Our Story
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
~Will Durant
The InnoQuest journey commenced in 2014 when Sheetal Rao, who was earlier leading Talent Acquisition at Vodafone Shared Services, founded InnoQuest Consulting under the Red Velvette Integrated Service umbrella. Driven by entrepreneurial ambition, Sheetal ventured into uncharted waters, and soon, brought on board Amrita Chakraborty as Co-Founder, marking the start of an exciting partnership. Sheetal had a long-standing association with Amrita, having worked with her in two erstwhile stints.
Bound by their shared beliefs and passion for recruitment, Sheetal and Amrita recognized the existing gaps in talent assessment within the industry. Thus, the journey of InnoQuest Consulting began, dedicated to its quest for innovation and evolution in the dynamic landscape of a rapidly changing talent ecosystem. Thus, the journey of InnoQuest Consulting began, dedicated towards its quest for innovation and evolution in the dynamic landscape of a rapidly changing industry.
InnoQuest has firmly established itself as a boutique Talent Search and Consulting firm, led by a seasoned team with extensive experience in both Consulting and Corporate environments. Customers acknowledge our ability to deliver swift results in a dynamic setting - leveraging our experience and robust professional networks.
With a track record of spearheading Talent Acquisition Strategy & Delivery, we specialize in managing mid to senior leadership searches for clients across diverse sectors such as IT, Technology Enabled Services (ITeS), Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare, Automotive, Real Estate and Media, amongst others.
Advantage InnoQuest
Organizations today need partners who can accurately assess and hire the right talent. That’s what makes us a preferred partner for the customers we work with.
Still wondering why? Here are some of the reasons why you may want to consider partnering with us.
- Founded by Senior Talent Acquisition professionals from leading Corporate and Consulting firms.
- Expertise in leading Talent Acquisition strategy and delivery across diverse industries and niche skills.
- Deep understanding of organizational needs.
- Extensive network of over 15,000 mid and senior leadership professionals.
- Rigorous assessment process and advanced competency framework.
- Focus on optimizing your recruiters’ time for strategic imperatives – leaving the operational deliverables to our teams, equipped with a collective experience of 130 man years.
Industries
Information Technology - The IT talent pool in India stands among the finest globally. Forecasts indicate a positive outlook for revenue growth within India's technology outsourcing sector in the coming few years.
Our expertise lies in sourcing top talent for our technology clients, spanning niche and high-demand technologies. Our offerings encompass recruitment for senior developer roles up to the CTO level, including a spectrum of niche skills.
ITeS/BPO/KPO – As per Fortune Business Insights, the BPM market is expected to achieve a 12% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), reaching $26.18 billion by 2028.
The future outlook for ITES industries in India appears promising. India's abundance of skilled and cost-effective resources positions it as a prime destination for offshoring critical business functions, leading to the rise of Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) hubs.
We, at InnoQuest, cater to a diverse clientele in the ITeS/KPO sector, spanning from mid-sized firms to multinational corporations. Our track record includes the successful fulfillment of pivotal lateral and leadership positions for these clients.
Other industries/ domains – Around 20-30% of our portfolio involves recruitment for clients across various sectors such as FMCG, Retail, Automotive, Automation, Real Estate, Print, and Digital, among others.
For several clients in their startup phase, we've undertaken substantial initiatives beyond mere Talent acquisition, including Recruitment branding, process design and market research – thus acting as their extended brand ambassadors to attract the right talent.
Some of our customers include:
A large BFSI BPO serving multiple industries with key focus on the financial services industry (Mortgage, Insurance & Banking)
A Bay-Area headquartered company that provides advanced analytics and AI consulting enabling enterprises to generate measurable business value through data
A disruptive Health-technology company that aims to improve and manage healthcare in India leveraging its advanced technological capabilities
A Captive Shared Services Centre of a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm that serves communities around the globe.
A leading Healthcare BPO with over 16000 employees operating from 19 Delivery Centers across the globe.
Shared Services Centre (Finance and Technology) of a fortune 100 company that is a manufacturer and distributor of Medical Supplies.
A leading Healthcare Technology and Tech-enabled BPM services provider, with 28000+ employees across 5 countries.
A global leader in business process management , combines technology-powered services with decades of healthcare domain expertise to drive positive outcomes.
Business Process arm of a large Indian MNC ranked amongst the World’s top 100 most innovative companies by Forbes, and top 10 in the Fortune India 500 list
A Global Technology organization, and a market leader in providing product engineering services, Solutions, IT Consulting services & Technologies.
