Dr Shilpa Naik

Talent Acquisition leader with 10+ years of progressive experience across GCC,IT, AI, Machine Learning, and emerging technology hiring, coupled with strong stakeholder management, client handling, and P&L ownership. Proven expertise in building scalable hiring strategies aligned to business goals, directly contributing to EBITDA growth and long-term organisational capability.Highly experienced in leveraging AI-driven recruitment tools and market research to evaluate high-quality talent, enhance hiring accuracy, and reduce time-to-hire. Deeply involved in employer branding initiatives to position organisations as employers of choice and attract the right talent from competitive markets.Demonstrated ability to design and manage diverse talent pipelines with a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), enabling inclusive workplaces and future-ready teams. Extensive experience in hiring for advanced technology roles including AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cloud, and other niche skill sets, with a strong eye for technical and cultural fit.Trusted partner to senior leadership with significant exposure to C-suite hiring, including CHRO, CFO, CTO, CPO, Chief SRE, Banking Heads, and other critical leadership roles. Actively involved in national-level Talent Acquisition programs and recognised as a top leader in the TA space in India.Passionate about transforming Talent Acquisition into a strategic business function through innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.