“I had the pleasure of working with Sital as a talent partner supporting Microsoft’s Asia Pacific leadership teams. As we emerged from Covid, Sital led an invaluable career transition program for my team that helped us navigate a particularly challenging time. The program enabled our teams to better explore and manage career moves while navigating a large, complex organization – especially when many were unclear on potential roles, career paths, or next steps. As a leadership team, it also helped us engage and retain talent during the ‘Great Resignation’ period. The session’s impact was so profound that he was later asked to run it for other APAC business units.

Sital has an exceptional ability to see the big picture and catch emerging trends. He connects these insights to people, skills, and job roles, identifying a structure that is both practical and grounded.

His 4-stage framework, which is part of the career reinvention process he teaches and trains individuals and corporations on, is incredibly effective. With the rapid pace of AI, job disruption, and change, understanding how to reinvent oneself is more crucial than ever. Sital’s insights and strategies are essential for anyone looking to navigate their career in today’s dynamic environment.

I highly recommend Sital for his exceptional leadership, deep knowledge, and ability to empower others to take control of their career paths”

Vivek Puthucode, General Manager, Public Sector ANZ, Microsoft

 “I had the pleasure of partnering with Sital on leadership hiring and I was consistently impressed by his expertise, strategic insights, and deep understanding of leadership, which significantly impacted our external talent engagement process. His ability to identify and attract top talent is truly remarkable.

Additionally, Sital excelled at coaching leaders through change and complexity, providing invaluable guidance and support. He quickly gains credibility with senior executives, fostering trust and delivering results. He is a deep connector and is personally invested in the growth of businesses through future-focused leaders. Sital is a valuable asset to any team, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again.”

Shipra Singh, HR Director – Switzerland, EMEA – Industry and Solutions, Microsoft 

“Given Sital’s strengths in coaching/training and workshop facilitation, I connected with him to partner with myself and my team at Haleon at a pivotal time as we prepared for our end-of-year reviews in 2024. Our goal was to help the team take greater ownership of their career development and make our career / development conversations more meaningful heading into our review period in 2025.

Haleon have a strong framework for career conversations as an organization, but the challenge was getting individuals to truly own their plans and take consistent action.

Sital designed and delivered a tailored program that introduced a practical four-stage model, helping the team reflect on where they were, what they wanted next, and how to move forward in a way that felt relevant and personal.

What really stood out was how much time Sital invested upfront – meeting with me and a sample of the team to understand our context, the cultural dynamics, and what would resonate best. That insight allowed him to shape a program that felt timely, grounded and energizing – with clear, personalised practical takeaways.”

Sital acted as a catalyst to help the team really think about their growth and development, giving them the tools, space, and push they needed to take action. There were many ah-ha moments throughout the process and team engagement was high. The outcome of this has been that their development goals are now much more thoughtful and reflect how they want to take their growth forward throughout 2025.

Thanks so much Sital! The team were really inspired by what they learnt from you, as well as the stories that you shared with them throughout our engagement, from your own career perspective and those of others.”

Catherine Summer, Head of Talent Acquisition SE Asia & Korea, Haleon

“Sital delivered an inspiring session on TA maturity and stakeholder influencing for our APAC Talent Acquisition Team in 2024 and I highly recommend him to others.

Prior to the session, Sital invested a lot of time with myself and other team members to understand the business context. This allowed him to deliver a session that was tailored to our needs which was greatly appreciated.

The session itself landed very well with the team. Sital has a way of blending theory/concepts whilst pulling through examples to make it “real” for the audience.”

Kristian Warner, APAC Head of Talent Acquisition and Global Head of Operations, GSK

“I worked closely with Sital during a period of ambitious executive hiring in MS Asia and I was consistently impressed with his eye for talent, his ability to steer execs towards opportunity, and the way he established himself as trusted counsel to many leaders in the market considering their career purpose.”

Sharif Khan, HR Vice President, Microsoft

“It is very special when you encounter leaders who are so passionate about what they do that not only do they excel in their profession, but they also redefine and evolve the entire industry. Sital is one such standout individual.

