Law | Zia Mody | Managing Partner, AZB & Partners | Episode 20 | Qunba

Say the name Zia Mody in any circle let alone the ones in courtrooms and boardrooms and you feel the room take notice. Such is her stature that a mere mention of her name commands respect. Zia Mody is undoubtedly and undeniably one of the most prominent names in Indian law. […]

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This Banker’s YONO Gave The Industry FOMO | Rajnish Kumar | Ex-Chairman, SBI | Episode 19 | Qunba

It is not often you come across leaders who have spent their entire professional career in the same organisation. Rajnish Kumar is part of that rare list. Having started out at the very bottom of the food chain, Kumar spent 4 decades at India’s largest bank, SBI to end at the very top. […]

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The Humble Visionary | Nilesh Shah | MD, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co.Ltd | Episode 18

Talk about mutual funds and it is impossible the name Nilesh Shah doesn’t feature in some form or fashion. One of India’s biggest fund managers, Nilesh Shah is perhaps the epitome of the phrase, “from rags to riches”. From barely getting by in the “chawls” of Mumbai to millions in financial assets, Nilesh Shah has seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. […]

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The Banker With Sights On The No.1 Spot | Amitabh Chaudhry | MD & CEO, Axis Bank | Episode 17 |Qunba

As far as corporate turnarounds go, there are few better leaders than Amitabh Chaudhry.
Now into his fifth year as the top boss at Axis Bank and with another 3 more to come, the transformation is visible for all to see. Axis Bank has consolidated its position as India’s third-largest private sector bank and has set its sights on the number 2 spot. The bank’s $1.64-billion buyout of Citi’s consumer business in India was a big feather in his already impressive hat. […]

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A Wealth Creator For Every Indian | Navneet Munot | MD & CEO, HDFC AMC | Episode 16 | Qunba

A fund manager with an ethos. A wealth creator hellbent on making India stand out as a beacon of prosperity in the world. Navneet Munot has his roots firmly planted in the heart of India. From humble beginnings in Beawar, he has cemented himself as a formidable player in the world of financial investment. […]

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Voice of the General Counsel

We at Native connected with Top 300 General Counsels (GCs) in the country. We asked them about their aspirations, what motivates them, and their overall understanding of how in-house teams are evolving. This report brings to you a collective response of the top GC’s and various nuances about their vital role in the modern corporate […]

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Veterinarian To CEO Via Kilimanjaro | Om Manchanda | MD, Dr. Lal PathLabs | Episode 15 | Qunba

Starting out in the field of veterinary sciences, he decided to change track and enter the world of management. Armed with a MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a degree from Harvard Business School, ‘Om’ as he is fondly called, started off at HUL in 1990. After 10 years in FMCG, he spent time at Monsanto as the head of Sales and Marketing, where his team successfully launched the company’s first ever biotech product, Bt-Cotton. Next up for Om was Ranbaxy where he led the International & Innovation group of the Consumer Healthcare division. […]

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A new Native to our Private Equity team

Ishan began his career with Alpha Plus Technologies in a Business Development role. He then did his MBA from NMIMS and joined Native directly from campus. He is an Associate Principal and specializes in Private Equity hiring. He has led several marquee assignments for Tier 1 global and domestic private equity and venture capital funds […]

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There is a new Native to our Finance COE team

Ranjan began his career with Maruti Suzuki in Sales managing dealerships. He then joined Michael Page where he transitioned to a consultant in the Finance practice. Over his 5 year stint, Ranjan has built strong and deep relations across the consumer sector and has placed several CFOs across large corporations. He is is a graduate from […]

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Breaking Down Barriers; The Naina Lal Kidwai Way | EX-CEO & Country Head, HSBC India | EP 14 | Qunba

Naina Lal Kidwai comes as close to a real life Captain Marvel as any leader possibly can. A pioneer of numerous firsts. She was the first Indian woman to graduate from Harvard Business School, the first woman to be hired by PriceWaterhouse in India, the first woman to lead a foreign bank in India with HSBC and the first woman president of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. […]

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There is a new Native to our Technology team

Vikas is an engineer from NIT and has pursued an MBA in HR from MDI, Gurgaon. Prior to MBA, he worked with Maruti Suzuki managing their Infrastructure Project department and then ventured into executive search with Michael Page for 5 years covering multiple practices and functions. Vikas then forayed into Leadership hiring, PR & Branding […]

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A new Native to our HR COE team

