WOWJOBS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Partner - Middle East and Africa
Arif brings forth more than 16 years of extensive experience in Banking and Financial Services, demonstrating a track record of effectively building and managing businesses, formulating and executing business strategies, and achieving substantial growth.
His professional journey includes roles with prominent global institutions such as HSBC Group, Standard Chartered, ABN Amro, and Alliance Bernstein Capital.
Deepak Chander is a highly skilled and accomplished finance professional with an impressive work history spanning from 2005 to the present day. Boasting nearly two decades of expertise in the field, he has a proven track record of successfully leading financial operations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and implementing robust financial control systems.
In his pivotal role at wowJobs, Deepak collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage the financial health of the company. He possesses a profound understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, risk management, and financial reporting standards.
As a key figure at wowJobs, Deepak shoulders the responsibility of ensuring effective allocation and utilization of the company's financial resources to achieve organizational strategic objectives. He also oversees day-to-day financial operations, manages teams, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Ghazala leads a team of client managers to develop the Middle East and African markets. She has strategies, priorities, and plans to develop clients, improve client engagement, and ensure the development and delivery of client solutions that improve business performance through their organizations and people.
She has 12+ years of experience in talent acquisition and operations. Her team is working for Leadership and mid-level roles. Earlier, she worked with Genpact for a pharma client based out of Egypt. Over the last 8 years at Wowjobs, she has developed a range of skills and expertise that have enabled her to support executive teams to lead, develop, and manage their work. Her areas of expertise include client management, strategy clarification, and new client development. She has worked with national and international clients across a range of sectors, which include retail, pharma, manufacturing, consumer goods, industrial, packaging telecommunications, and automobile.
Ghazala has a degree in Masters in Mathematics and MBA in HR and Entrepreneurship. She has attended research programmes at IISc, Bangalore and TIFR, Mumbai during her studies.
A seasoned serial entrepreneur, Kunal boasts two decades of entrepreneurial experience. His business is firmly rooted in the production processes of food and beverage products for multinational Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Flight Kitchens, and Movie Chains across India.
Our success is rooted in our unwavering commitment to the well-being and professional development of our employees, a mission led by Megha Bhatnagar, AVP - People & Culture.
With 13 years of Human Resources experience, Megha is a seasoned professional devoted to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. She plays a pivotal role in shaping our HR strategies, ensuring adherence to internal policies, and spearheading initiatives that elevate employee engagement and satisfaction. Megha leads by example, embodying our dedication to our employees' success. Her extensive HR operations background spans diverse industries, including IT, Legal, and Consulting Services. She has served as an HR Business Partner at HCL Infra, SSRana & Co., and Elixir Consulting.
In her role as AVP - People & Culture, Megha Bhatnagar is committed to ensuring our employees are not merely resources but valued partners in our journey. Her team tirelessly develops and implements HR policies prioritizing the well-being, professional growth, and job satisfaction of our team members.
Megha's passion for cultivating a culture of learning and growth is unmistakable, and she recently earned recognition as the "Emerging Leader in SME" by People Matters & KEKA.
Job Titles:
- Partner - Germany & Austria
Residing in Vienna, Austria, she oversees her own jewelry brand. Her education, including attendance at an elite boarding school in Switzerland and further studies at New York University, the Sorbonne, and UCLA, has shaped her into a highly skilled professional.
With extensive knowledge of German and Austrian business culture, as well as social customs, she serves as a valuable local partner in the region.
Nidhi Gupta working as Client Manager with wowJobs since March 2023 and she managed RPO - BFSI from April'22 - Feb'23.
With two decades of experience in life sciences and talent acquisition, I have effectively constructed and overseen businesses, crafted and executed business strategies, and achieved growth. My professional journey includes roles with Glaxo Smith Kline, Nicholas Piramal India Pvt. Ltd., Adecco India, and Elixir Web Solutions, where I served as a Consulting Practice Lead.
With over 5 years of experience in different aspects of initiating and operating successful businesses, Nishka brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Having resided in Nigeria for over 13 years, she has cultivated an intuitive understanding of the business landscape in Nigeria and across Africa. Nishka holds an MBA from The Said Business School at Oxford University, where she received recognition for her excellence in scenario planning.
