Meet Anand Kumaran, as the journey unfolds from Chennai to becoming a key strategic leader at Acara. From Chennai to the World of Finance Anand’s story begins in Chennai, where the educational foundation started at AVM Higher Secondary School, followed by a B.Com from Madras University, and an MBA from Madurai Kamarajar University. These formative…
Our Associate Vice President of Business Growth shares insights on building meaningful client relationships and the evolving talent acquisition landscape. From Foundation to Leadership Our Associate Vice President of Business Growth, Sayantan Biswas, brings a unique perspective shaped by diverse experiences across the talent and technology sectors. Starting with grassroots sales experience and client support…
Originally presented at the TalentRise Panel during HR Summit 2025 in India The Challenge of Executive Integration in Today’s Market The statistics are sobering: 61% of executives are unprepared for the strategic challenges they are appointed for. Even more striking, 90% of CEOs look back and believe they should have managed their integration differently. This…
By Vigneshwaran KS The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a seismic shift, and India is poised to be at its epicenter. With unprecedented investments, government-backed initiatives, and a growing demand for advanced electronics, India’s semiconductor sector is primed for explosive growth. But beneath this optimistic outlook lies a critical question: Who will power this revolution? …
Acara Solutions India Private Limited, a premier talent acquisition and recruiting firm, today announced a significant expansion of its service portfolio with the launch of retained executive search and leadership development capabilities. This strategic enhancement is enabled through a powerful partnership with TalentRise India Private Limited, a leading executive search and leadership development firm, recently…
Sometimes the best journeys aren’t straight lines—they’re adventures filled with discovery, passion, and the courage to chase what excites you most. The Chennai Connection That Started It All Picture this: a young professional walking the vibrant streets of Chennai, breathing in the aroma of coffee, listening to temple bells echo through the morning air. For…
India’s GCC (Global Capability Centers) have become pivotal in the global business ecosystem—but are they truly fostering innovation, or simply serving as offshore extensions? Real stories from HR leaders who’ve lived through the transformation Picture this: It’s 2005. You’re in a boardroom where executives are calculating how many Indian engineers they can hire for the…
Acara India’s 2025 HR Leadership Summit in June delivered critical insights into the evolving landscape of human resources, organizational development, and strategic workforce management. The event brought together industry leaders to address pressing challenges and emerging opportunities that define modern workplace dynamics. Four key panel discussions emerged as particularly significant in shaping our understanding of…
Sometimes the best career moves happen when you least expect them. There’s something beautifully ironic about how some of the most important conversations in our lives happen when we’re not even trying to have them. That’s exactly what happened to our Director of HR in India – a story perfectly captures what it means to…
By: Parameswari Imagine a world where life-saving medicines are developed faster, clinical trials run smoother, and teams are more diverse and effective than ever. This is quickly becoming the new reality in the pharma industry, thanks to skilled professionals driving every breakthrough. In an industry that moves at lightning speed, hiring the right people—those who…
