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Kartik Takkar

Examiner · DISC type sc
Head of Talent Acquisition - APAC at McDermott International, Ltd
📍 South Delhi, Delhi, India

Kartik Takkar is the Head of Talent Acquisition for the APAC region at McDermott, overseeing all recruiting activities across India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia. An MBA graduate from Symbiosis, he specializes in sourcing strategies for the energy industry, managing teams of recruiters, and building a strong employer brand to attract top-tier talent.

Colleagues and direct reports describe Kartik as a seasoned, solution-oriented, and inspiring manager. He is highly regarded for his exceptional interpersonal skills, dedication, and for fostering a transparent and collaborative team environment where all members are treated with respect and their suggestions are valued.

Interesting fact: Kartik successfully transitioned from an IT background to become a leader in talent acquisition for the highly specialized energy and gas sector.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Head of Talent Acquisition - APAC
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
South Delhi, Delhi, India
Personality Overview

How Kartik shows up

Unexpressive
Process Oriented
Tough To Convince

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. Being observant comes to them naturally. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Priorities

Topics Kartik cares about

Talent Acquisition
He leads the talent acquisition function for the entire APAC region at McDermott, crafting sourcing strategies for roles from entry-level to executive positions.
Employer Branding
A core part of his role is to build a strong employer brand for McDermott, ensuring strong talent pipelines are available for future hiring needs.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Head of Talent Acquisition - APAC
McDermott International, Ltd
7-2022 - 6-2023
Head of Talent Acquisition - India
McDermott International, Ltd
3-2021 - 6-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition (India) & Managing Director
LutechResources
9-2019 - 2-2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
LutechResources
3-2017 - 11-2019
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LutechResources
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2014 - 2016
MBA
Symbiosis
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Dronacharya college of engineering
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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