Joshua Lesly (He/Him/His)

Joshua Lesly (He/Him/His)

Dedicated Father | Trusted Mentor | Strategic VP | Talent Scientist | Expert in C- Suite Hiring | Talent Solutions and P&L Management | Recruiting the Top Minds for Tech, BFSI, Media, Pharma & FMCG

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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About

🔹 Why Work With Me:
With a deep understanding of both executive search and organization development, I bring a unique perspective to talent acquisition and organizational growth. I partner with businesses to identify exceptional leaders and implement strategies that optimize performance, enhance employee engagement, and elevate overall productivity

Recruiting with passion, ability to identify key decision makers & high caliber candidates, market awareness, thinking outside the box, listening, finding out & assessing clients/candidates needs & delivering best possible solution, acting fast & working smart have been contributing factors to my success so far.

A dynamic go getter, proficient in developing & streamlining systems with proven ability to enhance operational effectiveness and meet the set target.

• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Focus on clients needs and build strong client relationships
• Experience in attracting candidates from Tech Sites like Github, Stack Overflow, Xing, Behance, Dribbble, Kaggle’s and Angelist.
• Excellent Market Research and Networking skills.
• Obtained exclusivity on majority of assignments worked on.
• Effective negotiation, influencing and communication skills.


Specialised Skills :

Technology : Platform Engineering. Platform Technology, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, Block Chain, RPA, Autonomous Driving, IT Service Management, Marketing Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Full - Stack Developers, UI/ UX, Scala, Algo Developers, Machine Learning, Cloud Enablement, Programming Web App Development, Digital Business Analyst, Digital Product Management, Digital Marketing, Data Vizualization, Network Information Security ( Cyber Security), Mobile Development , Salesforce CRM's, R, Python, SAS, Text Mining, Data Science, Quantitative Developers , Big Data, Java Technologies , Agile , DevOps , C++, Java, Asp.Net, SMACK Developers, IOT, Cloud Architects.

Analytic's - Web Analytics , Advanced Analytics, Text Analytics, Business Analytics , Predictive Analytics, Customer Analytics, Retail Analytics, Digital Analytics , Risk Analytics.

Banking -Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Credit Cards, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Equity and Fixed Income, Transaction Services, Cash Management, Brokerage and Asset Management, Consumer Lending etc.


I would welcome the opportunity to provide any advice or guidance to individuals looking to take the next step in their professional career or companies looking to source talent.

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Experience

  • Covenant Consultants

    Covenant Consultants

    2 years 8 months

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      Vice President _ Head _ Business

      Covenant Consultants

      - Present 11 months

      Greater Chennai Area

      Vice President specializing in Talent Solutions, Executive Search, and P&L Management. I excel in spearheading market intelligence, recruitment, and executive search initiatives for leading companies. With a focus on exceptional cultural fit and strategic alignment, I leverage my industry expertise and extensive network to connect organizations with top-tier talent for key leadership roles. Dedicated to delivering unparalleled recruitment solutions, I drive strategic growth and optimize…

      Vice President specializing in Talent Solutions, Executive Search, and P&L Management. I excel in spearheading market intelligence, recruitment, and executive search initiatives for leading companies. With a focus on exceptional cultural fit and strategic alignment, I leverage my industry expertise and extensive network to connect organizations with top-tier talent for key leadership roles. Dedicated to delivering unparalleled recruitment solutions, I drive strategic growth and optimize financial performance

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      Assistant Vice President _ Executive Search

      Covenant Consultants

      - Present 1 year 11 months

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

      Responsibilities:

      🚀 C-Suite Executive Search:

      Led high-profile executive search initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and cultural fit.
      Advised clients on talent acquisition strategies, leveraging extensive networks and industry insights.

      🌱 Organization Development:

      Diagnosed organizational challenges and implemented tailored development strategies.
      Designed and facilitated impactful leadership development programs, fostering peak…

      Responsibilities:

      🚀 C-Suite Executive Search:

      Led high-profile executive search initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and cultural fit.
      Advised clients on talent acquisition strategies, leveraging extensive networks and industry insights.

      🌱 Organization Development:

      Diagnosed organizational challenges and implemented tailored development strategies.
      Designed and facilitated impactful leadership development programs, fostering peak performance.


      🔧 Change Management:
      Guided seamless transitions during restructuring and mergers, aligning change initiatives with strategic goals.
      Collaborated cross-functionally to minimize resistance and optimize adoption of new processes.
      🤝 Stakeholder Engagement:

      Cultivated strong relationships with clients and internal teams, acting as a trusted advisor.
      Delivered customized solutions, exceeding client expectations and achieving measurable results.

    • Covenant Consultants Graphic

      CXO Lead & OD Advisor

      Covenant Consultants

      - Present 2 years 8 months

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Publicis Sapient Graphic

    Talent Acquisition

    Publicis Sapient

    - 9 months

    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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    Manager Talent Acquisition - Technology & Banking

    Covenant Consultants

    - 8 years 9 months

    Chennai Area, India

    My role within Covenant is to provide comprehensive end to end hiring support for Leadership Hiring for Technology, Banking & Analytics Space.

    Responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, design, implementation & communication of the group's programs including lateral, campus, diversity, project recruiting & compliance and sourcing functions.

    I recruit junior to senior level roles across a range of local and multi national companies. The focus is to provide high caliber…

    My role within Covenant is to provide comprehensive end to end hiring support for Leadership Hiring for Technology, Banking & Analytics Space.

    Responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, design, implementation & communication of the group's programs including lateral, campus, diversity, project recruiting & compliance and sourcing functions.

    I recruit junior to senior level roles across a range of local and multi national companies. The focus is to provide high caliber candidates.

Education

  • Bharathiar University Graphic

    Bharathiar University

    MBA Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

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  • Bishop College of Arts and Science

    Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, O+

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  • Bishop College of Arts and Science

    Bsc Computer Science

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  • Talent Management

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