Shivon Gunalan

• As an Engagement Manager, I specialize in retained executive search within the data center and digital infrastructure sector.
• Lead end-to-end executive search engagements regionally, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-impact leadership hires across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments.
• Identify and assess executive and senior leadership talent across technical and corporate functions.
• Work as strategic advisor throughout the search lifecycle, aligning talent strategy with business objectives in a highly competitive and capacity-constrained regional market.
• Cultivated a culture of collaboration within the team, enabling seamless execution of project deliverables at each stage of the engagement process.

• Established a new recruitment desk from scratch, developing talent acquisition strategies across APAC.
• Partnered with clients to understand hiring needs and identify the right talent for key roles.
• Built a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive headhunting and relationship management.
• Conducted strategic meetings with candidates to assess fit and foster long-term engagement.
• Created and distributed market-focused content to enhance brand awareness and attract top talent.
• Implemented data-driven recruitment metrics to optimize hiring processes and improve efficiency.
• Negotiated competitive offers with selected candidates, balancing organizational budget constraints with market value considerations.

• Billed up to $800K, recruiting for Healthcare, Government, and Financial Services sectors.
• Placed professionals across Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management, and PMO functions.
• Collaborated with the Talent Manager to enhance recruitment processes, including pipeline reports and market mapping.
• Developed proactive sourcing strategies to build strong active and passive candidate pipelines.
• Cultivated client relationships to deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Managed CRM tracking, ensuring timely follow-ups on vacancies.
• Led job offer processes, from extension to acceptance.
• Conducted reference and background checks.
• Supported hiring managers with candidate onboarding.
• Ran daily stand-ups to monitor recruitment progress.
• Partnered with People & Culture to lead internal hiring processes.

• Top biller, headhunted and placed candidates while building client relationships in Japan & Korea for the Datacentre industry.
• Recruited through LinkedIn, referrals, and job portals.
• Worked exclusively with Vantage on senior roles across APAC for a RPO engagement.
• Conducted salary benchmarking and reference checks, coordinated interviews, and managed job offers.
• Acted as liaison for client-candidate contract inquiries and organized team-building events to boost staff morale.
• Created marketing content to enhance the company's branding efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.

• Expanded the company’s portfolio by shifting focus from FMCG to building a client base in the Financial Services sector.
• Organized and conducted in-person meetings with clients to enhance the success of sales pitches.
• Built and nurtured strong networks with business executives and stakeholders to boost brand awareness and reputation.
• Participated in industry events to strengthen the company’s presence and visibility in the marketplace.
• Contributed to the company’s rebranding efforts, including developing the website and creating content for LinkedIn to increase brand recognition.

• Organized and led kickoff and status meetings to set clear project expectations before execution.
• Managed project budget and tracked expenditures to ensure costs remained within budget.
• Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on track and ensure high-quality standards.
• Communicated effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Facilitated brainstorming sessions to generate fresh ideas for conferences and workshops.
• Produced and distributed marketing collateral and content for the conference.
• Conducted on-site interviews for marketing purposes.

• Represented the company at industry events to enhance brand visibility and expand professional networks.
• Developed recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates for available roles.
• Maintained clear and consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Compiled comprehensive reports on recruitment activities for management analysis and decision-making.
• Collaborated with HR Business Partners to implement robust succession planning strategies.

Recruited initially as a Senior Researcher and promoted to Consultant after 6 months.

• Managed a portfolio of Financial Services accounts, offering timely support and strategic guidance.
• Screened resumes and conducted phone interviews to assess candidates' qualifications for open roles.
• Oversaw all onboarding processes for new hires, including paperwork processing and orientation scheduling.
• Coordinated logistics for onsite interviews between candidates and employers to ensure smooth operations.

• Developed and implemented innovative strategies to identify, attract, and hire top talent across Capital Markets and Asset Management.
• Managed the entire job offer process, including extending offers and negotiating terms to secure candidate acceptances.
• Oversaw candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring timely and transparent communication with all applicants.
• Conducted thorough reference and background checks to verify qualifications and ensure suitability for roles.
• Created detailed market maps to support business development initiatives in expanding into new APAC markets.
• Collaborated with business development teams to align recruitment strategies with market expansion goals and objectives in the APAC region.

• Coordinated and executed marketing campaigns across various channels, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Managed day-to-day marketing operations, including content creation, social media, email marketing, and event planning.
• Worked closely with the sales teams to develop and implement marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and lead generation.
• Assisted in the development and execution of promotional materials, including brochures, presentations, and advertisements.
• Organized and supported events, webinars, and product launches to engage with customers and prospects.
• Managed relationships with external vendors, agencies, and partners to ensure smooth execution of marketing initiatives.
• Supported the development of marketing calendars, ensuring timely delivery of marketing assets and campaigns.
• Conducted market research to understand customer needs, preferences, and trends, assisting in the creation of targeted marketing strategies.