Chief of Staff

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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.

Company Overviews & USPs:

ExoTalent – AI-Enabled Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

• Full-service RPO firm with over 11 years of track record.
• Serving 100+ enterprise clients across 11 industries.
• AI-Powered Talent Mapping, Advanced Candidate Management System, Reduced hiring costs by 55%, improved TATs by 33%.
• Pan-India presence + international offices in Netherlands & South Africa.
• Deep domain focus in automotive, manufacturing, pharma, infra, and tech.

LinkCxO – The Exclusive Platform for Senior Leaders & CxOs

• Premium AI-powered platform for senior and C-suite professionals.
• 30,000+ verified members; 10,000+ live CxO/Senior-Level jobs.
• Curated events, AI-aggregated business insights, targeted leadership mapping.
• One-stop platform to hire, engage, and retain leadership talent.

LeadersEdge – Executive Search & AI-Based Talent Mapping

• Premium executive search and leadership advisory firm powered by AI.
• Global execution experience for C-suite and leadership roles.
• Assessment-driven talent identification, succession planning, diversity hiring, cross-border searches.
• Trusted by top industrial, infra, and new-age tech firms.

Leadership Team:

• Rajesh Padmanabhan – Group Chairman, Ex-Group CHRO: Capgemini, Vedanta, Welspun | 30+Years of C-suite level of experience

• Gyanesh Kumar – Co-Founder & CEO, ISB (PGPMAX), IIM-A | 20+ years in talent-tech & consulting

• Hema Gupta – Co-Founder, 17+ years in executive search across industrial, infra, and core sectors

• Satyajit Iyer – Senior Partner, 25+ years global HR leadership

• Sumit Jha – Chief Analytics Advisor, IIT KGP, IIM Shillong | AI/ML leader, 20+ years

• Amitabh Kumar – Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach, 800+ hours coaching

• Sunil Bhakuni – Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ex- Jabbing , Freecharge

• Mohanish Chitnis – Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ex-Senior VP HDFC Bank

Role Overview:

The Chief of Staff will report directly to the Founder & CEO and act as a strategic partner, driving key initiatives, cross-functional projects, and operational excellence across the group. This role requires a high-caliber professional capable of influencing, planning, and executing strategic priorities across multiple businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic advisor and right-hand to the CEO, ensuring alignment across business priorities.
• Support planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and group-level projects.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across ExoTalent, LinkCxO, and LeadersEdge.
• Prepare insights, analyses, and executive presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence by streamlining processes and identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage special projects, board communications, and investor relations support as needed.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, and cross-company initiatives.
• Assist in talent management and organizational development programs.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Strong business acumen with ability to influence senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of leadership and talent ecosystems.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of talent-tech, leadership, and AI-driven platforms.
• Be part of a high-growth ecosystem shaping India’s executive talent landscape.
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team across multiple ventures.
• Contribute directly to strategic decision-making and transformative initiatives.