In this role, Sateesh will drive strategic hiring initiatives and build scalable, high-impact teams to support the company’s growth in the region.
Sateesh will focus on advancing inclusive talent practices, strengthening leadership hiring, and enabling long-term workforce development. His appointment reflects the company’s continued emphasis on building a strong and future-ready workforce in India.
He brings extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment leadership across global organizations. Most recently, he served as Head of Talent Acquisition – India at Lumen Technologies, where he led large-scale hiring initiatives and shaped talent strategies across the country.
Before that, Sateesh worked with DBS Bank as Assistant Vice President – Talent Acquisition (DBS Asia Hub 2), managing leadership hiring and supporting talent strategies for key business functions.
Earlier in his career, he was Senior Manager – Recruitment and Center Head (Hyderabad) at Ness Digital Engineering. In this role, he helped build a large global talent center for a Fortune 500 client, showcasing his ability to scale hiring operations effectively.
His professional journey also includes leadership roles at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre and Thomson Reuters, where he managed hiring across technology, infrastructure, and media portfolios.
Sateesh began his career with organizations such as iGATE Global Solutions, FCG Software Services, and i-flex solutions, building a strong foundation in recruitment and workforce planning.
He holds an MBA in Human Resources from Periyar University.
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