With over 16+ years of experience in HR Strategy & talent acquisition, Pankaj has built a reputation for identifying leaders who create lasting business impact. He works closely with CEOs, CHROs, Boards, and Founders to solve complex leadership hiring challenges with discretion, speed, and precision. He has successfully delivered leadership talent across Super Luxury Hospitality, Real Estate, International Development Sector, Aviation & Telecommunication across APAC, US, UK & Australia.
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Pankaj Nainwal Managing Partner
With over 13 years of cross functional leadership experience across E-commerce, FinTech, Digital Marketing, and Networking. Our Head – Client Partnerships brings a strong blend of operational excellence and strategic client engagement. Having led global quality and business excellence initiatives across the US, UK, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions, she possess a deep understanding of diverse markets and client expectations. Her consultative approach, global perspective, and commitment to building long-term partnerships enable organizations to solve complex talent challenges with agility, precision, and trust.
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Anjali Shandilya
Head Client Partnerships
With over 15+ years of leadership experience across Administration, Human Resources, Executive Search and Customer Support across Automobile, Real Estate, BPO/KPO, Shipping, Executive Search. Our Operations Head brings a unique blend of operational excellence, process-driven execution, and client-centric thinking. She oversees the end-to-end operations of The Placement Drive, ensuring seamless delivery, exceptional service standards, and operational efficiency across every mandate. Her commitment to excellence enable our team to consistently deliver outstanding recruitment outcomes while building long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike.
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Mala Jha
Operations Head
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Our Expertise
About us
The Placement Drive excels in delivering strategic executive search & Human Capital solutions to enhance businesses across all sectors since 7 years. With a focus on defining client needs and deploying innovative recruitment methodologies, we optimize the hiring process through digital platforms and AI technologies. Our strategy demonstrates our expertise in placing executives for most reputed companies across the globe, showcasing our commitment to excellence and long-term support for both clients and candidates.
Our distinctive approach combines art and science to ensure the perfect fit between candidates and companies. We are dedicated to fostering professional relationships and empowering businesses to thrive through tailored recruitment strategies.
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Our industry focus
Luxury Hospitality
In the Luxury Hospitality sector, we specialize in connecting exceptional hospitality professionals with prestigious hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private establishments, ensuring the perfect match that enhances guest experiences, operational excellence, and long-term business success.
Real Estate
In Real Estate, we specialize in aligning qualified professionals with leading developers, property consultants, construction firms, and real estate organizations, ensuring a harmonious fit for both employers and candidates, contributing to sustainable growth and business success.
Retail & Consumer Durables
In Retail & Consumer Durables, we specialize in aligning skilled professionals with leading retail brands, consumer goods companies, and distribution networks, ensuring a harmonious fit for both employers and candidates, contributing to enhanced customer experiences and business success.
Health & Wellness
In the health and wellness sector, we specialize in aligning qualified professionals with organizations, ensuring a harmonious fit for both employers and candidates, contributing to improved well-being and business success.
IT & Digital Technology
In IT & Digital Technology, we specialize in aligning qualified technology professionals with innovative organizations, ensuring a harmonious fit for both employers and candidates, contributing to digital transformation, innovation, and long-term business success.
Manufacturing
In the manufacturing sector, we specialize in aligning skilled professionals with leading manufacturing organizations across diverse industries, ensuring a harmonious fit for both employers and candidates, contributing to operational excellence, productivity, and sustainable business success.
Why choose us
Strategic Partnership
We act as a seamless extension of your talent team, dedicated to bridging the gap between current needs and future organizational benchmarks.
Agile Sourcing
We use dynamic strategies to find talent pools others miss, leveraging real-time data and proprietary networks to ensure your search never goes cold.
Cultural Alignment
We go beyond technical skills to ensure a perfect fit for your team’s DNA, evaluating alignment on values, temperament, and long-term vision.
Career Resources
From resume enhancement to interview preparation, our platform offers everything you need to stand out and secure your ideal business role.
Guidance at Every Step
Receive personalized guidance from experienced consultants and mentors who comprehend the challenges of today’s business landscape. Your objectives become our mission.