Meghna began her career with Lakme after graduating from the Institute of Hotel Management. Post her MBA from Goa Institute of Management, she worked as an Area Sales Manager with Piramal Consumer Products and later transitioned her career into Leadership Hiring with Michael Page focusing on hiring Legal talent. Meghna is Native to the world […]

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Leading Innovation at Asian Paints | Manish Choksi, Vice Chairman, Asian Paints | Episode 13 | Qunba

Currently serving as the Vice-Chairman of Asian Paints Limited, Mr. Choksi has played a pivotal role in Asian Paints’ growth story, spearheading the company’s ventures into Home Improvement and Décor businesses. He’s been instrumental in implementing cutting-edge Supply Chain Management and IT solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of the extended value chain. […]

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Redefining Entrepreneurship | Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder & Chairperson, upGrad | Episode 12 |Qunba

Recognized by Time Magazine and Esquire as one of the most influential figures of the 21st century, Ronnie Screwvala is a first-generation entrepreneur, investor, and film producer. His first foray was Cable TV, where he went beyond the single channel and provided consumers with a choice by setting up a local cable TV network. Later, in 1990, he co-founded UTV Software Communications, venturing into film production and children’s TV. The company later partnered with Rupert Murdoch’s Star Group, propelling UTV into a media powerhouse before its eventual acquisition by Disney. […]

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Building an Organization | Rashesh Shah, Chairman, Edelweiss Group | Episode 11 | Qunba

Stepping into the fray with capital comprising his savings, a loan against his house, and contributions from the co-founder, Rashesh Shah has taken Edelweiss from a team of four to the legacy institution it stands as today. […]

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Leading with Ingenuity | Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Ltd. | Episode 10 | Qunba

Harsh Mariwala, the architect behind the ascent of Marico, is known for revolutionizing India’s consumer goods industry. Branching out from his family-owned business, he founded Marico in 1990, where he pioneered innovation with the iconic cylindrical bottle for Parachute Oil. Over the years, he has successfully charted a takeover attempt and established 18+ brands under Marico. His influence extends to Kaya Ltd, Thermax, and Zensar. Committed to social impact, he established the Mariwala Health Initiative and the Marico Innovation Foundation. Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in India for 2020, his leadership and philanthropy continue to inspire. […]

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Evolving as a Leader | Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Peak XV Partners | Episode 9 | Qunba

Rajan Anandan, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and angel investor, brings extensive experience to the startup ecosystem. With degrees from MIT and Stanford, he became a global partner at McKinsey & Co. before joining Dell Inc.’s leadership team. […]

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The Great Industrial Talent Churn

The Great Industrial Talent Churn. Native presents an interesting short reads on Talent churn across the Industrials segment covering Chemicals, Building Materials, Electric Vehicles and Automation Industry. We are at the inflexion point of The Great Talent Reshuffle and re-rating in these sectors with a robust talent demand and expansion upswing across large corporates and […]

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The D2C Talent Churn

Native presents The D2C Talent Churn. An interesting report on senior talent movements analysed across 76 top D2C Brands within Beauty, Fashion, Food and Durables. Our Consumer practice is fast emerging as the most prominent expertise of the Firm and holds deep insights and credentials within the CXO hiring segment for D2C clients across Business […]

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Leading by Example | Suresh Narayanan, CMD, Nestlé India Ltd. | Episode 8 | Qunba

Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, is an FMCG veteran with over three decades of global experience. He is known for contributing to Nestlé’s continued prominence in the Indian market, notably his excellent crisis management during Nestle’s Maggi crisis and its triumphant return. Before India, he helped steer Nestlé’s business in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Singapore. Awarded “Best Business CEO” of FMCG by Business Today in 2023, his influential leadership extends to Asian Paints as an Independent Director. […]

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Leading with Humanity | Ameera Shah, MD, Metropolis Healthcare | Episode 7 | Qunba

Ameera Shah, a force in India’s healthcare industry, is known for revolutionising a modest, family-run diagnostics lab into Metropolis Healthcare, as we know it today. She was pivotal in advising the government on its response plan to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognised amongst Fortune India’s ‘Fifty Most Powerful Women in Business,’ she currently serves as the VP of NatHealth (Healthcare Federation of India) and continues to extend her influence to boards at Torrent Pharma and ACC, a part of Adani Cement. […]

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Cultivating Organizational Excellence with Sanjay Nayar, Founder, Sorin | Episode 6 | Qunba

