Talentor International Adds New Partner in India
January 25, 2024 – Executive search consortium Talentor International has expanded with the addition of Accrete Executive Search in India as its newest member firm. “We are very pleased to consolidate our presence in India,” Talentor International said. “Jay (GC Jayaprakash) is the founder director of Accrete Executive Search, the company that joins Talentor to cover the Indian market complementing and joining forces with our other partners from Anakin Management Consultants.” Accrete Executive Search is a boutique retained executive search firm specializing in CXO, niche / mission-critical roles and gender diversity roles across functions & levels spanning technology, industrial, consumer and pharma & life science segments. The firm was founded by senior leaders from a leading multinational HR conglomerate with a combined experience of over 100 years in appointing leaders in these segments.
Mr. Jayaprakash has three decades of consulting, executive search and selection experience. During his career he has founded three search and selection firms and specializes in leadership advisory & appointing key leaders for MNCs and Indian Corporates across functions and industry practices. Prior to co-founding ACCRETE Executive Search, he was a start-up leader for Stanton Chase India franchisee operations. He started the technology practice at Stanton Chase and was the APAC technology practice leader.
“I was one of the earliest professionals to offer executive search and selection consulting in the city of Bengaluru, India at the beginning as early as 1992,” said Mr. Jayaprakash. “I specialize in leadership advisory and appointing key leaders for multi-national corporations and Indian corporates across functions and industry practices.”
“As a company, we have been present and have been published in various local media in India, such as: ETPrime, Silicon India, The Economic Times – India Times, etc., because of our performance as a standout executive search company that promotes business development, women leadership and more, as these are topics of high interest to us, clients and candidates,” Mr. Jayaprakash said.
Indian Economy
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Indian economy is nominally worth $3.46 trillion; it is the fifth-largest economy by market exchange rates and is, stands around $11.6 trillion, the third-largest by purchasing power parity. Major industries include textiles, telecommunications, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, steel, transport equipment, cement, mining, petroleum, machinery, and software. India ranks 17th in financial market sophistication, 24th in the banking sector, 44th in business sophistication, and 39th in innovation, ahead of several advanced economies.
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Founded in 2003, Talentor’s client base spans a range of sectors including digital, IT, medtech, fintech, financial services, and consumer goods. The organization focuses on executive search on an international level, leveraging the local know-how of its partners.
Past Growth
Last year, Talentor added expanded its presence in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina with the addition of Popcorn Recruiters as a member firm. Benjamin Kadic is the founder and CEO of the firm. Popcorn Recruiters supports a diverse portfolio of international and local companies, from start-ups to global corporations. They specialize in IT recruitment, but also fill business roles (accounting, administration, HR, customer support, etc.).
Talentor International Adds New Member Firm in Australia
Talentor International recently expanded its presence in Australia with the addition of Carrington Associates. Led by managing partner Sachin Khisti, Carrington Associates recruits senior leaders for technology, operations, and senior executives roles. The firm’s clients are large commercial businesses that are mostly in the branches of IT services, telecommunication, manufacturing, and financial services. Carrington Associates offers a six-month guarantee period for senior placements. When discussing why Mr. Khisti decided to join the Talentor network he said: “I want to develop and grow my recruitment, especially in the field of senior executive search, and the Talentor network was recommended to me by a partner from India.”
“Considering our European presence and the experience we have gained, we have come to realize that joining an international network such as Talentor is a logical progression for us,” said Mr. Kadic. “It allows us to showcase the potential of our region and provide support to international companies seeking to explore this market as their next resourcing location. Overall, joining the Talentor network can provide numerous benefits for executive search and talent management professionals, including access to a global network, exchange of knowledge and best practices, brand recognition, greater efficiency, and a shared values and culture.”
“Bosnia and Herzegovina, like any country, has its own unique cultural norms, rich diverse cultural heritage, and practices that may be different from those of other countries,” Mr. Kadic said. “As a result, visitors or outsiders may encounter cultural misunderstandings or differences that can be challenging to navigate. Despite its proximity to European cultural and business centers, our region maintains traditional values and places great importance on family, hospitality and religious customs, which may come as a surprise to those unfamiliar with our history, including both Westerners and Easterners who may not be accustomed to our European mindset.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor; Lily Fauver, Senior Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
