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Harshad Somnath Dighe

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Lead Talent Acquisition at Emerson
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

Harshad Somnath Dighe is a distinguished talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience, currently heading the function at Emerson India. With an MBA from Pune University, his expertise lies in crafting high-performance teams through data-driven recruitment strategies. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, hardworking, and able leader who provides clear direction.

Beyond his professional life, Harshad is a proponent of holistic personal development. He believes in the importance of physical and mental exercise, such as martial arts and yoga, for maintaining clarity and focus in the corporate world. He often reflects on life lessons, emphasizing adaptability and maintaining an optimistic attitude through challenges.

He once used a science toy as a metaphor to teach the importance of adapting to a changing environment and rising back after setbacks.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Lead Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Strategic Talent Acquisition
With over two decades of experience, he develops multifaceted recruitment strategies to source and retain exceptional talent, aligning with organizational goals.
Data-Driven Recruiting
He leverages data analytics to refine recruitment processes, improve candidate engagement, and measure the success of hiring initiatives.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Lead Talent Acquisition
Emerson
5-2022 - 4-2025
Talent Acquisition & Diversity Leader
Honeywell International (I) Private Limited
1-2019 - 6-2022
Talent Acquisition Sr Manager
Emerson Automation Solutions
9-2014 - 12-2018
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
7-2009 - 9-2014
Human Resources Manager
Tata Motors
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Education
6-2004 - 5-2006
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Pune University
2004 - 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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