Sanjay Nayar, a seasoned investor and dealmaker with a three-decade career in global financial markets, served as the CEO of Citigroup’s Indian and South Asian operations for 25 years. In 2009, he founded KKR India, leading investments exceeding $14 billion in the Asia-Pacific region. As a founding partner of Sorin Investments and a Non-Executive Director at Nykaa, he is an influential presence in the Indian business landscape. Nayar’s illustrious career reflects strategic vision, financial acumen, and leadership prowess. […]

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Looking Ahead with Shiv Shivakumar, Operating Partner, Advent International | Episode 5 | Qunba

Currently serving as the Operating Partner at Advent International, Shiv Shivakumar’s journey is one of excellence, experience and transformative impact. At Nokia, he was instrumental in the telecom revolution of India. He was also the force behind building PepsiCo’s nutrition portfolio under the Quaker and Tropicana brands. A celebrated leader, he was awarded the Indian Business Leader of the Year in 2019 and the AAMO Asian Leadership Award in 2020. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, he is an accomplished writer, educator and sports enthusiast. […]

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Playing for long term with Ranu Vohra, Co-Founder, Avendus Capital | Episode 4 | Qunba

A financial service virtuoso, Ranu Vohra boasts a three-decade entrepreneurial journey marked by transformative deals. Co-founder of India’s most revered investment bank, he is a market leader in capital raising for the new age entrepreneurs and wealth creators. An IIT Delhi and FMS alumnus , he co-founded Cool Startups in 1999, connecting businesses with investors which eventually evolved into the renowned Avendus Capital. Beyond that, he currently serves as an Independent Director on the board of Mahindra Logistics and as the President of TiE Mumbai, continuing to shape the financial services industry with his vision and deal-making prowess. […]

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Making Ordinary Extraordinary | Bobby Parikh, Ex-CEO, EY India | Episode 3 | Qunba

A fixture in the field of finance, Bobby Parikh is renowned for his astute insights and strategic acumen. With a distinguished career marked by top leadership at EY India and Arthur Andersen, his expertise spans international business development, tax counsel, and M&A. Co-founder at BMR Advisors and subsequently Bobby Parikh Associates, he specializes in strategic tax and regulatory advisory services. Beyond his consulting role, he actively collaborates with regulators and policymakers, contributing insights to shape new regulations and policies. […]

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Unlocking Exponential Thinking | CP Gurnani, CEO & MD, Tech Mahindra | Episode 2 | Qunba

As CP Gurnani bids farewell to his illustrious career, we acknowledge the legacy of his transformative leadership. Renowned for steering Tech Mahindra through a historic turnaround with the acquisition of Satyam, his 40+ year journey encompasses pivotal roles in Hewlett Packard, Perot Systems, and HCL Corporation. His accolades include Forbes ‘Best CEO of the Year,’ E&Y ‘Entrepreneur of the Year,’ and CNBC Asia ‘India Business Leader of the Year,’ and more. Beyond the boardroom, he chaired NASSCOM and, along with his wife Anita, founded ‘Titliyan,’ an NGO providing education to underprivileged children. A journey of impact and inspiration, Mr. Gurnani leaves an indelible legacy. […]

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Leading with Purpose | Kalpana Morparia, Ex-Chairman, JP Morgan & Co | Episode 1 | Qunba

Kalpana Morparia, a trailblazer in Indian banking, began her impactful journey at ICICI in 1975. Rising through the ranks, she played a key role in the merger of ICICI Ltd. with ICICI Bank, a landmark move in India’s financial landscape. Former CEO at JP Morgan & Co, she now serves as an Independent Director on the board several leading Indian Companies. Recognized amongst the ’50 Most Powerful Women in International Business,’ her attributes of resilience, strategic acumen, and philanthropic commitment underscore her as a distinguished leader in the global financial arena. […]

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A new Native to our Asset Management team

Mansi is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with nearly 19 years of experience in finance. She specializes in Mutual Funds and Wealth Management, having worked with renowned firms such as HSBC Mutual Funds, Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Mansi’s journey includes being a Partner at Qber Asset Advisors LLP and venturing […]

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A new Native to our Supply Chain Management & Procurement team

Pragya is a seasoned professional with a experience of 10 years in sales and executive search. Her expertise spans across diverse sectors including consumer, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Manufacturing. As an Electronics Engineering graduate and MBA in Marketing, she offers a unique skill set to our team. Pragya has held key roles at James Douglas […]

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A new Native to our Banking team

Aditi comes with around 5 years of total experience across Technology and Executive search. Post her graduation with a degree in software engineering, Aditi worked with Accenture for around 2 years in an Application Development role. She then went on to pursue her MBA in Human Resources specialisation from NMIMS, Mumbai and thereon joined Native. […]