Industry leader in enterprise system implementation and integration consulting services
A young tech-driven marketing agency that caters to companies across the globe to improve ROI on their marketing spend and shorten sales cycle with its market insight and demand generation services.
One of the world's leading providers of public cloud services with a proven history of helping enterprises unlock the value of cloud computing.
Leadership Team
Sheetal Rao | Founder and Managing Partner
Sheetal brings with her 22 years of professional experience, with a robust focus on core Talent Acquisition, encompassing over 18 years of handling key leadership portfolios at esteemed organizations such as Vodafone Shared Services Centre, Syntel, and Elixir Web Solutions.
As the founder of InnoQuest Consulting, Sheetal aims to optimize organizational recruitment processes by prioritizing efficiency without compromising on quality. Her expertise lies in developing Hiring Strategies, establishing operational frameworks, ensuring effective Governance, enhancing Employer Branding efforts, and executing strategic Leadership hires.
Sheetal is known for her passionate leadership style, emphasizing relationship-building, high-quality delivery, and continuous improvement. Transitioning from a branding/media background to a Recruitment expert, she finds unparalleled satisfaction in the challenge and excitement of identifying the right talent.
Additionally, Sheetal serves as a Motivational Speaker and manages the 'Inspired Living Community' - a thriving Facebook group boasting over 2300 members.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Sheetal channels her creative instincts into various pursuits such as artistry, music, writing and networking. She cherishes time spent with her family and friends, loves pets, and is a tattoo enthusiast.
Amrita Chakraborty | Co-Founder and Partner
Amrita brings in over 19 years of extensive experience in talent acquisition, gained from both corporate and consulting roles. She has held pivotal positions at organizations such as Vodafone Shared Services, AXA BS, and Elixir Web Solutions, where she specialized in recruiting for mid and senior-levels. At InnoQuest, as a co-founder and Partner Amrita has played a significant role in driving the organization's growth.
She is recognized for her strategic acumen and operational expertise, besides being an advocate of process compliance, robust governance structures, and efficiency optimization interventions. Amrita's passion for identifying top talent spans diverse industries, reflecting her deep industry knowledge and results-driven approach.
Outside of work, Amrita's vibrant personality shines through her dedication to fitness and dance. She is also a doting mother to her 9-year-old daughter Meira, enjoys spending time with her pet cockatiel and guinea pigs, and embraces life with an infectious zest.
Amrita's career journey is marked by a commitment to excellence and a holistic approach to professional and personal pursuits, making her a dynamic leader in the talent acquisition domain.
Our Team
“A modern recruiter is one who is targeted, builds relationships and knows how to not only find candidates but also get them to respond!”
– Stacy Donovan Zapar
Often, the recruiter serves as the first touch point for most candidates. They play a crucial role in piquing the candidate’s interest in both the role, and the organization. A proficient recruiter possesses a discerning eye for talent, adeptly scouting individuals with potential, and possesses a strong knack for transforming the curiosity of passive job seekers into genuine engagement that leads them to the interviewer’s desk.
This process underscores the meticulous selection and cultivation of each member of our team. Our team members are handpicked and groomed – not just on the nuances, skills and technology of recruitment, but also on their adeptness in fostering relationships and capacity to influence. Our teams, spread across locations, come from diverse backgrounds including Technology, BPM, Media, Banking, amongst others.
What truly distinguishes them is their contagious enthusiasm and the cohesive bond that unites them, bolstering their collective strength as a team.
In essence, we are a team of holistic recruitment professionals deeply passionate about talent search. We take immense pride in delivering exceptional outcomes that consistently delight our clients. As an organization, we firmly believe in the power of our teams as our greatest asset, fostering a culture where mutual support and growth are foundational principles. Together, we not only thrive but also evolve, in line with our belief that our growth lies in the success of our teams!
Our Values
Customer Consciousness : We consider ourselves to be extended partners/ ambassadors to the Organizations and the Candidates we work with. We go beyond customer obsession or customer centricity – we strive to be intuitive to our customers. We go the extra mile to be conscious of needs of the organizations/ candidates that we support.
Value Centricity : Our objective is to create value. Motivated by a clear purpose, we strive to positively impact everyone we engage with. We serve as consultants and advisors to our candidates, guiding them along their career paths. For our clients, we provide expert recruitment services aimed at enhancing efficiency, cutting costs, and securing top-tier talent swiftly.
Commitment : We are committed to offer career opportunities to high caliber, top-tier Talent Acquisition professionals within a technology-connected, location-independent, growth-oriented environment.
Passion : We are passionate about what we do and set high standards of performance, behaviour and integrity.