For me, Sital sets the platinum standard for what greatness looks like in executive talent engagement. He consistently excels in establishing deep connections with executives, thoroughly understanding their aspirations and the cultural landscape, and guiding them in the right direction as their trusted advisor. Sital forges multi-year partnerships with exceptional talent. His commitment doesn’t end with recruitment; he continues to stay engaged, creating an extraordinary experience for senior leaders collaborating with him.

Sital also engages in profound contemplation about talent acquisition and careers, as evidenced by his articles and blog posts on the subject. Partnering with someone who is dedicated to consistently elevating the standards of executive talent acquisition and management is truly inspiring.

As a result, this dedication consistently leads to outstanding outcomes for his partners, making him a sought-after professional to associate with.”

Sandy Gupta, Vice President, Microsoft

“I had the privilege of working with Sital at various points over the last decade. He’s been a fantastic partner on the remarkable journey we’ve been on at Microsoft in Asia.

What sets Sital apart are some key distinctions:

1. Engaging Senior Talent: Sital has a remarkable ability for not just identifying senior talent but also effectively coaching them through career transitions. I’ve personally tapped into his expertise, and his insights have been highly valuable.

2. Coaching & Mentoring: Sital’s ability to support and develop talent acquisition teams, HR colleagues, and business leaders’ capabilities around ‘Talent’ has been incredibly valuable. This capability uplift was crucial to support a rapidly scaled APAC business and hiring volumes. We’ve collectively grown with Sital’s partnership and it’s been a rewarding experience

3. Gender Diversity: Sital and his team showed a steadfast commitment to partnering with me and the Asia business teams to help shift the needle on female representation. The focused succession planning, long term relationship building, and consultative approach enabled us to make key changes as part of cultural transformation journey.

4. Humanity/Authenticity: In the real world of business, we encounter bumps and sometimes tragic circumstances. Sital has been one of my valued partners through these challenges with an authenticity that’s rare to find. He handles tough situations with a resilient and generous mentality that’s always been respected by our teams.

Working alongside Sital has been an incredible journey, and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse both his incredible contributions and his unapologetically authentic character”

Zoe McBride, HR Director, Microsoft

“I have had the opportunity to partner with Sital over many years within Microsoft. I consider Sital in the top tier of in-house Executive recruitment. Sital had to partner on a very ambitious talent acquisition plan to ensure we had a robust succession pipeline, diverse range of candidates and a capability uplift to attract empathetic leaders able to deliver consistently on the Microsoft Leadership Principles.

Sital was the go-to person for many executives for career support and coaching due to his broad experience. He is exceptional overall on the candidate experience in what proved to be a hyper-competitive talent market.

Sital brings to the team a broader perspective than recruitment with his coaching and community activities. Sital often led our community giving programs or had us involved as a team to do good. He is a team player, highly insightful and delivers outcomes that were highly valued by myself and the team. I enjoyed the many years we worked together and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to prospective employers or clients.”

Lee Murphy, CHRO Sompo, Ex-Microsoft & Google

“I met Sital in my recruitment and onboarding process at Microsoft. He was remarkable in that he kept me informed and comfortable throughout the process, but also was able to be a great coach and provide real insight into the management thinking in the company. This became more evident as I joined and he supported and coached me informally and socially as I got to meet and know the team. His style is collaborative, connecting and also direct and honest. The combination of his natural style and personality makes him much more than a smart recruitment leader, but more a business coach, advisor and thought leader in his field and passion of attracting, retaining and motivating talented leaders. For me, Sital is a go to person for advice around talent and leadership topics across our industry. He is connected, knowledgeable and a valuable asset for any organisation looking to bring in the best people or align them to goals effectively!”

Neil Thorne, Senior Partner, IBM Consulting

“Sital brings a whole new level of strategic, diverse and innovative approach to talent management. He is an influential and inspiring leader who effectively builds relationships and engages with stakeholders within and beyond the organization.

I have the privilege to partner with Sital and the following 3 areas are abundantly clear in my engagement with him.

1) As a business partner and advisor, Sital demonstrates in-depth understanding of business, industry knowledge and brings forward-thinking HR strategies that align with organization’s strategic goals. He evaluates talent marketplace dynamics and trends to enable executives and stakeholders to make decisions that help the business be future-ready. Sital challenges the conventional talent thinking and biases with balanced and holistic perspectives of people, purpose and profit.

