About Us

Company background

Exploring Our Journey, Mission, and Core Beliefs

Contribute to a potential candidate’s career development by always considering his/her personal interest when assessing his/her suitability for any given position.talent21 is craving to be the one of the leading organizations in the field of talent acquisition, we have representation in India, USA, GCC and UK. Our global presence allows us to service companies around the world – covering all the major industry sectors.

talent21 operates through a matrix structure – organized by geography, industry specialization and functional expertise as well as by additional leadership services. Our clients, whether large or small, global or local, benefit greatly from this structure as we have access to the most relevant resources and relationships wherever they may exist. This enables us to understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies and industries thoroughly.

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Quality Commitment

talent21 endeavours continually to surpass client and candidate expectations. Our consultants are committed to providing the highest level of service, delivering utmost expertise and results in the acquisition and development of world-class leadership teams. We are proud to apply the ethics, and standards prescribed.

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Why Partner with talent21 Management for Recruitment

talent21 isn’t just a recruitment company
it’s a global talent partner built on trust, expertise, and measurable success.

Proven Global Track Record

With 180+ active clients across 9 countries, and over 5,000 successful placements to date, talent21 has earned a reputation for delivering results consistently across industries — from Automotive, Hospitality, and Healthcare to Oil & Gas, Construction, and IT.

Deep Industry Expertise

Each recruitment vertical is led by specialized domain experts who understand the technical, operational, and cultural nuances of the industry. This ensures every shortlist is relevant, precise, and business-ready — not just a database match.

Extensive Global Talent Pool

With access to a 9 lakh+ candidate database and an active network spanning 14+ nationalities, we source top-quality professionals — from blue-collar to C-suite — who fit both your skill requirements and organizational culture.

Speed, Transparency & Compliance

Our AI-enabled recruitment platform ensures faster sourcing, real-time updates, and complete transparency at every step. We adhere to all local and international labor, immigration, and data compliance standards — ensuring secure, ethical hiring.

Relationship-Driven Approach

We believe recruitment is about people, not numbers. Our clients see us as partners — not vendors — because we focus on long-term relationships, retention, and performance success, not just filling positions.

Value & Guarantee

Competitive commercial terms
Free replacement guarantee (up to 90 days)
Dedicated account management team
24/7 coordination between India and GCC offices

Trusted by Global Leaders

talent21 proudly partners with leading brands and several Fortune 500 companies — proving our reliability and global capability.

talent21 delivers not just candidates — but capability, continuity, and confidence.

Company Values

Building And Growing Partnerships

We work in partnership to achieve our goals. We believe in strong partnerships amongst the offices as also in building long lasting partnership with our clients while promoting partnerships that are beneficial to all parties involved.

Striving For Excellence

We aim to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do.

Demonstrating Integrity

We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfil our commitments and act in a way that is true to our identity

Activating Leadership

We lead by example and inspire leadership through our actions and results.

Creating Value

We strive to create value for our clients as well as for the candidates we encounter while helping our clients build leadership teams.

Creating An Environment Of Trust

As a best practice company, we realise that the little things make the most difference.

Striving Towards Quality Client Service

We continually Endeavour to surpass client and candidate expectations. We not only adhere to their ethics and standards, each of our offices conduct a quality performance review after completion of our searches. The results are published annually. We are proud to say that more than three quarters of our clients have indicated that they will use our services again and have given us the highest rating in our surveys.

Meet Our Team

Our Experienced Professionals Committed to Growth

Gurinderpal Singh

Founder – CEO

Mr. Gurinderpal Singh, alumni of IIM A Founder of talent21, has over 23 years of experience in corporate world at various leadership positions across different geographies. Worked at Mid level and Leadership positions managed global teams and delivery for organisations like Ness Technologies, Wipro Technologies, Satyam, Mahindra Satyam.

He founded talent21 with a distinguishing vision to assist clients in acquiring leadership talent through outstanding research capabilities and access to global talent pool. Headquartered in India, the company is young and fast growing executive search organizations, having offices in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Singapore, Bangalore, New Jersey and Dubai.

Major General R.S. Chhatwal

Director

Major General R.S. Chhatwal (Retd.) is an alumni of the prestigious National Defence Academy and College of Defence Management,Secunderabad. He completed his M.Tech. from IIT Kanpur and MBA from Symbiosis,Pune. After his distinguished service with the Indian Army spanning 37 years, he has been instrumental in transforming prestigious organisations/institutions as Director General of Amity University of Rajasthan, Jaipur; Director, Army Institute of Technology, Pune and Director, MBS College of Engineering and Management, Jammu. He took active part in 1971 Indo Pak war and was instrumental in setting up Communication Centre at Dhaka. He is an Inspirational Speaker Emotional Healing Guide.

