Durga Rajasekaran
Coimbatore
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 12 years of experience at HCL GUVI, specializing in employer branding and strategic partnerships. Proven expertise in data analysis, resulting in a network of 1,000+ partners, and significant placement conversions. Mentored a high-performing team, aligning talent supply with market demand. Proven track record in driving impactful placement operations and enhancing employer brand visibility through strategic initiatives. Analytical and strategic thinker with a strong background in data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Known for enhancing placement conversions and mentoring teams to achieve measurable results in hiring partnerships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director - Placement Ops & Partnerships
HCL GUVI
Coimbatore
06.2023 - Current
- Leading an end-to-end hiring partnership and placement operations, supporting over 2,000 active learners across tech programs.
- Built and scaled a 1,000+ hiring partner network across startups, GCCs, and enterprises, improving placement conversions and hiring velocity.
- Managing and mentoring a 30-member team, fostering a high-ownership, performance-driven culture across regions.
- Partnered with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Academic teams to align hiring demand with learner supply, and business priorities.
- Conceptualized and launched the GUVI Career Development Centre, integrating soft skills, communication, and employability readiness into the learner's journey.
- Driving employer brand visibility through HR summits, forums, and community initiatives.
- Spearheaded flagship events like GUVI's HR Summit, Women's Day HR Connect, and TA Coffee Catch-Ups.
- Strengthened GUVI's employer brand visibility through conferences, forums, and outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative educational programs.
Sr. Manager - Hiring Partnerships
Masai School
Bangalore
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Built and managed a strong network of hiring partners across India, ensuring consistent demand for graduate talent.
- Delivered 200+ candidate placements within 10 months through targeted partner engagement.
- Managed a team of 6 responsible for delivery and business development.
- Organized flagship events such as Masai's TechSparks and HR Summit, strengthening brand outreach.
- Collaborated with marketing and lead generation teams to ensure a continuous pipeline of prospective partners.
Sr. Manager - Enterprise Accounts & Unicorns
Newton School
Bangalore
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Acquired 25+ Enterprise, GCC, and Unicorn clients, including Wipro, Societe Generale, Maersk, ADP, Nissan Digital, Rolls Royce, and others.
- Designed custom hiring and delivery solutions tailored to each enterprise's requirements.
- Enabled 100+ candidate placements in one year.
Co-Founder & Director
Recruiting-Hub.com
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Built and managed India operations for a SaaS-based B2B recruitment marketplace.
- Scaled the platform to 1700+ recruitment agencies and 700+ employers.
- Oversaw Sales, Product Development, Finance, and Account Management with a 20-member team.
- Represented the company to investors, securing recognition as a Top 10 Emerging Recruitment Startup.
- Spearheaded SEM/SEO initiatives and contributed to product enhancements based on client insights.
- Handled multi-sector hiring needs and built scalable operational systems.
- SaaS Recruitment Marketplace
Deputy Manager - B2B Sales
Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Acquired new clients through strategic outreach and cross-selling of media products across print, radio, and digital.
- Executed campaigns, Yearly award events, and quarterly special editions for brand visibility.
- Built strong client relationships and delivered customized campaign solutions.
- Times of India Group
Deputy Manager - B2B Sales
Info Edge India Ltd - Shiksha.com
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Handled the entire Tamil Nadu higher education market with a team of 3.
- Contributed to product improvements and won recognition for the highest client onboarding.
Assistant Manager - B2B Sales
Info Edge India Ltd - Naukri.com
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Acquired 90+ new businesses in a year and won multiple awards for sales excellence.
- Achieved 200% annual sales target.
Education
MBA -
Jansons School of Business
04-2010
Skills
- Data analysis and strategic thinking
- Team leadership and problem solving
- Strategic leadership
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership management
- Change management
Timeline
Associate Director - Placement Ops & Partnerships
HCL GUVI
06.2023 - Current
Sr. Manager - Hiring Partnerships
Masai School
05.2022 - 06.2023
Sr. Manager - Enterprise Accounts & Unicorns
Newton School
05.2021 - 04.2022
Co-Founder & Director
Recruiting-Hub.com
05.2017 - 12.2019
Deputy Manager - B2B Sales
Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd
04.2016 - 05.2017
Deputy Manager - B2B Sales
Info Edge India Ltd - Shiksha.com
11.2014 - 03.2016
Assistant Manager - B2B Sales
Info Edge India Ltd - Naukri.com
06.2010 - 05.2012
MBA -
Jansons School of Business