Adhavan Xavier

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Assistant Director - Talent Acquisition - Technology CoE at EY

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Adhavan Xavier is a Talent Acquisition Leader at EY GDS with over 15 years of experience in building high-performing technology teams. He holds an executive diploma from XLRI Jamshedpur and a recent certification in Applied AI. Colleagues describe him as a versatile, hard-working, and exemplary recruiter with deep technology expertise.

He refers to himself as a "Purple Squirrel finder, " highlighting his expertise in sourcing rare and highly specialized talent.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are very proud of what they do. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Generative AI Talent
Actively recruits for GenAI roles at EY GDS and holds a 2024 certification in Applied AI, indicating a strong focus on this cutting-edge talent pool.
Strategic Sourcing
His role involves creating innovative strategies and defining sourcing plans to attract and cultivate top-tier technology talent for EY GDS.
The Future of Work
Holds a certification in "AI, Business & the Future of Work, " suggesting an interest in how new technologies are reshaping careers and the workplace.

Media Appearances

Adhavan has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2022
Assistant Director - Talent Acquisition - Technology CoE at EY
10-2020 - 1-2022
Manager Talent Acquisition - Technology at EY
1-2017 - 9-2020
Assistant Manager - Leadership Hiring at EY
5-2016 - 11-2016
Subject Matter Expert - Talent Acquisition at Microland Limited
4-2015 - 5-2016
Manager Talent Acquisition at Teamware Solutions

Education

2024 - 2025
Executive Diploma in Advanced Business Strategies for CXOs from XLRI Jamshedpur
1999 - 2003
B.E from Bharathidasan University

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Exp : 22 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Assistant Director - Talent Acquisition - Technology CoE at EY
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Insights For Selling To Adhavan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adhavan is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adhavan

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adhavan move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Adhavan take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Adhavan

Personality Compatibility


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