Currently associated as Partner wow-Digital (IT , Analytics, Big data, Digital, Ecommerce, Edtech & Telecom domain) at wowJobs. Managing RPO, CTH, Perm and Leadership Hiring. An avid dreamer and fearless go-getter, Pallavi has excelled at every endeavor she has undertaken. She is driven by a desire to become a better version of herself every day and is on a quest to succeed at every step. Kind of person who always sees the cup as half full and very strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Preeti Carvalho is a competent, highly adaptable, and results-driven professional having 12+ years of rich experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, leadership hiring, and global recruiting across diverse industry sectors. She is passionate about helping companies find the right talent to grow their business. As a Client Manager, she is responsible for managing the recruitment process from start to finish, including sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and negotiating job offers. She is committed to providing exceptional service to both clients and candidates & building long-lasting relationships. Her key strengths include client relationship management, team leadership, team excellence, business development & has always demonstrated strong focus on results .
Job Titles:
- Manager - IT & Automation
With 16 years of experience in IT and Automation, he collaborates closely with senior management in business groups to analyze needs, map, document, and implement process solutions aligned with the business strategy. Leveraging his extensive experience across multiple geographies and a collaborative mindset, Prince leads the execution and evolution of wowJobs' technology roadmap.
Prince comes to wowJobs from GI Group, where he most recently served as Assistant Manager - IT & Automation. In this role, he managed various complex IT operations, including application development, implementations, infrastructure management, security, and governance. Prince is an Indian citizen with a Master's in Business Administration.
Priyanka Gogoi's journey with wowjobs started when the nation was under lockdown in the year 2020….
Priyanka is an accomplished professional with wowJobs. She specializes in strengthening executive leadership, senior management, and functional leadership teams for companies, enabling them to succeed in the marketplace. Priyanka has completed searches for MNC and Indian clients across sectors including education, automobile, pharmaceutical, healthcare, infrastructure, power, manufacturing, management consulting, IT, legal, and BFSI. Priyanka excels in managing leadership hiring and complex searches across various functions for both Indian and multinational clients.
Interacting with clients, staff, vendors, and partners worldwide has provided Rajat with a distinctive perspective on the intricacies of human resourcing. Personally overseeing group HR functions has made him a pragmatic and discerning evaluator of talent.
Seasoned Human Resources professional with an extensive 14+ years of experience in multifaceted roles encompassing Recruitment and Selection, HR Operations, Client Management, and Project Initiatives. Adept at managing recruitment life cycles, implementing cost-effective strategies, and fostering robust client relationships. Possesses in-depth knowledge of Hiring intricacies within Fortune companies, contributing to organizational success through innovative HR Recruitment solutions. I am passionate about learning new techniques to enhance my professional growth.I am also passionate about travel ,driving and Music.
Job Titles:
- Partner - Middle East and Africa
Practice head in wowJobs handling team and specialized into banking and financial service team. I cover opportunities in NON IT Domain in wowjobs.
An Engineer by Profession having graduated in Electronics Engineering and is a Member of the British Computer Society with extensive expertise in banking systems. For her work in the information and communications technology field over the last 27 years, she was awarded the "Tanzania Women of Excellence Award in Science & Technology in 2015". She is also the Managing Director of Learnit Institute.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Shilpa is an accomplished business development and sales professional with 14 years of expertise in driving revenue growth, cultivating strong relationships, and devising innovative strategies. She has a proven track record of successfully crafting and executing comprehensive business development plans, securing and closing new business opportunities, and managing key accounts with exceptional skill.
Known for her strategic thinking and results-oriented approach, Shilpa leverages her deep understanding of industry trends and dynamics to proactively adjust strategies, ensuring her teams stay ahead of the competition. Her ability to identify market opportunities and forge lasting partnerships has consistently contributed to organizational success. With a passion for driving results and a commitment to excellence, Shilpa is dedicated to delivering outstanding value to clients and stakeholders alike.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner at WowJobs Africa
Since 2018, Vinita has served as a Partner at wowJobs Africa. With a focus on recruitment for over 5 years, including 4 years dedicated to the African market, she brings valuable experience in dealing with a diverse clientele across various industries such as Fintech, FMCG, Conglomerates, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Oil and Gas. Before joining wowJobs, Vinita successfully managed two other businesses in the Middle East over the past decade.
Vipul founded Elixir Consulting, EWS Search, and Gi Staffing India, which have evolved into prominent Talent Search Businesses in India and Africa. In 2011, he earned recognition as one of the top 50 Inspiring Entrepreneurs of India by Cyber Media.
Additionally, Vipul played a pivotal role in founding the Indian Staffing Federation and served as its inaugural president.