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Country Manager
Dhaval Soni, a seasoned human resources professional, boasts over 15 years of extensive experience in talent acquisition and management. As the Country Manager at Quess Corp, he spearheads all talent acquisition activities in the Philippines. Dhaval’s expertise transcends conventional recruitment methods, encompassing hands-on experience in facilitating People Transitions through strategies such as Insourcing, Rebadging, and Targeted Sourcing. His diverse skill set enables him to craft innovative solutions for intricate talent acquisition challenges. Additionally, Dhaval demonstrates exceptional proficiency in project delivery and customer management, ensuring seamless and successful outcomes for his clients.
Head of Sales
Gladys Ching brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Sales Head at Quess Philippines Corporation. With a proven track record of success in sales and business development, Gladys leads her team with a strategic vision and a focus on delivering exceptional results. Her strong leadership skills, combined with a deep understanding of the market dynamics, enable her to drive growth and foster strong client relationships. Through her dedication and commitment, Gladys plays a pivotal role in advancing the company’s objectives and driving revenue growth.
Head of HR
With over 15 years of comprehensive experience in Human Resources across diverse industries such as Audit, Broadcasting/Media, and IT consulting, Irma brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her proficiency in administration, account management, employee engagement, labor relations, and other HR facets has been instrumental in her success as an HR professional in previous roles. She leads the HR team and Admin operations, and plays a crucial role in driving organizational success through effective HR management.
Delivery Lead – Manila Operations
With over 8 years of dynamic experience in talent acquisition, Irish De Villa Emolaga has proven herself as a seasoned professional in sourcing and hiring top talents for BPO, IT, and staffing industries. Her expertise encompasses full-cycle recruiting, key account management, and high-volume recruitment, utilizing robust strategies including social media networking and event/career fair organization. Irish oversees the Non-IT Recruitment Team, managing end-to-end recruitment for Permanent and Staffing Requisitions. She leads talent identification, maintains strong client relationships, and ensures efficient recruitment processes across multiple functional areas. Irish also handles reporting, sourcing marketing materials, and manages sourcing channels effectively.
Delivery Lead – Cebu Operations
Rea Christelle Bacatan brings over 7 years of invaluable experience in the Recruitment Industry, with a focus on BPO, ESL, and Manpower/Staffing sectors. Her expertise lies in navigating the dynamic landscapes of these industries, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving impactful recruitment solutions. Rea oversees the seamless execution of daily operations. She is entrusted with managing staff performance, ensuring operational efficiency, and steering projects towards successful completion. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Rea maximizes staff productivity within specified timeframes and budget constraints, ensuring client satisfaction and organizational success.
Head of HR, Workforce Management
Sunitha Karthikeyan is a seasoned HR leader and currently serves as the Head of Human Resources for the Workforce Management platform. With over two decades of HR expertise and leadership, Sunitha guides our global teams across India, US, APAC, and Middle East. Since joining Quess in January 2017, Sunitha has been the driving force behind our HR success, orchestrating talent strategies and driving organizational excellence.
She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources from Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune, and a General Management Program in Business Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.
Sunitha started her career at Wipro Limited where she dedicated 16 years at the company excelling in variety of roles across India and the Middle East, showcasing expertise in change management, organizational integration, talent strategy, cross-cultural sensitivity, and HR business partnering.
President, Workforce Management
Lohit has 25+ years of experience in Textiles, Auto Components, and Services. He focuses on product/services, sales, and business development. Currently President of Quess’ Workforce Management, he joined in 2011 as GM Sales for Staffing. Lohit serves on the Executive Board of ISF, representing 100+ staffing companies in India since 2018. Elected President for a second term (2022-2024) at ISF, he engages with industry leaders, employers, and the Government to develop staffing in India and formalize the workforce. An influential speaker, Lohit has appeared at ASU GSV 2019, UNICEF’s Yuwaah launch, and ISF conferences nationwide.
Head of HR, Workforce Management
Sunitha Karthikeyan is a seasoned HR leader and currently serves as the Head of Human Resources for the Workforce Management platform. With over two decades of HR expertise and leadership, Sunitha guides our global teams across India, US, APAC, and Middle East. Since joining Quess in January 2017, Sunitha has been the driving force behind our HR success, orchestrating talent strategies and driving organizational excellence.
