True, the tech- and data-first executive talent platform shaking up the traditional search industry, is planting a strategic flag in India. The company announced the opening of its India office, anchored by the appointment of Rituparna Chakraborty as partner—marking a major step in its APAC expansion play.
This isn’t just geographic growth—it’s a calculated move into one of the world’s most dynamic leadership markets.
India: Talent Engine and Strategic Foothold
India’s emergence as a global innovation hub isn’t news. But as digital transformation continues to accelerate, global firms and high-growth startups alike are hunting for a new kind of leadership—globally minded, locally grounded, and future-facing. True wants to be the platform that finds, empowers, and scales those leaders.
Enter Rituparna Chakraborty, one of India’s most respected voices in HR and workforce strategy. As co-founder of TeamLease Services, she helped build it into one of India’s largest publicly listed HR services companies. She also brings two decades of experience across public policy, business growth, and leadership advisory at the intersection of government, enterprise, and civil society.
“Rituparna brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial drive, policy fluency, and extensive knowledge of India’s talent ecosystem,” said Sam McGrath, GM of EMEA & APAC at True. “Her expertise is key to True’s global vision and our commitment to empower the next generation of leaders emerging from high-growth markets.”
A New Chapter for Leadership in India
Chakraborty, based in Bangalore, will lead True’s operations in India and collaborate with the firm’s global network of partners. Her remit spans Indian companies scaling globally, multinationals doubling down on India’s talent pool, and homegrown leaders ready to step onto the world stage.
“This isn’t just a new beginning, it’s a blank canvas,” said Chakraborty. “India deserves a new narrative when it comes to leadership capital… There’s immense opportunity to reimagine what executive talent means in this market.”
The timing couldn’t be more aligned. India’s tech and startup ecosystems are maturing rapidly, producing not just unicorns but CXOs and boardroom-ready leaders with international pedigrees. But global executive search has often lagged in adapting to local nuance or surfacing non-traditional talent. True aims to close that gap—with a platform that’s part data science, part high-touch search, and fully global.
True’s Global Footprint, Local Edge
With its India expansion, True adds another key node to its global network, which already spans major innovation centers across North America, Europe, and APAC. What sets the company apart is its integration of technology into every layer of executive search and leadership development—from talent analytics and organizational mapping to DEI benchmarking and leadership advisory.
The India office will offer access to True’s full platform, including its data-driven search tools, leadership assessments, and on-demand executive hiring—services designed to move faster and with more precision than legacy firms.
True’s India expansion isn’t just about entering a new market—it’s about positioning itself at the crossroads of one of the world’s most powerful leadership pipelines. And with Rituparna Chakraborty steering the charge, the company is clearly signaling its intent to shape—not just support—India’s executive future.
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