DEEP JOSHI
Associate General Manager - Corporate Partnerships And Strategic Alliances
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Corporate Partnerships and Career Services leader with 12+ years of experience in employer relations, campus hiring, strategic alliances, placements, business development, and industry-academia collaboration across Higher Education and EdTech sectors. Proven expertise in building scalable hiring ecosystems, driving corporate engagement, managing placement operations, and leading high-performing teams. Successfully promoted to Associate General Manager within 18 months at PhysicsWallah for delivering measurable business impact, strengthening employer partnerships, and enhancing placement outcomes. Skilled in stakeholder management, strategic outreach, corporate events, and recruitment partnerships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate General Manager – Corporate Partnerships & Career Services
PHYSICSWALLAH (PW)
10.2024 - Current
- Promoted from Senior Manager to Associate General Manager within 18 months for driving leadership impact, employer engagement, and strategic partnership growth.
- Lead corporate partnerships and career services initiatives for PW Higher Education and PW Institute of Innovation (PW IOI).
- Established strategic collaborations with organizations including PolicyBazaar, JioHaptik, ImpactGuru, MythyaVerse, and Zeko.ai to strengthen hiring and internship pipelines.
- Implemented a Zoho-based corporate outreach framework that streamlined employer engagement and improved partnership acquisition scalability.
- Led execution of HR Roundtable events and contributed to the 3AI GCC Summit 2025, increasing corporate visibility and industry engagement.
- Drive employer acquisition, interview coordination, placement operations, hiring pipelines, and leadership reporting across multiple programs.
- Mentor and guide team members on outreach strategy, lead conversion, stakeholder communication, and account management.
- Develop corporate presentations, employer brochures, outreach campaigns, and branding collateral supporting business growth initiatives.
Manager – Placements & Corporate Relations
UPGRAD
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Managed the complete placement lifecycle including employer acquisition, candidate engagement, interview coordination, and onboarding processes.
- Built and managed relationships with 100+ corporate accounts, contributing to 250+ successful placement outcomes.
- Led a placement and corporate relations team focused on client acquisition, stakeholder management, and placement delivery.
- Designed recruitment strategies and strengthened employer engagement across technology and non-technology sectors.
Deputy Manager – Corporate Relations
ITM BUSINESS SCHOOL
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed campus recruitment activities, employer partnerships, placement drives, and career development initiatives.
- Coordinated career fairs and industry engagement programs to improve student placement opportunities.
- Strengthened employer relationships to support internship and hiring collaborations.
Senior Executive
EDUCEN LEARNING
05.2015 - 03.2019
Freelancer
URJAFUTURE
02.2014 - 01.2015
Marketing Executive
MTDC
05.2012 - 01.2014
Education
MBA - Marketing
YMT College of Management
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Pillai College of Science
Skills
Zoho CRM
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Team leadership expertise
Marketing initiatives
Business operations
Team leadership strength
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Associate General Manager within 18 months at PhysicsWallah based on exceptional performance and leadership contribution.
- Built and strengthened 500+ corporate relationships across multiple industries and hiring domains.
- Contributed to 1700+ student placement outcomes through strategic employer engagement and placement execution.
- Led HR Roundtable events and GCC-focused engagement initiatives enhancing employer branding and industry visibility.
- Implemented organization-wide Zoho-based outreach campaigns improving employer acquisition and communication efficiency.
- Established strategic partnerships supporting placements, internships, and long-term industry-academia collaborations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experienced in corporate hiring, employer branding, strategic partnerships, placement operations, and stakeholder engagement across Higher Education and EdTech industries. Strong leadership, communication, relationship management, and business development capabilities.
Timeline
Associate General Manager – Corporate Partnerships & Career Services
PHYSICSWALLAH (PW)
10.2024 - Current
Manager – Placements & Corporate Relations
UPGRAD
11.2021 - 10.2024
Deputy Manager – Corporate Relations
ITM BUSINESS SCHOOL
04.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Executive
EDUCEN LEARNING
05.2015 - 03.2019
Freelancer
URJAFUTURE
02.2014 - 01.2015
Marketing Executive
MTDC
05.2012 - 01.2014
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Pillai College of Science
MBA - Marketing
YMT College of Management