She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources from Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune, and a General Management Program in Business Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.
Sunitha started her career at Wipro Limited where she dedicated 16 years at the company excelling in variety of roles across India and the Middle East, showcasing expertise in change management, organizational integration, talent strategy, cross-cultural sensitivity, and HR business partnering.
Chief Financial Officer – Quess
Deepaka Tulupule, a seasoned finance professional with nearly two decades of corporate experience, assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer at Quess in September 2022. In this role, he oversees the financial operations of Quess’ Workforce Management Platform, managing General Staffing, India IT Staffing, Search & Recruitment, and International Staffing sectors. With previous senior roles at XLHealth Corporation India Private Limited and Mphasis Ltd, each exceeding 8 years, Deepaka garnered extensive expertise in financial leadership and controllership.
Prior to joining Quess, Deepaka honed his foundational finance skills at BPO F&A delivery centers of prestigious multinational corporations like Accenture, Affiliated Computer Services, and OPI Global, laying the groundwork for his successful career in finance and accounting.
Executive Director and Group CEO
Guru is the Executive Director and Group CEO of the company. A founding member, Guru was the fourth employee of the company. He has more than 25 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at GE Health, Hewitt Associates and People One Consulting. Guru is a Stanford Ignite Graduate from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, in addition to having a Master’s in Business Administration.
Guru is the Executive Director and Group CEO of the company. A founding member, Guru was the fourth employee of the company. He has more than 25 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at GE Health, Hewitt Associates and People One Consulting. Guru is a Stanford Ignite Graduate from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, in addition to having a Master’s in Business Administration.
COO,Quess Workforce Management USA
Sandeep has a rich and varied experience of over 30 years in the Recruitment & Staffing, Telecom, and IT sectors. He has a deep understanding of both contingent and permanent recruitment solutions and has an exemplary track record of driving growth in recruitment and staffing solutions across the Middle East and APAC regions. His experience and expertise have positively impacted Quess, making it a global leader in recruitment and staffing vertical.
Before joining Quess, Sandeep has worked in leadership roles with market-leading recruitment solution firms like Manpower, IBM Kenexa, Pontoon, and Korn Ferry Futurestep, covering MEA and APAC markets. Sandeep holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Delhi University.
COO, Global Technology Solutions
Daniele Pedrazzoli has more than 28 years of reinsurance, insurance and banking industry experience. Trained as an Underwriter he led Finance and Operations with Fortune 500 companies (Swiss Re, QBE, Liberty Mutual) and Start-up companies (Ironshore). During his International career he designed and executed on complex strategic Operating model and technology transformation Programs. He also managed delivery initiatives focused on automating processes, rolling out new systems, creating data and organizational structures to support growth, integrating post-merger acquisitions and executing on sourcing strategies.
Daniele holds an MBA from University of Chicago and a BA in Economics and International trade from Fribourg University (Switzerland). He is passionate about innovation, artificial intelligence and new technology and serves in advisory boards of fintech/insurtech startups.
President, Global Technology Solutions
Pinaki Kar is the President of our Global Technology Solutions business and spearheads the IT Services & Staffing business, Business Process Management, and Customer Life Cycle management across India, US, Canada, and Singapore. Pinaki has over 24 years of experience in the industry and has an exemplary track record of driving growth in Global Technology Services. Pinaki worked at Zensar Technologies before joining Quess, where he was the President & Chief Executive of Infrastructure Management and Cloud Solutions.
Before that, he was the CEO & President of Wipro Infocrossing, where he executed a gamut of roles spanning P&L Leadership, Geography Head, Sales & Marketing, M&A, and Corporate Development and Strategy. Pinaki holds a bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering from Jadavpur University and a PGDBM from XLRI Jamshedpur. He was the keynote speaker in leading industry forums like Gartner Summit and IDC Conclave. He has also represented the Indian IT Industry as a member of the Prime Minister’s business delegation during the then PM’s state visit.
