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Rajeshwar Rao

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Vice President — Head Talent Acquisition at EdgeVerve
📍 Karnataka, India

Rajeshwar Rao is the Vice President and Head of Talent Acquisition for EdgeVerve and Infosys Subsidiaries, with extensive experience in leading recruitment for major technology corporations like Oracle, IBM, and Pegasystems. He is recognized for establishing new business units, such as the Oracle Retail Global Business Unit. Colleagues describe him as "energetic," "professional," and having a "hawk eye" for talent.

His passion for human resources extends into academia, as he is a Life Member of the NHRD Network and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Talent Acquisition Strategies at Kakatiya University. He holds certifications in Human Resources Leadership and Business Strategy from Wharton, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and professional development within his field.

Unique fact: While leading global talent acquisition, he is simultaneously completing a Ph.D. with a thesis on how talent acquisition strategies affect organizational performance.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Vice President — Head Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Senior
Location
Karnataka, India
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Talent Acquisition Strategy
His entire career, current role, and Ph.D. thesis are focused on developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies to drive business success.
University Recruiting
He frequently engages with universities, delivering pre-placement talks to students and building a talent pipeline for the future, indicating a focus on early-career talent.
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Career

Work history

8-2015
Vice President — Head Talent Acquisition
EdgeVerve
12-2013 - 8-2015
Senior Manager - Recruitment
Pegasystems
7-2011 - 12-2013
Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition
Tesco HSC
2-2007 - 7-2011
Dy. General Manager Staffing
IBM India Pvt Ltd.
6-2004 - 2-2007
Sr Technical Recruiter
Oracle Corporation
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Education
2011 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Kakatiya University
1997 - 1999
MHRM
Kakatiya University
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