Ravikanth Eranki

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Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant - Early Careers - APAC at Cargill

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Ravikanth Eranki is a Talent Acquisition Leader at Cargill with over two decades of experience shaping recruitment strategies across diverse sectors like technology and supply chain. Colleagues describe him as strategic, thoughtful, and persistent. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute Of Technology.

He is passionate about developing people and fostering inclusive workplaces. This is evident in his focus on diversity initiatives, mentorship, and recent discussions on how workplaces can evolve to better support young, emerging talent. His people-first ethos is a cornerstone of his professional and personal approach.

He was a featured speaker at a Randstad India event, discussing the impact of Gen Z on the modern workplace.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Talent Acquisition
Leads recruitment for Cargill across South Asia, shaping strategy for everything from campus hiring to executive searches in multiple business enterprises.
Diversity and Inclusion
A core part of his professional identity and headline, he has pioneered diversity hiring initiatives to build a more inclusive workforce.
Gen Z Workforce
Recently spoke at a Randstad India event titled "The Z factor, " focusing on adapting workplaces for the next generation of talent.

Media Appearances

Ravikanth has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant - Early Careers - APAC at Cargill
7-2019 - 6-2025
Talent Acquisition Lead - South Asia at Cargill
10-2012 - 7-2019
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Leadership and Corporate Hiring at Talent Acquisition Entrepreneur
1-2011 - 10-2012
Associate Principal at Longhouse Consulting
11-2008 - 1-2011
General Manager at Classic Search Pvt Limited

Education

1996 - 2000
BE from Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute Of Technology
1994 - 1996
Pre University from St.Theresa Junior college

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Insights For Selling To Ravikanth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ravikanth is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ravikanth

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ravikanth move?

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

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ravikanth

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