About us

In Pursuit of Excellence in Fulfilling Talent Requirements

Classic Search is an innovation leader in talent acquisition. For the last 25 years, we have worked to transform talent acquisition by tailoring it to the varying needs of the clients, regardless of the sector, and delivering innovative solutions remotely. Equipped with access to a vast global talent pool and the expertise in finding the right people for the job, we guide our clients to fine-tune their requirements and find top talent that perfectly aligns with them. Further, we go to great lengths to ensure the cultural fit of the curated candidates and achieve seamless integration.

Our comprehensive services handle everything from recruitment to HR management, freeing clients from distractions and allowing them to focus on their core business. We deliver tangible benefits like cost savings, streamlined processes, and enhanced productivity time and work as a strategic partner for our clients' success.

Our success story

1998

Onwards

10K+

Careers Shaped

250+

Years of Talent Sourcing Experience

80%

Revenue from existing clients

50%

Client Retention over a decade

10million+

Resumes

Meet our Team

Anand Janardhan

Managing Director

Mr. Janarthanan, Managing Director at Classic Search, brings over 30 years of experience from Fortune 500 companies in solving complex business problems. As a former IBM Strategy and Analytics consultant, he provided strategic guidance in technology-enabled business transformation to Fortune 500 executives globally. Before that, he led new product launches at Pfizer. His qualifications include an MBA in Marketing, Finance, and Biotechnology from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, USA, MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois, USA and BE in Chemical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India.

Poornima Chandan

Executive Director

Ms. Poornima has been a stalwart at Classic Search for over two decades. She possesses unparalleled industry knowledge and talent acquisition expertise. Her tenure has seen her partner with global and Indian multinational clients across diverse sectors, successfully recruiting professionals from mid-level management to C-level executives. She has contributed extensively to the growth of multiple industry practices within our organization through excellent client relationship management and service delivery. She is a Commerce graduate with an MBA in Marketing and Human Resource Management from Bangalore University.

Deva Kumar

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Deva is a pivotal figure at Classic Search, with over 20 years of recruiting prowess. He has spearheaded specialised searches for major Indian and Multinational corporations across diverse industries. His expertise lies in navigating the Indian corporate landscape and fostering strong client and candidate relationships. His track record speaks volumes, showcasing his adeptness in delivering success on challenging searches. He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate.

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