In a significant move set to reshape the Indian executive hiring landscape, Movemeon, the global leader in strategy and commercial talent recruitment, has officially launched its operations in India. This bold expansion comes at a time when demand for ex-consultants and high-impact strategic talent is surging across Indian enterprises from agile startups to established corporates. With its proven platform-first approach, Movemeon is poised to bring radical efficiency, intelligence, and scale to a market long dominated by traditional search firms.
To lead its ambitious India play, Vinit Gawande has been appointed as Country Head. With a background that spans elite consulting (Booz & Co, Kearney), high growth scaleups (Wayfair), and entrepreneurship (Staafly), Gawande brings a rare blend of strategic depth and execution agility. An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Bangalore, he now steps into a role that will define how India’s brightest minds are matched with their next big opportunity.
“Movemeon is already the go-to platform for strategy talent globally. Now, with India’s rapid growth and appetite for exceptional people, it’s time to bring our capabilities here,” said Peter Clifton-Smith, APAC Head at Movemeon. “Just as Airbnb reinvented travel, Movemeon is reimagining recruitment platform-led, data-driven, and far more effective than legacy models.”
Backed by a curated network of over 90,000 elite professionals worldwide, Movemeon has built a reputation for its swift, high-quality delivery across permanent, interim, and freelance roles. In India, the platform is already witnessing 3x growth in client demand, with leading firms hiring for roles in strategy, operations, growth, and leadership.
Gawande believes the platform is perfectly timed for the Indian market: “India’s momentum is undeniable there’s a growing hunger for leadership that’s not only experienced but agile, insightful, and ready to scale. Movemeon offers a unique solution: a global ex-consultant network, powered by modern tech, to match elite talent with the right opportunities. We’re here to build something truly transformational for clients and candidates alike.”
As the hiring landscape across India undergoes a shift, Movemeon’s tech-first, community-led model is emerging as the trusted partner for forward-thinking organisations. With plans to grow both its client and candidate base rapidly, the firm is set to make India one of its most impactful markets yet redefining executive search for the AI-age.
