Razia Shaikh

With over 18 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I’ve had the privilege of driving recruitment strategies across IT services, banking, and manufacturing sectors, transforming the way organizations attract and hire talent. As a hands-on leader and LinkedIn coach, I blend deep industry expertise with innovative approaches to deliver exceptional results.

Currently, I lead the Talent Acquisition function at Synechron, overseeing recruitment across India, APAC, the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and the EMEA regions. Guiding a team of 100+ recruiters, I’m committed to aligning talent strategies with organizational growth, ensuring we attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.

Prior to Synechron, I led the Talent Acquisition Enablement function at BNY Mellon, managing Talent Sourcing, Market Intelligence, and Executive Hiring across India, APAC, and Australia. I spearheaded cutting-edge recruitment practices in industries like FinTech and Wealth Management, leading a team of 11 and helping the organization tap into new pools of talent.

What drives me is my passion for building world-class Centers of Excellence (COEs), whether it’s for emerging tech skills, diversity hiring, or strategic growth projects. I specialize in diversity hiring, from veterans and returning mothers to neurodiverse individuals, and I’m committed to creating inclusive hiring strategies that fuel business success.

My mission is clear: to build a global Talent Acquisition COE that not only meets organizational goals but also drives innovation and inclusivity at every step. From volume hiring and vendor management to executive and leadership recruitment, I’m dedicated to helping organizations secure the talent they need to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.