Wishing Mr. Kartik Rao greater responsibilities and exciting challenges in this impressive new chapter!
Vahan.ai, an AI-powered hiring platform, has appointed Kartik Rao as its new Chief People Officer, effective May. Rao’s mission in this pivotal role is to create innovative opportunities for India’s vast blue-collar workforce, which exceeds 300 million workers.
In announcing his new position on LinkedIn, Rao shared, “Joining the incredible team at Vahan.ai as Chief People Officer to help break the Ovarian Lottery—where you are born shouldn’t determine your financial destiny.”
The company, supported by cutting-edge AI from OpenAI, is committed to making the hiring process accessible and equitable for India’s informal workforce. Vahan.ai focuses on building solutions that promote dignity, access, and impact in the hiring ecosystem. “And we’re just getting started,” Rao emphasized.
Rao brings over 15 years of expertise in brand strategy, marketing, and human resources. Before joining Vahan.ai, he held the role of Group Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President at The Good Glamm Group. He has also contributed to organizations like Bewacoof.com, REA India, and Benetton Group.
Vahan.ai utilizes AI-powered chatbot technology, known as Mitra, to simplify and enhance the hiring process for blue-collar workers across various sectors in India. This innovation reduces hiring costs by 20-30% while safeguarding workers from exploitation by middlemen. Since its inception, Vahan has successfully placed over a million blue-collar workers.
Mitra is designed to streamline recruitment, boasting an impressive 2-3 day average fulfillment time, and facilitating over 20,000 placements monthly for top-tier companies like Flipkart, Zomato, Uber, and Amazon. Vahan also aids workers in managing their documentation, ensuring smooth and trustworthy employment procedures.
This strategic leadership shift marks a critical step in Vahan.ai’s commitment to improving the lives of blue-collar workers and enhancing access to job opportunities across India’s diverse workforce.
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