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A new Native to our Consumer team

Simran is a combination of strong left and right brains given the balance between her creative and business acumen. Her 13 years of work entails multi-functional experiences within marketing, research, and communication domain: creating brand strategies, media planning, designing communication campaigns, creating loyalty programs, and leading digital marketing disruptions. She has worked with the country’s […]

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A new Native to our Technology team

Sai joins us from a global executive search firm – Transearch, where he was a part of the leadership team as a Partner for the Digital and Technology practice. Previously, he was the Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Purple Quarter, a tech-focussed boutique search firm. Sai comes with over 20+ years of experience […]

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A new Native to our Con Tech team

Manswi has completed her B.Tech and has worked with Byju’s for seven years where she essayed various roles in sales & business development. Her last role with Byjus was in the Central Learning Development team where she was managing a portfolio of Training Business Leads for the organization through advanced practices of Content Mapping. At […]

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Talent Migrations Report Jan – Dec 2022

Native presents its January – December edition of Migrations. A comprehensive compilation of Senior Talent Moves across sectors and corporate functions. The year continues to be buoyant on hiring and we estimate an aggressive 2023. We would love to hear your take on it! Sectors: Consumer Tech – http://bit.ly/40Ve8NU Pharma & Healthcare – http://bit.ly/40Hm1qG Consumer […]

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A new Native to our Private Banking team.

Soumyajit comes with 8+ years of experience across Banking and Search. He started his career as a Wealth Manager and has worked with HDFC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank prior to stepping into executive search. He holds a full-time MBA degree from WeSchool Mumbai and has completed an Executive program in Advanced Finance from IIM C. […]

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A new native to our Financial Services team

Saachi comes with more than 3 years of recruitment experience. She did her MBA from NMIMS, Mumbai and joined Native directly from campus. Saachi is an avid reader and a trained dancer; she also loves offbeat travel and try native cuisines. At Native, Saachi is an Associate Principal and specializes in the Private Equity and […]

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A new native to our Digital & Tech team

Veeresh has more than 9 years of consulting experience in Banking & Financial Service sector working with Global Banks and top firms like BOB, CRISIL, Deloitte and EY. Having expertise in Credit Risk Model Validation, Model Development, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modelling, Data Analysis and has executed several consulting projects. Veeresh joins Native as a Associate […]

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Small Businesses In India Make More Money Than Many Fancy Startups, Ft. Kanwardeep Singh

Kanwardeep had always wanted to build something of his own, even if it meant starting a Coffee Shop. He started, along with his friend, a bootstrapped recruiting business and ran that for two years from a shutter door shop, before finding their CEO. […]

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A new native to our CFO and Finance team

Jai comes with 10+ years of work experience and is a seasoned executive search professional with a passion for recruitment and strong domain expertise in leadership hiring. She has worked with Korn Ferry as a part of the Industrial Practice and worked on CXO level mandates for a diversified set of clients across the larger […]

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Meet the Young Turks: The Undergrad Club in PE/VC

Welcome to the world of Young Turks in India Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC). Each year, there is a mad scramble amongst firms to grab the best undergrad talent from a selective pool of IB and Consulting. PE/VC Funds have turned their entry-level recruits into star talent, making them the most sought-after financiers […]

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The HR Top Talent – CHURN

It’s a team that has a stake in, literally, every talent decision in your company. Whether it’s providing insights on people trends, attracting the most skilled workforce , managing the employee lifecycle or furthering organizational development, they’ve got it all covered for you. We are talking about the talent that builds the rest of the talent for […]

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Industrials

Industrial sector in India is seemingly one of the most potent and thriving landscapes for businesses due to encouraging government policies like Make in India, Production Linked Incentive, higher FDI limits and others. With increasing investments in this sector, the demand for skilled professionals is rising exponentially. We, at Native, offer specialized hiring solutions to […]

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CFO – The IPO Mastermind!

A rapidly evolving technology landscape and the recent pandemic have radically altered financial functions across organizations. No longer about spreadsheet-driven accounting or controlling costs, firms have been adopting a value-oriented approach to finance—and they have been increasingly turning to their CFOs for it. From traditional financial work to specialty finance, strategic leadership to organizational transformation—the […]

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I don’t enjoy Tax or Audit anymore – The CA rankholders club

What makes a Chartered Accountant stand out? Out of the thousands who qualify every year, the prestigious & one of the toughest exams in India, there’s an elite club of more than 100 CA rank holders that form the crème de la crème. Traditionally, this talent would get lapped up immediately by top industries, banks, […]

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