Our Leadership

At Sapphire Human Capital, leadership is not just about titles it’s about impact. Our team brings together decades of cross-industry expertise, deep market insight, and an unwavering commitment to client success. Each Partner and Associate Partner is personally involved in every search, ensuring that every engagement benefits from both strategic vision and hands-on execution.

From guiding complex leadership transitions to identifying transformative talent, our leaders combine business acumen with human understanding helping organizations stay ahead of change and lead with confidence.

Ankit Bansal

Ankit Bansal

CEO

Ankit is a well-known leader in Indian HR with deep expertise across banking, consulting, and talent transformation. At the helm of Sapphire Human Solutions, he has built it into one of India’s premier executive search firms. Ankit also founded Mykindofjob.com and previously served organizations like McKinsey, PwC, and Standard Chartered. He’s an advisory board member with India Diversity Forum.

Sandeep Batra

Sandeep Batra

Partner

With over 25 years of banking experience including stints at American Express, Bank of America, and HSBC Sandeep excels in corporate banking, channel sales, and cross-border trade finance. An IMT Ghaziabad alumnus, he played a key role in setting up Yes Bank’s Multinational Corporate Banking business in North India, and mentors high-performance teams.

Sumanta Baksi

Sumanta Baksi

Partner

Sumanta is a seasoned financial services leader with over two decades of experience in consumer banking, digital innovation, and customer-centric transformation. He has held leadership roles at DBS Bank, HSBC, and American Express, driving strategic growth across MNCs. Known for building strong client relationships and delivering business transformation, he leads from Bangalore with deep industry insight and a results-oriented mindset.

Arijay prasad

Arijay Prasad

Partner

Arijay brings over two decades of diverse experience spanning Financial Services and Executive Search. He began his career as an Institutional Equity Research Analyst with global firms such as JP Morgan and Macquarie, covering multiple sectors before moving to Institutional Equity Sales, where he advised leading Indian and global asset management companies.
In the latter part of his career, Arijay transitioned into executive search, where he has led teams and delivered leadership mandates across Banking & Financial Services, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Technology Services & Consulting, Telecom, and Media. His expertise lies in building strong client relationships, assessing senior leadership talent, and driving impactful hiring decisions for organizations at the forefront of transformation.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Arijay is a published underwater photographer and an avid golfer. He holds an MBA from the Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon.

Randeep Bhatia

Randeep Bhatia

Associate Partner

An expert in enterprise solutions, Randeep brings over 20 years of experience across Marriott Hotels, American Express, Jet Airways, Monster, and Alliance Insurance. He’s known for scaling Insurtech operations and driving exponential growth in B2B2C and enterprise verticals.

Rahul Singh

Rahul Singh

Associate Partner

Rahul is an award-winning HR leader recognized for aligning organizational goals with people and processes. With over 20 years of experience spanning sectors like banking, fintech, infrastructure, and healthcare across regions like Austria and Singapore, he brings a pragmatic, results-driven approach.

Nidhi Bose

Nidhi Bose

Associate Partner

Nidhi has over 20 years of global experience across Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, and Succession Planning. She has a unique mix of experience on both the consulting side and the operational side, enabling her to deeply understand the Executive Search space. Passionate about offering personalized guidance to senior candidates transitioning into new roles, she supports them in achieving both business and personal goals. Nidhi lives in Bangalore with her husband, daughter, and three dogs.

Harsh Gupta

Harsh Gupta

Associate Partner

Harsh has worked across a diverse range of sectors from tech startups to manufacturing and F&B specializing in business development, sales, and operations. Known for his stakeholder management and operational mindset, he builds versatile, high-performing teams for both client organizations and his own ventures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Sapphire Human Capital?

We are India’s most agile executive search and leadership advisory firm, with over 1,500 leadership closures across industries. We’ve placed more than 50 CEOs and 40+ Partners in top consulting firms, establishing a proven record of impact.

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What industries do you specialize in?

From building entire leadership teams for financial services houses to closing rare mandates like Chief Data Scientist for a US tech firm’s India R&D centre, we have deep expertise in BFSI, Technology & Consulting, Industrials, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Consumer, and Retail.

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What is your biggest achievement so far?

We executed India’s largest team movement by a search firm (65+ leaders in one transaction) and facilitated the highest-value leadership hiring deal in India.

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Who leads Sapphire Human Capital?

Our Founder & CEO, Ankit Bansal, is a serial HR entrepreneur with prior experience at McKinsey, PwC, and Standard Chartered. He also co-founded one of India’s largest flexi-job platforms and is an Advisory Board member of the India Diversity Forum.

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