iimjobs joined hands with TiE Delhi-NCR to host the Talent Edge Summit 2025 at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram. The summit addressed how talent acquisition, especially for premium roles, is being reshaped in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.
The event kicked off with a welcome from Manoj Padmanabhan, Chief Sales Officer – Strategic Businesses, Naukri.com, setting the tone for the event. Rajesh Vashista, EVP & Business Head, iimjobs and hirist, shared actionable strategies for bridging the gap between premium talent and the right opportunities in this new hiring era. Two major dynamic panel discussions ‘When Leadership Hiring Becomes a Branding Strategy’ dove into how leadership choices define an organisation’s identity and reputation. Experts from Sterlite Power, Saxo Bank, DeHaat, and Natwest, moderated by Swati Vashistha, EVP & Head – Employer Branding, Naukri, offered diverse perspectives. ‘The Evolving Role of Leadership in the AI Age’ explored how technology is transforming leadership expectations. Senior leaders from KPMG, magicpin, and iimjobs discussed how innovation and agility are now non-negotiable.
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Adding a high-energy moment to the summit, internationally acclaimed author and motivational speaker and encouraging leaders to embrace change and lead with purpose Shiv Khera captivated the audience with an inspiring talk on leadership and personal excellence. His powerful anecdotes and pragmatic lessons left participants motivated to embrace change and lead with purpose.
Upasana Sharma, Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR, summed up the partnership’s intent:”Our mission is to nurture leaders and entrepreneurs who can drive transformative change. Iimjobs Talent Edge Summit 2025 opened doors for meaningful dialogue and collaboration between corporates and startups. We are proud to partner with iimjobs to create this platform.”
Rajesh Vashista, EVP & Business Head, iimjobs and hirist reaffirmed iimjobs’ commitment to guiding organisations through today’s premium hiring challenges: “Premium hiring today is about building capability for tomorrow, not just filling positions. Real lessons come from experience, the wins, surprises, and misses. The future belongs to organisations that adapt fast, stay authentic, and put people at the core. At iimjobs, we’re proud to walk this path with you.”
