Mahesh Gosavi
About Mahesh Gosavi
Mahesh Gosavi is the Director and Head of Talent Acquisition at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd., with a background in engineering and an MBA in Marketing. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and has played professional cricket at various levels.
Work at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd.
Currently, Mahesh Gosavi serves as the Director and Head of Talent Acquisition at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd. He has held this position since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition strategies and initiatives, focusing on attracting top talent to meet the organization's needs. His leadership has contributed to the development of effective recruitment processes and practices within the company.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining T-Systems, Mahesh Gosavi worked at Search Quest Consultants Pvt. Ltd. as the Client Engagement CoE Head from 2008 to 2016. He also held the position of Head - Strategic, Leadership & Campus Hiring at Persistent Systems for one year, from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Manager at ManpowerGroup from 2004 to 2008 and began his career as a Management Trainee in Sales & Marketing at General & Life Insurance from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh Gosavi holds an MBA in Marketing from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in talent acquisition and management.
Innovations in Talent Acquisition
Mahesh has engineered and invented four models in the talent acquisition space. These include the Venn Diagram Model for innovative sourcing, the Algorithmist challenge for assessing coding skills, the Breathless Model for conducting campus group discussions, and the FlipNslip Model for campus group interviews. These models reflect his innovative approach to recruitment and talent management.
Achievements and Contributions
Mahesh Gosavi has received the 'Global Top 50 Performers of the Year' award from T-Systems International, recognizing his contributions to the organization. He has successfully built practices and competencies from scratch in various centers, including Pune, Bangalore, and Gurgaon. His efforts have led to the hiring and onboarding of over 4000 employees across various technology stacks, demonstrating his impact on organizational growth.