About Us

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Talent Networks Middle East offers cutting-edge HR solutions tailored for the Middle East

  • Equipped with extensive experience in managing large HR Functions across both Indian and International Corporate landscapes.
  • Possess deep and varied expertise.
  • Driven by its focus on key industries like IT, Banking, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Construction, and Real Estate.

Talent Networks – A specialized consulting firm.

  • Focused on the people side of the enterprise and help management make the big decisions related to human resource strategy and operations.
  • Young, vibrant organization, incorporated based on the principle that consultants must measure their success in terms of their clients’ success and remain as passionate about their clients results as they are.
  • Our Lead consultants have deep and varied functional expertise and have managed large HR Functions across Indian and International Corporate Houses.

Together, as a team we are relentless in the pursuit of our goal – providing comprehensive, insightful HR Solutions to our clients.

Our Vision

“Our vision is to build a strong brand with global presence and reach, providing 360 degree solutions adding distinct value to our clients by consistently innovating and delivering on our promise.”

Our Core Values

Trustworthy Partnership

We shall work in a manner that our Shareholders, Clients and Employees have complete faith and trust in us. We will be grateful to our past.

Enterpreneurship

All of us are empowered to make decisions with complete ownership in the best interest of the Organization fostering a strong sense of entrepreneurial spirit.

Innovation With Quality

Consistently innovating our products and services with best quality and speed are critical to the collective success of our stakeholders.

Learning Mindset

‘To be better at it’. Continuous learning and up skilling our capabilities is our mantra.

Team Work

While we celebrate and encourage individual successes, we believe in winning together as a team.

Our CEO

Shounak Deshmukh

Shounak has over 25 years of HR experience, having worked with major industry leaders like Tata, Johnson & Johnson, American Express, and JPMorgan. He began his career with the Tata’s, grounding in corporate values. At Johnson & Johnson, he mastered managing grassroots workers, while American Express introduced him to the complexities of HR in Financial Services across multiple locations. He held various HR Leadership roles for over half a decade at JPMorgan Chase, contributing to their Shared Services setup. For the past 14 years, he has successfully led his own HR Consulting Firm. Shounak’s strengths include thought leadership, strong industry knowledge, and a sharp analytical mind that supports business decisions. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Labour Studies.

Our Lead Consultants

Sandra John

Sandra John brings over 30 years of HR experience, including more than 20 years in Talent Acquisition. A certified Talent Acquisition Specialist, she is recognized for her expertise in recruitment and strategic HR, emphasizing a “People First” culture. Sandra holds a Master’s in Human Resource Development Management from SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and a Professional Certificate in HR Management and Analytics from IIM Kozhikode. Her international recruitment success spans Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Israel, with notable experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly in Oil & Gas, Civil Construction, Steel, Real Estate, and Engineering. She has led recruitment initiatives for multinational corporations, consistently delivering top talent aligned with business objectives. Prior to Talent Networks, Sandra held key HR roles at the Godrej Group and General Mills, across various sectors such as FMCG, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Electrical/Electronics, Printing/Packaging, and BFSI. Beyond talent acquisition, she has shaped HR strategies and managed organizational development initiatives. Her strategic mindset is instrumental in enhancing Talent Networks’ HR capabilities and fostering a culture that values and retains top talent globally.

Asha Bhikale

Asha Bhikale comes with two decades of rich experience in the HR consulting domain post her Masters in Literature (2001) and Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from K.C. College of Management Studies (2002). She has been associated with Talent Networks since Feb 2016 as a Vice President – Talent Acquisition heading the IT hiring vertical for Financial Services Industry. She is a self-driven and confident HR professional who has excelled in IT recruitment with wide experience hiring across the levels. She has extensively travelled across India while supporting Banking captives in setting up & ramping up their IT COE/GSC. She is known for her infectious leadership and decision-making skills, strategy designing and execution, proactive approach in identifying and addressing client’s needs, crafting sourcing strategies, etc. All these skills have helped to build a strong delivery capability by giving excellent candidate experience while meeting the business goals. She aims to build a strong employer brand for Talent Networks! She was featured in HerRising2022 Top 10 Women Winners in HR/D&I award category by JobsForHer.

Poonam Desai

Poonam Desai comes with 12 plus years of experience in banking and financial services operations  and finance hiring. She joined Talent Networks post her graduation and grown within the  organization. She has strong stakeholder management expertise She and has a thorough  understanding of core banking, finance, analytics and consulting space. Understanding the  client’s manpower requirements & implementing suitable sourcing strategies from different job  boards, referral generation, networking, industry mapping, and headhunting to develop a  qualified pool of candidates are her strengths. With these headhunting skills she has  successfully closed many Leadership and Senior Executive Mandates. Apart from being a  thorough Talent Acquisition professional, she is active consumerist and a big epicure.

Zainab Fakhri

Zainab Fakhri a seasoned Human Resources professional having a Master degree in Industrial &  Organizational Psychology. Her core area of expertise is in Talent Acquisition specifically related  to the Non-IT segment. Her exposure of working in a corporate environment and also in the  consulting world makes her uniquely placed to service her clients. Her consulting expertise  comprises of hiring for manufacturing, specialty chemical, packaging, automotive and  construction sectors. Zainab heads the Non-IT vertical which includes Manufacturing, Insurance,  NGO and other Service industries. Her core strength is her interpersonal communication and  stakeholder management. She has won many accolades through her distinguished career. She is  a traveler and a vivid reader.

Priya Dulam

Priya Dulam with over 15 years of experience in IT recruitment, excels in managing end-to-end recruitment cycle, fostering strong client relationships. She leads her team to achieve clients’ hiring goals, specializing in IT Products, BFSI and the GCC sectors. Priya possesses a strong proficiency in talent mapping, candidate engagement, and leadership hiring. She is recognized for her ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain a positive workplace culture. Priya’s key strengths include stakeholder management, team leadership and relationship building, which makes her a valuable asset.

Imtiyaz Saiyed

Imtiyaz Saiyed with over 12 years of experience in building meaningful client relationships and driving business growth, Imtiyaz plays a key role in shaping strategic partnerships at Talent Networks. His work spans across diverse industry domains, supporting organizations in India, the Middle East, and the USA with tailored recruitment strategies and impactful hiring solutions. Passionate about connecting great talent with great opportunities, Imtiyaz brings a consultative and relationship-driven approach that reflects Talent Networks’ commitment to excellence and long-term collaboration. He continues to contribute to the company’s global growth and client success through strategic partnerships and a deep understanding of the evolving talent landscape.

Priyam Vishwakarma

Priyam Vishwakarma, with over 8 years of experience in delivering talent solutions across North America, plays a pivotal role in strengthening Talent Networks’ US Staffing capabilities. His expertise spans IT and Non-IT recruitment, supporting leading organizations across sectors such as EPC, BFSI, and digital engineering with strategic hiring solutions. Priyam has partnered with top global brands—including Tesla, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta—bringing a consultative, data-driven, and candidate-centric approach to every mandate. His work reflects a deep understanding of the evolving American talent landscape, ensuring seamless execution, strong stakeholder alignment, and impactful hiring outcomes. Priyam continues to contribute to Talent Networks’ growth through his commitment to excellence, relationship-focused delivery, and end-to-end workforce planning that supports clients across the United States.