Zain R.

Working with Hiring Managers globally - closing mandates where the margin for error is small and the cost of being wrong is high. Our work sits upstream of resumes - role clarity, market context, and decision discipline.

Helping New Era's expertise reach critical mandates and overseeing critical closures in the Indian Business Ecosystem

Currently helping shape strategic hiring partnerships with some of India’s most ambitious growth-stage and enterprise firms. My focus is on listening deeply to what clients truly need and guiding them toward talent decisions that last. Most of my work involves navigating critical leadership hiring moments - where fit matters more than speed - and ensuring we show up as true partners, not vendors.

As a Community Member at The Talent Deck, I actively participated in a vibrant network of People Success and Talent Acquisition professionals. My role involved leveraging community insights to foster connections and share best practices, ultimately enhancing the talent acquisition landscape within startups. This experience allowed me to deepen my understanding of industry trends and build valuable relationships.

As a Community Member at Recruitment Route, I actively contributed to a vibrant network focused on enhancing recruitment practices in India. By collaborating with industry professionals and job seekers, I helped streamline talent acquisition processes. My role involved sharing insights and fostering connections that promote inclusivity and efficiency in the recruitment landscape.

Being part of the Recruiting Adda volunteer community has allowed me to engage deeply with the hiring ecosystem. I organized events like Zoho Recruit meetups and Talent Tonic bootcamps, which facilitated collaboration and knowledge sharing among professionals. This experience has enriched my understanding of recruitment dynamics and strengthened my network within the industry.

At Talentiser, I played a pivotal role in enhancing our presence in retained leadership hiring and RPO. By forging strategic partnerships with VC and PE-backed firms, I supported their rapid scaling efforts while ensuring alignment. My collaboration with founders and delivery teams focused on shifting our approach from transactional to relationship-driven success, emphasizing clarity and trust in all engagements.

Talentiser is an extraordinary search and recruitment firm, having achieved remarkable milestones in facilitating the discovery of optimal leadership matches for numerous Indian enterprises throughout the last decade. As the Assistant Vice President, my primary endeavor lies in guiding Talentiser towards the mission of aiding a multitude of businesses in meeting their requirements for both leadership and non-leadership roles.

At Paytm, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the engagement of our merchant and partner network in southern India. My focus was on reactivating dormant accounts and refining our go-to-market strategies to foster trust with ecosystem partners during a period of significant change. This involved simplifying the interaction process with our fintech solutions, ultimately contributing to a more robust partner ecosystem.

In my role at Purple Quarter, I partnered with founders and talent leaders in the tech industry to enhance their engineering leadership recruitment processes. By fostering transparent discussions around expectations and alignment, I ensured that both candidates and companies found the right fit. My efforts led to the successful closure of over three critical CTO and VP Engineering searches, prioritizing long-term compatibility.

In my role at M S Dhoni Cricket Academies, I was instrumental in driving business development and managing the setup of new cricket academies. I worked closely with various teams to establish partnerships and ensure smooth operational processes. My focus on strategic acquisitions and location launches contributed to the growth and success of the organization.

I successfully managed territory performance and supported distributors to drive sustainable growth. • Developed actionable plans to enhance distributor capabilities and frontline sales. • Focused on creating long-term routes and margins that aligned with company goals. • Collaborated with teams to ensure growth beyond sales targets, fostering a culture of development.

PGDM

Bachelor's in Business Management