2) Sital champions organizational culture and change. He fosters a culture of lifelong learning, resilience, and change agility for employees to thrive. By keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in talents’ techniques, technologies, and innovative solutions, Sital gain insights to continuously increase value to organizations.

3) Sital’s passion on talent goes beyond organization. He is a versatile leader who readily extends his steady coaching and experiences to the larger global communities. He redefines and get to the forefront to ensure every talent are achieving their highest potential and relevance in competitive business environment and ever changing economic & social conditions.

I highly recommend Sital for any role that he chooses to embark on. He will deliver exceptional impact and value to organizations, communities and people.”

Sook Hoon Cheah, General Manager, South Asia New Markets, Microsoft 

“Sital was a great partner for the Microsoft Dynamics Operations team, taking a collaborative approach to understanding the needs of our business, sharing ideas and driving a great recruitment plan for our growing team. We built up a diverse and talented team with his help. I view Sital as a key part of my network and often solicit his inputs and advice when thinking about business challenges.

In addition to this, Sital has played a key leadership role in his work on the Asia Pacific Operation Center (APOC) People & Talent initiative. He has been a significant contributor to the approach and strategy overall and also quickly proved himself also in leading the Career Management work stream – this has been delivered in an extremely professional manner and to great feedback from the APOC employee base. He has respect of the team members and showed an ability to get results through other people.”

Justin McCarthy, Senior Director, Microsoft

“I engaged with Sital on a human performance programme that sought to transform our retail banking business. I worked very closely with him in his capacity of leading the recruitment team to acquire deep retailing and financial expertise from the open market.
We succeeded in recruiting a number leaders who are now transforming our business.
The success of the programme was directly attributable to Sital; his pace, energy and drive were unlike any I had encountered – and this was a talented team.
Very unusually for 1) a recruiter and 2) an external consultant, he built deep and lasting relationships with the leaders in the business – so much so that he was solicited directly by them to transition some of his skills to the wider team.

He subsequently delivered a programme of training to some of our managers and resourcing specialists on how to find and recruit the right people using his innovative and cost-effective approach.
Indeed, he was offered several permanent positions in fee generating roles – which is the best testament to his capability.
Above all with Sital – it is not his capability that sets him apart (which is very pronounced) it is his attitude, his personal drive and his charisma. I would work with him again above all other recruiters and consultants.”

Lizzie Runham, UK Talent Management Barclays Bank Plc 

“Sital is an exceptionally perceptive and insightful advisor. He possesses a distinct ability to connect with senior stakeholders, grasp the intricacies of the business landscape, and comprehend the distinct talent requirements. He then leverages this understanding to provide consultation and direction on crucial talent-related choices within complex and ever-evolving environments.
Throughout our professional journeys, my peers and I have consistently turned to Sital for his invaluable counsel. My initial interaction with Sital occurred during the hiring process when leaving Citigroup/Citibank, and he has since played the role of an informal coach whilst helping to build my global team for SEI investments and beyond.

Sital’s influence extends beyond his professional expertise; he is a commendable role model. I had the privilege of participating in fundraising events orchestrated by Sital in London, aimed at empowering the education of girls in rural Asia. Particularly in a time when making a positive impact holds paramount significance, Sital has illuminated the path for all of us to meaningfully contribute to society, even amidst our demanding schedules.

In summary, Sital’s qualities as an advisor, coach, and advocate for positive change make him an asset to any professional circle.”

Jatin Patel, Private Banking & Wealth Management Consultant & Advisor, Censeo Capital, Ex-Citibank, KBL Monaco Private Bank, SEI Investments

“Sital is a talented, business-minded professional with a tremendous work ethic and great sense of humour. He has been a GREAT resource, partner and consultant in both implementing a recruitment process in a difficult unaligned environment, as well as tactically staffing our UK Operations.

He was able to craft true business solutions to the recruitment and organizational design initiatives within our global business units. His ability to not only be an expert in recruitment and leadership, but to truly understand the business of financial services and general entrepreneurialism led to a very successful partnership.