Srikant Natrajan

Technical Advisor

Srikant Natraj is has done M.Tech, IIT Mumbai and M.Sc (Phy) , IIT Chennai has 29+ years of experience in working at senior positions in corporates like Texas Instruments, Wipro Ltd., and Command Systems. Besides this he has total of 8 years of entrepreneurial experience. Specialist in embedded system specifically in Internet-of-Things (IOT) design, development and deployment. Managed multimillion dollars delivery.

Harjeet Singh Sandhu

Advisor

Harjeet Singh has done Post Graduation in Computer Science has over 20 years of experience in HR and Recruitment, managed the HR and recruitment function, developed and implemented policies related to Manpower planning, Team Building, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, and Leadership Development.

Anjum Begum

Anjum Begum is an MBA graduate in Finance and Human Resources, and a passionate, driven, and result-oriented professional who has been one of the key pillars behind the success of Talent21’s Healthcare vertical.

With a rare blend of strategic thinking, operational discipline, and relationship management, she has played a pivotal role in building the healthcare practice from the ground up, successfully expanding its reach across the GCC and other international geographies. Her work reflects a deep understanding of client dynamics, business development, and delivery excellence. Anjum is known for her meticulous attention to detail, commitment to quality, and her ability to create long-term partnerships with clients through trust, consistency, and ethical recruitment practices. She embodies Talent21’s core philosophy — precision, purpose, and performance — and continues to inspire her team by combining professionalism with empathy, resilience, and a strong sense of ownership in everything she does.

Madhavi Satkuri

Madhavi Satkuri, an accomplished professional with an M.Sc. in Genetics, leads the Automotive Recruitment Vertical for the Gulf region at Talent21. With her scientific precision, analytical mindset, and people-centric leadership, she has been instrumental in building and scaling Talent21’s automotive practice into one of the organization’s most dynamic business units.
Madhavi’s approach combines deep market understanding, strategic client engagement, and delivery excellence. She has successfully developed and managed partnerships with some of the leading automotive groups across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia,
ensuring that every recruitment process is aligned with client expectations, technical standards, and rapid turnaround timelines.
Her background in Genetics brings a unique dimension to her professional style —
methodical, detail-oriented, and research-driven — enabling her to identify the right talent fit with accuracy and insight. Madhavi is known for her exceptional client relationship management, strong team leadership, and her ability to translate complex hiring needs into effective talent solutions.
As a professional, she embodies Talent21’s values of precision, purpose, and performance, and continues to drive excellence by blending strategic foresight with operational rigor,
making her one of the key growth drivers of the company’s international recruitment success.

Sujatha Innaparty

Sujatha Innaparty holds a Master’s degree in Science and currently leads Delivery Operations for the Gulf region across all verticals at Talent21. A seasoned and results- oriented professional, Sujatha combines analytical precision with operational excellence, ensuring that every client engagement is executed with quality, speed, and consistency. With a deep understanding of recruitment dynamics across diverse sectors — including Automotive, Healthcare, Hospitality, Construction, Oil & Gas, and IT — Sujatha plays a pivotal role in driving Talent21’s delivery performance and client satisfaction across the GCC. Her leadership style reflects clarity, commitment, and collaboration. She is known for building strong delivery frameworks, streamlining cross-functional coordination, and empowering teams to perform under tight timelines while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Sujatha’s meticulous approach, coupled with her ability to translate complex client requirements into actionable results, has made her one of the key pillars behind Talent21’s sustained growth in the region. She embodies the organization’s core values — precision, purpose, and performance — and continues to elevate the benchmark for deliveryexcellence across all Gulf operations.

Balbeer Singh

Balbeer Singh, a Commerce graduate, leads Domestic IT Delivery and Operations at Talent21 with an unwavering commitment to excellence, accountability, and client satisfaction. A true people and process leader, Balbeer has been instrumental in shaping Talent21’s IT delivery ecosystem through his hands-on approach, operational discipline, and deep understanding of both business and technology landscapes. With a strong belief that “the client’s priority should always be our priority,” Balbeer ensures that every engagement is handled with precision, transparency, and urgency. His client management style is built on trust, responsiveness, and long-term partnership — qualities that have helped Talent21 strengthen its relationships with some of India’s leading enterprises and fast-growing technology firms. Equally respected for his team management capabilities, Balbeer leads by example — mentoring recruiters, instilling ownership, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. He believes that empowered teams deliver exceptional results, and his leadership continues to reflect that principle through consistent performance and client satisfaction scores. Balbeer truly lives the Talent21 values of Precision, Purpose, and Performance — ensuring every delivery meets the highest benchmarks of quality and professionalism. His approach seamlessly blends strategic thinking with operational execution, making him one of the key driving forces behind Talent21’s domestic IT success and organizational integrity.

