Crest’XO brings together a dynamic team of seasoned Industry leaders with decades of experience in diverse areas such as Human Resources, Talent Acquisitions, Technology, Leadership and Development, Management Consulting and Strategic Finance.
With a deep understanding and functional expertise across HR and business, the team at Crest’XO is a reliable partner for organisations looking to bolster their leadership teams.
Crest’XO also relies on its formidable network of partners who bring a wealth of experience and deep ties with the industry, bringing valuable knowledge and insights.
The Crest’XO philosophy
At Crest’XO, we believe that a deep understanding of the business priorities, functions, culture, and organisational nuances is crucial when it comes to providing expert consultancy for executive search and leadership hiring.
Our team of experts bring valuable insights honed over years of immersive industry experiences to deliver the best advice and identify the right leaders for your business.
Crest'XO team
Founder
Amitabh Das
XISS. Aditya Birla, HCL, Wipro, Vati & LearnJobs
Having run, delivered and managed Executive Search, leadership hiring, and large hiring programs for close to 3 decades, Amitabh brings a highly nuanced, expert edge to the table. As a veteran talent acquisition and human resources leader, Amitabh has a deep understanding of leadership hiring challenges, a critical eye for recognising a good fit, and the experience to navigate a complex talent ecosystem.
Co-founder
BK Mishra
IIT Chennai. Tata Motors & Tech Mahindra
BK is a senior IT Industry Leader with over 30 years of experience and has worked in multiple geographies leading large IT Services businesses from Sales to Delivery. He brings his deep insights as an industry insider with a ringside view of the evolution of the Indian IT industry. His experience includes a 26-year stint with Tech Mahindra where he last served as a Senior Vice President. He led delivery for a billion-dollar business.
Geeti Anand
Partner
NIT Srinagar | TCS | Virtusa | UNIDEL
Geeti brings over 29 years of experience spanning IT Operations, Human Capital Management, and C-suite Executive Search. With certifications in SEI CMM, ISO 9001, and BS7799, Geeti brings deep domain expertise across BFSI, IT, Retail, and Healthcare to the Crest’XO team. She has a strong track record of delivering retained leadership mandates across CHRO, COO, CFO, and CTO roles. Previously a Partner at boutique executive search firms and Executive Director at UNIDEL, she also led BFSI portfolios at Virtusa and Sopra Steria.
Rewa Singh Deo
partner
NMIMS | Wipro | Accenture | EY
Rewa is a senior HR professional with over 25 years of experience across global MNCs and top executive search firms, spanning talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development. Her cross-sector expertise covers IT, ITES, BFSI, Fintech, and FMCG, with a strong track record of helping global organizations build and scale their India operations. Rewa combines a strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities, making her a trusted advisor for leadership hiring mandates at Crest’XO.
Akanksha Panda
Director
Utkal University | Dalmia Bharat | BPO Convergence| The Coders Nation
Akanksha brings over 14 years of rich experience across Executive Search, Human Resources, and Corporate Communications to her role at Crest’XO. She specializes in leadership hiring and strategic talent advisory, partnering with global organizations to build high-impact executive teams. Prior to Crest’XO, she held leadership positions at boutique search firms, successfully delivering top-tier tech and non-tech talent under stringent client mandates. Her deep functional expertise is anchored by a strong foundation in HR business partnering, employee relations, and public relations across multiple industries.
Rozy Pandey
Director - Search
Alliance University | Executive Access | The Lemon Tree Hotel Company
Rozy brings over 10 years of extensive experience in executive and mid-management hiring across both the US and Indian markets to Crest’XO. She is proficient in end-to-end delivery, strategic account management, and training and development. Over her career, she has managed the entire gamut of headhunting across IT services, tech/product, BFSI, and industrial verticals. Her strong expertise is backed by a solid track record in leadership hiring at prominent search firms and a foundational focus on organizational behavior and human resource management.
Dharitri Prasad
Associate Director – Executive Search
KMS | LG Electronics | Whirlpool| AWL India
Dharitri brings a rich background in strategic recruitment, client management, and operations to her role at Crest’XO. She specializes in sourcing senior-level executives, optimizing hiring processes, and driving impactful diversity and inclusion strategies. Prior to joining Crest’XO, she honed her talent acquisition skills as a professional recruiter handling complex executive search and technical mandates. Her expertise is further anchored by a strong foundation in key account management, escalation handling, and operational efficiency across the logistics and consumer electronics sectors.
Augustine Joseph
PARTNER
St. Joseph's | Wipro | Dell | Accenture
Augustine brings over 25 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Workforce Strategy, with a proven track record across Technology, Banking, and Manufacturing sectors. Most recently Senior Director & Country Head of Talent Acquisition at Alten India, he has also held leadership roles at Dell Technologies, Wipro, Intel, Accenture, ING Bank, and Tata Elxsi. Known for his entrepreneurial mindset, data-driven approach, and ability to build high-performing recruitment teams, Augustine is passionate about delivering innovative hiring solutions and fostering cultures of inclusivity and diversity.
Pratham Jain
Director - Business Development & Strategic Accounts
XISS | ISB | Digverve Solutions
Pratham holds over 12 years of multi-faceted experience across executive search, tech entrepreneurship, and consulting. A former tech co-founder who built a recruitment SaaS application, he infuses a distinct “founder’s mindset” into high-stakes client relationships, blending strategic vision with sharp execution. At Crest’XO, he partners with organizations to secure global C-suite and leadership talent, driving sustained business growth and fostering enduring partnerships through high-velocity, dedicated delivery.
Our Partners
Geeta Tolia
CA and Sloan Masters from London Business School
Geeta Tolia, a senior Strategy & Finance expert with over 30 years of experience, has worked in multiple geographies on matters ranging from set-up strategy to fundraising to financial & risk management to setting up & managing cross-functional teams. She has played strategic leadership roles in global giants including, Ambit-RSM, KPMG, Grant Thornton, SEPAM. She is a Board Member and Investor. Serves as an Independent Director on the Boards of listed and unlisted companies.
Kaustav Majumdar
Sloan Masters from London Business and Engineering from the University of Southampton, UK
Kaustav Majumdar is a senior Strategy and Leadership development professional with rich experience of advising, managing, running and growing multiple organisations. Kaustav serves as a Mentor at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Center and also serves MICA as an Adjunct Faculty.
Want to become a partner?
Partners are core to Crest’XO’s approach. We believe in building constructive partnerships with seasoned industry professionals who are knowledgeable and passionate, and share our ethos on the importance of good leaders.