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Anjali Kapur Leadership Consultant

Two decades of expertise in talent acquisition, leadership hiring, and HR consulting across diverse industries.

Leadership Hiring
International Recruitment
Business Development

The Ikigai Life

Boutique consulting firm specializing in talent acquisition and leadership development across 14+ industries.

20+

Years Experience

14+

Industries

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20+ Years

Industry Experience

About

Talent Consulting across various industries for close to 2 decades. My contributions transcend across Talent acquisition, branding & communications, HR Business Partnering and Leadership hiring.

Industry Expertise diversifies across: Shipping & Mining, Consumer Services, Travel & Hospitality, Luxury Retail & Edutech to name a few.

Focus Areas

  • Maximize business impact
  • Client-centric solutions
  • Delivering excellence with agility
  • Effective ecosystem collaboration

Top Skills

Leadership Hiring International Recruitment Business Development Talent Acquisition HR Business Partnering

Certifications

  • LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment
  • Thomas International
  • Changing Faces of Recruitment
  • Animal Reiki Practitioner Certificate
  • Competency Based Interviewing Skills

We work on finding talent through tapping Your IKIGAI - where your passion, mission, profession, and vocation intersect.

The Ikigai Life Philosophy

Expertise

Spanning across 14+ industries with specialized knowledge in talent acquisition, leadership development, and HR strategy.

Industry Coverage

Shipping & Mining

International logistics & resource management

Consumer Services

Customer-focused businesses & solutions

Travel & Hospitality

Global travel services & guest experiences

Luxury Retail

High-end retail & premium experience

Edutech

Educational technology & innovation

Banking & Finance

Financial services & banking solutions

Management Consulting

Strategic business advisory services

Marketing & Marcomm

Brand building & communication strategy

Functional Expertise

Human Resources

  • Talent Acquisition & Management
  • HR Business Partnering
  • Organizational Development
  • Employee Lifecycle Management

C-Suite & Leadership

  • Executive Search & Placement
  • Leadership Development
  • Succession Planning
  • Executive Coaching

Operations & Management

  • General Management
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Risk Management
  • Process Optimization

Business Growth

  • Sales Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Finance & FinOps

Our Approach

1

Understand

Deep client needs assessment and ecosystem mapping

2

Strategize

Tailored approach for specific industry and functional needs

3

Execute

Precision implementation with agility and excellence

4

Optimize

Continuous improvement and long-term partnership

Experience

Nearly two decades of expertise in talent acquisition, HR business partnering, and leadership development across leading organizations.

April 2023 - Present

The Ikigai Life

Founder & Chief Consultant

Boutique Consulting & Coaching firm with expertise in hiring across levels and excelling in Leadership roles.

  • Tailormade services with technical expertise and domain knowledge
  • Cross-functional experience across 14 industries
  • Career & Life Coaching through certified coaches
November 2021 - December 2022

American Express

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Co-led Talent Acquisition for Corporate Functions across India.

  • Led team of recruiters for Sales, Marketing, FP&A, Admin & Facilities, Legal, HR
  • Expert in talent mapping across functions
  • Hands-on team management experience
February 2019 - November 2021

Cvent

Manager - Talent Acquisition (India & APAC)

Led Talent Acquisition for Corporate Functions across India & APAC.

  • Led team across Sales, Marketing, Event Planning, FP&A, Admin, Legal, HR, PMO
  • Expert in talent mapping & mining across functions
  • Spearheaded and led all executive hiring
October 2016 - January 2019

RGF Select India

Practice Leader - Consumer & Retail, Banking & Shared Services

Led Consumer/Retail & Banking Services vertical for North region.

  • Built team of 11 consultants with expertise across HR, Sales, Operations, Logistics
  • Industry exposure into Banking, Retail, Travel, Fashion, Edutech
  • Led all C-Suite roles across industry

Services

Tailored talent solutions designed to maximize business impact and deliver excellence with agility.

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Executive Talent Acquisition

Specialized recruitment services focused on identifying and securing top leadership talent across industries and functions.

  • C-Suite Recruitment

    Strategic placement of executive leaders who drive organizational success.

  • Industry Specialized Search

    Expert recruitment across 14+ industries including Travel, Hospitality, Retail, and Edutech.

  • Talent Mapping & Mining

    Comprehensive market analysis and proactive talent identification.

Our Approach

The Banyan Tree Methodology - branching expertise with deep roots in understanding your unique needs.

1

Discovery

In-depth consultation to understand your unique challenges and opportunities.

2

Strategy

Tailored solution design combining industry best practices with innovative approaches.

3

Implementation

Expert execution with agility, precision and continuous communication.

4

Optimization

Ongoing refinement to maximize impact and adapt to changing needs.

Ready to Find Your IKIGAI?

Let's collaborate to unlock your potential or your organization's talent strategy.

Schedule a Consultation

Testimonials

Hear what clients and partners have to say about working with Anjali Kapur and The Ikigai Life.

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Anjali has an exceptional eye for talent. Her ability to understand our organizational culture and find the perfect leadership match transformed our executive team. The Ikigai approach truly works!

Rajiv Sharma

CEO, FinTech Solutions

Working with Anjali on our C-suite expansion was seamless. Her deep industry knowledge and personalized approach ensured we found candidates who were not just qualified but truly aligned with our vision.

Priya Mehta

COO, Luxury Retail Group

The Ikigai Life coaching program helped me realign my career with my core values. Anjali's guidance was transformative - I've since taken on a leadership role that truly fulfills me professionally and personally.

Vikram Patel

VP Marketing, EdTech Startup

What sets Anjali apart is her global perspective and attention to detail. She helped us rebuild our sales leadership team across APAC with talent that understood our unique market challenges. Exceptional results!

Sarah Wong

Director HR, Global Shipping Corp

As someone transitioning to a new industry, Anjali's career coaching was invaluable. Her Ikigai methodology helped me discover strengths I didn't know I had and connect them to meaningful opportunities.

Arjun Malhotra

Senior Manager, Hospitality Sector

Anjali has an exceptional eye for talent. Her ability to understand our organizational culture and find the perfect leadership match transformed our executive team. The Ikigai approach truly works!

Rajiv Sharma

CEO, FinTech Solutions

Working with Anjali on our C-suite expansion was seamless. Her deep industry knowledge and personalized approach ensured we found candidates who were not just qualified but truly aligned with our vision.

Priya Mehta

COO, Luxury Retail Group

Ready to discover your Ikigai?

Join the many professionals who have transformed their careers and organizations.

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