It’s been my pleasure to work with him.”

Lisa Van Ess, VP Human Resources and Professional Development, SEI Investments

“While I was at HSBC, Sital hired virtually all of my team members during the 2000-2003 period.

Despite being an external recruiter, he truly took the time to understand our business, our specific needs, and consistently found the right talent. This led me to exclusively work with Sital, ceasing my engagement with other recruitment firms.

When I first met Sital, like all recruiters, he talked about building long-term relationships. True to his word, when he changed roles, he made a concerted effort to introduce me to his successor, ensuring a seamless transition and continued collaboration.

Now, 20 years later, I find myself writing this testimonial to maintain that relationship.

Beyond his recruitment capabilities and focus on genuine relationships, it was Sital’s down-to-earth and open style that made doing business with him a pleasure.

I sincerely wish him the best in his future endeavours.”

Kiran Shah, VP Citibank, Ex-HSBC

“I’m delighted to recommend Sital as an outstanding Advisor, Coach, and Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. I’ve known Sital since the early 2000s when he was my client in London’s highly competitive financial services markets.

He has since become a valued member of my network and relied upon for his wise counsel. Sital excels at analysing complex talent challenges and providing innovative solutions to enable sustainable business growth. His strategic insights consistently surpass expectations, whether in crafting business strategies, streamlining talent acquisition, or fostering leadership development.

What sets Sital apart is his deep understanding of human capital and his talent for identifying and nurturing top-tier talent. His personalized approach ensures tailored guidance to meet specific needs. Sital’s infectious enthusiasm, unwavering support, and genuine desire for others’ success make him a valuable asset to any organization or individual.

If you are seeking a partner who will not only elevate your business but also empower your team and yourself, Sital is the ideal choice”

Torquil Warren, Senior Manager, Executive Search, Lloyds Banking Group

“I’m delighted to highlight Sital’s exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I). In an era where D&I is receiving increased attention and more male allies are emerging, Sital has stood as a dedicated advocate for a long time. He has been a true Ally to me!

I’ve seen Sital actively participate in women’s events, including the early “Lean In” gatherings. His genuine commitment to gender equality and continuous learning is evident in his active involvement.

During my leadership of the ‘Woman at Microsoft’ community in Asia, I had the opportunity to work closely with Sital. His tireless efforts in mentoring and coaching women leaders within the organization were commendable. Sital consistently went above and beyond to empower women in their careers.

Furthermore, Sital and I share a passion for girls’ education, and our collaborations in this area have been impactful. What truly sets Sital apart is his sincere desire to champion diverse voices. His advocacy for inclusivity is clearly reflected in his actions and the positive impact he has on the D&I landscape.

Sital’s contributions to advancing D&I and his dedication to making our world more inclusive and equitable are truly commendable.”

Sindura

“I have known Sital since 2016 when we crossed paths within the SWIN community – the ‘Singapore Women’s Intercompany Network.’ SWIN is a professional community across multinational companies (MNCs) in Singapore to help women connect, learn, and support career development. I had the privilege of leading SWIN during 2016-18.

It was a breath of fresh air to see Sital join the group with a genuine desire to learn and actively participate. He attended numerous SWIN events as well as women’s events hosted by various MNCs. Eventually, he became an integral part of SWIN’s core committee, where he was the only” male committee member.

Throughout the years, Sital consistently impressed us with his valuable insights, input, and unique perspectives. His background in executive hiring, his male viewpoint on diversity, and his technology expertise gained at Microsoft enriched our discussions.

Since our time at SWIN, Sital has remained a part of my extended network. I can confidently say that Sital is an exceptionally curious and insightful individual. His commitment to understanding various women’s communities and how different multinational companies approach women’s careers, mentorship, and allyship is commendable. His contributions within Microsoft and beyond have been driven by well-informed leanings from the market. I wholeheartedly endorse Sital and can’t recommend him highly enough. I wish him continued success in all his endeavours.”

Silvia Allison, Chairperson , Singapore Women’s Intercompany Network (SWIN), Ex-Franklin Templeton & BNY Mellon