Swetha J

Swetha J, an MBA in Human Resources, serves as the Head of Operations at Talent21 and leads the Delivery for Manufacturing, Engineering, and BFSI verticals. A results-driven and process-oriented leader, Swetha embodies the perfect balance of strategic oversight and operational excellence, ensuring that every client engagement reflects Talent21’s core philosophy of Precision, Purpose, and Performance. With a strong foundation in HR strategy and business operations, Swetha has been instrumental in building efficient delivery frameworks, optimizing processes, and driving seamless execution across multiple industry verticals. Her client management approach is rooted in empathy, responsiveness, and long-term relationship building — ensuring that every commitment made by Talent21 is met with consistency, transparency, and quality. Swetha firmly believes that “a client’s priority should always be our priority,” and she demonstrates this belief daily through her proactive engagement, quick turnaround, and unwavering focus on value creation. Her ability to understand complex client requirements and translate them into actionable hiring strategies has earned her immense respect from both clients and internal teams. As a team leader, Swetha is known for her clarity, mentorship, and ability to bring out the best in her people. She leads with integrity and inclusivity, nurturing a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence within her teams. By aligning her day-to-day operations with Talent21’s values, she ensures that every process — from sourcing to onboarding — upholds the company’s reputation for ethical and performance-driven recruitment. Through her dedication, foresight, and people-first leadership, Swetha continues to be a cornerstone of Talent21’s growth story, steering her teams and clients alike toward shared success.

Pravin Misal

Pravin Misal, a seasoned IT professional with an extensive background in leading roles across major global IT corporations, currently serves as the Head of Global IT Delivery atTalent21. Bringing with him years of enterprise experience, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of technology-driven recruitment, Pravin has been instrumental in scaling Talent21’s global IT delivery operations across India, the GCC, the USA, and the UK. With a proven track record of managing large-scale technology hiring programs and high- performance teams, Pravin leads with a philosophy centered on client satisfaction, team empowerment, and operational integrity. His leadership reflects Talent21’s foundational belief that “the client’s priority should always be our priority.” He ensures that every engagement — from mid-level technology placements to senior leadership mandates — is executed with precision, transparency, and accountability. Pravin is admired for his hands-on leadership style, strong analytical approach, and ability to align delivery teams with evolving client expectations in the fast-paced global IT landscape. His deep industry knowledge and people-first mindset enable him to anticipate challenges, design agile solutions, and maintain long-term partnerships built on trust and results. As a mentor and leader, Pravin fosters a culture of collaboration, integrity, and excellence. He actively invests in developing his teams, empowering them to own outcomes and live by Talent21’s values of Precision, Purpose, and Performance. By integrating these principles into daily operations, he ensures that both clients and employees experience Talent21 not merely as a recruitment firm, but as a true strategic partner in growth and transformation. Through his leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to ethics and delivery excellence, Pravin Misal continues to strengthen Talent21’s position as a global leader in IT talent solutions.

Ajith Kumar

Mr. Ajith Kumar leads the Automotive Delivery Vertical across the Gulf region at Talent21, bringing with him a wealth of experience, technical acumen, and people-first leadership. A seasoned professional with deep industry insight, Ajith has been instrumental in driving Talent21’s success in the Automotive and Mobility sector, building strong client partnerships and high-performing delivery teams across the GCC. With an unwavering belief that “the client’s priority should always be our priority,” Ajith ensures that every engagement is handled with precision, transparency, and accountability. His ability to understand both the technical and operational aspects of the automotive industry enables him to deliver recruitment solutions that align perfectly with client expectations, timelines, and standards. Ajith leads by example — embodying Talent21’s values of Precision, Purpose, and Performance, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. He is known for his disciplined approach to work, ethical decision-making, and his commitment to building long-term trust with clients and candidates alike. A natural team builder and mentor, Ajith inspires his teams to perform with ownership, accountability, and passion. Under his leadership, the Automotive Delivery function has grown into one of the most consistent and respected verticals at Talent21, recognized for its speed, quality, and reliability. Through his dedication, value-driven leadership, and focus on both client satisfaction and team development, Mr. Ajith Kumar continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Talent21’s presence and reputation across the Gulf region’s automotive recruitment landscape.