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Ajinkya Desai

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APAC Lead - Talent Acquisition at Hitachi Vantara
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

Ajinkya Desai serves as the APAC Lead for Talent Acquisition at Hitachi Vantara, directing hiring for the companys Product, Sales, and Services divisions. A recruiting professional with a Masters degree from Macquarie University, he is described by peers as dynamic, methodical, and a team player with a strong eye for detail.

Outside of his core role, Ajinkya is passionate about leadership development and continuous learning. He recently completed a course on body language for managers, believing that mastering nonverbal cues is a necessity for modern leaders, and is involved in nurturing the next generation of professionals through young talent programs.

He believes that 80% of whats understood in a conversation is read through body language, not words.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
APAC Lead - Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Young Talent Development
Actively participates in initiatives like the APAC Young Talent Nexus program and celebrates the successful integration of new college graduates into the company.
Leadership Psychology
Focuses on self-improvement by completing courses on topics like body language for leaders, viewing nonverbal communication as a critical skill for managers.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
APAC Lead - Talent Acquisition
Hitachi Vantara
6-2019 - 11-2023
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Hitachi Vantara
4-2017 - 6-2019
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Capgemini
1-2016 - 4-2017
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
Tata Communications
1-2015 - 1-2016
Global Talent Acquisition Partner
Avaya
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Education
2008 - 2009
Master’s Degree
Macquarie University
2004 - 2007
BSc
Bangalore University
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