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His Professional Self:

Devashish Sharma is the Founding Member and President at Taggd. Under his
leadership, Taggd has seen consistent year on year growth since its inception.

He is a strong advocate of using technology and data-driven decision-making in HR. He has been instrumental in driving the team to create digital
recruitment success stories by ensuring Taggd as a prominent center of
excellence in the field of recruitment.

Devashish brings in over 31 years of experience in overseeing organizational transformations, driving new projects, managing multi-geography initiatives, and knowledge process outsourcing. Prior to Taggd, Devashish held key positions at PeopleStrong, where he played a crucial role as a founding member and contributed significantly to the company's success. Additionally, Devashish also brings valuable entrepreneurial experience from his previous venture, JustFares India.

Devashish holds an MBA in Human Resources from NMIMS, Mumbai, and a
Masters in Aviation Management from IATA’s Management Institute in Geneva.

Devashish closely follows and talks about the trends shaping the world of
work and jobs and is a prominent speaker at various national and international
forums.

If not for him, our meetings would lack good food and great music. He makes
each Tagger believe and be the best they can be.

His Professional Self:

Manish Gupta holds the position of Chief Growth Officer at Taggd. As a part of executive team he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Talent Acquisition. With nearly two decades of experience, Manish brings extensive business leadership and consultative sales expertise, specializing in the Telecom, BFSI, and Information Technology sectors.
 
Throughout his career, Manish has excelled in formulating and executing go-to-market strategies, driving substantial business growth by capitalizing on emerging markets, expanding existing markets, and leveraging enterprise clusters. 
 
In a career spanning 20 years, Manish held significant positions at Wipro Limited and ECI telecom, where he contributed to the company's growth and market expansion. 
 
An economics and technology enthusiast, he holds a master's degree in Data Science from Manipal University and an MBA from Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development, providing him with a strong foundation in understanding market dynamics and economic trends.

His Professional Self:

Vishal Bhardwaj is the Chief Digital Recruitments at Taggd, bringing over 20 years of progressive experience in management and operations to the organization. As a motivated business leader, he is the driving force behind the company's operations and strategies, ensuring its continued growth and success. 

 He has a deep understanding of team dynamics and possesses the ability to inspire and lead individuals towards achieving shared goals. Furthermore, Vishal has led over 15 Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Projects, delivering significant value to clients and driving process improvements within the organization.

Having previously worked at EXL Service and PeopleStrong, Vishal has gained valuable industry experience and honed his leadership skills. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in digital transformation, utilizing innovative strategies to drive organizational growth and enhance operational efficiency.

With his diversified academics across Information Technology (PGDIT), Management (PGDBM), and Process Improvement (Six Sigma Black Belt), he brings a high degree of market awareness and innovative solutions for best results.

His Professional Self:

Anshuman Srivastava is the Chief Customer Success at Taggd. He brings with him over 20+ years of experience in the domain of recruitment across the Auto, Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering amongst many other sectors. He has been associated with Taggd for over 8 years.

He oversees recruitment outsourcing partnership success for Taggd, assuring excellent client relations, transformation and innovation through the teams. 

Prior to working with Taggd he was also associated with Randstad and Asian Paints where he was managing multiple roles across talent acquisition building organizational capability through recruitment outsourcing solution and operations. 

He did his MBA in Management and with the eagerness to learn more, he pursued a course on Business Management, Executive Development Programme from IIM Bangalore.

Whether it is our customers or us, he is our resident bibliophile who keeps the stock of intelligent insights replenished and our sweet tooth satisfied.

His Professional Self:

Vivek Sethi holds the position of Head of Product at Taggd, where he spearheads the execution of the company's digital vision through innovative recruitment tech products. With 19 years of rich experience in the technology industry, Vivek has established himself as a seasoned professional with a strong track record of success.
 
He has contributed to renowned organizations such as Quark, Sapient, and Bank Of America, where he played pivotal roles in building and scaling high availability products in the telecom, retail, and banking sectors.
 
Vivek's entrepreneurial endeavors include co-founding two ventures where he showcased his expertise in technology and product development. These successful stints reflect his passion for innovation and his ability to transform ideas into businesses.
 
Beyond his professional achievements, Vivek Sethi is an avid reader and voyager who finds joy in exploring new places and indulging in local delicacies.

Her Professional Self:

Kamakshi Pant serves as the Chief Business Officer at Taggd, where she plays a vital role in designing and executing growth and business strategies, as well as leading special projects in collaboration with the Executive Team.

Kamakshi's responsibilities also extend to leading the solutioning, transitions, Business Excellence teams, Marketing, and Branding initiatives of Taggd., where she focuses on enabling the organization's growth through differentiated brand positioning, digital marketing, and thought leadership. Kamakshi's expertise and leadership contribute to the overall success of Taggd across multiple domains.

With a successful track record in marketing and strategy, Kamakshi has been instrumental in driving the transformation of PeopleStrong into a leading HR Tech brand in SEA during her tenure as the leader of global marketing.

Kamakshi's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in HR from SCMHRD, Pune. Creating a Brand’s Identity and bringing it to life through detailed execution is one of her key interest areas. And in the last 10 years, she has been able to walk through this journey for over 7+ brands across Taggd and PeopleStrong. In her free time, she can be found in a movie hall or on her couch listening to soulful music.

His Professional Self:

Amit is the Chief People Officer at Taggd, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping a people-first culture that powers organizational excellence. An alumnus of XLRI, he brings with him deep expertise across HRWorkTech, SaaS-based platforms, and the IT and Telecom sectors—shaped by his prior stints at leading firms like Aricent Technologies and Tata Communications.

At Taggd, Amit’s leadership is anchored in a profound belief: that employee well-being isn’t just a checkbox of HR—it’s the foundation of a prosperous business. His extraordinary work ethic and empathetic approach have made him a driving force in building a workplace where collaboration, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity thrive.
Amit has consistently championed diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly as an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. His contributions have earned him recognition as one of India’s Top 100 HR Professionals Under 40 (2020), along with accolades such as Young HR Leader, Young CHRO of the Year, Diversity Champion of the Year, and PeopleStrong’s Gold Plaque Award.

Amit envisions a future where recruitment becomes a seamless, scalable force for inclusive growth, unlocking real value for organizations and for India. He is passionately committed to building a platform as transformative as UPI—but for jobs. A system where every individual can access meaningful employment within 60 kilometers of their hometown. For Amit, this is more than a job; it’s about restoring dignity, expanding opportunity, and enabling economic justice.

Off the clock, Amit finds joy in expression—through poetry, reflective blogs, and thoughtful conversations. He enjoys Sudoku for its strategic calm, badminton for its energy. He is a doting father who cherishes chess matches with his daughter Aarna. He lives by the mantra: the brain is like a parachute—it only works when it’s open, an openness that defines his leadership and life.

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